Congratulations to Betsy Middleton, Whitesides Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2011-2012.
Use this coupon at Office Depot and 5% of your qualifying purchases will be credited to Whitesides!! Thank you for your support of our school!!
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Whitesides 2011 State Report Card Results:
Excellent Absolute Rating
Excellent Growth Rating
Congratulations teachers, students, parents and community partners for all your hard work and dedication!
BLT Tuesdays Keep clipping Box Top$ for Education coupons, Campbell's Labels for Education, and Tyson Support Your School panels throughout the year! Turn them in to Top Flap Fallon (Ms. Fallon in Room 111)-your name goes in a drawing for small prizes each Tuesday and you'll be supporting Whitesides too!
Our Mission Statement
The Whitesides family will provide the highest quality of education through a challenging curriculum in a safe, nurturing environment that builds leadership skills, develops an appreciation for diversity, and promotes individual creativity. Our goal is to engage students in a program of academic excellence that will prepare them to be independent, responsible citizens in our community.
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Thank you teachers, students, and parents for your collaborative efforts.
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Where did Whitesides Elementary School get its name?
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School was named for Mary P. Whitesides, more fondly known as “Miss Mamie.” Miss Whitesides, former principal of Mt. Pleasant Academy and devoted teacher, dedicated her life with over 50 years of service in public education. Whitesides opened in 1956 serving 350 students in grades one through seven.
William H. Royall Jr. was the first principal and was followed by the following administrators: Sid Gosnell, Tom Ferguson, Tom Lee, Dave Schlachter, and current principal Lona Pounder.
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School was built in 1956 for a cost of $186,628. A new school designed to serve 800 students was completed for the 2010-2011 school year at a cost of 22 million dollars.