2016 Schools of Distinction

2016SchoolsofDistinction
ARIZONA
DavisBilingualMagnet
TucsonUnifiedSchoolDistrict,AZ
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):SpanishImmersion
Principal:CarmenCampuzano
URL:http://davisbilingual.weebly.com/
MansfeldMagnetMiddleSchool
TucsonUnifiedSchoolDistrict,AZ
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):Science,Technology,Engineering,&
Math(STEM)
Principal:RichardSanchez
URL:http://tusd1.org/Mansfeld
OchoaCommunityMagnet
TucsonUnifiedSchoolDistrict,AZ
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):ReggioPhilosophy
Principal:JulioMoreno
URL:http://www.edweb.tusd1.org/Ochoa/
TucsonHighMagnetSchool
NaturalSciences,FineandPerformingArts
TucsonUnifiedSchoolDistrict,AZ
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):FineandPerformingArts;Natural
Science
Principal:Dr.KaryleGreen
URL:http://edweb.tusd.k12.az.us/thms/
ARKANSAS
NorthHeightsEntrepreneurialLeadership
Academy
TexarkanaArkansasSchoolDistrict,AR
Grade(s):7-8
Theme(s):EntrepreneurialLeadership
Principal:TheresaCowling
URL:http://nh.tasd7.net/
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UnionDaVinciMagnetSchool
TexarkanaArkansasSchoolDistrict,AR
Grade(s):PreK-4
Theme(s):Technology;LiberalArts;Science,
Technology,Engineering,Art&Math(STEAM)
Principal:ThelmaM.Forte
URL:http://un.tasd7.net
CALIFORNIA
ClevelandHumanitiesMagnetHighSchool
ClevelandHumanitiesMagnet
LosAngelesUnifiedSchoolDistrict,CA
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):Humanities
Principal:CindyDuong
URL:http://www.corebaby.org
KennedySeniorHigh
KennedyArchitecture/Digital
Design/FilmmakingMagnet
LosAngelesUnifiedSchoolDistrict,CA
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):Architecture;DigitalDesign;
Filmmaking
Principal:Dr.RichardChavez
URL:http://www.jfkcougars.org
LawrenceGifted/HighlyGiftedMagnet
Gifted/HighlyGifted/HighAbility
LosAngelesUnifiedSchoolDistrict,CA
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):Gifted
Principal:DanSchar
URL:http://LawrenceMiddleSchool.com
LomitaESScience/Technology/Math
Science/Technology/Math
LosAngelesUnifiedSchoolDistrict,CA
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):Science;Technology;Math
Principal:MonicaFriedman
URL:http://lomitamsm-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
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LosAngelesCenterforEnrichedStudies
(LACES)
BarnardEnvironmentalStudiesMagnet
School
LosAngelesUnifiedSchoolDistrict,CA
Grade(s):6-12
Theme(s):CenterforEnrichedStudies-College
Preparatory
Principal:HaroldBoger
URL:http://www.lacesmagnetschool.org
NewHavenPublicSchools,CT
Grade(s):PreK-8
Theme(s):EnvironmentalStudies
Principal:YolandaJones-Generette
URL:http://www.barnardenvironmental.org
MelroseElementaryMSTMagnetSchool
HartfordPublicSchools,CT
Grade(s):PreK3-8
Theme(s):CharacterEducation
Principal:KatherineLeonard
URL:http://www.breakthroughnorth.org
LosAngelesUnifiedSchoolDistrict,CA
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):Science,Technology,Engineering,Art&
Math(STEAM)
Principal:MathewNeedleman
URL:http://www.melrosestars.org
NapaJunctionMagnetSchool
NapaValleyUnifiedSchoolDistrict,CA
Grade(s):TK-5
Theme(s):Science,Technology,Engineering,&
Math(STEM)
Principal:DonnaDrago
URL:https://njes-nvusd-ca.schoolloop.com/
PuebloVistaMagnetSchool
NapaValleyUnifiedSchoolDistrict,CA
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):DualImmersion(Spanish/English);
EnvironmentalSciences
Principal:HelenRocca
URL:http://pves-nvusd-ca.schoolloop.com/
CONNECTICUT
AnnieFisherSTEMMagnetSchool
HartfordPublicSchools,CT
Grade(s):K-8
Theme(s):Science,Technology,Engineering,&
Math(STEM)
Principal:SheriTanner
URL:http://anniefisherstem.hartfordschools.org
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BreakthroughIIMagnetSchool
BreakthroughMagnetSchool
HartfordPublicSchools,CT
Grade(s):PreK3-8
Theme(s):CharacterEducation
Principal:JulieGoldstein
URL:http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org/
CapitalPreparatoryMagnetSchool
HartfordPublicSchools,CT
