Welcome to
Glacial Hills Elementary
Our mission is to inspire students to learn, grow, and share their best with the world in a safe, inclusive space that fosters academic excellence, creativity, and environmental responsibility.
We provide a variety of services to our school community:
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K-6th Grade Elementary Education
For a deep dive into who we are, keep scrolling!
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Our Vision For Education
At Glacial Hills Elementary, we believe education is more than academics—it’s the foundation for a meaningful life and a thriving community. Our vision is to cultivate curious, compassionate, and capable learners who are prepared to lead with purpose in an ever-changing world.
Guided by our mission and design principles, we create learning experiences that are intentional, engaging, and
inclusive. Every student is supported to grow not only in knowledge, but also in character, creativity, and connection to others. Our graduates emerge as critical thinkers, empathetic collaborators, and lifelong learners—individuals who demonstrate resilience, integrity, and a commitment to making a positive impact. Through our core components of rigorous academics, authentic relationships, and purposeful engagement, we nurture the whole child and empower each learner to realize their full potential.
Graduate Aims
The learner will demonstrate...
Boldness
Learners exhibit a willingness to embrace challenges, take calculated risks, and push boundaries in the pursuit of knowledge and growth. It involves courage, a proactive attitude, and a desire to learn through exploration and experimentation.
Lifelong Learning
Learners embrace curiosity, a growth mindset, and a proactive approach to acquiring new knowledge and skills. They embrace change, seek out new experiences, and are not afraid to make mistakes, viewing them as opportunities for learning and growth.
Environmental
Stewardship
Learners focus on responsible use and protect the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices. They foster a connection with nature and understand the impact of their actions on the environment.
Empathy
Learners demonstrate strong emotional intelligence, understanding and considering the feelings and perspectives of their classmates. Empathy allows learners to navigate challenges effectively, adapt to situations, and inspire their team to achieve goals.
Integrity
Learners encompass acting with honesty, fairness, respect, and responsibility in all academic activities. They value the learning process and engage with it authentically, rather than focusing solely on achieving grades through shortcuts or dishonesty.
Endurance
Learners display cognitive endurance, which involves the ability to maintain focus and persevere despite distractions or difficulties. They can sustain attention and effort for extended periods, especially when facing challenging tasks.
Versatility
Learners are adaptable individuals who can effectively apply their knowledge and skills across diverse situations and domains. They can connect ideas from different contexts, adapt to new learning environments, and apply their understanding to novel problems.
Design
Principles
These ideas ensure alignment between our aspirations and the experiences we create for our learners. You’ll find these guiding principles woven throughout everything we do as we work together to achieve our mission.
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Core Components
These provide our stakeholders with a list of specific activities and practices that students directly engage in that drive toward specific Graduate Aims and honor Design Principles.
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