2015 Schools of Distinction

CALIFORNIA CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Bel Aire Park Magnet School High School Napa Valley Unified School District, CA Capital Region Education Council, CT Grade(s): K-5 Grade(s): 9-12 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Theme(s): Pre-professional Arts Years Programme Principal: Jeff Ostroff Principal: Janine Burt URL: www.crec.org URL: http://bape-nvusd-ca.schoolloop.com/

CREC Metropolitan Learning Center for Salvador Magnet School Global and International Studies Napa Valley Unified School District, CA Capital Region Education Council, CT Grade(s): TK-5 Grade(s): 6-12 Theme(s): Arts Integration Theme(s): Global and International Studies Principal: Pamela Perkins Principal: Sasha Douglas URL: http://salvadorschool.com URL: www.crecschools.org/mlc

CREC Montessori Magnet School CONNECTICUT Capital Region Education Council, CT Global Experience Magnet School Grade(s): PK3-6 Bloomfield Public Schools, CT Theme(s): Montessori Grade(s): 6-12 Principal: Antonio Napoleone Theme(s): Global Studies URL: http://crecschools.org/our-schools/montessori-magnet- Principal: Sabin Loveland school/ URL: http://www.blmfld.org/GEMS

CREC Two Rivers Magnet High School Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Capital Region Education Council, CT Elementary School Grade(s): 9-11 Capital Region Education Council, CT Theme(s): Environmental Science and Technology Grade(s): PK-2 Principal: Robert McCain Theme(s): Arts Integration into the Core Curriculum URL: http://www.crecschools.org/our-schools/two-rivers- Principal: Patricia P. Phelan magnet-high-school/

URL: http://www.crecschools.org/our-schools/the-crec-ana- grace-academy-of-the-arts-elementary-magnet-school/ Glastonbury East Hartford Magnet School Capital Region Education Council, CT CREC Academy of Aerospace and Grade(s): PK-5 Engineering Elementary School Theme(s): STEM, Global Studies Principal: Ryan P. Donlon Capital Region Education Council, CT URL: http://crecschools.org/our-schools/glastonbury-east- Grade(s): PK-1 hartford-elementary-magnet-school Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Principal: Gayle Hills International Magnet School URL: www.crecschools.org Capital Region Education Council, CT Grade(s): PK-5 Theme(s): Global Citizenship Principal: Cindy Rigling URL: http://www.crecschools.org/our-schools/international- magnet-school-for-global-citizenship/

2015 Schools of Distinction

Reggio Magnet School of the Arts Barnard Environmental Studies Capital Region Education Council, CT Magnet School Grade(s): PK3-5 New Haven Public Schools, CT Theme(s): Reggio Inspired Grade(s): PK-8 Principal: Josephine Di Pietro Smith Theme(s): Environmental Studies URL: www.crecschools.org Principal: Yolanda Jones-Generette URL: http://schools.nhps.net/barnard/

University of Hartford Magnet School Capital Region Education Council, CT Mauro-Sheridan Science, Technology and Grade(s): PK-5 Communications Interdistrict Magnet Theme(s): Multiple Intelligences New Haven Public Schools, CT Principal: Tim Barber Grade(s): PK-8 URL: http://www.crecschools.org/our-schools/university-of- Theme(s): Science, Technology, Communications hartford-magnet-school/ Principal: Sandra Kaliszewski

URL: www.mauro-sheridan.net

Great Path Academy at Manchester Community College Waterbury Arts Magnet School Hartford Public Schools, CT Waterbury School District, CT Grade(s): 9-12 Grade(s): 6-12 Theme(s): Middle College High School Theme(s): Arts Principal: Tory Niles-Outler Principal: Ms. Lauren F. Elias URL: www.greatpathacademy.org URL: www.waterbury.k12.ct.us/WAM

Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School FLORIDA Hartford Public Schools, CT Fort Lauderdale High School Grade(s): PK3-8 Cambridge AICE Programme Theme(s): MicroSociety Broward County Public Schools, FL Principal: Jay Mihalko Grade(s): 9-12 URL: www.noahwebstermicrosociety.org Theme(s): Cambridge AICE Programme