Grade(s):PreK3-12
Theme(s):SocialJustice
Principal:Dr.KitsiaHughey-Ferguson
URL:http://www.capitalprep.org
CRECMontessoriMagnetSchool
CapitolRegionEducationCouncil,CT
Grade(s):PreK-6
Theme(s):Montessori
Principal:Dr.AntonioNapoleone
URL:http://www.crec.org/montessori
CRECMuseumAcademy
CapitolRegionEducationCouncil,CT
Grade(s):PreK-5
Theme(s):MuseumStudies
Principal:ShandraL.Scott-Brown
URL:http://www.crecschools.org/our-schools/crecmuseum-academy
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CRECReggioMagnetSchooloftheArts
TwoRiversMagnetMiddleSchool
CapitolRegionEducationCouncil,CT
Grade(s):PreK3-5
Theme(s):ReggioInspired
Principal:JosephineDiPietroSmith
URL:http://www.crecschools.org/our-schools/reggiomagnet-school-of-the-arts/
CapitolRegionEducationCouncil,CT
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):EnvironmentalScienceandTechnology;
STEMconnection
Principal:JillWnuk
URL:http://www.tworivers.crec.org
HartfordMagnetTrinityCollegeAcademy
HartfordPublicSchools,CT
Grade(s):6-12
Theme(s):Science;theArts;EarlyCollege
Principal:SallyBiggs
URL:http://hmtca.hartfordschools.org
Mauro-SheridanScience,Technologyand
CommunicationsInterdistrictMagnet
NewHavenPublicSchools,CT
Grade(s):PreK-8
Theme(s):Science;Technology;Communications
Principal:SandyKaliszewski
URL:http://maurosheridan.weebly.com/
NoahWebsterMicroSocietyMagnet
School
HartfordPublicSchools,CT
Grade(s):PreK3-8
Theme(s):MicroSociety
Principal:JayMihalko
URL:http://www.noahwebstermicrosociety.org
RossWoodwardClassicalStudies
InterdistrictMagnetSchool
NewHavenPublicSchools,CT
Grade(s):PreK3-8
Theme(s):ClassicalStudies;Paideia
Principal:CherylBrown
URL:http://www.rosswoodward.org
Strong21stCenturyCommunications
MagnetSchool
NewHavenPublicSchools,CT
Grade(s):K-4
Theme(s):21stCenturyCommunicationswitha
STEMsub-theme
Principal:SusanDeNicola
URL:http://www.strongmagnetschool.org
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UniversityHighSchoolofScienceand
Engineering
HartfordPublicSchools,CT
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):EarlyCollegeModel;Science,
Technology,EngineeringandMath(STEM)
Principal:MattFolan
URL:http://www.uhsse.org
FLORIDA
AirBaseK-8CenterforInternational
Education
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):K-8
Theme(s):InternationalEducation/Cambridge
Principal:RaulCalzadillaJr.
URL:http://www.airbasek8.net
ApolloMiddleSchool
BrowardCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):Science,Technology,Engineering,&
Math(STEM)
Principal:ShawnAycock
URL:http://apollo.browardschools.com
Arthur&PollyMaysConservatoryofthe
Arts
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-12
Theme(s):Visual,Performing&ExpressiveArts
Principal:MartinReid
URL:http://apmays.dadeschools.net
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BoysPreparatoryAcademyFranklin
MiddleMagnetSchool
FelixVarelaSeniorHighSchool
HillsboroughCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):CollegePreparatory
Principal:JohnHaley
URL:http://franklin.mysdhc.org
VeterinaryScienceMagnet
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):VeterinaryScience
Principal:NeryFins
URL:http://varelahighschool.org
HillsboroughCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureate
Principal:AnthonyJones
URL:http://walker.mysdhc.org
CambridgeAICEProgramme
BrowardCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):CambridgeAICEProgramme
Principal:PriscillaRibeiro
URL:http://fortlauderdalehigh.org/
CharlieWalkerMiddleMagnetSchool
CoralReefSeniorHighSchool
InternationalBaccalaureate(IB)Programme
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureate
Principal:Mr.ThomasEnnis
URL:http://crhs.dadeschools.net
CroomsAcademyofInformation
Technology
SeminoleCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):InformationTechnology
Principal:DemetriaHayesFaison
URL:http://croomsaoit.org
DesignandArchitectureSeniorHigh
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):Architecture;IndustrialDesign;Fashion
Design,VisualCommunication;
Film/EntertainmentTechnology;FineArts
program.
