Blaine Clark, Principal
Main Office: 919-881-4940
Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Home
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About Us
Our mission is to provide a relevant and engaging education and to graduate students who are collaborative, creative, effective communicators, and critical thinkers. Root students grow to embrace learning as innovative, compassionate citizens in an ever-changing world.
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School Calendar
Our School Community
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Voices of Our School
Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.
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Stacey Buescher
"Root Elementary is a gift in our children’s journey—small and personal, yet full of opportunity. Teachers invest in every child’s success and prepare them to thrive beyond its walls."
Parent
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Henriette Williams-Alexander
"Root Elementary has shaped my family for generations. Teachers know and inspire every child, building a strong foundation and strengthening our entire community."
Alumni & Parent
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Mary Kathryn Connor
"Root is able to recruit and retain high-quality educators who are passionate about their work and deeply invested in their students. The result is a vibrant school community where children thrive, teachers feel supported, and families are true partners in education!"
Parent