Head Elementary School
Principal: Dr. Tonya Burnley
1801 Hewatt Road, Lilburn, GA 30047
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how Head 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.
- Excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities is the R.D. Head Elementary way.
- Head offers 16 student clubs, both before and after school, and with offerings for students in grades K-5.
- Jr. Beta Club initiated more than 40 students in this inaugural year.
- The 5th-grade safety patrol was brought back to the Head and led by the principal. Students were highly trained in student safety and leadership.
- Marti Lomax, our Teacher of the Year, represented Head in the GCPS Teacher of the Year program.
- Head Elementary had a very strong PTA membership for staff and parents and continued to be recognized for outstanding accomplishments, winning the Oak Tree Award for 100% staff participation.
- Family events continue to draw large crowds and positive reviews. We host International Night, Family Learning Night, Talent Show, and more.
- Our school’s head custodian and the custodial staff were recognized for exemplary performance in county-level awards for the 2023-24 school year.
- Our cafeteria earned 100% on the annual cafeteria/kitchen inspection.
- The Robotics Team participated in the Regional FLL Tournament in December 2023.