About Whitesburg Elementary

Whitesburg Elementary opened in December 1958 with just eight classrooms.  Mrs. Virginia Black was the principal as well as a 6^th grade teacher.  By January 1959, 350 students had moved in.  By 1961 Whitesburg expanded by ten new classrooms.  There were 753 students enrolled including a newly added 7^th grade class.  By 1964 enrollment peaked at 1425, which later declined as more schools were built.

In 1961 the Junior High addition was constructed.  The lunchroom connected both buildings and served both facilities. In the fall of 1962 7^th-9^th graders were housed at Whitesburg Junior High, with an enrollment of 505 students and a faculty of 20 teachers.  In 1975 Whitesburg Junior High consisted of grades 7^th and 8^th and later adding 6^th grade and changing names to Whitesburg Middle School 

In 1965 the tunnel, which is still used today, was built to safely allow students a way to cross Whitesburg Drive to and from school.

In order to raise funds and purchase new equipment for the growing school in 1959 the PTA was formed with Mr. Don Morgan as its first president.  Today, the PTA continues to be a vital part of our school and is a critical part of our school success.   

Whitesburg P8 was once divided into two schools for the 2019-2020 school year.  Whitesburg Elementary has a current enrollment of close to 400.  Whitesburg Elementary School continues to strive to become the premiere elementary school in the nation under the guidance of Lisa Jones, Principal. 

We are LION’S PRIDE!

Vision Statement 

To become the Premier P-8 School in the nation

Mission Statement

Create life long learners in a safe and positive environment that prepares students to be college and career ready.