Bismarck (CSi)  Gov. Jack Dalrymple Tuesday celebrated with Edgeley Public School for earning a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School designation. Three North Dakota schools were named National Blue Ribbon School Awardees this year, Edgeley Public School, Gussner Elementary School in Jamestown, and Wyndmere Elementary School.

“North Dakota’s three National Blue Ribbon schools are terrific examples of the priority we place on education in our state,” Dalrymple said. “Congratulations to Edgeley Public School, Gussner Elementary School and Wyndmere Elementary School on earning this distinction. I would especially like to thank the many teachers, administrators and staff who are dedicated to providing great education for our students.”

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was founded in 1982 to recognize the work of the nation’s top schools. Since the program’s founding, the blue ribbon distinction has been awarded to schools achieving impressive results through exemplary teaching practices.