[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 185 (Monday, November 26, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7081-S7082]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING FALMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I am delighted to commend Falmouth High 
School of Falmouth, ME, on being named a 2018 National Blue Ribbon 
Exemplary High Performing School. This outstanding high school is one 
of only 349 schools across the country to receive Blue Ribbon 
recognition from the U.S. Department of Education.
  Created in 1982, the Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and 
private schools that are either academically superior in their States 
or that demonstrate significant gains in student achievement. The 
schools singled out for this national recognition are models of high 
educational standards and accountability.
  This award recognizes the hard work and determination of Falmouth 
High School's students, faculty, and staff. This is a top-performing 
school on State-required assessments, and its strong commitment to 
professional development ensures that teachers, staff, and students are 
lifelong learners. This recognition adds to the town's record of 
achievement in education; its middle and elementary schools were 
awarded Blue Ribbons in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
  Falmouth High School is known for its extensive extracurricular 
activities, which help forge a strong school community where students 
are connected and encouraged to pursue their interests. In addition to 
music, theater, and art presentations, the school provides the 
community with such offerings as robotics demonstrations, a film 
festival, a science Olympiad, poetry slams, and math team competitions. 
A new school garden and greenhouse and a student technology team 
provide hands-on learning experiences. Many high school students serve 
their community by mentoring students in the town's elementary and 
middle schools.
  The school strives to address the varying needs of individual 
students. Falmouth's innovative student centered team brings together 
students, teachers, administrators, and counselors to provide a support 
network to

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help ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed 
academically and socially.
  This Blue Ribbon Award is a tribute not only to the students, but 
also to the administrators, teachers, staff, and parents of Falmouth 
High School. Together, they are accomplishing their mission to help 
students succeed in the classroom and as engaged citizens. They are 
making a difference in the lives of their students, helping them reach 
their full potential. I congratulate the entire community for this 
well-deserved recognition.

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