Ohio’s St. Helen School is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, The News-Herald reported. Among the Catholic parish institution’s many academic accomplishments have been awards and high scores on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS).
What sets the School apart from other institutions is the fact that when it opened in 1961, students were given unicycles to ride through the halls, the news source stated. This was due to Reverend James Moran’s belief that pupils should be physically fit.
Unicycles are no longer a part of the education process at St. Helen, which serves students in preschool through the eighth grade, according to the news outlet. The School is also the home of the new Cargill Science Center, a state-of-the-art facility where young learners can conduct experiments.
In addition, the news source reported that St. Helen students have consistently scored in the ITBS’ upper 10 percent.
The ITBS, which can be adopted by states outside of Iowa, has undergone several changes this school year, including a change in name to the Iowa Assessments, according to The Gazette.
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