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Welcome to Parks Elementary School

1915 Pine Street – Texarkana, Texas 75503
 903.798.6886  |   903.798.6890

 

Where College, Career, and Leadership Begin

Parks Elementary proudly launches as the unified campus of Spring Lake Park and Highland Park Elementary. We are a College and Career Prep Elementary grounded in academic excellence, leadership development, and radical access for every student. At Parks, we believe all students deserve high expectations, personalized support, and opportunities to explore their future from the very beginning. Through a joyful, structured, and mission-driven environment, we are shaping confident learners and future-ready leaders.

Administrative Team

Audrey Shumate
Principal 

Brionna Wilson
Assistant Principal

Leslie George
Assistant Principal

Jennifer Stacy
College & Career (CTE) Coordinator

Paola Cambindo
Administrative Assistant

Key Team Members

Casey Stanford
CTE Progress Monitor

Kristen Icenhower
Parent & Family Support Specialist

Summer Tucker
Attendance & Enrollment Coordinator

Arlyn Nicolas-Leyva
Receptionist

Mission

At Parks Elementary, we lead with heart, explore with curiosity, excel with purpose, and innovate with vision.

We are committed to fostering a learning environment rooted in:

  • Radical Access
  • Inclusive Excellence
  • Targeted Growth
  • Leadership Development

Using the Leader in Me framework and a College & Career Prep model, we prepare students to thrive in school, in life, and in their future careers.

 

Vision

To develop confident, capable, and compassionate student leaders who are prepared to pursue college, career, and life with purpose and passion.

 

Schoolwide Goals

  1. Accelerate academic growth in literacy and numeracy through high-quality materials and data-driven instruction.
  2. Empower student leadership through the Leader in Me program and the Ron Clark House System.
  3. Provide equitable access to resources, supports, and opportunities for all students.
  4. Build strong school culture that is joyful, structured, and mission-aligned.

Prepare students for the future with hands-on career exploration, goal-setting, and personalized learning pathways.

Grades: KG thru 5     Student Enrollment: 800