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Empowering Students for Success
At East Lake Elementary we are committed to ensuring educational success for each student, every day by providing a nurturing learning environment where students learn rigorous academics and relevant skills necessary for success in a changing society.
Focus: ON - Promoting Distraction-Free Learning Environments
Beginning for the 2025-2026 school year, HCS students in grades K-12 are not permitted to display or use a cell phone, smartwatch, or other electronic communication device on school property during the school day.
STEM for All
HCS is cultivating a dynamic learning environment that includes offering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational opportunities across all grades.
Pre-K Registration
Henry County Schools' application window to enter the Pre-K Lottery for school year 2026-2027 will be open Jan. 26 - Feb. 6, 2026.
Stories & Highlights
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East Lake Excellence
We believe champions are MADE. Our school mission is to inspire and empower every student to become a CHAMPION who is Motivated, Achievement-focused, Determined, and Exceptional. We are committed to nurturing a culture of excellence where every student is equipped with the skills, knowledge, and determination to succeed and make a positive impact in their community and beyond.
Our school is proud to celebrate its richly diverse student population, reflecting a vibrant mosaic of cultures, abilities, and experiences, where differences are valued and every student’s unique potential is celebrated.
Our school consistently demonstrates excellence in academic achievement, with CCRPI Content Mastery scores surpassing both district and state averages year after year.
We celebrate our incredible staff and proudly recognize TOTY Julie Haraway and ESPY Sydney Griffith for their dedication, passion, and outstanding contributions!
Our rich curriculum includes Spanish as a world language, fostering global awareness while empowering students with diverse skills to excel academically, socially, and culturally.
Our extracurriculars inspire creativity and teamwork, featuring clubs like Robotics, Chorus, Reading Bowl, Art, Soccer, Big Brother & Sister, 3D Printing, Tennis, and Picture Book Bowl.
Our school shines in the arts with an annual musical! Last year’s Aristocats was a hit, and we eagerly await this year’s announcement.