Peggy Heller Elementary School

Initial Designation: 2022

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School Details

  • Principal: Lyndsay Olds
  • District: Atwater Elementary School District
  • County: Merced County
  • Community: Suburban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Instructional strategies include a variety of challenging and engaging activities
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Meaningful parent involvement
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Plan for school improvement that is organized, communicated, and acted upon
  • Social Equity - Every student has an adult advocate at our school

Description

Peggy Heller Elementary School serves students in grades K through 8 with a steady focus on strong reading, writing, and math foundations and clear routines that help learners thrive. Primary grades build early literacy through daily small group instruction, while upper grades strengthen skills with targeted intervention and enrichment. Students benefit from a Gifted and Talented option that extends learning with deeper projects and academic challenges. A structured school day supports learning time, with an 8 00 start and consistent recess and lunch blocks, and weekly minimum days that help staff plan and collaborate. Special education services and student support staff work alongside classroom teams to meet individual needs and keep progress moving. We are excited to learn and grow together as a school community.
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