Dear St. Mary's Partners, It is with great honor to share that Dr. Miguel Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Education has announced that St. Mary of the Assumption School has been awarded National Blue Ribbon School 2024! National Blue Ribbon Schools (NBRS) is the official program name of the U.S. Department of Education that recognizes outstanding schools. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Every year the U. S. Department of Education seeks out and celebrates great American schools, schools demonstrating that all students can achieve to high levels. This year, 356 schools from all around the United States, 9 from Massachusetts, were rewarded the 2024 National Blue Ribbon School award. This award is a reflection of the dedication, hard work, and collaboration of our entire school community—students, teachers, staff, families, Board members, and donors, We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the members of our community who have supported our school in countless ways with their time, talent, and generosity. This achievement belongs to all of us! We look forward to celebrating this milestone together. Stay tuned for more details about upcoming celebration events, where we will come together as a community to recognize this amazing accomplishment during our 125th year in education. Thank you for being a part of our journey toward educational excellence! Christine Nadjarian
