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Welcome to cooleemee!

angie burgess principal

Welcome to Cooleemee Elementary, where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. We celebrate our strong, positive school community.

Our Mission is to: Learn, Lead, Serve, and Shine, which guides everything we do. 

We believe in the potential of every student and are committed to providing an environment where all children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Through collaborative partnerships with families and staff, we nurture leadership, inspire learning, and foster opportunities for service. 

Spotlight

Teacher of the Year Emily Emert

"Let your life proceed by its own design."

- Teacher of the Year, Emily Emert

Instructional Assistant of the Year Angelique Chamberlain

"There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind. ~Mr. Rogers"

- Instructional Assistant of the Year, Angelique Chamberlain

Pre School Instructional Assistant of the Year - Jennifer Allen

"It takes a big heart to help shape little minds."

- Pre-K Assistant of the Year - Jennifer Allen

Bus Driver of the Year - Laurie Cruse

"For five years I’ve driven the same bus route, and watching my kids grow, mature, and become who they are is the reason I rise early every morning—I care about each and every one of them."

- Bus Driver of the Year - Laurie Cruse