Welcome to Childs School!

Childs Elementary School is an exciting place to spend your school year!

The students, parents, faculty, staff, and community at Childs Elementary School are committed to working together to create a stimulating, enriched environment for all.

Creating life-long learners is a high priority at our school. This is evident as you walk through the halls, visit the classrooms, and view the products of our thematic and literature-based curriculum.

At our school, we believe in promoting a pleasant, positive-learning environment. Thoughout the entire school we follow our Lifelong Guidelines: active listening, no put-downs, truth, personal best, and trust.

We are truly a learning community.

-- Mary Sudbury, Principal

Our Mission

Childs School is committed to academic excellence, achievement of each child's potential and the development of social skills that enable all students to be successful. We strive to create a postive and inclusive school environment.

These elements are essential to learning:

• A safe and orderly environment
• Collaboration and cooperation
• An enriched environment with organized classrooms and active learning
• High expectations for personal best
• Meaningful content based on state standards

Our History

Childs Elementary School was named after Laura G. Childs, a longtime teacher in Bloominton. She taught Botany and Biology at Bloomington High School from 1919 to 1949. Mrs. Childs died in 1955. She was noted for her special interest in and assistance of children.

 

School Data

To view Indiana Department of Education statistics about Childs Elementary, visit the School Snapshot page.