[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Pages 19768-19769]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING SAINT PIUS X CATHOLIC SCHOOL

  Mr. DONNELLY. Mr. President, today I wish to applaud Saint Pius X 
Catholic School of Granger, IN, for being recognized as a 2015 National 
Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Established in 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has 
recognized over 7,500 public and nonpublic schools that have 
demonstrated a vision of educational excellence for all students, 
regardless of their social or economic background. Since its inception, 
this program has offered the opportunity for schools in every State to 
gain recognition for exceptional educational accomplishments. St. Pius 
X Catholic School was named an Exemplary High Performing School.
  Saint Pius X Catholic School continues to be one of the best 
performing schools in the State of Indiana. It has been named an 
Indiana Four Star School multiple times.
  In 2014, Saint Pius X Catholic School ISTEP+ assessment averaged a 96 
percent passing rate for English/Language Arts and a 98 percent passing 
rate in math.
  Saint Pius X Catholic School's effectiveness can be found in its 
holistic approach and dedication to student achievement. Saint Pius X 
Catholic School staff, students, and students'

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families work together to teach and foster values that develop strong 
character including academic excellence, spiritual development, and 
service. With some of the highest English and mathematics scores in 
Indiana, Saint Pius X Catholic School is a stellar example of the 
benefits that result from dedication, motivation, collaboration, and 
family partnership in education.
  I would like to recognize Saint Pius X Catholic School principal, 
Elaine Holmes, the entire staff, the student body, and their families. 
The effort, dedication, and value you put into education led not only 
to this prestigious recognition, but will benefit you and our 
communities well into the future.
  On behalf of the citizens of Indiana, I congratulate Saint Pius X 
Catholic School, and I wish the students and staff continued success in 
the future.

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