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A Message from the Principal

Welcome to Dr. Howard Elementary School, where our dedicated educators and staff are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that strong partnerships between home, school, and our community are the foundation of student success, and we strive daily to cultivate academic growth, curiosity, and a sense of belonging in every learner. -Brian Wipperman

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  • A man in a business suit and glasses stands in front of a blue wall with various languages on it.

    A Message from the Principal

    Welcome to Dr. Howard Elementary School, where our dedicated educators and staff are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that strong partnerships between home, school, and our community are the foundation of student success, and we strive daily to cultivate academic growth, curiosity, and a sense of belonging in every learner. -Brian Wipperman

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    Our Vision

    The vision of Dr. Howard Elementary School is to foster growth in students’ academic and social skills guided by the competencies of Responsive Classroom–cooperation, assertiveness, responsibility, empathy, self-control, academic mindset, perseverance, learning strategies, and academic behaviors.

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    Mission at Dr. Howard

    The mission of Dr. Howard Elementary School is to provide a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone learns and achieves their hopes and dreams. 

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    Hopes and Dreams

    Dr. Howard staff and students work hard to support each other in reaching their hopes and dreams!

  • owl

    Our Vision

    The vision of Dr. Howard Elementary School is to foster growth in students’ academic and social skills guided by the competencies of Responsive Classroom–cooperation, assertiveness, responsibility, empathy, self-control, academic mindset, perseverance, learning strategies, and academic behaviors.

  • An owl sits on an open book with wings spread, surrounded by a circle. It rests on a border of colorful squares.

    Mission at Dr. Howard

    The mission of Dr. Howard Elementary School is to provide a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone learns and achieves their hopes and dreams. 

  • hopesanddreams

    Hopes and Dreams

    Dr. Howard staff and students work hard to support each other in reaching their hopes and dreams!

school info

POPULATION

K-5 school serving ~425 students

PHONE

Main Office:217-351-3866 FaxService:217-269-5498

ADDRESS

110 N. James St. Champaign, Il 61821

BELL SCHEDULE

7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.

Admin Team

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Principal

- Mr. Brian Wipperman

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Assistant Principal

- Dr. Brittany Furgeson

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Assistant Principal

- Mrs. Maddie Wright