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Spencerville Elementary has been recognized for its academic achievement with a national award! "It really does take a village, and I think the entire town comes together and works together for the best of the kids," says Susan Wagner, principal of Spencerville Elementary School. And because of that collaboration, Spencerville Elementary is in an elite group. They are 1 of 69 National ESEA Distinguished School award winners and only one of two in Ohio. The award recognizes schools that effectively use Title 1 funding to increase academic achievement. Spencerville says it's the teamwork between their staff, with their parents, and with the community that has gotten them five stars on their grade card the last two years.