Principal: Priscilla Ribeiro

URL: www.fortlauderdalehigh.org Pathways Academy of

Technology and Design Hartford Public Schools, CT Fort Lauderdale High School Grade(s): 9-12 Pre Law & Public Affairs Theme(s): Information Technology Project Based Broward County Public Schools, FL Learning Grade(s): 9-12 Principal: David M. Goldblum Theme(s): Pre Law & Public Affairs URL: http://www.pathwaystotechnology.com Principal: Priscilla Ribeiro

URL: www.fortlauderdalehigh.org

Sport and Medical Sciences Academy Hartford Public Schools, CT Grade(s): 6-12

Theme(s): Sport and Medical Sciences Principal: John P. Laverty URL: www.sportandmedicalsciences.org

2015 Schools of Distinction

McNicol Middle Magnet & STEM School Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory Broward County Public Schools, FL of the Arts Grade(s): 6-8 Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Theme(s): Science/Pre-Engineering International Grade(s): 6-12 Affairs & Business (Spanish) Theme(s): Visual, Performing and Expressive Arts Principal: Melissa Gurreonero Principal: Martin T. Reid URL: http://mcnicolmiddleschool.org URL: htt://apmays.dadeschools.net

New River Middle School Coconut Palm K-8 Academy Marine Science Magnet Program Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Broward County Public Schools, FL Grade(s): K-8 Grade(s): 6-8 Theme(s): Agriscience Engineering and Medical Theme(s): Marine Science Biotechnology Principal: Melinda Wessinger Principal: Dr. Carmen Jones-Carey URL: http://newriver.browardschools.com URL: coconutpalm.dadeschools.net

Stranahan High School Coral Reef Senior High School Medical Sciences Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Broward County Public Schools, FL Grade(s): 9-12 Grade(s): 9-12 Theme(s): Agriculture and Engineering Technology; Theme(s): Medical Science Business and Finance; Health Sciences; International Principal: Deborah J. Owens Baccalaureate; Legal and Public Affairs; Visual and URL: http://stranahan.browardschools.com/ Performing Arts Principal: Ms. Adrienne F. Leal

URL: http://coralreef.dadeschools.net Sunrise Middle School

Montessori Magnet

Broward County Public Schools, FL Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH) Grade(s): 6-8 Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Theme(s): Montessori Grade(s): 9-12 Principal: Michael W. Walker Theme(s): Architecture/Interior design, Graphics URL: Sunrise.Browardschools.com design, Fahsion Design, Film and Industrial Design Principal: Dr. Stacey Mancuso Ada Merritt K-8 Center URL: www.dashschool.org Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Grade(s): K-8 Theme(s): International Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School Baccalaureate/International Studies Visual and Performing Arts Principal: Carmen M. Garcia Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL URL: http://adamerritt.dadeschools.net Grade(s): 9-12 Theme(s): Visual Arts, Chorus, Dance, Instrumental, Strings, Theatre Air Base K-8 Center for Principal: Dawn M. Baglos International Education URL: kropseniorhigh.org Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Grade(s): K-7 Theme(s): International Studies / Cambridge Studies Principal: Raul Calzadilla, Jr. URL: http://abe.dadeschools.net 2015 Schools of Distinction

Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center International Studies Preparatory Academy Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL at Gables (ISPA) Grade(s): K-8 Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary and Grade(s): 9-12 Middle Years Programmes Theme(s): International Studies (IS) Program Principal: Mrs. Felicia K. Joseph Principal: Alejandro Pérez URL: http://fcmartin.dadeschools.net URL: http://[email protected]

G. W. Carver Middle School iPreparatory Academy Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Grade(s): 6-8 Grade(s): 9-12 Theme(s): International Education & International Theme(s): Careers & Leadership Studies Principal: Alberto Carvalho Principal: Shelly Stroleny URL: http://iprep.dadeschools.net URL: http://gwcm.dadeschools.net

John F. Kennedy Middle School Herbert A. Ammons Middle School Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Grade(s): 6-8 Grade(s): 6-8 Theme(s): Biomdedical and Environmental Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle Years Agriculture Technology Programme Principal: Mary Kate Parton Principal: Maria Costa URL: http://jfk.dadeschools.net URL: http://ammons.dadeschools.net

