AWARD CRITERIA The John Irwin awards are given to schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement over time. These schools received an Exceeds Expectations rating on the Academic Achievement indicator of the School Performance Frameworks reflecting exceptional performance in Math, English Language Arts, and Science.

The Excellence Awards are named for a true friend and visionary of education, former Colorado State Representative, John J. Irwin.

FVE has received the John Irwin School of Excellence Award in 1994, 2002, 2015-16 and now 2016-17.