Chestnut Hill Elementary School in Erie County has been named a Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School.
Courtesy of Millcreek Township School District
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced Friday that the Millcreek Township School District school was one of 12 schools in 10 counties selected. PDE says the program recognizes schools for academic improvement, academic achievement, school culture and well-being and special education supports.
Millcreek Township School District said Chestnut Hill is one of five elementary schools in the district and has just over 400 students. The district also said plans have been proposed to expand the school with more classrooms and renovations.
“Earning Blue Ribbon status is an extraordinary validation of what happens here at Chestnut Hill Elementary. When a dedicated faculty, staff, supportive families and determined students work together toward a shared vision, it shows that great things can happen. This recognition belongs to our entire community. It reflects the relentless effort our educators put into every lesson and the high standards our students strive for every day. We could not be prouder to fly the Blue Ribbon flag at our school!” said Tami Pulice, Chestnut Hill Elementary’s principal.
PDE created the Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Schools program to continue the work of the National Blue Ribbon Schools program after it ended in 2025, according to PDE and the district. Pennsylvania’s Blue Ribbon Schools will be recognized at an award ceremony during the SAS Institute in Hershey this December.