José Martí MAST 6-12 Academy Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL iPrep Magnet Program Grade(s): 6-12 Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Theme(s): STEM Grade(s): 9-12 Principal: Jose Enriquez Theme(s): Technology-Innovation-Interactive- URL: www.mast3.com Integrated Principal: Eric Acosta URL: M-DCPS Primary Learning Center http://schoolsites.schoolworld.com/schools/Hialeah/student_li Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL fe.cfm Grade(s): PK-5

Theme(s): International Education and Extended

Foreign Language Program Howard D. McMillan Middle School Principal: Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL URL: http://plc.dadeschools.net Grade(s): 6-8

Theme(s): Cambridge/Robotics Engineering

Principal: Hilca J. Thomas MAST@FIU Biscayne Bay Campus URL: http://hdmcmillan.dadeschools.net Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL

Grade(s): 9-12

Theme(s): Marine Science and Environmental Science

Principal: Dr. Matthew J. Welker

URL: http://mastfiu.dadeschools.net

2015 Schools of Distinction

New World Schools of the Arts South Miami K-8 Center Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Expressive Arts Magnet Grade(s): 9-12 Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Theme(s): Visual and Performing Arts: visual arts, Grade(s): PK-8 chorus, dance, instrumental, strings, theatre Theme(s): Elementary strands: Art, Dance, Drama, Principal: Evonne Alvarez Music. Middle grades strands: Culturally Inspired URL: http://nwsa.mdc.edu Education, Computer Art Technology Principal: Anamarie G. Moreiras URL: www.smk8center.org Ponce de Leon Middle School Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Grade(s): 6-8 Southside Elementary Museums Magnet Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle Years School Programme World School Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Principal: Martha C. Chang Grade(s): PK-5 URL: ponce.dadeschools.net Theme(s): Museum Education Through Humanities Principal: Salvatore Schiavone URL: http://southside.dadeschools.net Richmond Heights Middle School Zoology Magnet Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Southwood Middle School Grade(s): 6-8 Center for the Arts Theme(s): Zoology Magnet Program Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Principal: Kristal B. Hickmon Grade(s): 6-8 URL: http://richmondheightsmiddle.org Theme(s): Visual and Performing Arts Principal: Magda R. Pereira URL: http//www.southwoodmiddleschool.org Riviera Middle School - S.T.I.R. Magnet Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Grade(s): 6-8 TERRA Environmental Research Institute Theme(s): Science, Technology, & Investigative Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Research with a Robotics Pathway Grade(s): 9-12 Principal: Dr. Winston Whyte Theme(s): STEM URL: www.riviera.dadeschools.net Principal: Caridad Montano URL: www.terrawolves.com

Shenandoah Middle School Museums Magnet W. J. Bryan Museum Magnet School Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL Grade(s): 6-8 Grade(s): PK-5 Theme(s): Museums Magnet Theme(s): "Tap, Tap...Haitian Heritage" (PreK and Principal: Humberto J. Miret K), "Walk like an Egyptian" (1st Grade), "America the URL: www.shenandoahms.or Beautiful" (2nd Grade), "Danger Zone" (3rd Grade), "Wheels of Change - Everglades" (4th Grade), "Born to Fly" (5th Grade) Principal: Milagros Maytin-Miret URL: www.WJBryanMagnet.net

James B. Sanderlin PK-8 2015 Schools of Distinction

Pinellas County Schools, FL MacFarlane Park International Grade(s): PK-8 Baccalaureate Magnet Elementary School Theme(s): International Baccalaureate School District of Hillsborough County, FL Principal: Dr. Denise T. Miller Grade(s): K-5 URL: www.sanderlinib.com Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Principal: Dr. M. Denyse Riveiro URL: http://macfarlanepark.mysdhc.org Cahoon Elementary Magnet School of Animal Science School District of Hillsborough County, FL Muller Elementary Magnet School Grade(s): K-5 School District of Hillsborough County, FL Theme(s): Animal Science and Gifted, Talented, Grade(s): K-5 Development Academy Theme(s): The Arts and Environmental Sciences Principal: Joanne Griffiths Principal: Wendy Harrison URL: http://cahoon.mysdhc.org/ URL: http://muller.mysdhc.org

