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JAGES Bamboula Dancers

The Joseph Gomez Bamboula Dancers put on a stellar performance at the Bordeaux Farmer's Agricultural Fair.

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Spelling Bee '24-'25

These Mighty Lions roared into first place (Demia Carty #10), second place (Rae'Nayah George #8), and third place (Cemoi Todman #1). Congratulations to all of our participants.

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Pajama Day

Pajamas aren't just for sleeping. Students in the primary grades enjoyed a day of learning and playing.

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Our Cafeteria Gourmet Staff

The Gomez cafeteria staff sure knows how to cook it up. 

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We Walked the Walk!

Students participated in the Diabetes Awareness Walk hosted by DOH and SP&R on December 6, 2024.

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Cultural Drummers

These drummers poured their hearts into the drums during the Bamboula Dancers' performance at the Annual Bordeaux Agricultural fair.

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Boys Basketball Team

Basketball is a well loved sport. These boys showed up and showed out for their performances.

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Perfect Attendance

Celebrating our students for perfect attendance is always a pleasure. 

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Basketball Fundamentals

The girls' basketball team has been steadily practicing and gaining skills to dominate the court on game day.

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African Backpacks

Mr. Kevin Rodriquez donated African backpacks to the students in Ms. Bellot's and Ms. Turnbull's fourth grade classes.

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By The Numbers

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100%

Student Lunch Coverage

Every student at our school receives a nutritious daily lunch, ensuring no child learns on an empty stomach and all are ready to succeed.

492

Students Enrolled in the 2024-2025 School Year

As the largest elementary school in the district, we proudly serve 492 students with diverse programs, strong academics, and robust community support.

82%

Highly Qualified Staff

More than 82% of our educators are certified and highly qualified, committed to delivering excellent instruction and nurturing student success.

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

95%

Student Attendance

Our strong school culture and engaging environment result in a 95% student attendance rate—students love coming to school!

 

90%

Promotion Rate

Over 90% of our students are promoted to the next grade level each year, reflecting strong academic growth and support.