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 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)

• Chess Club
• Readers Are Leaders
• After School Leadership Academy
• After School Tutoring
• Dolphin Choir
• Core Extension
• Girls on the Run
• Robotics

• 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)

• 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.