About Parsons
About Parsons
Only blocks from Lake Erie, Parsons Elementary is nestled in the small lakeside community of Gibraltar, Michigan. Parsons Elementary School, serving ab out 430 students, has a caring learning environment. Every day, our faculty, parents, and volunteers work together for the success of all students.
Noted for our academic excellence, faculty and parents also place a high emphasis on instilling the character traits of respect and responsibility. These traits, coupled with strong academic skills lay the foundation for our students' success now and in the future. From the challenging curriculum and high behavior expectations, Parsons students are consistently strong performers as they move to middle school, high school, and beyond. Parsons faculty believes that school should be a place where students are recognized for academic excellence as well as extraordinary effort and exemplary behavior.
Parsons has a highly qualified staff that is committed to communicate student progress to 100% of our parents. Parent/teacher conferences are held in November. Phone calls, additional conferences, take home folders, progress reports, Response to Intervention Team Meetings and report cards provide feedback for parents. Parsons School currently has 16 classroom teachers, one physical education teacher, two music teachers (shared position), and one art teacher. Support staff includes one speech and language teacher, one resource room teacher, and an Intervention Specialist. Parsons School also has one intervention aide, two medical assistance aides, and one media clerk Parsons' office staff includes one secretary and one principal. We have three custodians, two cooks, and nine lunch aides.
Mission Statement:
It is the mission of Parsons Elementary School, in partnership with students, parents, and community, to provide a safe and challenging environment, preparing all students to become productive, responsible, life-long learners in a global society.
Vision Statement:
Parsons Elementary School has a safe and caring environment where all students have an equal opportunity to meet the required expectations for learning. The success of our students is aided by our families that are an integral part of the educational experience. Students are challenged to use a variety of thinking and reasoning skills by a faculty that understands differentiated instruction.
Parsons Elementary School
Gibraltar School District
14473 Middle Gibraltar Rd.
Gibraltar, Michigan 48173
phone: (734) 379-7050
fax: (734) 379-7051
Mr. Scott Wagner, Principal
Parsons History
Parsons Elementary School has a proud heritage. Our students have ancestors that were the founding members of our Gibraltar community! Many parents and grandparents were also educated at Parsons.
The first school in Gibraltar was built in 1836. The school stood at Denison Corners and served as a church and school for more than a century. Mrs. Cleo Parsons was its only teacher for 35 years. Each morning Mrs. Parsons would bring in logs for the two stoves and water for drinking. Dedicated to her students, Mrs. Parsons would often buy clothing and supplies for those children in need. In 1953, the second Gibraltar School was built on the south side of Middle Gibraltar Road. The new school had seven classrooms. The original rooms were located directly to the left of the lobby. Presently they are "home" to our 2nd, 3rd, and kindergarten students. In 1954, the community was shocked and saddened by a fire that destroyed the first Gibraltar School. Although firefighters fought hard, they could salvage only two classrooms and the old school bell that called so many generations to school each day. In 1956, the new Gibraltar School was rededicated Cleo E. Parsons School in honor of its longtime educator. Our school has seen many renovations, bringing it to its present size of 20 classrooms, a gymnasium/multi-purpose room, an office complex and a library.
Points of Pride
All day Kindergarten
Green School designation
Adopt a Beach
Positive Behavior Instruction and Supports (PBIS)
Lunch Bunch - Support for students of divorced parents
Science Fair
Holiday Concert
Fifth Grade Band
PTO Family Fun Nights
Cookies with Santa
Bowling Night
Bingo for Books
March is Reading Month Celebration
Field Day
PTO provides/sponsors:
Busses for field trips
Teacher Appreciation luncheon and gifts
AR quizzes and AR books
Acceleration Station for AR points
MEAP breakfast
School Assemblies
Science Fair medals, ribbons and gift certificates
Secret Santa Shop
Food Baskets for Thanksgiving
Scholastic Book Fairs
Fifth Grade Party at end of year
