About Carver

Mission

Our mission at George Washington Carver Elementary is to create a joyful, academically excellent school that prepares students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Vision

Every child will grow up with a deep sense of persistence, empathy, achievement, neatness, unity, teamwork, and self-discipline.

Excellence Pledge: Carver Nation Pledge

I am seen!

I am happy to be at Carver!

I am respected and accepted!

I am excited to learn and listen!

Excellence is seen in me!

I will be given time to learn!

My teachers and family believe-

I will be GREAT and they will support all my needs!

 

 

 

Our school is named for the noted Negro scientist, George Washington Carver (1864-1943). The school was originally called the Moore Street School because the sixteen-classroom, two-story brick building constructed in 1886-87 fronted Moore Street. In 1908-09, a ten-classroom annex was built. The more modern (1951) two story brick building, at 1110 West Leigh Street, comprised twenty classrooms, a cafeteria, a library, and an auditorium. The school's name was changed from Moore Street School to G. W. Carver Elementary School when the 1951 building was occupied. The most recent addition was completed in 1992. It contains sixteen classrooms. This addition allowed students housed in the Baker Street Annex to move on site.

The following persons have served as principals from 1886 to the present:

Presently, George Washington Carver Elementary' School serves approximately 500 students in grades PK - 5 and Exceptional Education. It is our hope that Carver School, which has served the educational needs of boys and girls for over one hundred years, will continue to do so for many more years to come.

• Edgar M. Garnett 1886-1900
• Dana H. Rucker 1900-1901 
• Hubbard G. Carlton 1901 -1938 
• Oscar Albert Motion 1938-1972 
• Linwood Thomas Binford 1972-1973
• William Waddell Craighead 1973-1978
• Beverly Whitaker Braxton 1978-1984
• Barbara Radcliffe Grey 1984-1985
• Delores R. Pitt 1985-1989 
• George A. Crockett 1989-1996 
• Loretha Taylor 1996-2003 
• Shannon Smith 2003-2005 
• Iris F. Page 2005-2008 
• Arcelius F. Brickhouse, Jr. 2008-2012
• Kiwana Yates 2012-2018
• Tiawana Giles- 2018-2023
• Dr. Teresa Anderson- 2023-Present
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Established

George Washington Carver Elementary School was established in 1868 as Moore Street School.

Built

George Washington Carver Elementary School was built in 1951.

Mascot

Peanut

Colors

Blue, Yellow, and White