East Elementary has earned a great deal of national and state recognition over the past several years.  We can all be proud of these accomplishments we have earned together as students, parents, and staff.  In addition, we can be sure that a strong foundation has been built for our students’ future education. Exemplary/High Growth 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 Honor School of Excellence 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 School of Distinction 1999 Adequate Yearly Progress 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 NC Top 25 Most Improved K-8 Schools 99, 00, 03, 04 National Lighthouse Award 1999 National Distinguished Title I School 2002, 2008 A National Model for Community Schools 2003 NC Real D.E.A.L. School 2006 National Blue Ribbon School—2008?? We will find out this fall if we received it.