St. Mary's recognized for IREAD scores

Third graders had a 100% passing rate

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – St. Mary’s School in Greensburg was among the schools recognized for their exceptional reading proficiency rates. 

The school was honored at a ceremony hosted by the Indiana Department of Education on Thursday, Feb. 15.

Schools that earned a 95% or higher passing rate on the state IREAD test were recognized. 

St. Mary's achieved a 100% passing rate.

Indiana Secretary of Education, Katie Jenner presented the award to schools meeting or exceeding this goal across the state on Thursday. Senator Jean Leising was in attendance to congratulate the schools in her district that were honored. 

St. Mary’s reading interventionist Mandy Bedel and assistant principal Staci Schutte accepted the award. 

Mount Carmel in Franklin County was also recognized at the ceremony.