Dunbar Elementary Magnet School Orange Grove Middle Magnet School of the School District of Hillsborough County, FL Arts Grade(s): K-5 School District of Hillsborough County, FL Theme(s): Medical and Science Exploration Grade(s): 6-8 Principal: Sarah Jacobsen Capps Theme(s): School of the Arts URL: http://dunbar.mysdhc.org/ Principal: Dr. Shannon Butler URL: http://orangegrove.mysdhc.org/ Girls Preparatory Academy at Ferrell Middle Magnet School School District of Hillsborough County, FL Roland Park K-8 Magnet School for Grade(s): 6-8 International Studies Theme(s): College Preparatory in a Single Gender School District of Hillsborough County, FL Environment Grade(s): K-8 Principal: Karen French Theme(s): International Studies URL: http://ferrell.mysdhc.org Principal: April Gillyard URL: http://rolandpark.mysdhc.org/

Lincoln Magnet Elementary School District of Hillsborough County, FL Sam Rampello Downtown Partnership K-8 Grade(s): K-5 Magnet School Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary School District of Hillsborough County, FL Years Programme Grade(s): K-8 Principal: Jennifer West Theme(s): Cultural Arts and Humanities URL: http://lincoln.mysdhc.org/ Principal: Liz Uppercue URL: http://rampello.mysdhc.org/

Lomax Elementary Magnet School School District of Hillsborough County, FL Sligh Middle Magnet School Grade(s): K-5 Medical Studies and Health Exploration Theme(s): The Gifted and Talent Development School District of Hillsborough County, FL Academy/Math, Science and Technology Grade(s): 6-8 Principal: Connie Chisholm Theme(s): Medical Studies and Health Exploration URL: http://lomax.mysdhc.org/ Principal: Dallas Jackson URL: http://sligh.mysdhc.org/ 2015 Schools of Distinction

Stewart Middle Magnet School Midway Elementary School of the Arts School District of Hillsborough County, FL Seminole County Public Schools, FL Grade(s): 6-8 Grade(s): K-5 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Theme(s): Visual and Performing Arts Mathematics (STEM) Principal: Ron Nathan Principal: Dr. Baretta Wilson URL: http://teachercenter.scps.k12.fl.us URL: http://stewart.mysdhc.org

Sanford Middle School The Collegiate Academy at Leto High School Seminole County Public Schools, FL School District of Hillsborough County, FL Grade(s): 6-8 Grade(s): 9-12 Theme(s): Math, Science and Technology Theme(s): Collegiate Academy Principal: Randy Shuler Principal: Victor Fernandez URL: www.sanford.scps.k12.fl.us/ URL: http://leto.mysdhc.org/

Seminole High School Thomas Jefferson High School Academy of Health Center of International Studies Seminole County Public Schools, FL School District of Hillsborough County, FL Grade(s): 9-12 Grade(s): 9-12 Theme(s): Academy of Health Careers Theme(s): International Studies Principal: Dr. Connie Collins Principal: Van Ayres URL: URL: http://jefferson.mysdhc.org/ www.seminolehs.scps.k12.fl.us/MagnetPrograms/HealthAcade my.aspx

Williams Middle Magnet School School District of Hillsborough County, FL South Seminole Middle School Grade(s): 6-8 Seminole County Public Schools, FL Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle Years Grade(s): 6-8 Programme Theme(s): Leadership and Global Connections Principal: Arlene Castelli Principal: Dr. Mia Coleman Baker www.ssms.scps.k12.fl.us/ URL: http://williams.mysdhc.org/ URL:

Young Middle Magnet Creative Science INDIANA Centre Rousseau McClellan School 91 School District of Hillsborough County, FL Indianapolis Public Schools, IN Grade(s): 6-8 Grade(s): PK-8 Theme(s): Global Sustainability and STEM Theme(s): Montessori Principal: Nadine Johnson Principal: Margaret E. Higgs URL: http://young.mysdhc.org URL: http://www.myips.org/rousseaumcclellan91

