National Blue Ribbon School Award
James Knoll Elementary Selected as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2024
James Knoll Elementary is located in Ortonville, MN, near beautiful Big Stone Lake. We believe that relationships and connections matter. Being a part of a small, close-knit community that supports our school, has been essential to our growth and success.
The community's values of hard work and respect are deeply embedded in the school's culture. These principles guide students and staff alike. At James Knoll, academic excellence is supported through intentional planning and programming. We know our students and design education to meet them where they are at. This has helped students increase academics, close achievement gaps and achieve at high levels.
New programs and practices at James Knoll that contribute to our success are our Targeted Services and WIN intervention programs. In addition, standards have been aligned and paced at each grade level to ensure our students have every opportunity to learn and grow. James Knoll Elementary has started its own preschool program because we believe in the value of early education. Through this, preschool benchmarks align with elementary standards, ensuring a smooth educational progression as well as student support.
Mental health and social-emotional learning have also been prioritized. Trojan Clinic, our school-based clinic, a collaboration with Ortonville Area Health Services, offers health services directly within the school. This clinic improves healthcare access, reduces absenteeism, and supports the well-being of students from diverse backgrounds.
James Knoll Elementary's team is committed to everyone learning and growing every day. Through our comprehensive approach, we have worked to meet students' varied needs and are proud of their success.