BERWYN – Hiawatha, Irving and Piper elementary schools in Berwyn South School District 100 have been recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools for 2019-20 for continuous innovation in learning, teaching and the school environment.

Apple Distinguished Schools have a clear vision for technology integration and are centers of innovation, leadership and educational excellence that inspire creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. They showcase innovative practices in learning, teaching and school environment and have documented results of academic accomplishment.

“We believe that our instructional program should engage students in challenging and relevant learning experiences while providing opportunities for students to create, explore and demonstrate learning in a variety of ways,” District 100 Superintendent Mary Havis said. “The Apple Distinguished Schools recognition reflects the commitment of our staff to provide innovative learning environments for students that allow for personalization of learning, creativity, critical thinking and real-world engagement.”

The selection of Hiawatha, Irving and Piper elementary schools as Apple Distinguished Schools highlights their success as innovative and compelling learning environments that engage students and provide tangible evidence of academic accomplishment.