Principal:StacyMancuso
URL:http://dashschool.org
DowdellMiddleMagnetSchool
EnvironmentalStudiesandAnimalSciences
HillsboroughCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):EnvironmentalStudies;AnimalSciences
Principal:RogerStanley
URL:http://dowdell.mysdhc.org
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FortLauderdaleHighSchool
FortLauderdaleHighSchool
Pre-LawandPublicAffairs
BrowardCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):Pre-LawandPublicAffairs
Principal:PriscillaRibeiro
URL:http://fortlauderdale.browardschools.com/
GoveElementarySchool
ADualLanguageMagnetProgram
SchoolDistrictofPalmBeachCounty,FL
Grade(s):K-6
Theme(s):ADualLanguage(Spanish/English)
Principal:OsvaldoGarcia
URL:
http://www.edline.net/pages/Gove_Elementary_School
HerbertA.AmmonsMiddleSchool
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureateMiddle
YearsProgramme(MYP)
Principal:MariaCosta
URL:http://www.ammons.dadeschools.net
Hialeah-MiamiLakesSeniorHighSchool
iPrepAcademy
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):Virtual/BlendedLearning
Principal:EricAcosta
URL:
http://hmltrojans.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2653
79&type=d
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HowardD.McMillanMiddleSchool
JohnA.FergusonSeniorHighSchool
CambridgeInternational/RoboticsEngineering
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):K-12
Theme(s):CambridgeRoboticsEngineering
Technology
Principal:HilcaThomas
URL:http://hdmcmillan.dadeschools.net/
InternationalBusinessandFinanceAcademy
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):InternationalBusinessandFinance
Principal:RafaelVillalobos
URL:http://fergusonhs.org/
HowardW.BlakeHighSchool
BEATMagnet
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):Biomedical,Environmental,
Agriculture,Technology
Principal:MaryKateParton
URL:http://jfk.dadeschools.net
MagnetSchoolfortheArts
HillsboroughCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):Performing,VisualandCommunication
Arts
Principal:JesseSalters
URL:http://www.hwbsota.org
InternationalStudiesPreparatory
Academy
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):InternationalStudiesProgram(IS)
Principal:AlejandroPerez
URL:http://ispa.dadeschools.net/
iPreparatoryAcademy
iPrep
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):PreK-12
Theme(s):GlobalFocusCareer/Leadership
Principal:AlbertoCarvalho
URL:http://www.iprepacademy.com
JamesB.SanderlinPK-8IBWorldSchool
PinellasCountySchools,FL
Grade(s):PreK-8
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureate(IB)
PrimaryYearsProgramme(PYP)&International
Baccalaureate(IB)MiddleYearsProgramme
(MYP)
Principal:Dr.DeniseMiller
URL:http://www.pcsb.org/sanderlinib
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JohnF.KennedyMiddleSchool
JoseMartiMAST6-12Academy
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-12
Theme(s):LifeScience;Mathematics/Computer
Science;Math&ScienceTechnology
Principal:JoseEnriquez
URL:http://mast3.com/
LamarLouiseCurryMiddleSchool
InternationalBaccalaureate
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureateMiddle
YearsProgramme(MYP)
Principal:JeanRachelleL.Baril
URL:http://curryib.com
LawEnforcementOfficers'MemorialHigh
School
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):Law,LawEnforcement,andForensics
Principal:ChristopherJ.Shinn
URL:http://schoolofjustice.org
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LawtonChilesMiddleAcademy
PolkCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureateMiddle
SchoolProgramme(MYP)withSTEMemphasis
Principal:BrianAndrews
URL:http://www.lcmaknightsonline.com/
LeeElementarySchoolofWorldStudies
andTechnology
HillsboroughCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):WorldStudiesandTechnology
Principal:JoyceMiles
URL:http://lee.mysdhc.org
MaritimeandScienceTechnology(MAST)
Academy
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):7-12
Theme(s):MaritimeScienceandTechnology
Principal:JosieOtero
URL:http://www.gomakos.org
McNicolMiddleMagnet&STEMSchool
Science/Pre-Engineering
BrowardCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):Science/Pre-Engineering
Principal:MelissaM.Gurreonero
URL:http://www.mcnicolmiddleschool.org
LennardHighSchool
MiamiSpringsSeniorHighSchool
TheCollegiateAcademyatLennardHigh
School
HillsboroughCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):CollegiateAcademy
Principal:MaryFreitas
URL:http://lennardcollegiateacademy.weebly.com/
NewWorldSchooloftheArts
LincolnElementaryMagnetSchoolfor
InternationalStudies
HillsboroughCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureatePrimary
YearsProgramme(PYP)
Principal:JenniferWest
URL:http://lincoln.mysdhc.org
LomaxElementaryMagnet
HillsboroughCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):GiftedandTalentDevelopment
Academy
Principal:ConnieChisholm
URL:http://lomax.mysdhc.org
MacfarlaneParkElementaryMagnet
HillsboroughCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureate(IB)
Principal:Dr.DenyseRiveiro
URL:http://macfarlanepark.mysdhc.org/
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iTECH
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):VideoGame,SimulationandAnimation
Principal:EdwardSmith
URL:http://miamispringshawks.org
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):VisualandPerformingArts
Principal:EvonneAlvarez
URL:http://nwsa.mdc.edu
NorthMiamiBeachSenior
