A Milestone in Literacy: Hebron Elementary Recognized at State House

On April 8, 2026, Hebron Elementary School’s exceptional commitment to literacy was honored during a recognition ceremony at the Indiana State House. Principal Mr. Prikkel (R) and Superintendent Dr. Brooks (L) represented the district to celebrate a major milestone: surpassing Indiana’s statewide goal of 95% third-grade reading proficiency for the 2025 academic year.

Pictued left to right: Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana State Superintendent, Dr. Jeff Brooks, MSD of Boone Township Superintendent and Mr. Tim Prikkel, Hebron Elementary Principal.

Leading the Region in Excellence

Hebron Elementary didn’t just meet the state’s target—they soared past it. With an impressive 98.7% passing rate on the 2025 IREAD-3 assessment, the school secured the #1 ranking for school districts in Northwest Indiana.