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This resolution commends Saltville Elementary School, located in Smyth County, Virginia, for being named a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education in 2024. As one of eight schools in Virginia to receive this prestigious honor, the school is recognized for its outstanding academic achievement and efforts to close the achievement gap. The resolution highlights the school's commitment to creating a safe, inclusive learning environment through high-quality instruction, data-driven decision-making, and a trauma-informed approach to behavior management. The document specifically praises the school's faculty and staff for their dedication to ensuring students' academic, social, and emotional well-being, and for helping students feel valued and respected. The resolution officially commends the school and directs the House of Delegates' Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution to be presented to the school's principal, Mitzi Frye, as an expression of admiration for the school's performance and wishes for continued success.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HR495