featuresFebruary 22, 2016
Blanchard Elementary in Cape Girardeau was named a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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.
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LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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.
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