APCapstone
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):APCapstone
Principal:RandyMilliken
URL:http://nmb.dadeschools.net
ParkwayMiddleSchooloftheArts
BrowardCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):3-8
Theme(s):PerformingandVisualArts
Principal:BradfordMattair
URL:http://www.parkwaymiddlesota.com
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PoncedeLeonMiddleSchool
SeminoleHighSchool
InternationalBaccalaureate
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureateMiddle
YearsProgramme(MYP)
Principal:MarthaC.Chang
URL:http://ponce.dadeschools.net
InternationalBaccalaureate
SeminoleCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):InternationalEducation;Open
Mindedness;InterculturalUnderstanding
Principal:Dr.ConnieCollins
URL:http://www.seminolehs.scps.k12.fl.us/
ProgressVillageMiddleMagnetSchoolof
theArts
HillsboroughCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):VisualandPerformingArts
Principal:AndrewOlson
URL:http://progressvillage.mysdhc.org/
ShenandoahMiddleSchoolMuseums
Magnet
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):MuseumsMagnet
Principal:BiancaCalzadilla
URL:http://www.shenandoahmiddle.com
RichmondMiddle
SouthMiamiK-8Center
ZoologyMagnet
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):Zoology
Principal:KristalB.Hickmon
URL:http://richmondheightsmiddle.org/
ExpressiveArtsMagnet
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):K-8
Theme(s):ExpressiveArts
Principal:LourdesLopez
URL:http://www.smk8center.org/index.jsp
S.T.I.R.Magnet
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):ScienceTechnology&Investigative
Research
Principal:Dr.WinstonWhyte
URL:http://riviera.dadeschools.net
EnvironmentalScienceandEverglades
Restoration
BrowardCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):EnvironmentalScienceandEverglades
Restoration
Principal:ChristineHenschel
URL:http://www.southplantation.org
SamRampelloDowntownPartnershipK-8
MagnetSchool
SouthSeminoleMiddleSchool
RivieraMiddleSchool
HillsboroughCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):K-8
Theme(s):CulturalArtsandHumanities
Principal:LizUppercue
URL:http://rampello.mysdhc.org/
SeminoleHighSchool
AcademyofHealthCareers
SeminoleCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):AcademyofHealthCareers
Principal:ConnieCollins
URL:http://www.seminolehs.scps.k12.fl.us/
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SouthPlantationHigh
SeminoleCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):LeadershipandGlobalConnections
Principal:Dr.MiaColeman-Baker
URL:http://www.ssms.scps.k12.fl.us/
SouthsideElementaryMuseumsMagnet
School
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):MuseumEducationthruHumanities
Principal:SalvatoreSchiavone
URL:http://southside.dadeschools.net
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SouthwestMiamiSeniorHigh
AcademyofFinance
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):BankingandFinance
Principal:CarlosA.Diaz
URL:http://www.sweagles.org
StewartMiddleMagnet
HillsboroughCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):Science,Technology,Engineering,&
Math(STEM)
Principal:BarettaWilson
URL:http://stewart.mysdhc.org/
StoneMagnetMiddleSchool
BrevardPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):7-8
Theme(s):STEAM-Science,Technology,
Engineering,Arts,Math
Principal:MaryBland
URL:http://stone.brevardschools.org
SunsetElementarySchool
InternationalStudiesMagnetPogram
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):PreK-5
Theme(s):InternationalStudies
Principal:Dr.MarleneLeyte-Vidal
URL:http://sunset.dadeschools.net/
TERRAEnvironmentalResearchInstitute
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):Biomedical,Environmental,Robotics
Principal:CaridadMontano
URL:http://www.terrawolves.com
WilliamR.BooneHighSchool
CriminalJustice,Law,andFinanceMagnet
OrangeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):CriminalJustice,Finance,andLaw
Principal:DustyJohns
URL:http://www.boonebraves.ocps.net
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WRThomasMiddleSchool
CambridgeInternationalExaminations
Program
Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):CambridgeSecondary1Program
Principal:AllenN.Breeding
URL:http://wrthomas.dadeschools.net
HowardMiddleSchool
HowardMiddleSchoolAcademyfortheVisual
andPerformingArts
OrangeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):VisualandPerformingArts
Principal:MichaelMartucci
URL:http://www.howard.ocps.net
LymanHighSchool
InstituteforEngineering
SeminoleCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):Engineering
Principal:BrianUrichko
URL:http://engineering.lyman.scps.k12.fl.us/
TildenvilleElementarySchool
DualLanguageEnrichment
OrangeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):PreK-8
Theme(s):DualLanguage
Principal:AgatheAlvarez
URL:
https://www.ocps.net/lc/West/eti/Pages/default.aspx
UniversityHighSchool
GlobalTechnologies
OrangeCountyPublicSchools,FL
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):STEM(Science,Technology,
Engineering,andMath)
Principal:Dr.AnneCarcara
URL:http://www.uhs.ocps.net
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GEORGIA
BelfairMontessoriMagnetSchool
RichmondCountySchoolSystem,GA
Grade(s):6-12
Theme(s):FineArts
Principal:Dr.ReneeA.Kelly
URL:http://davidson.rcboe.org/
https://www.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpagebykey?
