Wawasee  Community School  Corporation announced that North Webster Elementary School (NWES) was honored at the Literacy Achievement Celebration at the State House in Indianapolis for achieving a 100% pass rate on the IREAD Assessment last spring.
This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to the dedication and hard work of both our students and staff, according to a news release from the school corporation.
NWES Principal Lee Snider, along with staff members Lora Bieghler, Shellie Miller and Susan Haessig, represented the school at the celebration. Their commitment to fostering a learning environment rooted in the Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) framework and the Science of Reading has made a tremendous difference in the academic growth of Wawasee’s students, the release states. The school’s tiered approach to reading instruction ensures that all students are given the support they need to reach their highest potential.
This success is not limited to North Webster Elementary. Across the entire Wawasee Community School Corporation, IREAD scores increased to an impressive 90.5%. This significant achievement reflects the collective effort of dedicated teachers, administrators and students throughout the district.
Superintendent Dr. Stephen Troyer expressed his pride in the district’s progress, saying, “We are thrilled to see the hard work of our teachers and students come to fruition. Our focus on Professional Learning Communities and the Science of Reading has been a game changer, and we are proud of the impact it’s having on our students’ success.”