Igniting a Passion For Lifelong Success

At Hitch Elementary, we're more than a diverse community. We're providing a world-class education to build toward your child's success.

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It All Starts at Hitch

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At Hitch Elementary School, we strive to help students develop a mindset that will serve them well. By instilling a strong work ethic, providing rigorous academic programs, and believing that anything and everything is possible, we can help our students reach their full potential and make their dreams a reality.

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Our Core Values at Hitch Elementary School

Joyful

We believe learning should be fun.

Problem Solvers

We reach solutions as a team.

Doers

We initiate and get things done.

Connected

We take care of one another.

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With Over 40+ Languages and Cultures in Our School

We are a diverse, vibrant, close-knit community of students, parents, educators, and community organizations on a mission to provide world-class education to change lives.

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 We offer a

Rigorous Academic Program
We equips our students with the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their full potential and positively impact the world.
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We believe in

Diversity, Empathy and Inclusion
These are essential components of education. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
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We create opportunities of

Exploration and Discovery
These are essential components of education. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
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We offer a

Holistic Educational Experience
We work closely with parents and other stakeholders to offer each student a diverse range of programs and extracurricular activities.
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We lift up

Student Voice
Student voice increases ownership and agency over their educational experience and brings a fresh perspective to the table.

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We ignite a passion for lifelong success by creating opportunities for students in all that we do. 

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Lives Change Here

"At Hitch, our mindset is that lives change here. My team and I firmly believe that anyone can be upwardly mobile, and our mission is for your child to get a world-class experience (from Pre-K through 8th grade) that will allow them to go to the high school of their choice that will set them up for success beyond that."

- Lindsi Lara, Principal

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Lives Change Here

"At Hitch, our mindset is that lives change here. My team and I firmly believe that anyone can be upwardly mobile, and our mission is for your child to get a world-class experience (from Pre-K through 8th grade) that will allow them to go to the high school of their choice that will set them up for success beyond that."

- Lindsi Lara, Principal

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