Shoals High School honored as Indiana's school of excellence
SHOALS, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Shoals High School was named a 2024 School of Excellence.
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education announced Wednesday that Shoals High School was recognized as Indiana's American College Application Campaign School of Excellence Award winner.
The high school in Martin County is one of 26 schools nationwide recognized for its commitment to postsecondary student success, specifically for students from low-income backgrounds.
According to a media release from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, awardees are selected based on their participation in their state's college application campaign.
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Shoals High School has a senior class of 45 students. Together, seniors filled out a combined 85 college applications during the campaign. In addition and as part of the campaign students from Shoals elementary, middle, and high schools participated in Indiana's 'College GO! Week' activities each day.
'The Commission congratulates Shoals High School on this incredible accomplishment,' Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Chris Lowery stated. 'Our state needs partners like Shoals to encourage students to pursue their postsecondary plans so we can promote economic and social prosperity for all Hoosiers. Thank you to the educators, counselors, and administrators at Shoals for your exemplary participation in this year's initiative.'
'We are honored to receive the School of Excellence Award at Shoals High School,' Early College Director Megan Hawkins stated. 'We are blessed to have staff who provide resources, guidance, and love for students for their college and career ambitions. We are proud to continue to empower students as they take the next steps toward their futures; as it is the students who empower and motivate us.'
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College Application Week is part of Indiana's annual College GO! initiative. It takes place every August through November. This was Indiana's 11th year participating in the initiative. 32 Indiana colleges and universities waived college application fees during the campaign.
'There's something that's so rewarding about seeing our state coordinators take part in helping students navigate the admission process,' ACAC Director Lisa King stated.
To learn more about Indiana's College GO! program, visit Learn More Indiana's website by clicking here.
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