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Home of the Positive Astros!

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August 22, 2025

Pantry Open

Our food pantry is open today from 9-2. We have potatoes, cucumber, zucchini, meat, and non-perishables. Please bring your ID and bags.

August 11, 2025

Our 1st Day was a Success!!

Today was a wonderful day! We are so proud of our students. They displayed amazing behavior, especially inside the cafeteria. Tomorrow, morning arrival might run slightly longer because some of our Ki. . .

Neil Armstrong Elementary School

Mrs. Hazeltine, NAE Principal

Meet our Principal

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year here at Neil Armstrong Elementary (NAE), Home of the Positive Astros! This year, our focus is on Legends in the Making! This means we are practicing the 7 Habits of Happy Kids to develop students who have strong character skills and high academic achievement. Our Mission Statement here is “Neil Armstrong Elementary will lead by example to develop character and competence in every student.” To become a legend, it takes a lot of GRIT. ~Mrs. Hazeltine, Principal

Dr. Shakira Thomas, Assistant Principal

Dr. Shakira Thomas, Assistant Principal

Mission: It is my mission to foster a positive school climate by building strong relationships with students, staff, and families. My mission is to promote academic excellence through shared leadership and collaborative problem-solving, ensuring every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Mrs. Sterbutzel, School Counselor

Mrs. Julianne Sterbutzel, School Counselor

Mission: My goal is to provide a warm and caring environment for students and families, helping everyone have an outstanding educational experience. I am committed to nurturing character, building skills, and encouraging resilience, all while supporting academic growth, career exploration, and personal and social development. Together, we're here to guide students on their journey to success!

Mrs. Morazes, Social Worker

Meet our School Social Worker

"It is my mission to work collaboratively with our families, school staff and community to enhance the student achievement in a safe and caring environment. As a social worker I will help develop the emotional growth and character of our students." -Mrs. Morazes, School Social Worker

Mrs. Welchman, ESE Liaison

Meet our ESE Liaison

"I will create a safe and caring environment where students are not afraid to take risks and step out of their comfort zone. I will be understanding of my students different abilities and will challenge them to be the best learner they can be. I will strive to develop a love of reading in all of my students while encouraging them to try different genres. I will make a difference by communicating with my students families in a timely manner. I will make learning fun while developing productive and competent students with great character." -Mrs. Welchman, ESE Liaison

Mrs. Finch

Mrs. Karon Finch, Instructional Coach- MTSS

"It is my mission to help create and support an environment where children learn and strive to meet their individual and highest potential. I will utilize my knowledge and resources to support teachers so that they may exhibit effective teaching strategies to promote student success. I will lead by example in both character and competence as I work to build positive relationships within our school community." -Mrs. Finch, Instructional Coach-MTSS

Core Team

NAE Core Team

Pre-K

NAE Pre-K

Kindergarten

NAE Kindergarten

First Grade

NAE First Grade

Second Grade

NAE Second Grade

Third Grade

NAE Third Grade

4th Grade

NAE Fourth Grade

5th Grade

NAE Fifth Grade

5th Grade

NAE Special Areas

Custodial Team

NAE Custodial Team

We are proud of our custodial team and appreciate how they keep our school sparkling clean!

Upcoming Events

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