Smith High Receives the Hubert B. Humphrey, Jr. Award

The Prestigious Award is Given to Innovative High Schools for Improving Student Achievement

Contact: Haley Miller (336) 370-3200
Created: 11/10/2008 4:09:40 PM

For improving student achievement through sound educational practices, community outreach and collaborative relationships, Smith High is the recipient of the fourth annual Hubert B. Humphrey, Jr. School Improvement Award.

The award, worth $10,000, was presented today by the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. Smith will have its name inscribed on the Hugh Humphrey cup and will display the cup on its campus until next year’s winner is announced.

“I am happy for the students, faculty and staff at Smith High School for receiving the Hubert B. Humphrey Jr. Award,” said Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green. “Smith has worked to improve student achievement. Although there is still a lot to accomplish, it is important that this school is recognized for its hard work and commitment to learning.”

The $10,000 cash award will be used to fund three professional development workshops in Data-Driven Decision-Making, Making Standards Work and Effective Teaching Strategies offered through the Center for Performance Development.

A selection committee representing the Community Foundation, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, the Board of Education, GCS and Ms. Jacqueline Humphrey (widow of Hugh Humphrey) selected Smith based on a comprehensive review of data indicating the amount of progress the school has made compared to last year. Specifically, Smith was selected for its improvement in student achievement, attendance and parent/community involvement.

Hubert B. “Hugh” Humphrey was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation from 1981 until he passed away in 2003. Revered by fellow trustees and staff, Humphrey also served as legal counsel to the Foundation. In November 2003, the Trustees created the Hubert B. Humphrey, Jr. School Improvement Award to honor his dedication. The Foundation established a fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, which is used each year to support the cash award.

To leave feedback, a comment or a suggestion on this press release, click here.

To watch the lastest news break from GCSTV 2, click here.

More Headlines

Recap of American Education Week Southeast High and Southeast Middle Building Advisory Meeting Southeast Alumnus Named National College Swimmer of the Week Board of Education Meeting - Canceled Governor Bev Perdue Visits Grimsley High Advanced Learning Department Seeks Feedback through Survey Guilford County Schools Celebrates American Education Week Vandalia Students Fight Hunger with Wall of Cans Murphey Teachers Bring Storybook Characters to Life GCS Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month

Back to District News

About Guilford County Schools

Guilford County Schools is the third largest school district in North Carolina serving more than 71,000 students at 120 schools. With approximately 10,000 employees, the district’s mission is to graduate responsible citizens prepared to succeed in higher education or the career of their choice. 

Guilford County Schools is a national leader in providing specialized schools and instructional programs designed to meet the educational needs of a culturally diverse citizenship.  For more information, visit the district’s Web site at www.gcsnc.com.