At the Blackstone Elementary School, we empower each other to learn, grow, succeed and become our best selves. Working together, we foster the core values that lie within us; respect, unity, and excellence!
NAEYC accredited early childhood education programs for students aged 3-5
Specialist curriculum in physical education, health, swimming, art, theater, music, and technology
State-of-the-art, school-based health center at the Dr. Gerald Hass-South End Community Health Center, including the new Room to Grow Early Childhoold development Center
Power Lunch and Big Brother/Big Sister mentoring programs
Several academic and enrichment After School programs (see AfterSchool Program page for more information)
Technology Goes Home for grades 4–5: parents have opportunities to take classes and earn a Chromebook upon completion
Family nights with various themes: Our award-winning Health & Wellness night, STEAM Night, Multi-Cultural Night, and Literacy Night
Home visits to build relationships with families and students
English as a Second Language for students, and SLIFE program
English Class for family members of students attend the Blackstone School offered through the Blackstone Community Center (see Parents tab for more information)
School Demographic Information
Approximately 580 students
We offer SEI, SLIFE, MD, and Inclusion classrooms
All inclusion classrooms have both teacher and paraprofessional
Two main languages spoken by Blackstone families are Spanish and English
K-8 Pathway:
Guaranteed assignment to grade 6 at the Timilty Middle School.
Special academic programs:
Integrated early childhood, K0-K2 (ages 3-5)
SLIFE: Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education
MD: Multiple Disabilities program for students K-5