districtkey=ebr&userkey=12782480
JohnS.DavidsonFineArtsSchool
INDIANA
CenterforInquiryatIndianapolisPublic
School27
IndianapolisPublicSchools,IN
Grade(s):PreK-8
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureatePrimary
YearsProgramme
InternationalBaccalaureateMiddleYears
ProgrammeCandidate
Inquiry-BasedInstruction
Principal:JamilynBertsch
URL:http://www.myips.org/cfi27
ShortrideHighSchool:AnIBWorldSchool
IndianapolisPublicSchools,IN
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureateMiddleYears
Programme(MYP)andDiplomaProgramme(DP)
Principal:ShaneO'Day
URL:http://www.myips.org/shs
LOUISIANA
BatonRougeMagnetHighSchool
EastBatonRougeParishSchoolSystem,LA
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):Academic;VisualPerformingArts
Principal:NanetteMcCann
URL:
http://ebr.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpage/127824
76/1265350
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EastBatonRougeParishSchoolSystem,LA
Grade(s):PreK-8
Theme(s):Montessori
Principal:JamarJackson
URL:
IbervilleMathematicsScienceandArts
Academy-West
IbervilleParishSchoolSystem,LA
Grade(s):K-12
Theme(s):DiscoveringTalentsandInterests
ThroughImmersioninTechnologyandVisualand
PerformingArts
Principal:ElvisJ.Cavalier
URL:http://ipsb.net/Domain/9
SherwoodMiddleAcademicMagnet
School
EastBatonRougeParishSchoolSystem,LA
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):Academic
Principal:JamieNoel
URL:http://sherwoodmiddlemagnet.org
TheDufrocqSchool
Montessori
EastBatonRougeParishSchoolSystem,LA
Grade(s):PreK3-5
Theme(s):Montessori;AcademicMagnet
Principal:MaryD.Robvais
URL:
http://ebr.oncoursesystems.com/websites/12783283
WestdaleHeightsAcademicMagnet
EastBatonRougeParishSchoolSystem,LA
Grade(s):PreK4-5
Theme(s):Academicwithafocuson
environmentalscience,math,andtechnology
Principal:CatashaEdwards
URL:http://www.westdaleheights.com
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MARYLAND
MINNESOTA
BaltimoreCountyPublicSchools,MD
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):Technology
Principal:DarleneR.Morrison
URL:http://cromwellvalleyes.bcps.org/
Anoka-HennepinIndependentSchoolDistrict
#11,MN
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):Arts
Principal:JerriMcGonigal
URL:http://anoka.k12.mn.us/amsa
CromwellValleyElementaryRegional
SchoolofTechnology
MICHIGAN
EverettNewTechHigh
EverettNewTechHigh
LansingSchoolDistrict,MI
Grade(s):7-12
Theme(s):NewTechNetwork;Re-imagined
approachtoteachingandlearningcenteredon
project-basedlearning;1:1technology,growth
mindsetandauthenticoutcomes.
Principal:SusanCheadle-Holt
URL:http://enth.lansingschools.net
FairviewElementarySTEMMagnet
LansingSchoolDistrict,MI
Grade(s):K-3
Theme(s):BiomedicalandEnvironmental
Engineeringwithemphasisonroboticsand
mechanicaldesign.
Principal:JaniceMarchal
URL:http://www.lansingschools.net/schools/earlylearning/fairview-school/
Mt.HopeSTEAMElementary
LansingSchoolDistrict,MI
Grade(s):4-6
Theme(s):Science,Technology,Engineering,Arts
&Math(STEAM)
Principal:ElizabethJones
URL:http://www.lansingschools.net/schools/middleyears/mt-hope/
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AnokaMiddleSchoolfortheArts
Champlin-BrooklynParkAcademyfor
MathandEnvironmentalScience
Anoka-HennepinIndependentSchoolDistrict
#11,MN
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):STEM;Math;EnvironmentalScience
Principal:BrianMann
URL:http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/cbpa
GarloughEnvironmentalMagnetSchool
ISD#197-WestSt.Paul,MendotaHeights,Eagan
AreaSchools,MN
Grade(s):K-4
Theme(s):Environmental
Principal:SuePowell
URL:http://www.garlough.isd197.org
GlacierHillsElementarySchoolofArts&
Science
IndependentSchoolDistrict196,MN
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):Arts;Science
Principal:ScottThomas
URL:http://www.district196.org/gh
HeritageE-STEMMagnetSchool
ISD#197-WestSt.Paul,MendotaHeights,Eagan
AreaSchools,MN
Grade(s):5-8
Theme(s):Environment;Science;Technology;
Engineering;Math
Principal:KarenAllen
URL:http://www.heritage.isd197.org
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2016SchoolsofDistinction
