Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

During common planning, Mrs. Burrell met with 2nd grade teachers to look over recent math assessments. The team noticed that while students are showing strengths in some areas, ma...

Students in Grandison’s 2nd grade class were actively engaged in using math manipulatives to practice addition and subtraction. They worked with tools such as counters to build a ...

Parents are an important part of our Title I school community. Each year, families are asked to complete the Title I Parent and Family Engagement Survey. This survey gives parents...

MLK will use iDismiss again this year. iDismiss is a teacher is a teacher managed application designed to help schools efficiently manage their dismissal process. Students will ha...

Ms. Ford’s class rolled out the red carpet for an amazing first day! They reviewed classroom procedures, read First Day Jitters and Our Class is a Family, and welcomed each other...

Dear MLK Family, We're excited to launch a new tradition at our school that builds community, character, and connection among our students! Each child will be placed into a house...

Our students recently participated in the Annual Special Olympics, and it was a joyful and inspiring event filled with laughter, teamwork, and celebration. Students from all grade...

Our 2nd graders had an unforgettable adventure at Camp Read-A-Lot! Classrooms were transformed into campgrounds with cozy tents, sleeping bags, and camping decorations. Students s...

This week, Ms. Smith students explored place value by using connecting cubes to build groups of ten. They worked in pairs and small groups to count, bundle, and organize the cubes...

We’re proud to share that our school has been officially recognized as a Purple Star School for our commitment to supporting military-connected students and families! A big thank ...

Shout out to our amazing math team competitors for representing our school with pride and determination! A huge thank you to Mrs. Burrell, our dedicated math coach, for her tire...

Our staff proudly celebrated Autism Awareness Day with unity and purpose! We stood together to show our support and raise awareness for individuals with autism. Some of our studen...

Carter Patterson, a talented 5th grader and author of two books (with a third one in the works), recently visited Ms. Ford’s class to share his inspiring story. Carter took the ti...

As a creative and engaging way to prepare for ACAP testing, Ms. Ford rewrote the lyrics of a popular song into an ACAP-themed anthem, “Boots on the Ground – ACAP Level 4 Bound!” H...

Today, we turned up the excitement with an ACAP Pep Rally to get students motivated and ready for testing success! The event was filled with energy, school spirit, and special gue...

Today, 3rd grade students walked into a March Madness-themed classroom for an exciting ACAP review session! The room was decked out with orange tablecloths and basketball-themed de...

The 4th grade students had an electrifying experience during a hands-on STEM activity where they created their very own lightning keychains! This creative project allowed students...

Third grade STEM students worked together to complete a challenging maze using base block coding! This activity allowed students to combine critical thinking, teamwork, and coding...

Our Student Council and class representatives had the incredible opportunity to attend a Leadership Training hosted by the Beta Club at Lee High School. This event was designed to ...

The Girls with Pearls and mentors took their school spirit to the next level by hosting a fabulous Denim and Diamond school dance! The event was a sparkling success, with students...