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Blue Ribbon School
On September 24th, 2020 U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, announced that 367 schools across the nation were named 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Timber Lake Middle School is 1 of the 367 schools to have received this exemplary award. The coveted National Blue Ribbon Schools award recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. The National Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging content.
U.S. Secretary of Education, Becky Devos stated, “It’s a privilege to recognize the extraordinary work you do to meet students’ needs and prepare them for successful careers and meaningful lives.”
Timber Lake Middle School was excited and proud when nominated by the South Dakota Department of Education to join the esteemed community of National Blue Ribbon Schools. This is the second time Timber Lake School District has received this distinction, with Timber Lake High School being named a Blue Ribbon School in 2014.
As it takes a village to raise a child, this is not only a tribute to the Middle School Staff and students, but the entire Timber Lake School District staff and student body. This prestigious award is also a reflection of the positive and supportive parents and communities of our District which include: Timber Lake, Isabel, White Horse, Trail City, Black Foot, Promise, Firesteel, and Glencross. A special thanks to all of our partners including all of the local businesses and organizations within our communities and the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.
The 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony will be held virtually on November 12 and 13. A proper public celebration will be held locally once CDC Pandemic restrictions are lifted.
- 2020 Marie Gross was named Associated School Board of South Dakota Outstanding School Board Member of The Year.
- Food Service Staff Certificate of Appreciation in 2020. Presented for outstanding performance in feeding children of South Dakota during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Julie Marshall was named the 2019 School Administrators of South Dakota High School Principal of the Year.
- LuAnn Lindskov received the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science, October 2019
- Bryce Schaffer was named 2019 Region Assistant Boys Basketball Coach of the Year.
- Julie Marshall was named the 2018 South Dakota High School Principal of the Year.
- Cody Lawrence was named 2018 Region Head Boys Basketball Coach of the Year.
- Cara Biegler was named region teacher of the year in 2017.
- Timber Lake High School was named a Blue Ribbon School in 2014
- LuAnn Lindskov was named the 2014 South Dakota Teacher of the Year
- Jae White was named South Dakota History Day Teacher of the Year in 2012
- SDHSAA Academic Achievement Team: Varsity athletic teams and fine arts groups that achieve a combined grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Timber Lake has consistently had their teams/groups achieve this accomplishment year-in and year-out! (Boys Cross Country, Girls Cross Country, Oral Interpretation, Football, Volleyball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, One-Act Play, Girls Track, Boys Track, Band, Chorus, Student Council, Golf, Yearbook).
Dan Martin
Timber Lake 20-3 Superintendent
(605) 865-3654 x101