Welcome to William S. James Elementary School
William S. James Elementary is proud to serve as a central hub for positive, child-centered learning in the heart of the vibrant and growing Box Hill North community in Abingdon, Maryland! We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment where students feel motivated to come to school each day and put forth their best efforts. Our “student first” mentality drives everything we do, ensuring that our students are well-prepared for successful futures.
At William S. James Elementary, student learning is our top priority. Our school-wide mission is to “Lead the learning, Live the learning, Love the learning.” The dedicated staff at William S. James are committed to our vision for our school community:
At William S. James Elementary, we inquire, collaborate, communicate, and persevere to be passionate problem solvers and respectful citizens. We are responsible for helping our Jaguars reach their fullest potential to contribute meaningfully to our global society in the 21st century.
The School Performance and Achievement (SPA) Team maintains continuous school improvement at William S. James Elementary, ensuring that each student has access to opportunities and support tailored to unique needs, abilities, and interests. The SPA team routinely analyzes student achievement data and determines data-informed strategies for supporting student growth. These strategies are implemented across the school by our incredible staff to support students in becoming readers, writers, problem solvers, and healthy, employable citizens.
The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Team provides a school-wide structure for supporting the behavioral, social, emotional and mental health of students. William S. James Elementary’s PBIS Team integrates six core values: Community, Problem Solving, Respect, Integrity, Diligence, and Empathy (#PRIDE) into all aspects of the school day and embeds incentives to support students in practicing these values. The PBIS team also provides staff and students with opportunities to collaborate within smaller communities, called “Houses”, to strengthen connections while learning and growing together.
Strong partnerships with our families and community partners are an essential aspect of the learning that happens at William S. James Elementary! Family engagement events are planned by our staff quarterly, promoting the home-school connections and community relationships that are critical for our learners. Also, our new Jag PALS (Parents Assisting Little Scholars) Program actively recruits uplifting adults from our community to build relationships with our students and to serve as positive role models. Additionally, our active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and volunteer programs offer strong, meaningful contributions through fundraisers, field trips, and family fun nights, that strengthen collaboration and connection between home and school! At William S. James Elementary, we recognize that parents are our students' first teachers, and we actively seek input and feedback as we continue to move our school forward.
At William S. James Elementary, we are immensely proud of our school community, and we are thrilled to be learning and growing together with you!
Ms. Beth Farver
Proud Principal
New Student Registration
Please call the school to make an appointment. 410-638-3900.