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Christ the King School earns national Blue Ribbon Award

The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Sept. 16, 2022 that Christ the King School, in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, was recognized this year by the U.S. Department of Education with a Blue Ribbon Award. The National Blue Ribbon Award is presented to a school based on its overall academic excellence or progress in closing student achievement gaps. This is the school’s first time being recognized with a National Blue Ribbon Award. Ann Marie Riordan, principal at Christ the King School, will join other recipients at a two-day award ceremony in Washington, D.C., in November. (Photo provided)
Ann Marie Riordan, principal, high-fives Malachi Montague during a “Blue Ribbon Bash” on Sept. 16, 2022. (Photo provided)
Teachers at Christ the King School Kelly Sullivan, Caitlin Kennedy and Maura Duhig celebrate as principal Ann Marie Riordan holds up a T-shirt that says “I teach at a Blue Ribbon School.” (Photo provided)
Students celebrate after being told they won the award. (Photo provided)
Liam Pfandler dives into cotton candy. (Photo provided)
Students grab snow cones during a “Blue Ribbon Bash” on Sept. 16, 2022.

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