Awards & Recognition

Since opening our doors in 2001, NEST+m has received numerous accolades for academic excellence—for the school in general and for individual students. School-wide awards and recognition include the following:

  • 2008-09
    - National Merit Scholarship Competition: Finalist
    - “A” on K-8 and High School Progress Reports
    - Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: National Silver Award in poetry, plus 6 Regional Gold Keys
      in poetry, journalism, short story, and jewelry design and 2 Regional Silver Keys in short story.
    - Middle School 6th Grade Chorus NYSSMA Level I: Silver Medal
    - Middle School Concert Band NYSSMA Level II: Silver Medal
  • 2007-08
    - Intel Science Competition: Semi-Finalist
    - NEST+m High School #74 Gold Medal School, U.S. News and World Report
    - Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: National Silver Award in journalism, plus Regional
      Gold Keys in journalism and short story.
     
  • 2006–2007
    - Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: <!--StartFragment-->General Writing Portfolio $10,000 Gold Key National Winner,
      plus 7 Regional Silver Keys and 5 Regional Gold Keys in poetry and short story writing.
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