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Celebrating Academic Excellence at Taylor High School!

Posted on: September 22, 2026
Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit® Scholarship Program

We are proud to recognize Taylor High School seniors Lily Krimmer and Jason McCollum, both named Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit® Scholarship Program!

This distinction recognizes students who demonstrated exceptional academic promise through their performance on the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). More than 34,000 students nationwide earned the designation, placing them among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2027 National Merit Scholarship competition.

“This is an incredible accomplishment and reflects their hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. On a personal level, it has been such a privilege to watch Lily and Jason grow from elementary students into the outstanding young adults they are today. I could not be more proud of all they have accomplished, and I know this is only the beginning of the great things ahead for both of them. Congratulations, Lily and Jason—you make Taylor proud!” Holly Simms, Principal

This achievement reflects not only our students' hard work and dedication, but also the encouragement and support of the teachers and staff who help them grow and succeed.

Please join us in congratulating Lily and Jason and celebrating this well-deserved recognition! We are proud to see our Yellowjackets representing Taylor High School with such academic distinction.