A school of the heart

Laura Simon

Monday, February 22, 2016

Blanchard Elementary in Cape Girardeau was named a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

Kindergarten students surround Blanchard Elementary principal, Barbara Kohlfeld, for a group hug, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)
Kindergarten students surround Blanchard Elementary principal, Barbara Kohlfeld, for a group hug, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)
Blanchard Elementary students in Roanne Dean's music class strike a pose, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)
Kindergarten students surround Blanchard Elementary principal, Barbara Kohlfeld, for a group hug, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)

Kindergarten students surround Blanchard Elementary principal, Barbara Kohlfeld, for a group hug, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)
Kindergarten students surround Blanchard Elementary principal, Barbara Kohlfeld, for a group photo, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)
Blanchard Elementary students in Roanne Dean's music class learn a new song and dance for an upcoming performance, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)
Blanchard Elementary students in Roanne Dean's music class learn a new song and dance for an upcoming performance, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)
Kindergarten students surround Blanchard Elementary principal, Barbara Kohlfeld, for a group photo, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)

Kindergarten students surround Blanchard Elementary principal, Barbara Kohlfeld, for a group hug, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)
A Blanchard Elementary kindergarten class greet a visitor, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)
Blanchard Elementary principal, Barbara Kohlfeld, poses for a photo, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)
Blanchard Elementary students in Roanne Dean's music class learn a new song and dance for an upcoming performance, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)
Blanchard Elementary students in Roanne Dean's music class learn a new song and dance for an upcoming performance, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)
Blanchard Elementary students in Roanne Dean's music class learn a new song and dance for an upcoming performance, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)
Blanchard Elementary students in Roanne Dean's music class learn a new song and dance for an upcoming performance, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)
Blanchard Elementary third grade teacher, Amber Walker, helps a student with a math problem, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)
Kindergarten students surround Blanchard Elementary principal, Barbara Kohlfeld, for a group photo, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. The Cape Girardeau school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Laura Simon)