Columbia's Outstanding Elementary Schools (Part Three)

Midway Heights Elementary School

Start time: 7:40 a.m.
Dismissal time: 2:40 p.m.

Midway Heights Elementary School opened in 1956. The building, which sits on a hill, once served 

as a K-8 school for the Midway community.

The Midway mascot is the Eagle.

The school colors are blue and white.

The 2012-13 enrollment at Midway is 268.

Extracurricular activities at Midway include Keeper of the Keys character club, Student Council,

 Math Club, and Choir.

Midway Heights Elementary School
8130 West Highway 40
Columbia, MO 65202

Principal: Ms. Angie Gerzen
Head Secretary: Ms. Cindy Croy

Phone: (573) 214-3540
Fax: (573) 214-3541

Mill Creek Elementary School

Start time: 8:20 a.m.
Dismissal time: 3:20 p.m.

Mill Creek Elementary School opened in 1988.

The Mill Creek mascot is the Cougars.

The 2012-13 enrollment at Mill Creek is 864.

Mill Creek Elementary is Partners In Education with Columbia Insurance Group, Rolling Hills Veterinary

 Clinic, and KMIZ--ABC-17. The partners sponsor a weather station at the school that is used by KMIZ

 to report the weather in Columbia.

The Mill Creek pledge: 
As a member of the Mill Creek community,
I will be a resourceful problem solver and communicator.
I will be respectful of my self and the rights and properties of others.
I will be responsible for my own learning and behavior.
I will strive to do my personal best as I reach for the R's.
If I believe it, I can achieve it!
Cougars!

Mill Creek Elementary School
2200 Nifong Boulevard West
Columbia, MO 65203

Principal: Ms. Tabetha Rawlings
Assistant Principal: Ms. Laura Beeler

Phone: (573) 214-3280
Fax: (573) 214-3281

New Haven Elementary School

Start time: 7:40 a.m.
Dismissal time: 2:40 p.m.

New Haven Elementary School opened in 1956 and was part of the Boone County R-II School District. 

At its opening, New Haven enrolled 148 students in grades 1-8. In 1980, New Haven became part of

 the Columbia Public Schools system and for the 1992-93 school year, the school mascot was changed

 from the Warriors to the Stars.

Today, New Haven prides itself on being a community of learners that partners with children and their

 families. We value parent involvement, cultural diversity, and celebrating the rich history that founded

 New Haven Elementary. New Haven is a school steeped in the traditions of celebrating and honoring 

our veterans, promoting character development, and hosting community events such as our yearly 

sock-hop.

School Motto: 
Smart Kids Getting Smarter

New Haven Elementary School
3301 New Haven Road
Columbia, MO 65201

Principal: Ms. Carole Garth

Phone: (573) 214-3640
Fax: (573) 214-3641

Parkade Elementary School

Start time: 8:20 a.m.
Dismissal time: 3:20 p.m.

Parkade Elementary School opened in 1958. It is named for the subdivision around the school site.

The Parkade mascot is the Panthers.

The school colors are blue and yellow.

The 2012-13 enrollment at Parkade is 527.

Mission: Together...Inspiring Lifelong Learners

Vision: Parkade Elementary School will be a community where all students will achieve academic excellence and demonstrate leadership in character development. The Parkade Elementary community

 understands that each of us reflects all of us and that staff behaviors are the cornerstone to advancing our schools Mission and Value Statements. Parkade Elementary School staff collectively and

 individually commit to the following practices:

• We will work as a school community to provide a welcoming and safe school environment for our students and families.
• We will promote positive behaviors and attitudes by modeling and practicing the qualities of Parkade Pride expectations (kind, safe, peaceful, responsible, respectful) with colleagues, families, and students.
• We will provide an empowering environment in which all students feel valued and successful.  We will promote acceptance of everyone and recognize the benefits of diversity within our school.
• We will partner with our parents and community to seek opportunities to encourage their active participation.  We will work together for mutual benefit as we strive for excellence.
• We will collaborate with colleagues to monitor student progress and apply proven, effective strategies to enhance student learning.  We will focus on solutions as we learn and grow together.
• Parkade Elementary School
• 111 Parkade Boulevard
  Columbia, MO 65202
  Principal: Ms. Amy Watkins
  Assistant Principal: Ms. Sarah Sicht
  Phone: (573) 214-3630
  Fax: (573) 214-3631

  Paxton Keeley Elementary School

  
  
  Start time: 8:20 a.m.
  Dismissal time: 3:20 p.m.
  Paxton Keeley Elementary School opened in 2002. The school is named for Mary Paxton 

  Keeley, the first woman to graduate from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of 

  Journalism.

  The Paxton Keeley mascot is the Comet.

  The school colors are red, white, and blue.

  The 2012-13 enrollment at Paxton Keeley is 682.

  Paxton Keeley's first principal was Elaine Hassemer, formerly the principal at Fairview Elementary before coming to Paxton Keeley in 2002. Adrienne Patton is serving as the 

  interim principal for the 2013-14 school year.

  Paxton Keeley Elementary School
  201 Park DeVille Drive
  Columbia, MO 65203

  Interim Principal: Ms. Adrienne Patton
  Assistant Principal: Ms. Bonita Benson

  Phone: (573) 214-3570
  Fax: (573) 214-3571

  Ridgeway Elementary School

  
  
  Start time: 7:50 a.m.
  Dismissal time: 2:55 p.m.
  John C. Ridgeway Elementary School opened in 1923. John C. Ridgeway was the first Boone

   County soldier to die in World War I.

  The Ridgeway mascot is the Rams.

  The 2012-13 enrollment at Ridgeway is 243.

  Ridgeway is a K-5 magnet school based on the concept of Individually Guided Education (I.G.E.). By assessing each student in each subject area and placing that student in appropriate instructional groups or working individually, the student should be successful every day.

  Ridgeway was recognized for Excellence in Education by the U.S. Department of Education's Outstanding Elementary School program in 1985-86.

  Ridgeway Elementary School 107 East Sexton Road Columbia, MO 65203 Principal: Ms. Shari Lawson Phone: (573) 214-3550 Fax: (573) 214-3551

  Rock Bridge Elementary School

  
  
  Start time: 7:40 a.m.
  Dismissal time: 2:40 p.m.

  Rock Bridge Elementary School opened in 1957. It was not originally part of the Columbia

   Public School District. The school is located next to Rock Bridge State Park.

  The Rock Bridge mascot is the Bears.

  The 2012-13 enrollment at Rock Bridge is 594.

  Rock Bridge Elementary School
  5151 S. Highway 163
  Columbia, MO 65203

  Principal: Ms. Mary Korth-Lloyd
  Assistant Principal: Mr. Ryan Link

  Phone: (573) 214-3290
  Fax: (573) 214-3291