Kindergarten – 5 | Traditional

Morton Elementary is a traditional campus that is committed to serving our students by embracing nurturing relationships, inspiring creativity as well as new ideas, making real-life connections, and challenging our students daily.

Mission

We will ensure student success through engaging learning experiences, collaborative leadership, and a committed focus to maximizing student achievement in a safe and productive school environment.  We commit to a comprehensive system of support to ensure this outcome.

Vision

We will empower and lead by example in a caring, cooperative environment, dedicated to the supportive, successful growth of all students and educators.

How to know Morton Elementary School is right for your child:

1. Your child will be in an environment that promotes rigorous learning.
2. Your child likes to use technology to support their learning.
3. Your child loves learning through interactive, hands-on activities.

Unique ways your child can learn and grow here:

• Rigorous academics
• Hands-on, inquiry-driven learning
• iPads in every classroom

Contact Us

401 E. Grand Prairie Rd., Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (Google Map link)

Phone: 972-262-6785

Fax: 972-343-6099

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Curriculum Offerings

• 504 Accommodations
• Gifted and Talented Program
• Advanced Academics
• Handprints on Hearts
• Attendance Incentives
• Integrated Technology Initiative
• Beyond the Bell After-school Program
• Music and Art instruction for all students
• Breakfast in the Classroom
• On-campus Family Engagement Liaison
• Capturing Kids’ Hearts Campus
• One-way Dual Language Program
• Community-based Extracurricular Activities (Cinco de Mayo, Martin Luther King, etc.)
• Parent and Child Time Together for Families (PACT)
• Comprehensive Guidance Counseling Program
• Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
• Dyslexia Services
• School Garden/Outdoor Learning Center
• Enrichment Classes for Parents (Parent University, Computer Skills, Nutrition, ESL etc.)
• Special Education
• ESL Program
• Speech-language Therapy Services
• Family Involvement Nights
• Student of Character

Extracurricular Opportunities

Makerspace - Students use design thinking to create new inventions and improve on old ideas.

Student Technology Mentor Club – Students collaborate with their peers and teacher to learn new technology skills. They then use their new skills to be technology leaders on their campus.

Green Team -  empowers students and teachers to help the environment through waste reduction, reuse, recycling

Kindness Crew – Students meet and share ideas for kindness activities for the school and community.   

Handprints on Hearts – Students will meet with mentors and discuss their day and their interests.

Chess Club – Students learn how to use strategy and critical thinking to play the game of chess.

Music club- Students extend their learning about music and create performances.

Art Club – Students learn art technique and history as they complete art pieces.

Girlstart - increasing girls' interest and engagement in STEM through innovative, nationally-recognized informal STEM education programs