OAKES, N.D. (NewsDakota.com)- The Oakes Elementary School has been recognized as one of 11 schools in the midwest and plains states as a recipient of the AdvancED Values Driven Award of Excellence.

The award recognizes institutions within the AdvancED Improvement Network that systematically and systemically model these through their day-to-day efforts to improve outcomes for students. These values include; Dream Big, Stand for the Learner, Be Bold and Daring, Drive Potential,  Be Tenacious and Build Connections.

Oakes Elementary received their award earlier this month.