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About Us

Our Mission

The community of Whitmore-Bolles will welcome all respectfully, challenge its learners to meet their hidden potential, and become the best leaders they can be.

Our Vision

Leading for Life Exceeding Potential Acquiring Greatness Dreaming Big

Whitmore-Bolles Elementary is a Leader in Me Lighthouse school.  Our continued commitment to the Leader in Me ensures we are teaching 21st-century leadership and life skills to students and creating a culture of student empowerment based on the idea that every child can be a leader.

Our Points of Pride:

Early Childhood Programs: Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), All-Day Kindergarten, Parent and Child Kindergarten Orientation (Round-Up)

Curriculum-Focused Opportunities: Free Tutoring, Family Curriculum Fun Nights, Green School (Environmental Awareness), School-wide Community Service Projects, Fifth Grade Camp, K-5 Science Enrichment Class, Science Fair, March is Reading Month Celebrations 

Kids’ Club: Before- and After-School Child Care

Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports: School-wide PBIS Protocol, Monthly Town Hall Meetings, Peer-Mediation, Anti-Bullying Student Group, Teacher-Student Mentoring Program

High-Interest Opportunities: Running Club, Art Club, Talent Show, Jump Rope for Heart, Mini-Martian Marathon, Vocal & Instrumental Music, Book Buddies, ACES Participant (All Children Exercise Simultaneously), Field Day

Volunteer Opportunities for Parents: Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students), Motor Moms & Dads, PTA Events, Walking School Bus, Classroom Helpers, Field Trips, and more!