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Alice Drive Elementary School is one of 12 schools from around the state to have been selected as a finalist for the 2025 Palmetto’s Finest Awards. This selection comes after extensive evaluations by a committee of fellow educators and previous Palmetto’s Finest winners. The application process includes elements on student achievement, instructional programs, professional learning communities, and school culture.
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Congratulations to Crosswell Drive Elementary, under the leadership of Dr. Shawn Hagerty, for being named a 2024 Blue Ribbon Beacon School. This award will be presented during the Blue Ribbon Schools Conference in Orlando, Florida, in December.
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