Lindsey Elementary

School Mission Statement

Our Mission is to maintain a community where we have high expectations for achievement established by rewarding improvements in behavior, social/emotional learning, and academics.

Our Vision is for all staff members to empower students with behavior, social/emotional, and academic supports encouraging them to become productive citizens in all environments and situations throughout their lives.

The purpose and goal of Lindsey Elementary School is to promote a supportive and challenging learning environment by creating bridges between the school, the community, and students.  We envision meeting the needs of the whole student: mentally, physically, academically, and emotionally.  Given the necessary resources from the community and school system, we can work collaboratively to create an atmosphere that motivates students, parents, faculty, and staff to become life-long learners.

Other Interesting Facts/ Trivia/ Awards

    Lindsey Elementary was named for Reuben Wendell Lindsey, former Watson Elementary principal. When the tornado of 1953 came through Warner Robins, Mr. Lindsey had a heart attack and died that day. Lindsey Elementary was under construction at that time. The school was to be named Northside Elementary before Mr. Lindsey died. The new school opened in February of 1954 and was named for R.W. Lindsey in memory of Mr. Lindsey.
    - The Media Center was named for Carol L. Cherry, former principal. The Gym was named for Brevard Hunt, former principal.
    - Buildings 2010 & 2011 were renovated in 2004.
    - Named a 2005 Title 1 Distinguished School and has made adequate yearly progress for five consecutive years.
    - Named a 2009 Title I Distinguished School and has made adequate yearly progress for ten consecutive years.

School Principal History

David A. Perdue: 1953 - 1957

Milton Sutherlin: 1957 - 1964

Brevard Hunt: 1964 - 1994

Carol L. Cherry: 1994 - 1999

Dr. Ruth O'Dell: 1999 - 2005

Anthony Lunceford: 2005 - 2010

Angelique Archie: 2010 - 2016

Anisa Baker-Busby:  2016 - 2022

Completed School Improvements/ Renovations

1969: 4 Classroom Addition & Library Addition

1986: Added Gym and Music room

1993: Added parking lot

2000: Kitchen Alterations

2003: 10 Classroom Addition & Music Addition

2004: Renovation

2008: Paving