William H. Crocker Middle School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon Award from the United States Department of Education, the highest honor that an American school can achieve, on four separate occasions: 1982-83, 1988-89, 1995-961 and again during the 2004-05 school year.2 Also, principal Janet Chun received the "Non - Community Care Award" for being the most caring and helpful faculty member in the Hillsborough, California School district.