The Ohio Department of Education & Workforce recognized Bowling Green City School District with a 2024 Momentum Award for its exceptional progress and student growth. Only seven school districts in the state were awarded this distinction.
Kenwood Elementary was recognized with a building level 2024 Momentum Award, earning a spot among the 193 schools statewide presented with this award. This recognition acknowledges districts and school buildings that have demonstrated outstanding improvements in achievement while also continuing to show student growth.
Conneaut Elementary was one of 298 schools statewide to earn a 2024 Overall 5-Star Building Award. The Overall 5-Star Building Award is awarded to buildings that exceed state standards by earning an overall 5-stars on the traditional report card.
“These awards highlight the district’s continued dedication to student growth and achievement and are a result of the commitment and perseverance of our educators, staff, students, and families,” said Bowling Green City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ted Haselman.
“Kenwood Elementary is honored to receive the Momentum Award. Our team has worked hard to create a culture and climate of setting goals not only for the staff, but each student. This is a testament to those efforts. It is possible due to the dedication of our students, staff, and supportive families. We are proud to share this with the community, and the deserving students and staff. We see this as recognition for our work, but it is just the start. We will continue striving for excellence in everything we do,” said Principal Michel Bechstein.
Conneaut Elementary Principal Alyssa Karaffa added, “Receiving the Overall 5-Star Building Award for Conneaut Elementary is a tremendous honor and a direct reflection of the collective effort of our school community to exceed state standards and ensure a high-quality education for every student. This prestigious recognition highlights excellence in academic performance, student engagement, teacher quality, and the positive, nurturing school culture we have worked so hard to build. I am incredibly proud of our students, teachers, staff, and families for making this achievement possible, and I look forward to continuing to work together to provide the best educational experience for our students.”
To qualify for the Momentum Award, districts and buildings must significantly improve their performance index, achieving a growth of three or more points from the previous academic year’s report card. Additionally, they must attain a value-added progress rating of four or more stars. Institutions with an overall rating of five stars are ineligible for the Momentum Award.
For more information about the Momentum Award and other recognitions, visit the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce website: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Data/Report-Card-Resources/Awards-and-Recognition
