Tucker Elementary

School Mission Statement

Our mission is to develop compassionate, confident, lifelong learners.

Our vision is to provide a safe environment that engages all students, parents, staff, and community.

School Facts and Awards

• Tucker Elementary was named for Ms. Melissa Tucker who donated the land for the school.
• 1964-1999 the school served grades PreK-5.
• 1999-2014 the school served grades 2-5.
• 2014-current the school served grades PreK-5.
• 1989: Georgia School of Excellence
• 2009: School Bell Award Winner
• 2009: Title I Distinguished School with adequate yearly progress for eight consecutive years.

School Principal History

• 1964-1966: Frances Couey
• 1966-1978: Hugh R. Hill
• 1978-1986: Gene Henderson
• 1986-1997: Paul Hartman
• 1997-2001: John W. Gordon, Jr.
• 2001-2018: Kimberly S. Halstead
• 2018-Current: Eddie Williams

Completed School Improvements/Renovations

• 1967: 4 Classroom Addition
• 1981: 4 Classroom Addition
• 1988: Added A/C to the School
• 1993: Music, Art and Gym Addition
• 1997: Overbuilt Metal Roof Added
• 2004: 10 Classroom Addition
• 2021: Parking improvements
• 2022-2023: HVAC Improvements