Buchanan: Local schools earn top literacy achievement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2026) — Several local schools from Senate District 7 were honored Wednesday for achieving 95% or higher pass rates on the 2025 IREAD assessment said State Sen. Brian Buchanan.

Local schools honored include:

• Boone Meadow Elementary School;
• Clinton Prairie Elementary School;
• Granville Wells Elementary School;
• Pittsboro Elementary School;
• Rossville Elementary School;
• Saint Malachy School;
• Thorntown Elementary School;
• Traders Point Christian Schools;
• Union Elementary School; and
• Walnut Elementary School.

"Our state's teachers all work hard to ensure Hoosier students are prepared for their futures," Buchanan said. "In recent years, I have supported legislation that places an importance on literacy in our schools, and I'd like to thank the teachers in our schools for the work they've done to help achieve these honors."

Buchanan encourages residents of Senate District 7 to contact him with any questions or comments they may have. Buchanan can be reached by filling out a "Contact Me" form online at www.IndianaSenate.com/Buchanan or by phone at 800-382-9467.

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State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) represents Senate District 7,
which includes portions of Boone, Clinton, Hendricks and Montgomery counties.
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Contact: Lance Gideon, Senior Press Secretary
Lance.Gideon@iga.in.gov
317-234-9221