For the second time, Country Springs Elementary School in Chino Hills has earned the National Blue Ribbon School award, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Department of Education.

Previously a National Blue Ribbon School in 2007, Country Springs is one of just 332 schools in the nation and 33 in the state to receive the award. It was the only public school in San Bernardino County to receive the designation.

“Remember, Blue Ribbon Champs, we told students. “We are going to continue The award is based on a school’s overall academic excellence or its progress in closing achievement gaps. The schools also demonstrate that all students can achieve to higher levels.

The U.S. Department of Education honored Country Springs and the other Blue Ribbon Schools at a recognition ceremony on Nov. 9-10 in Washington, D.C.

Country Springs’ ceremony began with the raising of the National Blue crowd of students, staff members, parents, and supporters.

A video of Country Springs’ community members lip syncing and dancing to the music of Carly Rae played. The original lyrics were replaced with a song about the school including the refrain “Yeah, all the people are so amazing. That’s why our school is Blue Fifth-graders concluded the event, Still excited about the event after it In addition to its Blue Ribbon award, Country Springs received top honors from the state three times, named a California Distinguished School in 1999/2000, 2005/2006, and 2009/2010.

– Submitted by Chino Valley