LincolnElementarySchoolfortheArts
Anoka-HennepinIndependentSchoolDistrict
#11,MN
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):Arts
Principal:MichelleB.Zimmerman
URL:http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/Domain/20
MorelandArts&HealthSciences
Elementary
ISD#197-WestSt.Paul,MendotaHeights,Eagan
AreaSchools,MN
Grade(s):K-4
Theme(s):Arts;HealthSciences
Principal:MarkQuinn
URL:http://www.moreland.isd197.org/
SalkMiddleSchool
ElkRiver:independentSchoolDistrict728,MN
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):Science,Technology,Engineering,&
Math(STEM)
Principal:JulieAthman
URL:http://sms.elkriver.k12.mn.us
UniversityAvenueAerospace,Children's
Engineering,andScience
Anoka-HennepinIndependentSchoolDistrict
#11,MN
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):Aerospace
Principal:Dr.AnissaCravens
URL:http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/university
MISSISSIPPI
HeidelbergElementarySTEAMMagnet
School
ClarksdaleMunicipalSchoolDistrict,MS
Grade(s):PreK-4
Theme(s):Science,Technology,Engineering,Arts,
&Mathematics(STEAM)
Principal:LowandaTyler-Jones
URL:http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Heidelberg_School
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NEVADA
EastCareerandTechnicalAcademy
ClarkCountySchoolDistrict,NV
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):CareerandTechnicalEducation,including:
AutomotiveMechanicalTechnology;Construction
Technology;CulinaryArts;EducationandEarly
Childhood;ElectronicTechnology;Information
TechnologyandSystems;Marketing/Hospitalityand
Tourism;andMedicalProfessions
Principal:DarlinDelgado
URL:http://www.easttechtitans.com
HydeParkMiddleSchool
AcademyofScienceandMathematics
ClarkCountySchoolDistrict,NV
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):Science,Technology,Engineering,&
Math(STEM)
Principal:AnnaBelknap
URL:http://Hydeparkms.org
JoMackeyAcademyofLeadershipand
GlobalCommunicationthrough
Technology
ClarkCountySchoolDistrict,NV
Grade(s):1-5
Theme(s):Leadership;GlobalCommunication
throughTechnology
Principal:KemalaWashington
URL:http://www.jomackeymagnet.org/
K.O.KnudsonMiddleSchool
AcademyofCreativeArtsandTechnology
ClarkCountySchoolDistrict,NV
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):PerformingArts;VisualArts;
Technology
Principal:Dr.MonicaCortez
URL:http://knudsonms.org/
11
2016SchoolsofDistinction
KitCarsonInternationalAcademy
ValleyHighSchool
ClarkCountySchoolDistrict,NV
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureatePrimary
YearsProgram(PYP)
Principal:AyokaSnipes
URL:http://kitcarsoncougars.org
AcademyofHospitalityandTourism
ClarkCountySchoolDistrict,NV
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):AcademyofHospitalityandTourism
Principal:RamonaEsparza
URL:http://valleyhs.vegas
AcademyofAviationScience&Technology
ClarkCountySchoolDistrict,NV
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):AviationScience&Technologyincluding
InternationalBaccalaureate
ClarkCountySchoolDistrict,NV
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureate
Principal:RamonaEsparza
URL:http://valleyhs.vegas
RanchoHighSchool
AerospaceEngineering,PrivatePilot,Aviation
Maintenance,&UnmannedAerialSystems(Drones).
Principal:Dr.JamesL.Kuzma
URL:http://www.ranchorams.org
SoutheastCareerTechnicalAcademy
ClarkCountySchoolDistrict,NV
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):3DAnimationforFilmandGames,
ArchitecturalEngineering,AutomotiveService
Technology,AutomotiveCollisionTechnology,
ConstructionEngineering,Cosmetology,CulinaryArts,
GraphicDesignandIllustration,Internetworking
Technology,NursingAssistant,PhotographyandSports
Medicine.
Principal:KerryPope
URL:http://www.secta.us
SouthwestCareerandTechnicalAcademy
ClarkCountySchoolDistrict,NV
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):CareerandTechnicalEducation-
Engineering,FashionDesign,VideoGameDesign,Web
DesignandDevelopment,CulinaryArts,Hospitality,
AutomotiveTechnology,RespiratoryTherapy,Dental
Assisting,andCertifiedNursingAssistant.
