Lucille Umbarger School has been Named a Jostens Renaissance School of Distinction
Jostens has named Lucille Umbarger School (LU) a Renaissance School of Distinction. This award was created to celebrate schools that have improved their climate and culture using the Renaissance formula: RESPECT + RECOGNIZE + REWARD + REINFORCE + RELATIONSHIPS = RESULTS.
"Jostens is honored to announce the 2023 Renaissance Schools of Distinction," said Sara Sausker, Director of Jostens Renaissance Education. “The passion and dedication of these educators and student leaders has fostered school cultures where achievement, pride and belonging are valued."
The School of Distinction Award was presented to 36 schools across North America, signifying the highest level of accomplishment. To reach this level, each school implemented strategies in eight or more separate areas and documented their successes during the rigorous application process. LU joins Puyallup High School and Bonney Lake High School as the only three schools in Washington state to receive this recognition.
"The Renaissance formula was key in helping our school community create avenues for students, Staffulty, and our families to display the excellence that was in each of them all along," states school Principal Kevin Johnson. "By coming together to celebrate and honor the successes that happen in our school, we have reimagined what being a Wolf Pack learner truly means and have a clear plan for each of our Lobos to achieve their highest level of success."
LU was recognized at the Jostens Renaissance Global Conference in July. The school will receive a banner — along with other tokens of recognition — to commemorate this achievement.
About Jostens Renaissance
For over 30 years, Jostens has partnered with educators to improve school climates and cultures using the Jostens Renaissance framework and philosophy. Thousands of schools across North America are proud to call themselves “Jostens Renaissance” schools; they share a sense of pride and see improved academic performance, behavior, engagement and school spirit. The Jostens Renaissance team is dedicated to providing conferences, workshops and resources for schools, building character in students and improving school cultures.