Old Bridge Elementary School
3051 Old Bridge Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22192
Phone: 703-491-5614
Principal: Alyssa Francisco
Assistant Principal: Lisa Jackson
Date Opened: September 5, 1995
Number of Students: Approximately 500
Number of Teachers/Staff Members: 60
School Colors: Navy, Teal and White
School Mascot: Splash, the Dolphin
ABOUT OLD BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Old Bridge Elementary, a "Community of Life Long 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
- PEP (Parents as Educational Partners)
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
- Chess Club
- Readers Are Leaders
- After School Leadership Academy
- After School Tutoring
- Dolphin Choir
- Core Extension
- Girls on the Run
- 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 SmartBoards, wireless mobile labs, iPads, and 3D Printing
- Networked computers in each classroom
- Multicultural programs
- Mentoring program for staff and students
- School Store
- 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.