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Students FIRST.
Stronger TOGETHER.
Never QUIT.<\/b><\/p>\n

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A Word<\/h5>\n

From Our Principal<\/h2>\n
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary!<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/div>\n
It is a special place to learn and grow. We are proud of our school and have high expectations for every student. Our commitment to academic excellence is unwavering. Together with our dedicated staff, we strive to connect with students to help them feel valued, accepted, and safe. Our MLK motto is \u201cStudents\u2019 First, Stronger Together, Never Quit.\u201d We will continue to guide our district\u2019s mission to inspire and equip all students to achieve unlimited potential. Our overarching goal is to encourage active student engagement to foster a lifetime love for learning.<\/div>\n

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– Ms. Felicia Thompson
\u00a0 Proud Principal<\/p>\n

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Dear Parents & Families<\/h5>\n

Growing and Glowing Into 2025-2026<\/h2>\n

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It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the new academic year at Martin Luther King, Jr Elementary School.\u00a0 I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you and your children.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Martin Luther King, Jr Elementary School, we strive to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. We believe that every child has the potential to succeed, and we are committed to helping each student reach their full potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our dedicated team of teachers and staff are committed to providing the best possible education to all of our students. We have a rigorous academic program that is designed to challenge and inspire our students, while also providing them with the support and guidance they need to succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to our academic program, we offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports teams that allow our students to explore their interests and develop their talents outside of the classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n

We believe that communication between parents, teachers, and students is essential to the success of our school community. We encourage you to stay involved in your child’s education by attending school events, volunteering, and communicating regularly with your child’s teachers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We look forward to working with you and your child to ensure a successful and rewarding academic year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2025-2026<\/h5>\n

Admin Team<\/h2>\n

Our School Adminstration Team Members are <\/span>responsible for providing instructional leadership and developing, implementing, and evaluating and\/or coaching school level policies and procedures<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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