The History of Forest Elementary School

When was FES established?
*Forest Elementary School opened in the fall of 1972 with 240 students in grades 1-6 and ten classroom teachers.  The building was constructed in the lower level of Jefferson Forest High School with the open school concept in mind.

 

What programs do FES offer?
*Over the years rapid growth occurred in the surrounding community.  Programs for special education,  ESL, art, music, physical education, instructional technology and gifted education students have been added, as well as additional classroom teachers.   It is designed with self-contained classrooms, a gymnasium, computer lab, stage and library.

 

Where is FES located?
*The current facility opened in the fall of 1989 and is located at 1 Scholar Lane, off Perrowville Road, approximately one-half mile from Route 221. 

 

How large is Forest Elementary?
*Continued growth in the area necessitated the building of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.  With the opening of the new school in the fall of 2000, Forest Elementary adopted the current K-5 grade structure. Forest Elementary School currently has 431 students enrolled.