Ms. Ronan credits a strong academic program, experienced teachers and parental involvement. We have parents here out in the playground and in the classrooms every day. That's made a difference. In 1995, the school was awarded a five-year Venture Capital state grant. Elementary and secondary schools are honored in alternate years with middle schools participating with the high schools.
Previous winners are eligible to reapply after five years.
The Tristate's other Blue Ribbon Schools this year are first-time winners. Miamitown Principal Carter Cordes points to teamwork among staff and parents. Mr. Cordes also praised his district's leadership. Miamitown is the sixth of Southwest Local's seven schools to be named a Blue Ribbon School. St. Pius X is the third school in the Covington Diocese to earn the award, and four of Sycamore Schools' seven schools, including this year's two winners, have earned Blue Ribbon recognition.