Prairie Vista Elementary School is a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an “Exemplary High Performing School.”
15400 Brick Road, Granger, IN 46530
Phone: 574-271-0055
Fax: 574-273-1846
Keely Twibell, Principal
Heather Dixon, Secretary/Treasurer
Shannon Tadevich, Office Aide
Click here for a list of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation contacts.
Overview
Kindergarten through fifth grade
Enrollment 2020-2021: 511 (as of Oct. 1, 2020)
School day: 7:55 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.
2015 National Blue Ribbon School
2016-17 Four Star School Click here to see the list of criteria.
”A” rated School & School District
Prairie Vista is one of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation’s nine “A” rated schools.
P-H-M has consistently received an “A” rating from the Indiana Department of Education since 2011. P-H-M serves more than 11,100 students in its 11 elementary schools, three middle schools and Penn High School. With the release of the Spring 2019 ILEARN results, P-H-M ranks 12th in the state for combined ELA & Math scores in grades 3-8, and Prairie Vista is the #4 elementary school in the state!
*Because COVID-19 shut down Indiana schools in the Spring of 2020, students did not take statewide assessments for the 2019-2020 school year.
ILEARN Spring 2019 Results–Percent of students passing ILEARN
English/Language Arts Math
Grade 3 86% 92%
Grade 4 82% 90%
Grade 5 87% 78%
Click here for 2018-19 IREAD-3 Results.
Click here to view the 2017-2018 federal report cards on the IDOE website.
History
Prairie Vista Elementary was opened in 1989 and this state-of-the-art facility is located in a lovely, park-like setting. The grounds feature soccer fields, tennis courts, baseball diamonds and playgrounds.
Special Facilities/Resources
Kids Club (before and after school care)
Chromebook carts providing 1:1 Technology for every student
Media Center
Speech and Hearing room
Project activity room
Three playgrounds
Gymnasium
Occupational therapy room
Basketball and tennis courts
Football, soccer and softball fields
13-acre prairie nature area with marked trails
Academic Programs
A concept-based curriculum allows a continuous progression through the skills. Teachers are cognizant of all student needs. Students are grouped heterogeneously for instruction. Students with special needs are fully included in the regular classroom and receive support services from resource teachers. Prairie Vista consists of grades kindergarten through fifth grade.
Prairie Vista is known for its emphasis on academics with a focus on the visual and performing arts through Art Smart, choirs, artist-in-residence programs, musical and dramatic productions and a variety of convocations.
Staff members are continually upgrading their skills and have been trained in classroom applications based on differentiated curriculum, current brain research, phonemic awareness, the theory of multiple intelligences, and authentic assessments.
Honors and Achievements
In the fall of 2015 Prairie Vista was named a National Blue Ribbon School (in the “Exemplary High Performing Schools” category), one of only 10 in the state and 335 in the nation. Prairie Vista received that recognition once before, in the fall of 1996, when the U.S. Department of Education named it a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. In May 1997 Prairie Vista was named an Indiana Blue Ribbon School. The Indiana Department of Education has named Prairie Vista a Four Star School in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Parent Involvement
The school believes that parents are an essential part of the educational team. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child’s educational program and to get involved in school activities. Prairie Vista parents are vital partners in the school library, at fifth grade camp, with the LearningSphere and in the classrooms. The PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) sponsors many programs that enhance learning for children at Prairie Vista. Visit the PTO webpage to learn more.
Student Directory
Each year the Prairie Vista PTO creates a student directory to help school families communicate with one another. Participating is easy; just use this online form to submit your family’s information. You can sign up to be a volunteer as well!
Activities
- Academic competitions including:
- Spell Bowl, Science Fair, Continental Math, Word Masters
- Choir
- LearningSphere Fair
- Student Council
Mission Statement
Prairie Vista Elementary School educates today’s child for tomorrow’s world by offering each student opportunities to achieve maximum potential for the future by developing self-directed and self-motivated individuals.
Prairie Vista students will attend Schmucker Middle School and Penn High School.
Colors: Red and black Mascot: Puma Motto: Educating today’s child for tomorrow’s world.
