History

history

  

Jones Lane Elementary School opened in l987 with students in grades K-6 drawn from the student populations of Darnestown and Travilah Elementary Schools. Students voted to be known as the Jaguars and decided that our school colors would be black and gold. Jones Lane was built on a beautiful site surrounded by farmed fields and bordered with a wooded meandering stream at the edge of the property.

Jones Lane is an extra special place for teaching and learning.  Currently, Jones Lane has approximately 450 students from various cultures and backgrounds. Inclusive in our approximate 450 students are children who receive social and emotional support as part of our Social and Emotional Special Education Services (SESES) program offered at Jones Lane. Our student population is rich with cultural diversity, skills, and talents. The Jones Lane school community is extremely supportive of our children and staff members.  Jones Lane is proud to maintain strong partnerships with our PTA, families, and community members who regularly make meaningful contributions to our school.  Furthermore, Jones Lane has the most dedicated, kind, and caring staff members who work tirelessly to ensure that our students have great school experiences.  

Jones Lane strives to ensure that all students receive appropriately challenging instruction in a safe environment in which all individuals feel a true sense of belonging.  Additionally, Jones Lane places a high emphasis on establishing healthy relationships and maintaining mutual respect.  One other important aspect that makes Jones Lane very special is the importance of celebrating and having fun.  Jones Lane regularly recognizes students’ accomplishments via the morning announcements, class and school-wide celebrations, and during Student Town Halls. Our students truly love coming to school to learn, celebrate, and have fun. 

Did you know that Jones Lane has classroom corridors surrounding an inner courtyard? Through the Arts in the Schools program, two resident dinosaurs live in the courtyard. Our dinosaurs are works of art sculpted from recycled automobile parts by artist Jim Garey. These silent sentinels watch over us as we grow, learn, and make our way through our school years. In recent years, our dinosaurs have been joined by Ruffles, the bunny, a family of turtles, and on occasion, visits from ducks!

Thank you for taking time to read a little about Jones Lane Elementary School.  If you are in search of a school that loves children, maintains high expectations for all students regardless of their backgrounds, and loves to have fun, you have found us!  JONES LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROCKS!