Ferguson Elementary School
Principal: Altonise Royal
1755 Centerview Drive, Duluth, GA 30096
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how Ferguson 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.
- Ferguson Elementary proudly launched its PTA during the 2023-2024 school year. This initiative fosters increased parent and teacher collaboration to enhance our students' educational experience.
- The Dartha B. Ferguson Foundation, founded during the inaugural year and part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation, provided books for the media center and supplies for students and teachers and hosted Trick or Treat Night and a Foundation Ball for the school community.
- Over 150 students participated in Ferguson school clubs. These before, during, and after school clubs support academic learning, provide STEM activities, and develop individual student interests and strengths.
- Ferguson’s Cultural Awareness Committee planned activities, lessons, highlights, and displays to honor and recognize all nationalities. The school culminated heritage celebrations with a parade, classroom learning activities, and International Night.
- Ferguson Elementary proudly partnered with McClure High School and Meadowcreek High School to implement a year-long internship program for their high school students. Throughout the 2023 - 2024 school year, these dedicated students contributed their time and skills as clinic helpers, tutors, teacher assistants, and mentors, leaving a lasting impact on the Ferguson school community.
- Ferguson Elementary hosted its inaugural PBIS spring carnival, celebrating students' positive behavior throughout the semester. Students utilized PBIS tickets earned during the second semester to enjoy various attractions, including water games, popcorn, snow cones, cookies, dunk tank throws, and obstacle races. The event marked a delightful culmination of efforts to promote and acknowledge exemplary conduct within the school community.
- Students were recognized each week as Ferguson Mustangs of the Week. The featured role models exhibited respect for others and were responsible for their learning and behavior.
- The Play 2 Learn program at Ferguson has grown with each year of implementation. We reached our highest enrollment during the 2023-2024 school year by serving two classes of learners ages birth to five years each week.
- Class meetings and morning meeting routines were implemented in all K-5 classrooms. Joyful Learning, beginning each school day with a soft, welcoming, collaborative start, was implemented in all kindergarten and first-grade classrooms during the 2023-2024 school year.
- A Wellness Room was strategically created to prioritize and support staff well-being by promoting self-care activities and mental and physical health. In addition, staff participated in crafting socials to promote well-being.
- We are proud to share that Ferguson students represent 31 countries worldwide, and more than 22 languages are spoken in our households!