Crooms Academy of Theodore Potter Spanish Immersion Magnet Information and Technology School 74 Seminole County Public Schools, FL Indianapolis Public Schools, IN Grade(s): 9-12 Grade(s): K-6 Theme(s): Information Technology Theme(s): Spanish Immersion Principal: Demetria Hayes Faison Principal: Tim Clevenger URL: www.cait.scps.k12.fl.us/ URL: http://www.myips.org/theodorepotter74 2015 Schools of Distinction

Indian Creek Magnet School of Science, Westdale Heights Academic Magnet Technology, Engineering, and Math East Baton Rouge Parish School System, LA MSD of Lawrence Township, IN Grade(s): K-5 Grade(s): 1-6 Theme(s): Academic: Environmental Science, Math, Theme(s): STEM and Technology Principal: Mrs. Connie Thomas Principal: Catasha Edwards URL: http://magnet.ltschools.org/schools/indian-creek-stem- URL: www.westdaleheights.com school-(east)

MARYLAND Oaklandon Magnet School of Eastern Technical High School Environmental Studies Baltimore County Public Schools, MD MSD of Lawrence Township, IN Grade(s): 9-12 Grade(s): 1-6 Theme(s): To use a learner centered student Theme(s): Environmental Studies environment and a variety of resources in order to Principal: Jennifer Sheets promote careers in engineering to a diverse group of URL: http://magnet.ltschools.org/schools/oaklandon-school- students of-environmental-studies-(east) Principal: Tom Evans

URL: http://easterntechhs.bcps.org

LOUISIANA Baton Rouge Foreign Language Halstead Academy Academic Immersion Magnet Baltimore County Public Schools, MD East Baton Rouge Parish School System, LA Grade(s): K-5 Grade(s): K-5 Theme(s): Arts and Science Theme(s): Foreign Language Immersion (French- Principal: Jennifer Mullenax Spanish) URL: http://halsteades.bcps.org/ Principal: Cheryl Miller URL: www.tinyurl.com/brflaim MASSACHUSETTS STEM Middle Academy Baton Rouge Magnet High School Springfield Public Schools, MA East Baton Rouge Parish School System, LA Grade(s): 6-8 Grade(s): 9-12 Theme(s): STEM and Expeditionary Learning Theme(s): Academic and Visual/Performing Arts Principal: Kevin Lalime Principal: Nanette McCann URL: https://sites.google.com/site/stem60alton URL: http://brmhs.ebrschools.org

The Springfield Renaissance School McKinley Middle Magnet Springfield Public Schools, MA School of Visual & Performing Arts Grade(s): 6-12 East Baton Rouge Parish School System, LA Theme(s): Expeditionary Learning and STEM Grade(s): 6-8 Principal: Dr. Stephen R. Mahoney Theme(s): Academic and Visual and Performing Arts URL: www.springfieldrenaissanceschool.com Principal: Wiley Brazier, V URL: www.mckinleymagnet.com

2015 Schools of Distinction

MINNESOTA Anoka Middle School for the Arts Mabel Hoggard Magnet School Anoka-Hennepin School District #11, MN Clark County School District, NV Grade(s): 6-8 Grade(s): K-5 Theme(s): Arts Theme(s): Math, Science, Engineering,Technology Principal: Jerri McGonigal Principal: Stacey Scott-Cherry URL: anoka.k12.mn.us/amsa URL: http://schools.ccsd.net/hoggard

Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts Southeast Career Technical Academy Anoka-Hennepin School District #11, MN Clark County School District, NV Grade(s): K-5 Grade(s): 9-12 Theme(s): Arts Theme(s): 3D Animation for Film and Games, Principal: Scott Lempka Architectural Engineering, Automotive Service URL: http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/lincoln Technology, Automotive Collision Technology, Construction Engineering, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Graphic Design and Illustration, Interactive Website Salk Middle School Media, Internetworking Technology, Nurse Assisting, ISD 728 Elk River, MN Photography, Sports Medicine, and Video Production Grade(s): 6-8 Principal: Kerry Pope Theme(s): S.T.E.M. URL: www.secta.us Principal: Julie Athman URL: http://sms.elkriver.k12.mn.us/ The Academy of Math, Science and Technology at Jim Bridger Middle School Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts Clark County School District, NV Osseo Area Schools ISD 279, MN Grade(s): 6-8 Grade(s): K-6 Theme(s): Our program offers Bio-Medicine, Theme(s): Performing Arts Technology, Robotics, Aerospace/ Aviation, the Fine Principal: Jeff Zastrow Arts, and mathematical elements that are infused URL: www.district279.org/elem/bg/ throughout our core and elective classrooms. Principal: Dr. Deanna Jaskolski URL: http://schools.ccsd.net/bridger NEVADA

