Two District 211 schools named among finalists for 2008 GRAMMY Signature Schools

William Fremd High School’s and Schaumburg High School’s Music Departments were named among the finalists in the 2008 GRAMMY Signature Schools Program.  The program, sponsored by the GRAMMY Foundation, recognizes public high schools for outstanding commitment to music education.

Schools selected as finalists will compete for up to 40 spots to be named as GRAMMY Signature Schools, of which some will be honored as Gold Recipients, and one will be named the National GRAMMY School.  All GRAMMY Signature Schools receive monetary grant awards ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.

Twice recognized as a GRAMMY Signature School, Fremd High School was named a 2007 GRAMMY Signature School, marking the second time in three years that the school was honored by the GRAMMY Foundation.  This year marks the fifth consecutive time that Schaumburg High School has been named among the finalists, being honored with a 2004 GRAMMY Signature School Award.

For additional information, visit http://www.GRAMMYintheschools.com.