Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Home of the Challengers
The school’s mission, vision, and values align directly with the district’s, with an intentional focus on engineering. Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy’s program uniquely accomplishes this through high student engagement and an engineering curriculum that prepares students to become leaders capable of solving challenges.
Magnet Mission: Our mission is to explore engineering excellence by building upon each scholar’s strengths and interests using collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Magnet Vision: Our vision is to provide engineering experiences using an inquiry-based curriculum that embraces student creativity and teaches critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Applications for 2027-28 Magnet Applications open Monday, November 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM and close Friday, February 5, 2027 at 11:59 PM.
DEMA is proud to celebrate Mrs. Bell and Ms. Alexander for their outstanding dedication to our students, families, and school community!
Mrs. Bell’s bright smile, contagious personality, and passion for teaching create a classroom where students feel loved, valued, and supported. Through high-quality instruction, encouragement, and meaningful relationships, she helps students reach their full potential. As a dedicated teacher, supportive colleague, and school leader, Mrs. Bell wears many hats and consistently steps up wherever she is needed.
Ms. Alexander, DEMA’s Paraprofessional of the Year, brings kindness, positive energy, and a helping hand to everything she does. Whether encouraging students, assisting teachers, or building relationships with families, she goes above and beyond to help others succeed. Her teamwork, dependability, and caring spirit make a difference every day.
Both of these remarkable women bring joy to our school and reflect the heart of our DEMA family. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Bell and Ms. Alexander on their well-deserved honors!