Elsie Shands Elementary School

4836 Shands Drive
Mesquite, TX 75150
972-290-4020

Principal Daron Aston
Administration Stephanie Davis, Assistant Principal; Carla Vessels, Counselor
School Hours 7:55 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.
Enrollment 700 Students - Kindergarten Through Sixth Grade
School Colors Blue and Gold
Mascot Shark
Motto Learning is my opportunity; studying is my responsibility; achievement is my reward. Today I will be the best me I can be.

Achievements

TEA Recognized School (2002, 2001), Gold Performance Acknowledgements: Commended on Reading (2007, 2005, 2001), Commended on Writing (2005), Commended on Science (2005)

Campus Programs

Art, Music, Physical Education, Children's Book Week, Chess Club, Scrabble Club, Step Team, Honor Choir, Recorder Karate, Sneaker Pass (earned free time in gym after school with PE coaches)

Parent Involvement Opportunities

Parent/Teacher Association, Book Fairs, Library and Class Volunteers, Decorating for Red Ribbon Week, Serving Thanksgiving Lunch, Chaperoning Field Trips

Feeder Schools

Vanston Middle School
North Mesquite High School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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