Dawes Elementary invited to apply for Governor’s Blue Ribbon designation

Dawes Elementary invited to apply for Governor’s Blue Ribbon designation

Dawes Elementary School is one of just 50 schools statewide invited to apply for the 2026 Governor’s Blue Ribbon School designation. “While this is not the final designation, being selected as one of just 50 schools across Illinois to apply is a reflection of the hard work and commitment of our entire community,” Dawes Principal Teresa Quinn wrote in a statement to community members May 8. The Illinois Governor’s Blue Ribbon program was founded …