Mitkof Middle School was recognized as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education for its overall academic performance.

MMS was one of 367 schools nationwide that were selected for the award. Recipient schools were recognized for either their overall academic performance or progress in closing the achievement gap among students.

The middle school was the last school in the Petersburg School District to receive the award. Petersburg High School was honored with the award during the 1986-87 school year, and Rae C. Stedman was a National Blue Ribbon Schoo...