Smith High Receives Hubert B. Humphrey, Jr. School Improvement Award

For improving student achievement through sound educational practices, community outreach and collaborative relationships, Smith High is the recipient of the fourth annual Hubert B. Humphrey, Jr. School Improvement Award.

The award, worth $10,000, was presented today by the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. Smith will have its name inscribed on the Hugh Humphrey cup and will display the cup on its campus until next year’s winner is announced.

“I am happy for the students, faculty and staff at Smith High School for receiving the Hubert B. Humphrey Jr. Award,” said Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green. “Smith has worked to improve student achievement. Although there is still a lot to accomplish, it is important that this school is recognized for its hard work and commitment to learning.”

The $10,000 cash award will be used to fund three professional development workshops in Data-Driven Decision-Making, Making Standards Work and Effective Teaching Strategies offered through the Center for Performance Development.

A selection committee representing the Community Foundation, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, the Board of Education, GCS and Ms. Jacqueline Humphrey (widow of Hugh Humphrey) selected Smith based on a comprehensive review of data indicating the amount of progress the school has made compared to last year. Specifically, Smith was selected for its improvement in student achievement, attendance and parent/community involvement.

Hubert B. “Hugh” Humphrey was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation from 1981 until he passed away in 2003. Revered by fellow trustees and staff, Humphrey also served as legal counsel to the Foundation. In November 2003, the Trustees created the Hubert B. Humphrey, Jr. School Improvement Award to honor his dedication. The Foundation established a fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, which is used each year to support the cash award.