Ed W. Clark High School Valley High School Academy of Finance International Baccalaureate Programme Clark County School District, NV Clark County School District, NV Grade(s): 9-12 Grade(s): 9-12 Theme(s): Academy of Finance Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Principal: Jillyn Pendleton Principal: Ramona Esparza URL: http://clarkchargers.org URL: www.valleyhs.vegas

Kit Carson International Academy

Clark County School District, NV Grade(s): 1-5 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Principal: Cynthia Marlowe URL: http://www.kitcarsoncougars.org

2015 Schools of Distinction

NORTH CAROLINA Albemarle Road Middle School Legette Blythe Elementary Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC Grade(s): 6-8 Grade(s): PK-5 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle Years Theme(s): To develop international minded people Programme through the incorporation of the IB PYP program. Six Principal: Toni Perry transdisciplinary units are taught. Second language URL: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/albemarleroadMS exposure and acquisition. Principal: Leora Itzhaki URL: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/blytheES Barringer Academic Center

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC Myers Park Traditional Elementary Grade(s): K-5 Theme(s): Learning Immersion / Talent Development Magnet School (Gifted) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC Principal: Stephanie Range Grade(s): K-5 URL: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/barringerES Theme(s): Traditional Principal: Michael L. Price URL: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/myersparkES

Collinswood Language Academy Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC North Mecklenburg High School Grade(s): K-8 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC Theme(s): Spanish Immersion Grade(s): 9-12 Principal: Nicolette Grant Theme(s): IB Middle Years Program IB Diploma URL: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/collinswoodMS Programme

Principal: Lynn Rhymer

URL: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/northmecklenburgHS First Ward Creative Arts Academy Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC Grade(s): K-5 Northwest School of the Arts Theme(s): Arts Magnet Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC Principal: Selestine Y. Adams Grade(s): 6-12 URL: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/firstwardES Theme(s): Visual and Performing Arts

Principal: Melody Sears

URL: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/northwestHS Irwin Academic Center Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC Grade(s): K-5 Oaklawn Language Academy Theme(s): Learning Immersion and Talent Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC Development Grade(s): K-8 Principal: Vanessa Ashford Theme(s): Spanish Language Immersion URL: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/irwinacademiccenterES Principal: Carmen Concepcion URL: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/oaklawnMS

John Motley Morehead STEM Academy Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC Piedmont Middle School Grade(s): K-8 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC Theme(s): STEM Grade(s): 6-8 Principal: Kevin Woods Theme(s): International Baccalaureate URL: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/johnmotleymoreheadMS Principal: Jackie Barone URL: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/Piedmont 2015 Schools of Distinction

Statesville Road Elementary Conn Active Learning and Technology Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC Magnet Elementary School Grade(s): PK-5 Wake County Public School System, NC Theme(s): International Baccalaureate: Primary Grade(s): K-5 Years Programme Theme(s): Active Learning and Technology Principal: Tangela Williams Principal: Teresa Abron (Interim) URL: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/statesvilleroadES URL: http://connes.wcpss.net/

George Watts Montessori Magnet East Garner International Baccalaureate / Durham Public Schools, NC Creative Arts Magnet Middle School Grade(s): PK-5 Wake County Public School System, NC Theme(s): Montessori Grade(s): 6-8 Principal: Patti Crum Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Creative Arts URL: http://watts.dpsnc.net Principal: Elena Ashburn URL: http://eastgarnerms.wcpss.net

