Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ms. Bledsoe’s 4th-grade class had the unique opportunity to put their skills to the test during their Star Pupils' Sip and Snack event! Students were tasked with interviewing for ...

This year, Weatherly Heights Baptist Church marked a special milestone—the 10th anniversary of donating brown bags to students at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary! The church has...

Students, faculty, and staff at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary had a wild and unforgettable experience as special guests from Barn Hill Preserve visited the school! The excitin...

This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary added an exciting new twist to Read Across America Week—a school-wide reading chain challenge! To motivate students to read, every boo...

During Read Across America Week, the Reading Across America Committee made sure that students were not only inspired to read but also rewarded for their efforts! Each day, student...

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is proud to recognize Mrs. Walker as Teacher of the Month! In just her first year at MLK with over 20 years of teaching experience , Mrs. Walker ...