Richland One School Wins State Exemplary Writing Award

Richland One congratulates Hand Middle School as one of seven statewide winners of the prestigious Exemplary Writing Program Awards sponsored by the State Department of Education.

After an extensive application process and site visits to schools applying for the award, judges chose winners based on their success in helping their students develop writing skills and infusing the teaching of writing into every part of their curriculum. This year's winners were announced May 1 by State Superintendent of Education Inez Tenenbaum.

"I am so proud of all of our students, teachers and staff," said Marisa Vickers, Hand Middle School principal. "It's encouraging to see their hard work and dedication being recognized."

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