Apex Friendship Middle Wins NC Blue Ribbon Award
Apex Friendship Middle School in Apex, North Carolina, recently celebrated receiving the inaugural North Carolina Blue Ribbon School Award, a new honor recognizing exceptional academic achievement and student growth. Along with Mills Park Middle School, Apex Friendship Middle was one of four schools statewide selected for the award.
The school community gathered last week to recognize the achievement. During the celebration, staff members ran through a cheer tunnel while students showed their appreciation for their teachers and support staff.
Source: Wake County Public Schools
Source Type: School
Source Location: Apex
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