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Mission & Vision

Vision:

Lake Pontchartrain Elementary will teach 100% of the curriculum so all students will have access and the opportunity to achieve mastery or above grade level by the end of their elementary school journey.

Mission:

Lake Pontchartrain Elementary's mission is to provide a welcoming, safe, engaging, and supportive environment that fosters a sense of belonging and inclusiveness.

1:1 Student to computer ratio
$58 Million in Capital Bond Improvements
Universal Pre-K
Established St. John the Baptist Education Foundation to Support Teachers and Students

About Us

Lake Pontchartrain Elementary serves 751 students from Pre-Kindergarten to eighth grade.

Our School Motto is: One Team-One Dream!

Mascot: Pelican
Colors: Blue & Gold

Upcoming Events

Dec 12

Executive Committee Meeting

Time: 5 PM

Dec 14

Special Session School Board Meeting

Time: 5 PM

Dec 21

Winter Break Begins

Jan 4

Professional Development Day

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Principal’s Message

Pelican Family,

It is an honor to serve as Lake Pontchartrain Elementary principal. I have had a life-long passion for working with children and feel very grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role. I have 31 years of experience in education from teaching various grade levels kindergarten through twelfth grade in all content areas. Additionally, I have 15 years of administrative experience as an assistant principal and principal at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. I am truly honored to be part of such a caring, compassionate, and hard-working school family. First, I would like to welcome everyone to Lake Pontchartrain Elementary! Our theme for the 2023-2024 school year is ONE TEAM-ONE DREAM at LPE! I believe it takes a village to raise a child and we are truly a village with teachers, parents, and other community members working together to provide what is best for every scholar here at Lake Pontchartrain Elementary. As educators, we have the incredible responsibility and opportunity of not just teaching our scholars but also to make a positive impact in their lives. I believe in teaching the whole child (holistic approach). This means it is our responsibility to teach and to meet the needs of every child instructionally, socially, and emotionally.

We will strive to teach and provide students with the knowledge, skills, and growth mindset necessary to have a successful future. We will encourage and teach curiosity, problem-solving, and instill a life-long love of learning.

I look forward to a great school year!

You can't hide that Pelican Pride!!

Respectfully,

Mr. David O. Lewis