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Wilbur E. Lucas Elementary Wins National Blue Ribbon Schools Award

Our district is lled with outstanding achievements and gains that our entire community can
be proud of.
One of the moments that results in tremendous pride for me is when the U.S. Department of
Education (DOE) announces the list of National Blue Ribbon Schools each year. Being

selected as a Blue Ribbon Schools is one of the most prestigious awards that a school can
receive. Each year, the DOE only selects about 300-350 schools to receive this designation
and that includes all schools in the United States – public and private.
This year, we are thrilled to learn that Wilbur E. Lucas Elementary was named a Blue Ribbon
School. To the staff members, I congratulate you on achieving this distinction and I commend
you for your hard work in helping students achieve. To the parents, I thank you for being part of

the team that helps our students grow and learn. I would also like to thank our many
community supporters for their assistance in providing donations and volunteering time in our
schools.
These are challenging times, but with the combined efforts of our staff, parents, and
community, we can all work to continue to help increase student achievement and celebrate
our school's success.

-Dr. Rosemarie Gomez
Principal
Wilbur E. Lucas Elementary