Five Oshkosh Schools Recognized for Fulfilling "New WisconsinPromise"
Five Oshkosh Schools Recognized for Fulfilling
"New Wisconsin Promise"
Rep. Hintz Praises Local Schools for Preparing Students
for 21st Century
October 3, 2007 - MADISON- Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) joined State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster, First Lady Jessica Doyle and other
Wisconsin legislators in honoring 163 New Wisconsin Promise Schools of Recognition. Among the schools recognized were five from Oshkosh-North High, Merrill Middle, Webster Stanley Middle, Webster Stanley Elementary, and Washington Elementary.
"I'm incredibly proud of these schools in Oshkosh for receiving this recognition," said Rep. Hintz. "The teachers, parents, and administrators at these schools have continued to demonstrate a determination and will to succeed and provide students with a sound education that prepares them for success in the future."
The schools receiving this recognition have surpassed the state average for reading and mathematics assessments while being among the highest poverty levels in the state. They are also recognized for having made adequate progress per year over the last few years as determined by the No Child Left Behind Act. Each school receiving this honor also received a plaque and a prize of $1500 to be used for any school-related activity.
The event was capped off with a performance by the Oshkosh North High School Chorale and A Cappella Choir. Representative Hintz is a graduate of Oshkosh North, Webster Stanley Middle, and Washington Elementary and was pleased to acknowledge the accomplishments of the Oshkosh community and the passion for education that it has shown throughout the years.
"I would like to extend my congratulations to the schools that were given this high honor today," added Hintz. "Today is a proud day for me not only as an Oshkosh legislator but as a former student of these Oshkosh schools. My education in Oshkosh gave me the opportunity to succeed and prepared me for future endeavors, and I am grateful."
"New Wisconsin Promise"
Rep. Hintz Praises Local Schools for Preparing Students
for 21st Century
October 3, 2007 - MADISON- Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) joined State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster, First Lady Jessica Doyle and other
Wisconsin legislators in honoring 163 New Wisconsin Promise Schools of Recognition. Among the schools recognized were five from Oshkosh-North High, Merrill Middle, Webster Stanley Middle, Webster Stanley Elementary, and Washington Elementary.
"I'm incredibly proud of these schools in Oshkosh for receiving this recognition," said Rep. Hintz. "The teachers, parents, and administrators at these schools have continued to demonstrate a determination and will to succeed and provide students with a sound education that prepares them for success in the future."
The schools receiving this recognition have surpassed the state average for reading and mathematics assessments while being among the highest poverty levels in the state. They are also recognized for having made adequate progress per year over the last few years as determined by the No Child Left Behind Act. Each school receiving this honor also received a plaque and a prize of $1500 to be used for any school-related activity.
The event was capped off with a performance by the Oshkosh North High School Chorale and A Cappella Choir. Representative Hintz is a graduate of Oshkosh North, Webster Stanley Middle, and Washington Elementary and was pleased to acknowledge the accomplishments of the Oshkosh community and the passion for education that it has shown throughout the years.
"I would like to extend my congratulations to the schools that were given this high honor today," added Hintz. "Today is a proud day for me not only as an Oshkosh legislator but as a former student of these Oshkosh schools. My education in Oshkosh gave me the opportunity to succeed and prepared me for future endeavors, and I am grateful."
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