Pinehurst Elementary School

About Pinehurst Elementary School

Pinehurst Elementary School is a public school located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in Salisbury, MD. Pinehurst Elementary School has been educating students since 1937. We are proud to serve approximately 580 students in grades Pre-K through five.

The mission of Pinehurst School is to create a learning community where all students are celebrated for their individual diversity and academic success. All stakeholders will contribute to the learning environment that fosters high academic achievement, positive social/emotional growth which will prepare the individual child in becoming college and career ready.

Belief Statements:

We believe:

• Instruction must be aligned with the goals and expectations for student learning.

• Our school encourages students to become confident, self-directed, life-long learners. • Our school community must be valued and treated with respect.

• All students have the right to learn, and all teachers have the right to teach in a safe and comfortable environment.

• All students and staff must accept responsibility for their behavior and the choices they make and behave in a way teaching, and learning can occur.

• Individual integrity, tolerance and respect for others must be taught, modeled, expected, and acknowledged in all areas of our school and in the students’ life.

• Foster partnerships with families, businesses, and the community.

Values:

• We service PK-5 th grade which allows us to lay the foundation for the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical well-being of the child using developmentally appropriate practices.

• Academic success for all students.

• Celebrating the diversity of all learners.

• Positive social/emotional growth for all students.

• Fostering a positive learning environment focusing on College and Career Readiness.