Matilda Harris Elementary

Welcome to Matilda Harris Elementary School

Dr. Joseph Goble, Principal

Home of the Jaguars, Matilda Harris Elementary School (MHES) is named after Matilda Tompkins (Ann) Harris. Matilda Harris was the first female African American teacher in Camden County who began her 60 year educational career in 1871. Admired for her personal qualities and her leadership abilities, the General Assembly of the State of Georgia designated the Camden County Training School as the Matilda Harris Elementary School on February 18, 1964.

2011 School of Excellence
and
Silver Award Winner

News

May 18 - 5th Grade Awards - 12:30 pm.

May 21 - 4th Grade Awards - 9:00 a.m.

May 22 - Last Day of School

Quick Links

Parents Corner

100 Tips for Parents
Georgia PIRC
Georgia Parent & Information Resource Center
Parents Newsletter

What's Happening Now!

Have a safe and happy summer!

Happy Retirement, Dr. Goble!!!

Vision, Mission, Beliefs

Vision
The faculty and staff of Matilda Harris Elementary encourage and motivate all students to be successful learners.
Mission
We recognize and accept students for who they are and provide quality learning experiences to help shape who they will become.

We Believe:

Education is the shared responsibility of the school system, the students, parents, and community.
Every child deserves a safe place to learn.
Highly effective personnel are an essential component of student achievement.
Differentiated instruction is vital to meeting the needs of all students.
Cultural diversity enriches the school environment.

Curriculum Links

We are still collecting old printer cartridges and old cell phones! We are using them to purchase scan converters for the teachers. Send them to the media center, and we'll be glad to take them!

Email Webmaster