About Verner Elementary School

Teachers create a nurturing, student-centered, collaborative learning environment where our students strive for academic excellence by engaging in a rigorous, differentiated, and standards-based curriculum. Teachers provide unique experiences in math and science that challenge our students by engaging in questioning, collaboration, and hands-on activities while they address real life issues. Teachers inspire curiosity and a sense of wonder as they guide students through the problem-solving process and plan projects that lead to mastery of content and math and science proficiency.

Teachers and students embrace the use of technology to enhance daily student learning. We currently have a one to one program with over 200 Chromebooks and tablets provided in part by a supportive business community and parents. They have also assisted us by ensuring that every class has a Smart Board. The computer lab teacher provided by the PTA teaches classes to all grade levels in keyboarding and students participate in digital citizenship lessons.

The Verner library is the heart of the school with 19,000 books. Students read more than 85,000 books every year. Verner strives to foster a love of reading as well as success in reading with targeted instruction and motivational strategies. Teachers differentiate instruction to accommodate all levels of learning and student interests. Our literacy goals match the expectations of students, teachers, parents, and the community as we provide a strong culture of reading, writing, and thinking.

All students can participate in service projects that reflect student interests and community need. There are multiple opportunities for students to enhance leadership skills and carry out the positive traits of being respectful, responsible, and resourceful. Student based organizations include an active SCA, Student Ambassadors, Student Advocates, and Welcome Wagon. Every student is given the opportunity to take grade level specific field trips. Afterschool programs include Extended Day, teacher help sessions, chess, art, piano and karate.