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NBRS Badge for White Marsh Elementary School

White Marsh Elementary School - Mechanicsville, MD

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White Marsh Elementary is a small, rural school located in Mechanicsville, MD that opened in 1956, and today still serves the same small community of families. White Marsh has earned a great reputation in the community as having a family friendly school environment which inspires a commitment to one another to do our best as parents and teachers. Because we continue to serve many generations of families, the staff at White Marsh are able to build strong relationships with families in our community. The support White Marsh receives from the school community is quite evident in their support of after school programs, participation in school events, and support of our community service projects. White Marsh strives to develop students to their full potential not only academically but also as good citizens of their community through a variety of activities both within and outside of school. White Marsh teachers are committed to their profession. Teachers readily engage in collaborative conversations to examine data for student growth and participate in ongoing professional development to continually reflect and improve their craft. Conversations between staff are built on trust and respect for each other. White Marsh Elementary is a true community of learners. Our students, staff, and parents are proud of their school and value the high expectations set by all. Our message is, we always want to become better, and we will support each other along the way. Every decision at White Marsh is prefaced with this question..."What is best for the students?"

2016 Awardee

White Marsh Elementary School

29090 Thompson Corner Road
Mechanicsville, MD, 20659-4065

(301) 472-4600

Principal at time of Nomination:
Ms. Cheryl Long

St. Mary's County Public Schools

Small city or town in a rural area

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Mission

White Marsh Elementary School is a true community of learners where high expectations for learning and social interactions are valued by students, staff and parents.

Student Demographics

  • Asian: 2%
  • Black/African American: 5%
  • Hispanic: 3%
  • White: 84%
  • Two or more races: 6%
  • ELL: 1%
  • Economically Disadvantaged: 21%
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