My name is Gail A Ponte and I am proud to serve as the Principal of the Walter E. Ranger Elementary School for the 2024-25.

Ranger School is a warm, inviting place to learn. There is an active PTO that sponsors many great events, the teaching staff is top notch and parents are always welcomed. When you look at the faces of our diverse student population you see students who work hard, want to do well and all of them play a role in keeping our school safe.

My main goal is to insure the continuation of the wonderful programs and policies that are in place. I ask for your continued assistance in this process as parental involvement and communication is crucial for the success of our school. Feel free to contact the school at any time with questions or concerns regarding our students. Also, consider participating in our PTO and becoming a member of our School Council. Your input is always most welcome. Please be assured that my door is always open and no question or concern about the education of our students is trivial!

Our school's mission statement addresses the importance of staff, parents, and students developing a partnership in education. Parental cooperation and participation is vital for the continued success of our school. It is my hope that the Ranger School Parents and Community continue their tremendous support in aiding us in the day-to-day operation of the school. You are very important in your child’s education and only with your help will we continue to be a top notch school where teaching and learning is valued.

Several parents have remarked that they wish they could be more active at the school. However, their schedules do not permit this type of participation. We understand this and offer the following as ways of being involved when your child arrives home:

• Being positive about the value of school.

• Showing interest in your child’s daily work.

• Reinforcing the teaching that took place during the day by making sure that homework is completed.

• Making sure that your child in on time for school and attends on a daily basis.

• Communicating with your child’s teacher(s) regularly.

Take care,

Gail A Ponte
Principal