Beaver Ridge Elementary School
Principal: Martina Luna-Liranzo
1978 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross, GA, 30071
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how Beaver Ridge Elementary School is fulfilling Gwinnett County Public School's four strategic priorities of Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence. Visit the School Profile Dashboard to find more detailed data on our school.
Beaver Ridge Elementary serves a highly diverse student population, with children representing a wide range of cultures, languages, and backgrounds that contribute to a rich, inclusive learning environment. This diversity is supported by strong family engagement, including regular events, workshops, and multilingual communication that ensure all families feel connected, informed, and actively involved in their child’s education.
Extracurricular Activities
A variety of clubs support student growth beyond the classroom by encouraging exploration of interests, skill-building, and social connection.
- Technology Clubs: IT Girls, Robotics Club
- Sports Clubs: Girls on the Run, Running, Jump Rope
- Leadership & Service Clubs: Good News Club, Peer Leaders
- Fine Arts Clubs: Honor Chorus, Drama, Art, Ballet
Family Engagement Events
The school hosts multiple events to celebrate learning and culture:
- Multicultural Night: Celebrates diverse cuisines and traditions
- STEM Night: Focuses on science and technology activities
- Fall Festival: Fall Festival for families in the community.
- Spring Fling: Spring Fair for families in the community.
- Literacy Night: Encourages a love of reading
- Tapestry Art Display: Showcases student creativity in dry media.
- Celebration of the Arts: Showcases student creativity in visual and performing arts
- Spring Musical: Our school’s fine arts clubs proudly come together to produce a spring musical
Student Recognition
Fall and Spring Awards Ceremonies honor academic and leadership achievements, including:
- Principal's Honor Roll, Honor Roll, Presidential Award (Gold & Silver)
- Subject Specific Academic Awards
- Specials Awards
- Multilingual Learner Reclassified as Proficient Recognition
- Peer Leader and Student of the Month Recognition
- GAGE Student of the Year
- Perfect Attendance
- John Hancock Writing Award
Drama Specials for All Students
Every student participates in a Drama special to develop creativity, communication skills, and confidence through activities like role-playing, improvisation, and performance.
Drama Club Students performed Disney’s “Lion King. Jr.” musical during the Celebration of the Arts Night, led by faculty in directing, music, and visual design roles. They also performed at Drama Day: The Foundation of Theatre in GCPS.
Music Education
Beaver Ridge ES had students selected to participate in the Honor’s Chorus. This reflects the dedication of our music teacher, Ms. Genevieve Simms, and students who value musical expression. At Beaver Ridge, we’ve made music a vital part of every child’s education, nurturing creativity, supporting growth, and enriching learning through meaningful musical experiences.
Curriculum Nights
Held in Fall and Spring, these events offer parents insight into foundational PK–5 literacy and math instruction, with opportunities for discussion and collaboration with teachers.
Play 2 Learn Program
A kindergarten readiness initiative that engages children and parents in play-based learning to develop early academic and social skills.
GCPS Pre-K Program
In its fourth year, this program focuses on preparing 4-year-olds for kindergarten through age-appropriate lessons in literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking.
Extended Learning Time (ELT)
The GASP Afterschool intervention program offers tailored instruction to support academically at-risk students.