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Plano School Named 2016 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

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PLANO (CBSDFW.COM) –  Prince of Peace Catholic School in Plano has been named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School. It is one among 279 public and 50 private schools receiving this honor.

Schools are nominated for the award by the state department of education, and then complete a comprehensive application about school practices.

Schools may apply for status as Exemplary High Performing—among the top schools in a state—or Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing—schools making the fastest progress in their state in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

Mr. Chad Evans, Rev. Thomas Cloherty, Mr. Scott Ripberger, Mrs. Julie Ayres and Robert Thoele will represent Prince of Peace Catholic School at a two-day awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., to celebrate their hard-won achievements.

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