Principal's Message

Welcome to Carter Elementary, where every student is inspired to love learning and empowered to make a difference!

At Carter, we believe that all children can learn and thrive in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. Together, we live our vision, "To inspire the love of learning and to empower everyone to make a difference."

Our school community is built on our ROAR values; Respect, Ownership, Awareness, and Resilience, which guide how we learn, lead, and treat one another every day.

As principal, I am honored to lead such an incredible community of students, staff, and families. I look forward to partnering with you this year to support each child’s growth and celebrate all that makes Carter Elementary so special.

Let’s have a great year, and remember to "Show Your ROAR!"

Michelle Cherland
Principal, Carter Elementary School

NEW BELL SCHEDULE (Effective 2025-2026)

Regular Days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)

Grade Level Start Time Dismissal Time
ESY / SAI / TK–Kindergarten 8:00 AM 2:15 PM
1st – 3rd Grade 8:00 AM 2:20 PM
4th – 5th Grade 8:00 AM 2:30 PM
⏱️ Wednesdays & Minimum Days
Grade Level Start Time Dismissal Time
ESY / SAI / TK–Kindergarten 8:00 AM 1:00 PM
1st – 3rd Grade 8:00 AM 1:00 PM
4th – 5th Grade 8:00 AM 1:14 PM

 Last Day of School

Grade Level Start Time Dismissal Time
ESY / SAI / TK–Kindergarten 8:00 AM 12:45 PM
1st – 3rd Grade 8:00 AM 12:45 PM
4th – 5th Grade 8:00 AM 12:50 PM

Dear Families,

Just a friendly reminder from your Cougar staff:

Tardy: Please walk your child into the front office to check them in if they arrive after the bell.

Early Pick-Ups: To keep our classrooms focused, we kindly request that you refrain from picking up your child within the last 30 minutes of the school day. This helps our teachers finish strong without interruptions.

Thank you for helping us create the best possible learning environment for every student.
💙🧡 GO COUGARS!

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