Bartlesville Mid-High School Named a National Blue Ribbon School

Bartlesville Mid-High School named a National Blue Ribbon School

Bartlesville Mid-High School received national recognition as they were named a National Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in late September.

The award, presented to only 286 schools nationwide for 2013, recognizes schools for overall academic excellence and progress in improving student achievement, according to a U.S. Department of Education news release.

The release went on to say, “To select National Blue Ribbon Schools, the Department requested nominations from the top education official in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the Bureau of Indian Education. The Council for American Private Education (CAPE) nominates private schools. A total of 420 schools nationwide may be nominated, with allocations determined by the numbers of K-12 students and schools in each jurisdiction. The Secretary of Education then invites nominated schools to submit an application for possible recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School.” Bartlesville Mid-High School completed the rigorous selection process and received the award.

In its 31-year history, the award has been presented to almost 7,500 schools nationwide. BMHS Principal, Jason Langham, will travel to Washington D.C. in November accompanied by BMHS teachers Lesleigh Lynes and Bridgette Smith to formally accept the award.

Jason Langham stated, “We are extremely honored to receive this very prestigious award from the U.S. Department of Education. The students, parents, teachers, support staff and administrators at Bartlesville Mid-High School have worked diligently for several years to assure that all students are successful. Being named a Blue Ribbon Award school validates these efforts.”

Bartlesville Mid-High School is the first BPSD School to receive the coveted honor and one of only six schools in the State of Oklahoma to win the award this year. The accomplishment highlights the great students and staff throughout the BPSD.

“Bartlesville Mid-High is a great school with outstanding students and staff. I am extremely proud of this accomplishment, and it reflects the great work that goes on each day at Bartlesville Mid-High School. Any time one of our schools receives national recognition it is very special,” said BPSD Executive Director of Secondary Education, Sam Herriman.