Parkwood Elementary

School Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a safe, positive and respectful learning community that promotes high-achievement for all students.

Our vision is that all students will achieve the social, emotional and academic growth that will prepare them for success.

School Mission and Vision Statements

Our mission is to provide a safe, positive and respectful learning community that promotes high-achievement for all students.

Our vision is that all students will achieve the social, emotional and academic growth that will prepare them for success.

School Facts and Awards

• The Media Center is named for Dennis L. Powell, former principal.
• The gymnasium is named after Edsel Dorough, former principal.
• 2009: Title I Distinguished School and made adequate yearly progress for seven consecutive years.

School Principal History

• 1964-1983: Edsel Dorough
• 1983-1998: Dennis L. Powell
• 1988-2002: John F. Harper
• 2002-2004: Janette Dogan
• 2004-2006: Steve Tesseniar
• 2006-2013: Lisa Casilli
• 2013-2017: Janet Sorrell
• 2017-2022: Greg Peavy
• 2022-Current: Kelly Munn

Completed School Improvements and Renovations

• 1967: 4 Classroom Addition
• 1988: A/C Added to the School
• 1992: Parking Lot Addition
• 1993: Sanitary Sewer Upgrade
• 1994: New Music, Art and PE Facility
• 1995: Roof Replaced
• 2005: 12 Classroom Addition
• 2022-2023: HVAC Improvements
• 2023: Renovation Project