Old Bridge Elementary, a "Community of Lifelong Learners," opened in1995. At that time, it served students from the former ElizabethVaughan, Springwoods and Rockledge attendance areas.
Community Served: Lake Ridge
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND RECOGNITION
Old Bridge special programs include:
A professional development school with George Mason University
Fully accredited by Commonwealth of Virginia for all school years 2000-20
School of Excellence recognized by Prince William County Public Schools, for all school years 2000-20
Governor's Award of Excellence 2008-09
FIRST program for teachers
ESOL program for Limited English Learners
Reading Buddies
Character Education
Block schedule
START / SIGNET - Gifted and Talented programs
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Virginia Distinguished Purple Star School
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Readers Are Leaders
After School Tutoring
Drone Academy
Core Extension
Robotics
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
Full Day Kindergarten
Student Run Daily News Production
Strings class for 5th grade students
Safety Patrols - 5th grade students
Respect slips
Advanced Technology to include Newline boards, wireless mobile labs, iPads, and 3D Printing
Networked computers in each classroom
Multicultural programs
Mentoring program for staff and students
PTO Sponsored events to include Fall Festival, Sock Hop, Spirit Nights, Family Dine Out Nights, Movie Nights
First Friends program for students
SCA (Student Council)
Student Performances (each grade level has at least one per year)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Advisory Council
PTO
Classroom Volunteers
Chaperones
WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Old Bridge's approach to education includes the following:
Ways to Be at OBE:
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe. and Be a Good Listener
Vision:
Old Bridge Elementary is a community of lifelong learners.
Mission: Old Bridge Elementary is a community of lifelong learners committed to the highest expectation that all students will learn through the collaboration and contributions of students, parents and staff.