Brooks Museums Magnet Elementary School Wake County Public School System, NC Farmington Woods International Grade(s): K-5 Baccalaureate PYP Magnet Elementary Theme(s): Museums Wake County Public School System, NC Principal: Felecia Locklear Grade(s): K-5 URL: http://brookses.wcpss.net Theme(s): International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Programme Principal: Winston G Pierce Bugg Creative Arts and Science Magnet URL: http://fwes.wcpss.net/ Elementary School Wake County Public School System, NC Grade(s): PK-5 Garner International Baccalaureate Magnet Theme(s): Creative Arts and Science High School Principal: Johenka Williams Wake County Public School System, NC URL: http://bugges.wcpss.net/ Grade(s): 9-12 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Principal: Carter Hillman Carroll Leadership in Technology Magnet URL: http://garnerhs.wcpss.net Middle School Wake County Public School System, NC Grade(s): 6-8 Ligon Gifted & Talented / AIG Basics Magnet Theme(s): Leadership in Technology Middle School Principal: Cynthia Keech Wake County Public School System, NC URL: http://carrollms.wcpss.net Grade(s): 6-8 Theme(s): Academically and Intellectually Gifted Basics Program Gifted & Talented Program Centennial Campus University Connections Principal: Gretta Dula and Leadership Magnet Middle School URL: www.ligon.wcpss.net Wake County Public School System, NC Grade(s): 6-8 Theme(s): University Connections and Leadership Principal: Katie McMillan URL: http://ccms.wcpss.net/

2015 Schools of Distinction

Millbrook International Baccalaureate Smith International Baccalaureate PYP Magnet High School Magnet Elementary Wake County Public School System, NC Wake County Public School System, NC Grade(s): 9-12 Grade(s): PK-5 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Principal: Dana King Years Programme URL: http://mhs.wcpss.net Principal: Christopher Lassiter URL: http://smithes.wcpss.net/

Millbrook International Baccalaureate PYP Magnet Elementary School Southeast Raleigh Leadership & Technology Wake County Public School System, NC Magnet High School Grade(s): PK-5 Wake County Public School System, NC Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Grade(s): 9-12 Years Programme Theme(s): Leadership and Technology Principal: Dr. Jamee Lynch Principal: Candis Jones URL: http://millbrookelementary.com URL: www.srhs.net

Moore Square Gifted & Talented / AIG Washington Gifted & Talented Magnet Basics/ Museums Magnet Middle School Elementary School Wake County Public School System, NC Wake County Public School System, NC Grade(s): 6-8 Grade(s): K-5 Theme(s): Gifted and Talented Academically and Theme(s): Gifted and Talented Intellectually Gifted Basics Museums Principal: Robert Grant Principal: Danny Barnes (Interim) URL: http://washingtones.wcpss.net/ URL: mooresquarems.wcpss.net/

Zebulon Gifted & Talented Magnet Poe Gifted & Talented / AIG Basics Magnet Elementary School Elementary School Wake County Public School System, NC Wake County Public School System, NC Grade(s): K-5 Grade(s): K-5 Theme(s): Gifted and Talented Theme(s): Gifted and Talented/Academically or Principal: Marion Evans Intellectually Gifted Basics URL: http://zebulones.wcpss.net Principal: Dr. Annice Williams URL: http://poees.wcpss.net Paisley IB Magnet School Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools, NC Powell Gifted & Talented Magnet Grade(s): 6-10 Elementary School Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle Years Wake County Public School System, NC Programme (whole school magnet) Grade(s): K-5 Principal: Dr. Gary Cone Theme(s): Gifted and Talented URL: http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/paisley Principal: Curtis Brower http://www.paisleyms.org URL: www.powelles.net

2015 Schools of Distinction

SOUTH CAROLINA STEMS at North Springs Elementary Richland School District Two, SC Grade(s): K-5 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Principal: Dr. David Holzendorf URL: https://www.richland2.org/nse/Pages/STEMS.aspx

TENNESSEE Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts Hamilton County Schools, TN Grade(s): 6-12 Theme(s): Fine Arts Principal: Deborah B. Smith URL: http://centerforcreativearts.net

TEXAS Jewell Simpson Houston Academy Aldine Independent School District, TX Grade(s): 5-6 Theme(s): Math, Science, and Fine Arts Principal: Ruby Allen URL: http://www.aldine.k12.tx.us/cms/rise/main.cfm?siteID=168