FranklinCovey, a global leader in educational improvement, recently announced the distinguished recognition of Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary School as a 2023 Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll School.
Morriss Elementary earned this prestigious accolade for the second consecutive year due to their exceptional academic performance, making them a beacon of excellence in education.
The school’s accomplishment is a testament to its commitment to fostering innovative learning opportunities, dedicated educators, and unwavering support from students and their families. Morriss Elementary has consistently gone above and beyond, resulting in this remarkable recognition.
Principal Lauren Pilgreen expressed her gratitude for this prestigious award, stating, “It is an incredible honor for Morriss Elementary to be named a 2023 Leader In Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll School for a second year in a row. This recognition is to be celebrated by our school’s staff, students, and families. The educators of Morriss go above and beyond to provide innovative learning opportunities for our Morriss Leaders. Morriss families are key to our success because of their support and commitment to authentic learning. I am grateful to work alongside Morriss staff, Leaders, and families.”
The Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll is a coveted distinction awarded annually to schools that demonstrate exemplary academic proficiency and growth within a school year. To earn this recognition, schools must meet the rigorous criteria required for Lighthouse School Certification and exhibit outstanding academic growth or proficiency according to state accountability standards.
The determination of the Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll is based on statewide rankings of state testing data. It is calculated using percentiles derived from data provided by the Department of Education of each state and aggregated by Schooldigger.com, an independent non-profit organization dedicated to empowering families with reliable data about their children’s school performance.
This prestigious recognition highlights Morriss Elementary’s commitment to fostering a leadership culture that not only drives academic results but also serves as a model for other Leader in Me Schools. The school’s consistent dedication to educational excellence showcases their unwavering commitment to creating future leaders and promoting educational success.
Morriss Elementary’s remarkable achievement reinforces its status as a leading institution in Texarkana, setting a standard of academic excellence for others to follow.
