Folger has been recognized for excellence for several consecutive years for the Harvest for the Hungry campaign. Thanks to the generosity of Folger students and families for contributing to this important community service! Folger has been the top contributing elementary school every year since 2019.
Folger Hall of Fame
Folger Students and Staff have a history of achievement. Each award tells an important part of the Folger Story in terms of our school's engaging and enriching learning environment.
Excellence for the Harvest for the Hungry campaign
Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education
EGATE awards spotlight gifted and talented programs aligned with Maryland Standards and regulations for Gifted and Talented Education. Each EGATE nominee submits a comprehensive application, which provides documentation of 21criteria of excellence under four program objectives: student identification, curriculum and instruction, professional development, and program management and evaluation.
2004-2005 Blue Ribbon School
Folger McKinsey Elementary School has had a long history of academic success. The school's motto of "Together We Make a Difference" exemplifies the strong partnerships that exist between the students, staff, and home communities. On all local, state or national assessment tools the performance of Folger's students has garnered recognition from MSDE and the local school system. Strong and committed staff, students who have a thirst for learning, and parents who play an integral role, all help to create an engaging environment where rigor and challenge set the tone for the instructional day.
Maryland and National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
As a 2005 National Blue Ribbon School, Folger McKinsey Elementary School joins an elite list of schools recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Education for exemplary academic performance.
With a long tradition of academic excellence, the administration at the Severna Park school attributes the award to the dedication and support of the entire school community. Among its peers, the school is known for exceptional parent involvement and an environment where teachers and parents actively pursue achievement for all students.
Since the 2004 year’s state assessments Folger McKinsey students have continued to outperform themselves. Ninety-five percent of third-graders scored at the proficient and advanced levels in both reading and math – a two-year rise of nearly ten percentage points in reading and 5.6 in math. Similar gains were seen among fifth graders, and the school currently ranks among the top ten percent in the state.