Top N.H. Schools Honored

( Manchester,N.H. ) - Schools in Manchester, Ashland and Bow have been  recognized by the state of New Hampshire.

The Excellence in Education awards, or "Edies," were presented today.  Department of Education officials and others surprised students and faculty with the awards at assemblies today. The schools also will be honored at a gala event on June 6. This year's elementary school winner is the Parker Varney School in Manchester. Ashland Elementary School won the k-8 award, and Bow High School took top honors in the high school division.