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Hebard
413 Seymour Ave.—
771-2450
Hebard Elementary
School is located in the
south central part of
Cheyenne. Hebard has
a full-day kindergarten
and reduced class size in first through fourth grades. The
school has one section of fifth and sixth grades and Title
I tutor assistance. Hebard is a school-wide Title I school
offering additional assistance to all students in the areas
of language arts and math. An art room, music room,
living skills center, parent lounge, library, resource room,
District ESL Program, PALS resource, computer lab and
Professional Development Site (PDS) round out the
facilities at Hebard.
Henderson
2820 Henderson Drive—771-2550
Henderson Elementary
was built in the Henderson
subdivision of Cheyenne
in 1952 as a onesection
school housing
grades K–6. The building
currently houses two
sections of K–6. Building
enhancements include
a computer lab, an art room, music room, two special
education rooms and a gym that serves as a multipurpose
room. Henderson is located in the east-central part of the
city and boasts a strong PTA. The Henderson community
works together toward our school-improvement goals
in reading, writing and math. Parents and community
volunteers have demonstrated their support by donating
more than 1,850 hours over the past years. With the
motto “Working Together Works,” Henderson Elementary
is committed to providing a quality education for all
students.
Hobbs
5710 Syracuse Road—
771-2560
Hobbs Elementary
School is a K–6 threesection
school in the
northern part of Cheyenne.
A class-reduction teacher in the first grade helps
decrease the number of children in the first-grade classes.
Approximately 480 students are enrolled at Hobbs.
The mission of the Hobbs Elementary School staff is to
ensure every student learns to his/her personal best. The
vision is to provide an environment that ensures learning
for all and builds responsible citizens who appreciate and
value diversity. Hobbs has a curriculum that is integrated
with technology. Along with a 30-computer lab, there
is a five-computer research center in the library and two
COWs (computers on wheels). Strong parental support
is an essential component of our school.
Jessup
6113 Evers Blvd.—
771-2570
Jessup Elementary is
located in the northern
quadrant of Cheyenne.
The school community
is comprised of families
from the Western Hills
neighborhood and a rural area to the north and west
of Cheyenne. Students, staff and parents work together
toward the school-improvement plan goals in reading,
writing and math problem solving. A strong network
of parent volunteers supports the instructional program
on a daily basis. Ongoing activities like our parent-supported
independent reading program are combined with
new activities such as Geography Bee to offer students
additional academic challenges. Jessup has been awarded
the No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School award
by the U.S. Department of Education. Jessup continues
to build a school community committed to providing a
quality education for each child.
Lebhart
807 Coolidge St.—
771-2614
Fairview and Lebhart
are sister elementary
schools located in east
Cheyenne. Lebhart is a
primary school serving
grades K–2 (four sections
of kindergarten, five of first grade and three of second
grade with approximately 221 students) while the intermediate
school, Fairview, serves grades 3–6 (two sections
each of third through sixth grades with approximately
234 students). Both schools have networked computer
labs and tutors to assist students who need additional
academic support. Monthly activities are planned to provide
families an opportunity for recreation and academic
enrichment. The schools’ improvement plan focuses on
improving student achievement in reading, math and
writing skills.
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