"We commend the faculty and staff of Yarmouth High School, Strong Elementary School and Plummer-Motz School for their commitment to ensuring that each and every child receives a quality education," said Snowe and Collins in a joint statement. "Every day, in every school in Maine, teachers are working hard to give our children the tools they need to succeed in the 21st Century."
Following are the three schools that won the U.S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon School award:
Plummer-Motz School Falmouth, ME Mrs. Karen Boffa, Principal
Strong Elementary School Strong, ME Mrs. Felecia L. Pease, Principal
Yarmouth High School Yarmouth, ME Mr. Ted Hall, Principal
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