THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 23, 2022 Page 7 Pioneer Charter School of Science II in Saugus wins coveted National Blue Ribbon School Award T he Pioneer Char ter School of Science II (PCSSII), a 7-12 charter school located in Saugus, announced that it has been named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Each year the coveted award recognizes top schools across the nation that are among their state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests, and those that are among their state’s highest performing schools in closing achievement gaps between a school’s student groups and all students. Criteria taken into consideration for the prestigious prize include student test scores, scores among traditionally underserved subgroups of students and graduation rates. “I applaud all the honorees for the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award for creating vibrant, welcoming, and MILLION SAVINGS | FROM PAGE 6 brought to WIN Waste for disposal,” Zambuto said. “And it’s disposed of in the most energy and environmentally effi cient way, from waste to energy,” he said. Zambuto said he wants to challenge the use of the affirming school communities where students can learn, grow, reach their potential, and achieve their dreams,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “As our country continues to recover from the pandemic, we know that our future will only be as strong as the education we provide to all of our children. Blue Ribbon Schools have gone above and beyond to keep students healthy and safe while meeting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. These schools show what is possible to make an enduring, positive diff erence in students’ lives.” PCSS II Executive Director Vahit Sevinc said the Blue Ribbon designation is the result of a team eff ort. “Our team of students, teachers and families work extremely hard all year round, and it’s gratifying to see their commitment recognized in this way. We are proud to be accomplishing words “toxic waste” to describe the wastes produced at WIN Waste’s ash landfi ll. “Toxic waste is a lie,” Zambuto said. “It’s not toxic waste. … DEP, the people … I was in construction for many years – the people who made me move piles of dirt that babies could actually eat are the same peo2.50 %APY* With rates like this, earning while you save is easier than ever. Ask about our in-home or office concierge service. EARN INTEREST WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS FROM A NEW MILESTONE SAVINGS ACCOUNT. Saving is hard. We get it. Life gets in the way. That’s why we created the Milestone Savings Account. With an amazing 2.50% APY* and no restrictions, reaching those financial goals gets a lot easier. Stay liquid. Earn while you save. And do it easily with a New Milestone Savings Account. Go to everettbank.com for details. our mission to prepare our students for higher education and career success.” PCSS II was one of 297 schools nationally to receive the Blue Ribbon Award. This is the fi rst time PCSS II has received this honor. For the last two years, the school was also named a top state and national school in the U.S. News and World Report annual rankings of America’s best schools. PCSS II is a rigorous college preparatory charter school with a mission to prepare educationally under-resourced students for today’s competitive world. PCSS II graduated 100% of its class in 2022. Graduates in 2022 and prior years have gone on to some of the most prestigious colleges in the country, including Stanford, Berkeley, Cornell, Brown, Williams, MIT and Georgetown. The PCSS community speaks 30 languages and has family ties to 40 countries. At PCSS II, 76% of the stuple that called this ‘non-toxic ash.’ So, I’m very off ended when I hear officials calling it toxic ash. Facts and science are important. And some people get up here and talk emotionally about what they think [are] the health causes and the MILLION SAVINGS | SEE PAGE 9 dents are minority, 66% are high needs, 50% are low income, 12% are English Language Learners and 12% are students with special needs. For more info about the National Blue Ribbon School award, access https://www2. ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/index.html. ~ HELP WANTED ~ Snowblower & Outdoor Motor Shop Seeks Full and Part Time Help. Always willing to pay fair wages. Retail Store Help Wanted. Flexible Hours Available. Boats & Motors Wakefield, MA Call (781) 245-3080 * This account is available to all new customers and for existing customers with new monies of $50,000. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and are subject to change without notice. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Minimum of $50,000 is required to open a Milestone Savings and earn the advertised Annual Percentage yield. Fees could reduce earnings.
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