A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND STAFF OF st. james ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN MYRTLE BEACH ON THEIR SCHOOL'S RECEIVING A 2022 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON AWARD.

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is pleased to honor St. James Elementary School in Myrtle Beach on being named a National Blue Ribbon School in September 2022; and

Whereas, presented by the United States Department of Education, the award is the highest honor a school can receive from that institution; and

Whereas, the National Blue Ribbon Schools program recognizes K-12 schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing student achievement gaps. St. James is among two hundred ninety-seven 2022 nationwide winners; and

Whereas, St. James Elementary earned its National Blue Ribbon Schools distinction for exemplary high performance measured by its student achievement, which placed the school in the top 15% on state assessments for English language arts and mathematics; and

Whereas, further, under the leadership of Principal Felisa McDavid, St. James's administration, faculty, and staff have convincingly demonstrated their commitment to excellence, a commitment that has led to St. James's being consistently ranked as Horry County Schools' top-performing elementary school in the areas of mathematics and/or English language arts; and

Whereas, it is with great pleasure that the South Carolina Senate salutes St. James Elementary School on its exemplary educational success, and the members extend their appreciation for the excellence the school continues to achieve as it nurtures our most precious resource, our children. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate the students, teachers, administrators, and staff of St. James Elementary School in Myrtle Beach on their school's receiving a 2022 National Blue Ribbon award.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to St. James Elementary School.

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