Distinction in Performance...

Kirbyville School District was recently notified that it was one of 329 schools in the Missouri that was recognized for "Distinction in Performance." This is the ninth year that Kirbyville has earned this honor of the 11 years the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has been awarding it.

This recognition is reserved for K-12 school districts that meet at least 13 out of 14 performance standards and K-8 districts that meet at least six out of seven. Districts also must meet all academic standards tied to 2010-11 Missouri Assessment Program results.

“This level of achievement confirms that the majority of our schools are ready for higher expectations as the state sets its sights on being among the Top 10 of all states in academic performance by the year 2020,” Nicastro said. “It is time to raise the bar.”

The complete list of schools earning this distinction can be accessed here: http://dese.mo.gov/news/2011/documents/distinction-2011-12.pdf.

State Representative Lyle Rowland visits Kirbyville School District...

State Representative Lyle Rowland presented a House proclamation recognizing the Kirbyville School District for achieving Accreditation with Distinction in Performance on Tuesday, March 22. Accreditation with Distinction in Performance is the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s highest recognition for school districts. School districts earn this distinction through increasing MAP scores or maintaining a high level of achievement on the MAP and by maintaining a high rate of attendance.

Rowland congratulated the students, faculty and staff for this accomplishment. He also commented that in his legislative district 15 of 16 districts had met these standards. He was very proud of the excellent schools in our area.