T.E. Baxter Elementary opened its doors in August of 1988.  It is located at 1050 Park Place on the corner of Park Place and Mockingbird Lane.  It is nestled at the back of the original Park Place neighborhood.  Baxter serves students PreK-5th grade.

The school was named after T. E. Baxter, a veteran and 29-year educator.  Mr. Baxter remains involved in the school.  He visits each Tuesday and has reading time with students.  They LOVE to see him!

Baxter believes in “doing what is best for the student”.  The school’s theme is “Circle Of Friends”, and that’s just what Baxter is.  It holds true from the students, staff, and volunteers, to the community.  Staff members work very hard to educate and help our students become well-rounded individuals.

Many special services are available to meet students’ needs.  The campus offers a continuum of services designed to meet the goals for every student.

These Instructional Programs include:

• ESL  (English as a Second Language)
• RISE (Reading is Essential)
• Special Education Services for qualifying students including Speech, Resource, CBI-Community Based instruction
• Multisensory Teaching Approach for children with dyslexia
• Inclusion (Assistance for students within the regular education classroom)
• Content Mastery
• Learning Lab (Assistance for students needing addition support)
• STARS (Title I Literacy Program)
• COMETS (Title I Math Program)

Other programs and student activities include: Gifted and Talented programs, LEAP tutoring (for extended school-day instruction), Math Pentathlon, Student Council,  Safety Patrol, Choir & Music Club, Service Learning Projects, Community Service Problem Solving, and Technology Integration in all subject areas.

Baxter PTO is a wonderful and dedicated volunteer group.  This organization is headed up by parent volunteers and offers ongoing support throughout the year.  They assist the staff, students, and over-all school needs with countless daily tasks.  Their invaluable contributions play a vital role in helping Baxter achieve its goals. 

Baxter welcomes all parents and volunteers to be an active part of our school.  We are all working for the same goal-the success of our children’s future