Harbins Elementary School
Principal: Dr. Jimmy Lovett
3550 New Hope Road, Dacula, GA 30019
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how Harbins 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.
- Archer Cluster AgSTEM: Harbins, a dedicated member of the science and agriculture oriented Archer Cluster, is committed to making STEM concepts tangible for our students. Our campus has a working Hen House that provides daily, hands-on lessons in animal care and agricultural science. Additionally, students recently cared for Lulu, a baby goat who lived at Harbins for two months, allowing them to witness her development firsthand. This year also featured the 3rd Annual Archer Cluster Farmers Market at Archer High School, a collaborative event where schools across the cluster showcased and sold their own student-made products and produce.
- This school year, our Counselors successfully broadened Career Day to encompass ALL students in ALL grade levels. Supported by our families and local partners, the event featured more than 20 industry experts who contributed their knowledge and passion. Students had the opportunity to discover a diverse array of professional fields, such as Law Enforcement, Aviation, Veterinary Medicine, Human Resources, Cosmetology, and Sales.
- Our school wouldn't be the same without the incredible dedication of the Harbins PTO! Last year, they brought families together and filled our calendar with joy by hosting the unforgettable Harbins Family Dance and organizing a fantastic lineup of community Spirit Nights at local favorites like Chick-fil-A, Sparkles Skating Rink, Domino's, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe. But their impact goes far beyond fun family nights, thanks to a spectacularly successful school fundraiser, our PTO directly invested back into our classrooms. Their hard work provided vital instructional resources, championed student and teacher recognition programs, and delivered essential support that lifted up our entire Harbins family. We are profoundly grateful for their partnership as we head into another amazing year!
- Following an impressive performance at the Regional and Super Regional tournaments, our First Lego League Robotics Team advanced to the State competition at Georgia Tech, where they were honored with the prestigious Trailblazer Award.
- We strive to provide opportunities for every student to connect, build friendships, and explore their potential through a diverse range of interests in technology and the arts. Our vibrant extracurricular offerings include an extensive selection of before- and after-school clubs, such as: Chorus, Orff, Drama Club, Robotics, Lego Club, Readers Rally, Kind Kids Club, Gems and Gents, Girls with Pearls, PE Club and Girls on the Run.
- Our engaging Play 2 Learn program welcomes community families with children from birth to age 5 to participate in interactive sessions held twice weekly. These gatherings offer a fantastic chance for our earliest learners to develop key foundational skills and thrive alongside one another! This past school year, Harbins was proud to have more than 50 families take part in this wonderful program.
- Our International Night/Celebration of Cultures in January was a dazzling success! We were thrilled to bring our vibrant, diverse community together for a spectacular evening that highlighted the very best of our school’s spirit. Guests enjoyed an incredible showcase of cultural richness, featuring authentic food and artifacts from Asia, Africa, Europe, North America/Caribbean, and South America, it was truly a night to remember!