Eureka Middle School is one of three Montana schools to receive the National Blue Ribbon Award, which honors academic achievement and recognizes schools that are working hard to close the achievement gap among students. Gov. Steve Bullock and State Superintendent Denise Juneau visited the school on May 16 to celebrate the award.
“It is an honor to be able to celebrate Eureka Middle School’s designation as a Blue Ribbon School. It is a testament to the dedication and commitment of the staff, administration and community to provide a world-class education for the students in Eureka,” Governor Bullock said. “By insisting that each and every student has the opportunity to succeed and following through with that mission, Eureka Middle School has demonstrated that it is a shining star worthy of being named among the best in the country.”
The school was nominated for the award because of the extensive work it has done to help students in math and reading. Academic testing has showed the school was in the top 40 percent of Montana’s students in recent years.