Emerson Elementary School has been an integral part of the Emerson, GA community for over 100 years. Families often have generations of students that have attended Emerson Elementary. According to the 2020 census, there are approximately 1,415 people residing in Emerson's mix of rural and suburban areas. Part of Bartow County School System, Emerson is one of twelve elementary schools within the system. In 2014, Emerson Elementary School was moved to a new building next door to Red Top Middle School. In 2023, the school media center was transformed into a learning hub for student learning and activities.
Where have we been?
2017-2018
Sent Gateway teacher to the Cobb STEM Innovation Academy
Science Olympiad Team Competition
2018-2019
STEM Afternoons began.
Teachers sent to Cobb STEM Innovation Academy.
Project Based Learning
STEM with Gateway teacher
2019-2020
Sent two teachers to 2-day STEM Forum.
School gardens created.
COVID put a halt to many activities
National Agriculture in the Classroom 2020 Virtual Summit – June 24-25, 2020 – Anna Koontz
2020-2021
Teachers sent to Cobb STEM Innovation Academy.
Recycling Club began.
Robotics Team created.
STEM At-Home Challenges began through the media center.
Makerspace was created in the media center.
STEM Logo created and displayed throughout school.
Virtual Robotics competition in the Bartow County First Lego League Robotics Competition
First STEM Walk – April 2 (Virtual)
2021-2022
Robotics team participated in the Innovation Project Kickoff & Challenge Set Build Bonanza – September 11, 2021 – Georgia Highlands College
Second STEM Walk – November 5, 2021
Cobb STEM Innovation Academy
STEM Champion Teacher Leader Academy
STEM Leader Training – Tracy Mulkey, Heather Misztak
Strengthen community partnerships
ILT conducted virtual resource share from Dr. Bob at GYSTC
Third STEM Walk – February 24, 2022
March At Home STEM Challenge tied to Read Across America week go home
Robotics Team competes in the Bartow County First Lego League Robotics Competition (March 19th)
Exemplar Unit Presentation for STEM IA - March 28, 2022 – 4th Grade Presentation by Heather Misztak and Alicia Mecum
Virtual STEM Innovation Academy PD
Received District STEM Certification
2022-2023
STEM Afternoons historically for 4th and 5th graders opened to include 3rd graders this year
First STEM Showcase Walk
Collaboration with Cass High Construction Class on academic ladders for the school
Robotics team participated in TN Chattanooga (North Georgia) Region Qualifying Tournament
Hatched chickens as a school
Chicken coop construction complete
Awarded multiple STEM focused grants from the Bartow Education Foundation
Second STEM Showcase Walk
Robotics team competed in TN Bartow County First Lego League Robotics Competition
Awarded $800 Harbor Freight grant money for 3D Printer supplies
STEM Facilitators visited Cobb County STEAM certified school Bellmont Hills Elementary
2023-2024
Robotics team --- GHC 9/8/23
STEM Showcase Walk - 9/22/23
STEM Leadership Training - 8/17/23, 2/6/24
Georgia STEM Forum - 10/23-24/23
STEM Showcase Walk - 11/16/23
STEM Facilitators visited Paulding County state STEM certified school McGarity Elementary School and Cobb County state STEM certified school Ford Elementary
Students participate in first Bartow County Georgia Student Technology Competition - 11/29/23
Awarded multiple STEM focused grants from the Bartow Education Foundation
Robotics team competed in TN Bartow County First Lego league Robotics Competition - 1/27/24
STEM Showcase Walk - 2/9/24