Dewey Elementary recognized as Spotlight School

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Senator John Sullivan (D-Rushville) and Illinois State Board of Education State Superintendent Christopher Koch presented seven area schools with annual awards for academic performance on Monday.

Representatives from each recipient school attended an event at Dewey Elementary School in Quincy. Dewey has been recognized as a Spotlight School—an award for schools with outstanding academic performance despite having a high percentage of low income students—for ten straight years.

The two other awards, Academic Improvement and Academic Excellence, presented at Monday’s event honor substantially improved academic performance and consistently high academic performance, respectively.

“I'm delighted to recognize these students, teachers and administrators for the remarkable work they do,” Sullivan said. "To receive these awards given our difficult and challenging budget times is even more remarkable. It's important that we take time to show our appreciation for a job well done."

 “The educators, parents and students of these fine schools should be very proud of this achievement, especially during a time when the state and many districts are facing added economic pressures with cuts to education,” Koch said. “I’m thrilled to be with all of you today at Dewey where consistent hard work has paid off year after year.”

Awarded Schools:

Spotlight School - High poverty schools with high academic performance.

West Prairie South Elementary, Colchester

Nauvoo Elementary, Nauvoo

Dewey Elementary, Quincy

Academic Improvement – Schools with significantly improved yearly performance.

Astoria Junior High School, Astoria

V.I.T. Senior High School, Table Grove

Academic Excellence – Schools with very high academic performance over at least three years.

Macomb Junior High School, Macomb

West Prairie North Elementary, Good Hope