High Contrast MENU Home Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Homepage Important Links: MLK Teachers LSGT Agendas and Minutes School Calendar Contact Us 229.438.3502 3125 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Grades K-5 Principal: Barbara Harvey School Colors: Blue and Gold School Mascot: Trojans School Motto: "Striving for Educational Excellence" Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School is located in the southwestern suburban area of Dougherty County in a rustic setting. River Road Elementary was the first name of this great school. In the early 1980's the school was renamed in honor of the renowned civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The school serves children in grades K-5 with two self-contained classes of exceptional students and one resource class. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the Dougherty County Gifted Education program. Our mission at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School is to provide an educational program that will inspire all students to: excel academically; achieve the necessary skills to become a productive individual in a global society; and achieve independence in problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary offers students a comprehensive educational program as mandated by the Georgia Department of Education and the Dougherty County Board of Education. Academic offerings are in the areas of Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Health, Physical Education, Art Education, Music Education, and Character Education. Other educational programs added to enhance our curriculum are: Reading Intervention, Early Intervention Program (EIP), Reading First, Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety (CHAMPS), A+ Learning, Family Life, Computer Lab and Science Lab. Our school offers an after school remedial education program tailored to meet the needs of students who scored below the minimum level of proficiency on standardized tests. Our Exceptional Students programs also cater to the needs of our special needs student population. Partners in Excellence Albany Management Information Services American Legion Post 512 Books-a-Million Central Monitoring Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Englewood Nursing Home Healthy Kids Wellness Center Links, Inc. M&M Mars, Inc. Mount Hebron Baptist Church Mt. Zion Baptist Church Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church Pop's Details Inc. Southgate Neighborhood Watch Sunnyland Farms YMCA Accreditation Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Accredited with Quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC) BOE Representatives Ms. Geraldine Hudley (At-Large) Milton Griffin (District 2) Rev. James C. Bush (District 5) Click here for GOSA information on MLK District News Partners, Employees at Martin Luther King Jr., Elementary School Provide Christmas Gifts for Students The toys ranged from myriad toys to bicycles and scooters. Harvey Tapped to Lead MLK Elementary Harvey, who is currently the assistant principal at Robert H. Harvey Elementary School, will take over school operations on July 1. Visit Us 200 Pine Avenue Albany, Ga 31701 Get Directions Contact Us Phone: 229-431-1264 Email Us Site Map Departments & Programs Resources For Parents MySchoolBucks Human Resources Athletics Parent Portal Online Facility Rental The Dougherty County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, primary language, marital status, pregnancy or handicap/disability in its education programs, activities, and/or employment. Questions or Feedback?Terms of UseBlackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated) Copyright © 2002-2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved.