The faculty and staff of Craighead Elementary School believe that students come to school with inquisitive minds and a desire to learn. We believe that it is our obligation to keep this curiosity alive as we enrich it with an enthusiasm to learn. We believe that children should be loved, reassured, and encouraged to meet their maximum potential.

The total child is the focus at Craighead. We recognize the need for parental involvement and work toward the enhancement of the bond between school and home. The need for community involvement and parental support are seen as critical areas for growth and devel- opment while in school.

It is recognized that the teacher plays a vital role in the development of the elementary school child. Craighead teachers believe in the worth of all children and provide experiences to meet these varied needs.

Pledge of Allegiance

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

The Craighead Pledge

"I pledge allegiance to Craighead, my school. I pledge to be an honest and helpful person. I promise to do my part, to keep my building and campus clean and neat. Most of all, I pledge to be the best student that I can be so that my parents and teachers will always be proud of me and I will be proud of myself."

Our mission

The mission of Craighead Elementary School is to produce confident leaders who are inspired to reach their highest academic potential and are optimistic about their future pursuits which are necessities for becoming successful members of society.

Our Motto

"Learning to achieve, roaring to succeed."

"I AM Somebody"

I AM somebody.
I WAS somebody when I came in.
I'll be a BETTER somebody when I leave.
I am POWERFUL and I am STRONG!
I Deserve a GREAT education!
I have things to DO, people to IMPRESS, and places to GO!

- Rita Pierson

WE ARE ERWIN CRAIGHEAD!