[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 109 (Thursday, June 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E945]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING OLYMPIA MIDDLE SCHOOL ON RECEIVING THE SCHOOL TO WATCH 
                              RECOGNITION

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2018

  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to recognize Olympia 
Middle School as a 2018 winner of the Schools to Watch initiative. This 
recognition is a testament to the hard work both the faculty and 
students have put into another successful year.
  The Schools to Watch program was developed in 1999 by the National 
Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform as a way to highlight schools 
across the country that meet a high standard for educational 
excellence. The initiative chooses schools based on a holistic 
evaluation of academic excellence, developmental responsiveness, and 
social equity, all within a strong organizational support structure.
  I was not surprised to hear that Olympia Middle School was selected 
for this honor because I know the level of hard work and dedication the 
staff, administration, and students all exhibit. Congratulations to 
Olympia Middle School. I am proud to represent this shining example of 
educational excellence.

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