Haysville USD 261’s Nelson Elementary School has been selected as a Title I Distinguished School. The National Title I Association sponsors the Title I Distinguished Schools Program. “We are honored and humbled at the recent recognition of being one of two schools in the state named as a “National Title 1 Distinguished School.” We realize that it is a “Team Effort” at all levels which
has brought about the substantial gains,” said Nelson Elementary School Principal Mike Mitchener. “From district “Best Practice” implementations to building initiatives, it is the result of the Collective Efforts of multiple people. Truly it is a (T.E.A.M.-Together Everyone Accomplishes More) effort.”
Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services Teresa Tosh noted it is such an honor to celebrate the hard work of the Nelson staff and student. “They have implemented strategies that have had such a positive impact on their school’s culture and on the academic achievement of their students. I know first hand how the efforts they will go to be sure a child is successful. We are thrilled they are being honored for those accomplishments.”
Each participating state selects one school for each category: Category 1: A Title I school that has exceeded its adequate yearly progress for two or more years by demonstrating high academic achievement.
Category 2: A Title I school that has significantly closed the achievement gap between student groups.
Nelson Elementary School is being recognized as a Category 1 school. The recognition and celebration of the Distinguished Schools will take place at the National Title I Conference in Nashville, Tennessee in January.