Originally built in 1955, the old school was expanded in 1964 to increase its capacity to 481 students, but by the time a full modernization was deemed necessary, students were using 11 portable classrooms.
The new 88,000 square foot building was erected in 2008, and services 750 students in grades PK-5.
At Pangborn we will create a community of students who are prepared, positive, and peaceful as they become productive citizens. We believe it is our responsibility to foster a caring learning community that promotes a love of learning by focusing on the emotional, social, physical and intellectual growth of each student. Research shows that a comprehensive approach to education is most effective when preparing students to be productive members of a global society. As elementary-school educators, we value the development of the whole child.
Title I Program Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended (ESEA) provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. For more information, please email our Title I Coordinator Kathy Foley at [email protected]
After School Programs Our students benefit from numerous partnerships and programs at Pangborn, including participating in after school programs at Boys & Girls Club, Girls, Inc., White Tiger Martial Arts , as well as on site programs through the YMCA, Girls on the Run, Girl Scouts, and PGA.
Pangborn Elementary has held the honor of being a PBIS Gold Model School (Positive Interventions and Supports) and has maintained the Gold Model Status for the following school years: 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017. We received Silver Model status for the 2018 school year.
The new International Welcome Center for WCPS was placed at Pangborn Elementary in the fall of 2018.