Pharr Elementary School has been named a 2026 National Gold Star School® (NGSS) by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). This national recognition honors outstanding elementary and middle-level schools demonstrating exemplary performance and a commitment to continuous improvement. Pharr is one of only two schools in Georgia to receive this distinction for 2026.
“It is an amazing honor and a humbling moment for our entire Pharr Elementary School community to be recognized as one of only two schools in Georgia to receive the 2026 NAESP National Gold Star School recognition,” shares Dr. Shamarlas Allens, principal of Pharr Elementary School. “This honor reflects the collective commitment of our students, teachers, staff, and families who work tirelessly every day to live our school motto, which is excellence in education for all students. We are proud to represent Gwinnett County Public Schools and are thankful that the work happening at Pharr is being recognized on a national level.”
The National Gold Star School® program recognizes schools in which learning communities collaborate to foster student success while building a strong culture that extends beyond academic achievement. Honorees are celebrated for empowering people at every level, cultivating inclusive and supportive environments, and implementing systems that promote sustained excellence…