The New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. (NYSPHSAA) has announced its 2022-2023 Schools of Distinction and Excellence.
Schools can apply for School of Distinction status by having 100% of its varsity teams qualify for and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award during their respective sports seasons.
To earn the School of Excellence Award, 75% of a school’s varsity teams must qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award.
South Kortright Central School is on the School of Distinction list; Bainbridge Central School and Walton Central Schools will receive the School of Excellence awards.
NYSPHSAA Executive Director Dr. Robert Zayas said the School of Excellence and School of Distinction Awards exemplify the mission of NYSPHSAA - education through interscholastic athletics. It is amazing to see the commitment to academic excellence from the schools, administrators, coaches and student-athletes.
The purpose of the School of Distinction and School of Excellence Awards is to unite athletic departments in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide academic honor. This year, 84 schools earned the School of Distinction Award and 219 schools earned the School of Excellence Award.
Winning schools will receive their commemorative awards at their local athletic director workshop this fall.
