Welcome to the Web site of the Palmcroft Panthers. We’re glad you’re here! It is our goal to provide you, the families and friends of Palmcroft Elementary School students, an enjoyable and informative place on the Web to visit and learn more about our school. We believe that good communication between our school and your home is a key to our students’ success, and this Web site is an integral tool that will help us achieve our goals. Please visit us often to find the answers to many of your frequently asked questions or to contact one of our awesome teachers or staff members. Go to our Calendar or our News and Events page to find out about exciting Panther happenings. You’ll also find information especially for parents so you know how you can make a difference in your child’s education. If you’d like, you are also welcome to contact us anytime for any reason. Thanks for visiting us and enjoy your stay.

The mission of Palmcroft School is to create fluent readers who understand what they read, enjoy reading, read at grade level by the end of the third grade, and remain at grade level.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Welcome to Palmcroft!

We look forward to the 2010-11 School Year. A few reminders for you prior to the first full day of school:

The Palmcroft School Office will be open on Monday, August 2nd, beginning at 7:45 a.m. Regular office hours are – 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM, Monday through Friday unless there is a holiday or break.

The first day of classes for the school year is Monday, August 16th. Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. on the first day. We have listed the time schedule for classes below; please note times have changed for the new school year.

• Classes begin at 8:30 a.m.
• Classes dismissed at  3:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 1:55 PM on Monday or any early release days scheduled.

We have scheduled a Meet and Greet for Thursday, August 12th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This is for parents and students to meet the teacher and see the classroom. 

Parent Orientation Meetings:

• Tuesday, August 24 
  • Kindergarten - 5:30 p.m.
  • 1st Grade - 6:15 p.m.
  • 2nd Grade - 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 26
  • 3rd Grade - 5:30 p.m.
  • 4th Grade-  6:15 p.m.
  • 5th Grade-  7:00 p.m. 

The teaching staff and principal will be busy preparing for the new school year during training and information sessions on August 11th, 12th, and 13th except the Meet and Greet scheduled from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 12th.

The Palmcroft School web site has additional information such as supply lists, student-parent handbook, monthly newsletters, and a calendar.

Again, welcome to Palmcroft!

Mr. Pat Koppinger, Principal