Mount Pleasant CSD Receives National Recognition for Music Education Support

The Mount Pleasant Central School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education for the third consecutive year! This designation is from the NAMM foundation for outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now and it’s 26th year the best communities for music education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing Music access and education to all students.

Two awards are given each year: Best Communities for Music Education for schools and districts, and SupportMusic merit award for individual schools and sites. Both reach K-12 schools and districts throughout the US and offer opportunities to increase awareness and support for music programs. Over 1,000 districts and individual school sites (public, private, charter, parochial) were recognized for having the highest commitment to producing exceptional music programs.

Erin Sica, Westlake Middle School Band Teacher and Music Department Coordinator for the school district said, “We are thrilled to announce that the Mount Pleasant Central School District has been recognized as one of the best communities for music education in 2025 by the NAMM foundation! The national distinction celebrates school districts demonstrating outstanding commitment to music, education and support for student learning. It’s a true testament to the dedication, talent, and passion of our music, teachers, students, administrators, and families who continue to champion the values of music in our schools. Please join in congratulating the entire Mount Pleasant Music Team for this well-deserved honor. Your hard work, creativity, and enthusiasm inspire our community and enrich the lives of so many. Bravo, Mount Pleasant music department – you make us proud!”

To qualify for the best communities designation, Mount Pleasant Central School District answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music, class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for music programming, and community music making programs. Responses were verified by school officials and by the leading arts, educational research firm, WolfBrown.

About the NAMM foundation

The NAMM foundation is a charitable arm of the national Association of music merchants, the global trade association for music products industry. The foundation works to remove systemic barriers that women access to music making and career pathways in the music industry. By investing in both ideas and innovative solutions, we strive to build inclusive and thriving musical communities. For more information about the name foundation please visit www.nammfoundation.org.