Bishop Letbold Receives Governor's Thomas Edison Award For Excellence
One of three area schools to achieve honor
Bishop Letbold Receives Governor's Thomas Edison Award For Excellence
Dayton, September 26, 2016- Bishop Leibold School is proud to announce that the school has been awarded the Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM Education. Bishop Leibold is one of only three area schools and 45 schools in the state that have been recognized for this outstanding achievement.
The criteria for the Thomas Edison Award for Excellence are: (1) conduct a local science fair with 20 or more students, (2) qualify one or more of these students for one of the Ohio Academy of Science’s 16 district science days, (3) have students participate in at least one youth science opportunity beyond the classroom such as State Science Day, visits to museums, mentorship programs, and extended field trips, and (4) convince external professionals from STEM-related employers in business and industry, government and academia how and to what extent the school’s program met the Academy’s definition of STEM education.
“This award speaks to the strong Science and Math programs that are established at our school. We were well represented this spring at the State Science Fair with 11 students participating. Six of our 11 participants received the highest Superior scores and 5 received Excellent scores,” says Beth Allaire, STEM Coordinator for Bishop Leibold. “This was a team effort, and our STEM program fosters the skills needed to engage in scientific investigation.”
More information about the STEM program at Bishop Leibold School can be found on their website http://www.bishopleiboldschool.com/
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About Bishop Leibold
Bishop Leibold School is a Catholic school community passionately devoted to educating the whole student; mind, body, and spirit. We are a community that develops and promotes a strong educational foundation that recognizes the capabilities and talents of each individual student. Prayer and worship are important expressions of our daily lives. We are the shared school of St. Henry, Our Lady of Good Hope, and St. Mary Parishes.
At Bishop Leibold, our staff is committed to the total development of the individual child within the Catholic faith. Our dedicated and professional staff fosters excellence in academic, spirituality, and selfless service. We are constantly striving towards excellence in education and ask our students to join us as we honor God through our actions in and outside the classroom. Our culture encourages the students to be proactive and responsible leaders. Positive attitude and outcomes are promoted through our staff’s constant encouragement. For more information or to request a private tour of Bishop Leibold please visit our website.
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