Southlawn Elementary
Principal
Hello from The Hive!
Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year!!! We hope your summer was filled with joyful moments and meaningful memories. As we prepare to welcome our BEEs back, we are energized by the promise of a new year and honored to partner with you in your child’s educational journey. There are so many choices for families when it comes to choosing an educational pathway and we have such gratitude that you have chosen The Hive!
At the heart of our work is a deep passion to serve our mission: Through continual learning, we empower every bee to THRIVE and contribute positively to their community. Our dedicated and energized staff strives to bring this mission to life each day and this year we are excited to share with you that we will intentionally connect this learning to our values. These values represent the qualities we beelieve every Southlawn BEE needs to flourish in both learning and life.
- Tenacity: persisting positively toward a goal
- Heart: demonstrating care for others and ourselves
- Respect: valuing others ideas, feelings, and experiences
- Integrity: choosing honesty in every situation
- Versatility: embracing challenges with flexibility
- Excellence: striving for growth every day
Throughout the year, students will explore each value through classroom activities, celebrations, and community connections that bring our values to life. We invite you to make connections to these values at home too!
Below you will find pertinent information and helpful resources to help you prepare for this school year. Should you have questions or need to connect please do not hesitate to reach out. I am blessed to serve in the role of Principal for Southlawn and look forward to seeing your family at our Back-to-School Night! Thank you for your partnership and belief in our team. I promise we’ll make every minute matter and take care of your most precious gifts!
BEElieve!
-Mrs. Pelton & Team BEE