GILBERTSVILLE – Gilbertsville-Mount Upton received a School of Distinction Award from as part of Brilliant Pathways CFES program.

Superintendent Annette Hammond, Pre-k through 12 Principal Heather Wilcox and Librarian Raquel Norton accepted a trophy and banner from College For Every Student (CFES) Brilliant Pathways, which recognized the GMU Central School District for its achievements during the 2018-19 academic year.

The school was recognized on November 2 during the organization’s national conference at the Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing.

“Achievement of School of Distinction status is testimony that Gilbertsville-Mount Upton not only developed and executed an exemplary plan for its CFES Scholars but also involved the entire school in the CFES core practices of Mentoring, Essential Skills and Pathways to College and Career,” CFES Brilliant Pathways Vice President Tara Smith wrote in a letter to the school.