Principal's Message

Stenwood Elementary School is a small neighborhood school which first opened its doors in February of 1964.

The present day Stenwood Elementary School serves 400 students, preschool through sixth grade. At Stenwood, students are recognized as individuals with diverse backgrounds and respect individual differences. Our reputation for academic excellence is evident by high levels of student achievement.

Stenwood uses a block scheduling model which provides an equitable instructional program for all students in language arts and mathematics based on individual student needs. The schedule maximizes the use of time, space, and school staff to facilitate small group or reduced-size instruction in language arts and mathematics. Instructional groups are formed based on the needs of students. These are flexible groups that change as the students' needs change. There is on-going assessment to help plan for instruction based on student needs.

The Stenwood staff is committed to working together as a Professional Learning Community by establishing a collaborative teaching culture which focuses on best teaching practices and student achievement. A dedicated and active PTA supports extracurricular activities including field trips and cultural arts activities. Many wonderful opportunities provided in our school depend upon the cooperation of parents. Parents often volunteer to assist in classes and for special events. Our doors are always open to parents as volunteers, supporters, and collaborators in the process of educating our children. The staff and administrators at Stenwood Elementary School are proud to serve the children of the community.

Stenwood School Mission

Stenwood Elementary School exists to foster a community where learning is the primary focus for both students and adults.

Our Vision

At Stenwood Elementary School we envision a school where students will become literate, self-motivated, well-rounded, independent learners who demonstrate their responsibility to self and society.

Our Values

To ensure academic success for all, the Stenwood Elementary School staff unites to make the following commitments:
We will work collaboratively to make instructional decisions to support the learning of each child.
We will challenge students to think critically and become problem solvers.
We will support our students as they strive to be responsible, caring, respectful, honest, and cooperative.
We will engage in meaningful professional development activities which support student success.
We will respect, honor, and celebrate the cultural and educational diversity of our school communiity
We will acknowledge parents and community volunteers as partners in the educational process.