Queensbury High School has been named a 2025-26 School of Distinction by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.
To earn the School of Distinction award, 100% of a school’s varsity teams must qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award, meaning the roster’s total grade point average must be 90 or above.
"The commitment demonstrated by our member schools to academic excellence continues to be one of the greatest strengths of educational-based athletics," said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA executive director. "These awards recognize entire school communities that value success in the classroom as much as success in competition."
This was the second consecutive year that Queensbury’s 33 athletic teams have earned the School of Distinction award. Previously, the district had been honored as a School of Excellence.
“What an honor for our district that our student-athletes and our programs value their academics as much as they do their athletics,” said Athletic Director Richard Keys.
To be eligible to receive these prestigious awards, schools must submit an application following the spring scholar-athlete submission each school year. Schools can also apply for School of Distinction status by having 100% of its varsity teams qualify for and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award during their respective sports seasons.
The purpose of the awards is to unite athletic departments in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide academic honor.