Gilham Elementary School

We offer an atmosphere of acceptance and friendliness, providing an enthusiastic and progressive educational environment. Parents and staff work together to encourage success and take pride in academic excellence. In addition to strong academic programs, we also include P.E., technology, fine arts, and school-wide recycling. Parents are a vital part of our success and spend extensive hours volunteering. We value a curriculum that is relevant and engaging; culturally diverse; child-centered with choice; hands-on and minds-on. We value an environment that is emotionally and physically safe; supportive of home/school/community relationships; brain-friendly (color, movement, music, nutrition); a place where each child feels wanted and valued.

We value instruction that is dynamic, changing with each group's needs and interests; adjusted for each individual's learning styles; reflective of best practices using research-validated materials; accountable to effective and regular assessments.