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Gilmore Elementary School

789 Gilmore Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Phone:  (716) 807-3750


Principal:  Patrick Holesko



"Nurturing, Motivating, Striving"

Mission Statement

The staff and parents representing Gilmore School will strive in a nurturing environment, to motivate and instill a sense of accomplishment in each person based on high expectations and individual responsibility.  In striving for excellence we are committed to strengthening the children's scholastic, social and emotional needs while increasing their appreciation for life.

 

School Information

  • Grades:  K-6

  • Enrollment:  298 students

  • Average Class Size:  
         Kindergarten:  22
         Grades 1-2:  18
         Grades 3-6:  21

  • School Colors: Yellow & Green

  • School Mascot:  Giraffe

Staff Information       

  • Classroom Teachers:  17

  • Resource Teachers

  • Social Worker

  • School Psychologist

  • Math Specialist

  • Reading Specialist

  • Speech Therapist

  • Library/Media Specialist

  • Music/Instrumental/Vocal

  • Art

  • Physical Education

  • Gifted Programming

  • Nurse

  • Self-Contained Classes

Community Involvement

  • GHSA--a parent/teacher organization supporting school efforts for children.

  • Shared Decision Making Team--This team includes teachers, parents, support staff, the principal and a community representative.  It has the responsibility for the development of the school's plan for academic improvement.

What Makes Us Special

  • High academic expectations in a child-centered environment.

  • Focus on Early Literacy Intervention.

  • Computer Lab.

  • Band, Orchestra, Chorus.

  • Gifted Programming for all children.

  • Library Media Center.

Extracurricular Activities

  • Art Club

  • Winter & Spring Concerts

  • Oratorical Contest (March)

  • Peer Club