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Principals' Welcome

Deitra Colquitt

Greetings Pershing Families & Community Partners:

Welcome to Pershing Elementary School!  We pride ourselves on being a community hub that supports students and families beyond academics. Pershing is more than a place of learning; it is a vibrant, inclusive community where everyone is valued and supported.

Our students are the heartbeat of everything we do. Their enthusiasm, curiosity and brilliance drive our mission and inspire our daily efforts. We are dedicated to fostering and nurturing an engaging environment where each child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. 

Every decision we make, from curriculum development to extracurricular activities, is centered around their growth and well-being. It is through their eyes that we see the future and their dreams feed our commitment to excellence.  Please see just a few of our Pershing Points of Pride: 

  • In 2022-2023, our students achieved the highest math growth in the state on the Missouri Grade-Level Assessment (MO GLA), a testament to our dedicated teachers and our focus on quality instruction.

  • Our dedicated team includes nine Pershing alums who bring their passion and experience back – in service to children!

  • In 2020, staff and families helped update our school mission and vision, ensuring our goals and values align with the needs and aspirations of our community.

  • A new Sustainability Course was launched to help empower our students by giving them the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to a more sustainable future.

  • Pershing was awarded the “Green School Quest Rookie of the Year” award for 2023-2024, recognizing our commitment to environmental sustainability and innovative practices.

  • And, thanks to our community’s passage of Proposition U,  (April 2024), we will start school 2024-25 with a brand new playground with equipment, safety and accessibility upgrades. In the near future, we will see additional improvements to our beautiful building and grounds.

Pershing Elementary School is an amazing place thanks to our excellent staff and the wonderful families who choose to be part of our school community. We are deeply grateful for your trust, support and involvement. Your continued partnership ensures that Pershing will always be a school where everyone thrives.

Be well,
Principal Colquitt
Pershing Elementary School
Proud SDUC Alumna