What: Celebration recognizing Wilson Wims Elementary School as one of the 2025-2026 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools. 

When: Wednesday, January 7 at 9:30 a.m.

Where: Wilson Wims Elementary School, 12520 Blue Sky Dr., Clarksburg

Speakers: 

• Carey M. Wright, Maryland State Superintendent of Schools 
• Grace Rivera-Oven, Board of Education President
• Thomas W. Taylor, MCPS Superintendent
• Nancy J. King, Maryland State Senator 
• W. Gregory Wims, Maryland State Delegate
• Will Jawando, Montgomery County Councilmember 

The Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools program recognizes schools exceptional academic performance on national and state assessments, as well as their success in narrowing achievement gaps among diverse student groups compared to the state average.