Awards & Recognitions
2024 National Blue Ribbon School
Craig Elementary was honored to be named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School for Outstanding Academic Achievement. National Blue Ribbon Schools is the United States Department of Education’s award program honoring high-performing schools and schools that are making great strides in closing achievement gaps. Read our application on the National Blue Ribbon Schools site.
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Governor's SHAPE Honor Roll
The Georgia Shape Honor Roll Award recognizes elementary, middle and high schools for their dedication to creating a healthy school environment and a culture of wellness for staff, students and community. Our PE and Health teachers work to instill lifelong healthy habits for our students, staff and community. Sports & fitness clubs, such as Colt Running Club, girls flag football team, volleyball teams for staff and students, and much more, help extend the activity beyond the school day.
Governor's SHAPE Honor Roll:
- 2011-2012
- 2012-2013
- 2013-2014
- 2014-2015 Silver Award
- 2015-2016 Platinum Award
- 2016-2017 Platinum Award
- 2017-2018 Platinum Award
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Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful
Through the hard work of our Planet Green Team, Craig Elementary has received numerous awards from Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful.
Excellence Environmental Award:
- 2003-2004
- 2007-2008
- 2009-2010
- 2010-2011
- 2012-2013
- 2013-2014
- 2014-2015
- 2016-2017
- 2017-2018
- 2018-2019
- 2019-2020
- 2020-2021
- 2021-2022
- 2022-2023
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No Place for Hate
Craig is a No Place for Hate school. With our counselors guidance, we strive to build a learning community of inclusivity, respect and equity for our students, staff and community.
No Place for Hate recognition:
- 2018-2019
- 2019-2020
- 2020-2021
- 2021-2022
- 2022-2023
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State Recognitions
2019:
- Bronze Statewide Accountability System Award School for Highest Performing. Highest Performing schools earned a three-year average CCRPI content mastery score in at least the 93rd percentile in the state.
2022-2023:
- Craig Elementary School was recognized by the Georgia Department of Education with Operational status for its implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in the last school year. PBIS encourages positive behaviors with recognition for students who exhibited appropriate school conduct.
- Craig Elementary School was recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as a 2022-2023 Literacy Leader for producing exceptional achievement, 90% or more of our 3rd grade students are reading at grade level.
2023-2024:
- Craig Elementary School was recognized by the Georgia Department of Education with Operational status for its implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in the last school year. PBIS encourages positive behaviors with recognition for students who exhibited appropriate school conduct.