Prospective Families
You are loved here.
Thomas Lake Elementary is a neighborhood school where students are known, supported, and encouraged to do their best every day. We believe children learn best when they feel safe, valued, and connected, so we work hard to build a school community where every student and family feels welcome. Through our PRIDE values of Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence, we help students grow not only as learners, but also as kind, responsible members of our community. One core message guides all we do: You are loved here.
Learning is at the heart of Thomas Lake. Our dedicated staff provides engaging, innovative instruction with high expectations while supporting every student's growth. Our campus, adjacent to Thomas Lake Park, a native prairie, and Thomas Lake, extends learning beyond the classroom and provides unique opportunities to explore and connect with nature.
Welcome to Thomas Lake!
Our Mission and Core Values
Our mission at Thomas Lake Elementary is to foster an inspiring, loving community where everyone belongs.
- Thomas Lake Elementary is committed to being safe and inclusive. Everyone will be welcomed, represented and honored in our school community.
- We create student-centered, engaging learning opportunities. Data-driven decisions support a growth mindset, while keeping the individual's needs in focus.
- We value collaboration with students, staff, families and our community. We foster partnership and open communication with our school family. We are committed to engaging with varied perspectives to support our mission and goals.
- We are dedicated to high expectations and increased student achievement. We foster active learning through focused inquiry, differentiations, and student-driven collaboration.
