Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce that Model High School (MHS) has been awarded the John Hancock Ribbon of Distinction, and Armuchee Elementary School (AES) has received the John Hancock Proficiency Ribbon by the Georgia Department of Education for the 2024-2025 school year.
These prestigious honors celebrate excellence in cursive instruction across Georgia.
Recognizing the critical role that cursive writing plays in strengthening student confidence, connecting learners to history, and supporting essential cognitive development, the Georgia Department of Education launched the John Hancock Award to honor schools that demonstrate outstanding student achievement in cursive writing.
During the 2024-2025 school year, more than 300 schools across the state submitted applications, which included portfolios highlighting student work. Of these, 93 schools earned the Ribbon of Distinction, while 188 schools received the Proficiency Ribbon.
Model High School received the Ribbon of Distinction, recognizing schools where at least 90% of students can write both their name and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in cursive. Armuchee Elementary earned the Proficiency Ribbon, awarded to schools where 90% of students can write their name in cursive.
Floyd County Schools remains committed to promoting academic excellence and fostering the development of foundational skills that support lifelong learning.
