Awards & Accomplishments

• Named one of the top six magnet schools in the nation by the US Department of Education, Creating and Sustaining Successful K-8 Magnet Schools, 2008
• Featured in Dr. Stephen Covey’s newest book, The Leader in Me,  released in November 2008
• Featured in EDTECH Magazine, a publication offering technology insights for leaders in education, Nov/Dec 2008
• National Model School of America, International Center for Leadership in Education, 2007
• National Title I Closing the Achievement Gap Award, 2007
• Ronald Simpson Magnet School of America, 2006
• Organizational Greatness Award, 2006
• General Electric Math Excellence Program Grant, 2005
• State Library of North Carolina Tutoring Program Grants, 2003-2005
• Featured in Dr. Stephen Covey’s The 8th Habit:  From Effectiveness to Greatness, 2004
• National Magnet School of Excellence, 2007, 2004, 2002, 2001, 
• National Magnet School of Distinction, 2003
• National School of Character Award, 2003
• North Carolina School of Excellence, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
• LeapFrog School House Equipment Grant for Early Literacy, 2003