Our School
Welcome Message
Dear Officer Elementary Families,
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! On behalf of the entire team at Officer Elementary, it is with heartfelt enthusiasm that I welcome you and your scholar back to school. Whether you're returning or joining our Officer family for the first time, we are excited and honored to partner with you in your child’s educational journey.
We hope your summer was restful, joyful, and filled with memorable moments. Now, we eagerly turn the page to a brand-new school year—one filled with fresh opportunities to learn, grow, and shine.
We are also thrilled to welcome Ms. Nina McLean as our new Assistant Principal! Ms. McLean brings a wealth of experience, a student-first mindset, and a deep passion for education. She is committed to supporting every child’s success and will be a tremendous asset to our school community.
At Officer Elementary, we believe that education is a shared responsibility, and we are committed to fostering a school environment that is safe, inclusive, and engaging for all students. Our mission is to ignite curiosity, build character, and grow confident learners—together with you, we know we can make this happen.
Here are a few guiding values we’ll focus on this year:
🌟 High Expectations & Academic Growth
We will challenge and support each student to reach their full potential—every scholar, every day.
🤝 Strong Partnerships with Families
Communication and collaboration are key. Your voice and involvement matter greatly to us. Let’s stay connected throughout the year.
🌍 Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion
Our students come from many backgrounds, and we take pride in honoring and learning from each other's stories and cultures.
💪 Resilience & Grit
We will encourage our students to keep trying, keep growing, and never give up—because they can do hard things.
🎉 Joyful Learning & Celebrations
We will celebrate every step of the journey—academic wins, character growth, and the everyday moments that make school meaningful.
As we prepare to launch into a year full of learning, laughter, and lasting memories, please know how much we value your trust and partnership. We are here to support you and your scholar every step of the way.
Thank you for choosing Officer Elementary. Let’s make 2025–2026 our best year yet—One Roar. One Team. One Family.
With Tiger Pride,
Mrs. Darla Wall
Principal, darla.wall@estl189.com
Officer Elementary School 🐾
Mission Statement:
Annette Harris Officer Elementary School exists to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for all students. Cultivating a culture of high expectations, we envision bringing into existence model students and future productive citizens.
Vision Statement:
We nurture, educate, and inspire independent learners in our community of excellence.
Core Values:
Building Stronger Communities/Partnerships within the school, classroom, and neighborhood.
School Motto: “Excellence and Greatness….Our Destiny”
Annette Officer Elementary School serves 393 students. The school is staffed by 1 principal, 1 assistant principal,1 reading teacher, 1 instructional coach, 23 teachers, 1 P.E. teacher, 3 para-professionals, 2 auxiliary aides, 2 personal care aides, 2 full time social worker,1 part-time nurse, 1 part-time speech pathologist, 4 cooks, 3 crossing guards, and 3 custodians.
School Programs:
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant
- 21st Century
- Basketball
- Cheerleaders
- Pom Pom
- Safety Patrol
- PBIS
- PTO/PTA
- Shield Testing
- Student Leadership Team (Officer’s GEMS)

Contact Us
Phone: 618-646-3970
Darla Wall, Principal
Email: darla.wall@estl189.com
Nina McLean, Assistant Principal
Email: nina.mclean@estl189.com
Monica Williams, Clerk
Email: monica.williams@estl189.com
Christine Cooper, Clerk
Email: christine.cooper@estl189.com
