Luhr Elementary

Luhr Elementary School prepares students for the future by providing engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences within a caring school environment. Working in partnership with parents and the community, we meet the needs of students to ensure that they all can reach their potential.

School Highlights:

• 1:1 Chromebooks for first through fifth grades
• Our K–5 classroom teachers utilize a workshop approach to reading and math, which includes small-group instruction and ensures that every student’s needs are met.
• Each of our classrooms is equipped with interactive flat panels, SMART surround-sound systems, and wireless document cameras to enhance the learning experience.
• Compassionate Schools Project Participant— where every student receives instruction in conflict resolution and strategies on working with others as well as regulating emotions
• We emphasize the importance of working well with others. Our students receive instruction on various social skills and character traits in order to build their capacity in working with others as a lifelong skill.
• Our students are recognized daily for their behavior through our positive behavior Lion Card program.
• Our special area classes use a block schedule to allow students to have more in-depth, hands- on experiences in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), Visual Arts, Music, and Physical Education.
• Our arts program is enhanced through our participation in the 5x5 grants that allow artists-in- residence to work hands-on with our students as well as opportunities to visit museums in our area.
• Our Family Resource Center (FRC) offers a wide variety of after-school activities and family involvement opportunities that include basketball, cheerleading, volleyball, soccer, Cross-Country, tennis, Quick Recall, Future Problem Solving, Scrabble, Bricks for Kids, Robotics, Girls Who Code, Band, Orchestra, Art Club, and Student Council.