Welcome to our community!

Some may initially think of a school as simply a place to send kids to learn, but one of the main reasons Schmitz Park Elementary has been such a successful school is that we are a community; a community characterized by commitment, collaboration and compassion.

I believe that Schmitz Park is a model for commitment to children. Our school staff sets high expectations for the academic growth and social development of every child; then works tirelessly to support them to achieve the expectations. But the story doesn’t begin there. It is clear that our families make a commitment to their children’s learning before, during and after their time at Schmitz Park. When people who believe in them and expect the best from them surround children, they rise to the challenge.

Collaboration turns commitment into powerful action. Families and staff work closely together at Schmitz Park, from informal communication to designing and implementing academic and enrichment programs. The mutual support and respect between staff and families not only results in the highest quality program and learning environment, but also sends a powerful message to students – it is our commitment in action.

Compassion, the practice of understanding and serving others, moves Schmitz Park beyond preparing students to pass state assessments or to have the academic skills to succeed in middle school. Schmitz Park is a compassionate community that understands that our students need to grow into well-rounded citizens as well as students. So we support arts and physical education, citizenship and social growth. We all work to establish a caring climate. Compassion also drives our community to the understanding that investing in those who need extra help through tutoring or a school counselor will ultimately create a better community for all.

Richard Mellish

Principal