COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. – Collierville Elementary School has extended its Apple Distinguished School status for the 2024-2027 program term. Collierville Elementary continues its commitment for innovation in education and using Apple products to create exemplary learning practices.

With this extension, Collierville Elementary joins Bailey Station Elementary, Crosswind Elementary, and West Collierville Middle as the district’s four Apple Distinguished Schools.  

"Collierville Elementary's achievement of extending its Apple Distinguished School designation is a reflection of their dedication to innovation in education,” said Dr. Russell Dyer, Director of Schools. “This recognition highlights its commitment to creating a supportive environment where creativity thrives, critical thinking is fostered, and technology is integrated into the curriculum. I am immensely proud that our district now has four Apple Distinguished Schools, a demonstration to our shared vision for providing transformative learning experiences for all students."

Apple Distinguished Schools are recognized as some of the most innovative in the world. They are centers of leadership and educational excellence, with a clear vision for how technology-rich environments support learning goals. In Apple Distinguished Schools, forward-thinking leaders and their communities work to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning, and they have documents results of academic accomplishments.

Schools all over the world are using iPad devices and Mac to transform learning. As teachers incorporate technology into their lessons, they empower students to lead, learn, and thrive, to discover new opportunities, and to make their world a better place.