A huge congratulations to all the student-athletes at Eldred Junior Senior High School for being named a School of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA)! This prestigious honor is a testament to your incredible commitment to both your academic studies and your participation in interscholastic athletics. Your hard work, dedication, and balance between the classroom and the playing field have truly paid off, and your school community is incredibly proud of this outstanding achievement. _____________________________________________________________________________ LATHAM, NY- The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) is proud to recognize the Schools of Distinction and Excellence for the 2024-2025 school year. To be recognized as a School of Distinction, a school must apply for the honor and have 100% of its varsity teams earn the Scholar-Athlete Team Award during their respective sports seasons. The School of Excellence designation is awarded to schools that apply and have at least 75% of their varsity teams achieve this same academic recognition. “Congratulations to our Schools of Distinction and Excellence,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA Executive Director. “These prestigious honors represent the culmination of a school year marked by outstanding achievement in the classroom. These accolades would not be possible without the dedication, hard work, and commitment of the student-athletes, coaches, and administrators whose efforts these awards proudly recognize.” This year, 110 schools earned the School of Distinction Award and 221 schools earned the School of Excellence Award. The purpose of the awards is to unite athletic departments in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide academic honor. Winning schools will receive their commemorative awards at their local athletic director workshop this fall. To be eligible to receive these prestigious awards, schools must apply following the Spring Scholar-Athlete submission each school year. The full list of School of Distinction and School of Excellence Award winners can be viewed by using the links below. School of Distinction School of Excellence Established in the 1991–92 school year, NYSPHSAA’s Scholar-Athlete Team Award has a proud tradition of honoring academic achievement among student-athletes. The School of Distinction Award, introduced in 2002–03, and the School of Excellence Award, launched in 2016–17, further celebrate schools that exemplify a commitment to success in the classroom while balancing the demands of athletic participation. Together, these honors showcase the dedication, discipline, and excellence demonstrated by students and school communities across New York State. | 
