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Spring Mill Elementary School

It's a Great Day to be a Spring Mill Bulldog

About

About

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General Information

Spring Mill Elementary, home of the Bulldogs, serves approximately 544 students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Located near Spring Mill Road and West 86th Street, our fully renovated facility provides a welcoming and innovative learning environment for all students.

At Spring Mill, we are committed to developing collaborative, compassionate, well-rounded, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. Our diverse school community values strong relationships, high expectations, and meaningful learning experiences that support the success of every child.

Guided by our motto, "Good, Better, BEST...Excellent on Purpose," we believe every student deserves our very best each day. Through engaging instruction, intentional support, and a focus on academic excellence, students are challenged to think critically, take ownership of their learning, and reach their full potential.

We are proud to partner with families to create a culture where every student is supported, celebrated, and empowered to succeed. At Spring Mill Elementary, we are proud to be Bulldogs and proud to live our district motto: We Grow Panthers.

 

Academic & Extracurricular Program Offerings

Spring Mill Elementary offers a variety of academic and enrichment opportunities designed to support the growth and success of every student. In addition to core academic instruction, students participate in special area classes including art, music, media, technology, and physical education.

Students also have opportunities to develop leadership skills, explore their interests, and connect with others through clubs, enrichment programs, service projects, academic competitions, and community partnerships. From Math Bowl and National Elementary Honor Society to leadership, arts, and special-interest clubs, students are encouraged to discover their strengths and passions.

Through our Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework, we provide targeted instruction, interventions, and enrichment to ensure every student receives the support and challenges needed to reach their full potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • As a traditional public school, Spring Mill has an open enrollment policy and proudly provides high-quality education for all students. Although we welcome students at any time throughout the school year, we encourage families to take advantage of natural academic breaks (ie Semester, End of Grading Period, etc.) to make transitions easier for students. Additional information can be found on our district website under Student Registration and Enrollment.

  • Hours of academic operation for Washington Township elementary schools are Monday-Friday, 7:50 am - 2:35 pm. For families with students of different educational levels, our middle school hours are 9:20 am - 4:20 pm, and our high school hours are 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.

  • Through a long-standing partnership with At Your School (AYS), before and after-school care is available at all eight elementary schools. Participants experience a balance of academic and social development opportunities each day. Along with AYS, various after-school clubs and activities are offered at different times throughout the school year. These include athletics, music, art, academic teams, STEM clubs, and more!

  • At Spring Mill Elementary, our average class size is 22 students. All kindergarten classrooms have a teacher, as well as a full-time Instructional Assistant, making their adult-to-student ratio even lower.

  • Keeping students safe is paramount at all Washington Township Schools. External doors remain locked, and school resource officers are assigned to service each building. Staff and visitors carry a district-issued ID while in our school. Safety drills are practiced monthly to ensure all students are aware of our safety procedures and prepared should an emergency occur.