Awards & Recognitions
FINE Award
In the 1990-1991 school year, Grant Wood was one of only a few schools across the state of Iowa to receive the First in the Nation in Education award. This award is given to schools that demonstrate overall excellence in their programs. Grant Wood is very proud of this award. You can see our FINE flag displayed in the school gymnasium. This state award made the school eligible for the National Blue Ribbon Award.
A+ Educator Award
Music Teacher Chloe Smith was awarded the KCRG A+ for Education award in June 2025 for going above and beyond for her students and the G-Clef Show Choir.
National Blue Ribbon Award
In 1992, Grant Wood was among 228 schools to be honored as a National Blue Ribbon School by the Department of Education in Washington, D.C. The 185 public and 43 private elementary schools were selected as symbols of excellence from 476 that were nominated for the award. Selection was based on evaluations of written materials, test scores, reports by the building principal and teachers, interviews with parents and the PTA, and a rigorous three-day onsite visit by the team of reviewers. We proudly display our National Blue Ribbon Banner in the gymnasium.