Students and teachers celebrate the achievement of earning the California Distinguished Schools title in Tri-Valley.
In a remarkable achievement for education in the Tri-Valley area, four elementary schools have been awarded the 2025 California Distinguished Schools title. John Baldwin, Greenbrook, Creekside, and Neil A. Armstrong Elementary Schools are among 336 schools statewide recognized for their excellence. Superintendent CJ Cammack praised these institutions for their commitment to education. Celebrating this honor will take place in May 2025 in Anaheim, showcasing the dedication of teachers, students, and the community to providing top-quality education.
Hey there, Tri-Valley residents! Big news this week as four of our local elementary schools have been awarded the 2025 California Distinguished Schools title. That’s right! The spotlight is on John Baldwin, Greenbrook, Creekside, and Neil A. Armstrong Elementary Schools. What an incredible honor for these institutions!
In 2025, a grand total of 336 elementary schools across California were recognized by the California Department of Education (CDE) for their remarkable achievements. The Tri-Valley area itself has six schools that have been honored, which really showcases the commitment to education in our region.
Alongside the four schools mentioned, two more in the Tri-Valley have received this distinguished recognition. Those schools are Harold William Kolb Elementary School in Dublin and Lawrence Elementary School in Livermore. This clearly reflects a community fully engaged in providing top-notch education to our future generations!
So, what does it take to earn such a prestigious title? The CDE bases its decisions on various performance criteria outlined in the 2024 Dashboard. Schools are evaluated on their academic excellence, fostering a positive school climate, and their effectiveness in closing the academic achievement gap. These factors are critical in recognizing schools that consistently strive for excellence.
Mark your calendars for May 2025! A recognition ceremony will be held in Anaheim to celebrate the schools that have earned this remarkable title. It’s a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and dedication put forth by the teachers, students, and parents alike!
Superintendent CJ Cammack of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) is thrilled about these achievements. He has highlighted the exceptional education provided across all SRVUSD schools, reaffirming the district’s unwavering commitment to educational excellence.
Schools recognized for their hard work in “Closing the Achievement Gap” have shown impressive growth for student groups that typically face persistent achievement disparities. Meanwhile, those receiving accolades for “Exceptional Student Performance” are the ones who have excelled in both English language arts (ELA) and math, while also showing positive indicators for student engagement and a thriving school climate.
To validate their achievements, schools must ensure at least a 95% student participation rate in statewide assessments for the 2022–23 and 2023–24 school years. It’s a big deal, but our local schools seem to be rising to the challenge!
Once awarded, distinguished schools maintain their title for two years. It’s worth noting that the program alternates recognition between elementary and secondary schools, ensuring a broad acknowledgment of educational success throughout California!
There you have it, the 2025 California Distinguished Schools! Let’s take a moment to celebrate the hard work of our educators and students in the Tri-Valley area. These recognitions not only shine a light on individual schools but also highlight the incredible community effort aimed at providing a bright future for our children.
Keep cheering on our local schools, Tri-Valley, because they’re certainly making us proud!
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