Principal:DonnaLevy
URL:http://swcta.net
TheSTEAMAcademyatJimBridger
MiddleSchool
ClarkCountySchoolDistrict,NV
Grade(s):
Theme(s):P-Kthrough12
Principal:Dr.DeannaJaskolski
URL:http://bridgerms.org
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ValleyHighSchool
VeteransTributeCareerandTechnical
Academy
ClarkCountySchoolDistrict,NV
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):LawEnforcement;EmergencyMedical
Services
Principal:TammyCullumBoffelli
URL:http://vtcta.org
WestCareerandTechnicalAcademy
ClarkCountySchoolDistrict,NV
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):BusinessManagement;Information
TechnologyManagement;SportsMedicine;
Nursing;BiomedicalSciences;Biotechnology;
EnvironmentalSciences;Engineering;Digital
Media
Principal:AmyDockter-Rozar
URL:http://wctawranglers.com/
NORTHCAROLINA
AtkinsAcademic&TechnologyHigh
School
Winston-Salem/ForsythCountySchools,NC
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):STEM:Science,Technology,
Engineering,andMath
Principal:JosephChilders
URL:http://www.atkinshighschool.org
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2016SchoolsofDistinction
BrentwoodMagnetElementarySchoolof
Engineering
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):PreK-5
Theme(s):Engineering
Principal:EricFitts
URL:http://www.wcpss.net/brentwoodes
CarnageGiftedandTalented/AIGBasics
MagnetMiddleSchool
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):GiftedandTalented/AIGBasics
Principal:PamelaPerryJohnson
URL:http://www.wcpss.net/carnagems
ChantillyMontessori
Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools,NC
Grade(s):PreK-6
Theme(s):Montessori
Principal:SophiaHazlehurst
URL:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/chantillyES/Pages/Default.aspx
E.E.WaddellLanguageAcademy
Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools,NC
Grade(s):K-8
Theme(s):ImmersionLanguages
Principal:Dr.FeliciaEybl
URL:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/waddellHS/Pages/Default.aspx
EastGarnerInternationalBaccalaureate
MYP/CreativeArtsMagnetMiddleSchool
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureate;Creative
Arts
Principal:ElenaAshburn
URL:http://www.wcpss.net/eastgarnerms
EastMecklenburgHighSchool
InternationalBaccalaureateProgram
Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools,NC
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureate
Principal:RichardParker
URL:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/eastmecklenburgHS/Pages/De
fault.aspx
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EnloeGiftedandTalented/International
BaccalaureateDiplomaProgramme
MagnetHighSchool
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):EnloeGiftedandTalentedInternational
BaccalaureateCenterfortheHumanities,Sciences,
andtheArtsMagnetHighSchool
Principal:ScottR.Lyons
URL:http://enloehs.wcpss.net
FoxInternationalBaccalaureatePYP
MagnetElementarySchool
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureatePrimary
YearsProgramme(PYP)
Principal:Dr.RobertLewis
URL:http://www.wcpss.net/foxroades
FullerGiftedandTalented/AIGBasics
MagnetElementarySchool
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):GiftedandTalented;Academicallyor
IntellectuallyGiftedBasics
Principal:CherylFenner
URL:http://www.wcpss.net/fulleres
GreenLeadershipandWorldLanguages
MagnetElementarySchool
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):Leadership;WorldLanguages
Principal:Dr.LisaBrown
URL:http://www.wcpss.net/greenes
IrwinAcademicCenter
Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools,NC
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):LearningImmersion/Talent
Development(LI/TD)Magnet
Principal:VanessaAshford
URL:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/irwinacademiccenterES/Pages
/Default.aspx
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J.M.AlexanderMiddleSchool
MallardCreekElementary
InternationalBaccalaureateMiddleYears
Program
Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools,NC
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureateMiddle
YearsProgram(MYP)
Principal:AngelaRichardson
URL:
LearningImmersion/TalentDevelopment
Program
Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools,NC
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):LearningImmersion/Talent
DevelopmentProgram
Principal:BridgetWilson
URL:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jmalexanderMS/Pages/Default.aspx
JohnMotleyMoreheadSTEMAcademy
Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools,NC
Grade(s):K-8
Theme(s):Science,Technology,Engineering,&
Math(STEM)
Principal:KevinWoods
URL:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/johnmotleymoreheadMS/Page
s/Default.aspx
KingswoodMontessoriMagnet
ElementarySchool
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):Montessori
Principal:SherrySchliesser
URL:http://www.wcpss.net/kingswoodes
LakewoodMontessoriMiddleSchool
DurhamPublicSchools,NC
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):Montessori
Principal:PatriciaGeter
URL:http://montessorimiddle.dpsnc.net
LigonGiftedandTalented/AIGBasics
MagnetMiddleSchool
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):GiftedandTalented;
Academically/IntellectualityGiftedBasics
Principal:GrettaDula
URL:http://www.wcpss.net/ligonms
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http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/mallardcreekES/Pages/Defaul
t.aspx
MarieG.Davis,MilitaryandGlobal
LeadershipAcademy
Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools,NC
Grade(s):K-12
Theme(s):K-12GlobalStudies
9-12JROTC
Principal:AnnLaszewski
URL:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/mglaMGDHS/Pages/Default.aspx
MartinGiftedandTalentedMagnetMiddle
School
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):GiftedandTalented
