[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11206]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2014

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the excellence of 
Pioneer Middle School in Yorkshire, New York. The school was recently 
designated a ``School to Watch'' by the National Forum to Accelerate 
Middle-Grades Reform. Pioneer Middle School was one of only 118 schools 
from across the country to receive this outstanding distinction.
  The Forum uses rigorous criteria of requirements and achievements to 
select the recipients of this highly esteemed honor. Academic 
performance, developmental responsiveness, and social equity are among 
the factors used to grade each school. Schools that receive this 
prestigious distinction must display a strong ``sense of purpose'' and 
maintain a ``trajectory toward excellence.'' Pioneer Middle School 
continually meets and exceeds each of these requirements and it shows 
in the students and their mentors.
  Earning this award speaks to the dedication of the administration and 
faculty to providing students with the highest level of academic 
excellence. I would like to specifically recognize the principal of 
Pioneer Middle School, Melissa Prorok, for going above and beyond in 
facilitating a positive academic experience for each student.
  Once again, I commend Pioneer Middle School on this notable 
achievement. I am confident that the excellence displayed by the 
teachers and administrators will continue to develop strong academic 
foundations for their students, paving the way for them to achieve 
success throughout their academic careers. I am proud of the positive 
impact this school is making on students and its community.

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