For the 15th straight year, the Ken-Ton School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for our outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in providing music access and education to all students.

We were one of just 1,000 school districts and individual school sites (public, private, charter, parochial) across the country that were recognized for having the highest commitment to producing exceptional music programs. 

To qualify for the Best Communities designation, our music educators answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs.

The NAMM Foundation is the charitable arm of the National Association of Music Merchants, the global trade association for the music products industry. The foundation works to remove systemic barriers that limit access to music-making and career pathways in the music industry. By investing in bold ideas and innovative solutions, we strive to build inclusive and thriving musical communities. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.