Principal:LaceyPeckham
URL:http://martinms.wcpss.net
MillbrookInternationalBaccalaureate
MiddleYearsandDiplomaProgramme
MagnetHighSchool
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureate
Principal:DanaKing
URL:http://mhs.wcpss.net
MillbrookInternationalBaccalaureate
PYPMagnetElementarySchool
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):PreK-5
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureatePrimary
YearsProgramme
Principal:Dr.JameeLynch
URL:http://wcpss.net/millbrookes
14
2016SchoolsofDistinction
MooreSquareGiftedandTalented/AIG
Basics/MuseumsMagnetMiddleSchool
PowellGiftedandTalentedMagnet
ElementarySchool
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):Gifted&Talented;AIGBasics;Museums
Principal:Dr.JacquelineJordan
URL:http://www.wcpss.net/mooresquarems
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):GiftedandTalented
Principal:CurtisBrower
URL:http://www.powelles.net
SedgefieldMiddleSchool
MoreheadMontessoriMagnetElementary
School
DurhamPublicSchools,NC
Grade(s):PreK-5
Theme(s):Montessori
Principal:Dr.W.ReneeCarmon
URL:http://morehead.dpsnc.net
NorthMecklenburgHighSchool
InternationalBaccalaureate
Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools,NC
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureate
Principal:SonyaMcInnis
URL:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/northmecklenburgHS/Pages/
Default.aspx
NorthwestSchooloftheArts
Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools,NC
Grade(s):6-12
Theme(s):VisualandPerformingArts
Principal:MelodySears
URL:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/northwestHS/Pages/Default.aspx
PiedmontMiddleSchool
Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools,NC
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureateMiddle
YearsProgram(MYP)
Principal:JackieBarone
URL:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/Piedmont/Pages/Default.aspx
PoeGiftedandTalented/AIGBasics
MagnetElementarySchool
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):GiftedandTalented;AIGBasics
Principal:Dr.AnniceWilliams
URL:http://www.wcpss.net/poees
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SedgefieldMontessoriMiddleSchool
Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools,NC
Grade(s):6-8
Theme(s):Montessori
Principal:ErikTurner
URL:http://sedgefieldmontessori.com/
ShamrockGardensElementary
LearningImmersion/TalentDevelopment
Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools,NC
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):LearningImmersion/Talent
Development(LI/TD)
Principal:SarahReeves
URL:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/shamrockgardensES/Pages/D
efault.aspx
SmithInternationalBaccalaureatePYP
MagnetElementarySchool
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):PreK-5
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureatePrimary
YearsProgramme
Principal:KimberlyMitchell
URL:http://smithes.wcpss.net/
TheSchoolforCreativeStudies
DurhamPublicSchools,NC
Grade(s):6-11
Theme(s):CreativeStudies:Creativity,
Communication,CollaborationandCommunity
Principal:ReneePrice
URL:http://scs.dpsnc.net/pages/School_for_Creative_Studies
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2016SchoolsofDistinction
TuckaseegeeElementarySchool
RidgeViewHighSchool
LearningImmersionandTalentDevelopment
Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools,NC
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):LearningImmersionandTalent
Development
Principal:RhondaGomez
URL:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/tuckaseegeeES/Pages/Default.aspx
InstituteforHealthSciences
RichlandSchoolDistrictTwo,SC
Grade(s):9-12
Theme(s):HealthSciences
Principal:Dr.BrendaMack-Foxworth
URL:http://instituteforhealthscience-rvhs.weebly.com/
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):9-13
Theme(s):CollegeReadiness/CollegeAspiration;
Science,Technology,Engineering,and
Mathematics;EarlyCollege
Principal:DavidSchwenker
URL:http://wcpss.net/stemec
ChattanoogaHighSchoolCenterfor
CreativeArts
WakeSTEMEarlyCollegeHighSchool
WashingtonGiftedandTalentedMagnet
ElementarySchool
WakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem,NC
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):GiftedandTalented
Principal:BobGrant
URL:http://washingtones.wcpss.net/
SOUTHCAROLINA
ForestLakeElementaryNASAExplorer
School
RichlandSchoolDistrictTwo,SC
Grade(s):PreK-5
Theme(s):NASA-STEM
Principal:Dr.KatherineSteck
URL:http://www.richland2.org/fle
L.W.ConderIntegratedArtsMagnet
School
RichlandSchoolDistrictTwo,SC
Grade(s):K-5
Theme(s):IntegratedArtsMagnetSchool
Principal:PaulaChina
URL:https://www.richland2.org/ce/pages/default.aspx
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TENNESSEE
HamiltonCountyDepartmentofEducation,TN
Grade(s):6-12
Theme(s):FineArts
Principal:DeborahB.Smith
URL:http://www.centerforcreativearts.net/
TEXAS
GardenOaksMontessoriMagnet
HoustonIndependentSchoolDistrict,TX
Grade(s):PreK3-8
Theme(s):Montessori
Principal:LindseyPollock
URL:http://www.houstonisd.org/gardenoaks
KujawaEducationCenter
AldineIndependentSchoolDistrict,TX
Grade(s):PreK-4
Theme(s):InternationalBaccalaureatePrimary
YearsProgram(PYP)
Principal:DeborahHagood
URL:http://kujawaes.aldineisd.org/
ScottCollegiateAcademy
GalvestonIndependentSchoolDistrict,TX
Grade(s):5-8
Theme(s):CollegeandCareerReadiness
Principal:DebraOwens
URL:
http://www.gisd.org/education/school/school.php?section
detailid=16477&linkid=nav-menu-container-1-121982
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2016SchoolsofDistinction
WeisMediaArtsandTechnology
PreparatoryAcademy
GalvestonIndependentSchoolDistrict,TX
Grade(s):5-6
Theme(s):CollegeandCareerReadiness;Media
Arts;Technology
Principal:CherylRutledge
URL:http://www.galvestonisd.org/weis
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