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About Us

Experience education like never before. Your journey starts here.

We pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and innovative learning environment where students are empowered to reach their full potential. Our holistic approach to education blends rigorous academics with a strong emphasis on character development, creativity, and critical thinking. We offer a diverse range of programs, including advanced coursework, extracurricular activities, and personalized support, ensuring every student receives a well-rounded and enriching educational experience. Join us, and inspire and prepare future leaders for a lifetime of success.
 

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Inclusivity

We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.

Our differentiators —

Why Catawba?

Our mission is to support and equip students, teachers, and parents by providing amazing Pre-K through Grade 12 academic resources based upon traditional values.

  • Academic Excellence
    We are dedicated to providing a rigorous and comprehensive educational experience that challenges and nurtures the intellect of every student.
  • Future Readiness
    We embrace innovation as a catalyst for educational excellence and future readiness.
  • Safety, Well-Being, and Integrity
    We are committed to promoting safety, well-being, and integrity so every student and staff member feels secure, supported, and respected.

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June 2, 2025

Summer Feeding Program Information

Dear Catawba County Schools Families, Our Summer Feeding Program starts next Monday and runs from June 9 until August 11*. This program provides FREE nutritious meals for all children 18 and under. . .

Upcoming Events

View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

School Profile
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Mission Statement:
We will ensure high-quality learning, where all children grow and learn in a safe, positive, culturally-responsive, and relationship-driven community through the pursuit of equity and excellence.


Grades: PreK – 6
Enrollment: 480 students
Principal: James Frye
Assistant Principal: Lydia Gard
School Hours: 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM

Principal’s Message

 

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Welcome to Claremont!  It is an honor to be in my seventh year of serving as the Principal of this wonderful school.  I am incredibly excited about all we have accomplished this past year in the Claremont Bear family, and I am looking forward to us all continuing to learn and grow alongside one another in this amazing school and community.  

Already, we have so much to be proud of, and I look forward to working with you all to sustain that greatness for years to come.  From our personalized learning focus, to the amazing ongoing growth of our student scholars. This community has come together for years to sustain a legacy of community and service, and the future will be no different.  

This year at Claremont, we have had a consistent vision, mission and core values that can be summed up in the following statements:   

  • We believe that every child can grow and succeed, regardless of their background.  
  • We believe that every child deserves to be healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged, and we will stop at nothing to ensure that every child does.  
  • We believe in the power of personalized learning for all children.
  • We believe in the power of a strong culture of trust, honesty, transparency, collaboration, consistency, and empowerment.  
  • We believe in the power of strong relationships with staff, students, families, and our community.
  • We believe in creating a culture rooted in growth, where it is okay to fail, so long as you fail forward.

Most of all, we believe in all of our students and staff to keep chasing excellence and greatness - every student, every parent, every teacher, every leader, every day.  With every story read, every song played, every meal served, and every problem solved this year, we have focused on being intelligent, inclusive, and infinite in every aspect of what we do.   In the words of Helen Keller, alone, we can do so little, but together, we can do so much.  

My goal as your principal has been to listen, to learn, and to design and carry out our vision for the coming years at Claremont Elementary School, not only as a school, but also as a community, together.  I am so proud of all of the growth we have made in all aspects of our learning and well-being this year. It is my hope that we will continue to collaboratively develop and communicate our vision to sustain and grow Claremont’s excellence so clearly and consistently that anyone can see it being lived out in everything we say and do for our students.

Warm regards,
James Frye
Phone: 828-459-7921  |  Email