For
Immediate Release:
October 24, 2018
Monmouth County Vocational School District Career Academies
receive national recognition
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Vocational School
District (MCVSD) Career Academies have recently been nationally recognized for
being among the best high schools in not only New Jersey, but the entire
country.
Monmouth County’s Academy of Allied Health and Science was
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School
for 2018. This award was given by U.
S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos for significant staff influence on
students’ accomplishments and outstanding test scores. It symbolizes the hard
work of students, staff, families, and communities in crafting safe, practical
learning environments where students can shine.
“Since its beginnings, Allied Health and Science has been a
model of achievement and excellence,” said Deputy
Director Lillian G. Burry, liaison to MCVSD. “All
of Monmouth County’s Career Academies provide students with an exceptional
education and the skills needed to excel in their chosen field of study.”
U.S. News and World Report ranked
four out of the five Career Academies in the 2018 Top 25 Best High Schools in
New Jersey. High Technology High School, Lincroft, ranked first; Biotechnology
High School, Freehold, ranked fourth; Marine Academy of Science and Technology,
Highlands, ranked 14th; Allied Health and Science, Neptune, ranked 22nd; and Communications
High School, Wall, ranked 51st.
“It is wonderful to give an award
to an individual, but it is really something special when a national award is
given to an entire school.” said Freeholder Patrick Impreveduto, liaison to the
Superintendent of Schools. “The Career Academies and all of the schools
throughout Monmouth County have done an exceptional job of challenging and strengthening
the minds of our students and future leaders.”
"The district is very proud of the accomplishments of
all five career academies,” said Timothy McCorkell, Superintendent of MCVSD. “Specifically,
the Academy of Allied Health and Science has been recognized as a National Blue
Ribbon School of Excellence for the third time since its inception in 1996.
This is a credit to the administration, staff, students and parents. It is an
honor that is also shared with the many school districts in Monmouth County who
do such a tremendous job preparing these students in elementary school to
attend these rigorous programs".
For additional information about MCVSD, visit www.mcvsd.org.
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