Mission Statement:
The mission of Maplewood Elementary School is to prepare students for productive lives and responsible citizenship by providing standards of excellence for academic achievement and conduct, with the cooperation and support of the parents and community.

About Maplewood Elementary School
Maplewood Elementary School consists of grades K-6. It is located in the small hamlet of Maplewood in the Town of Colonie. Maplewood is a small community bordered by the city of Cohoes to the north, the city of Watervliet to the south, the village of Green Island to the east and the village of Latham to the west.

Maplewood Elementary School is the center of learning for the children of Maplewood as well as children of families stationed at the Watervliet-Arsenal.

Some of the special features that make Maplewood Elementary School a great place to learn are:

• Caring and supportive teachers and staff
   

• Russian language instruction for grades 1-6
   

• Cooperation with Gymnasium #1, our sister school in Tula, Russia
   

• Early Literacy Program to promote reading in grades K-3
   

• Health and physical education program
   

• Music program which includes a winter program, talent Show, and spring show
   

• Extracurricular clubs and activities such as natural helpers and extending potentials

Alma Mater
Now and for always,
We give our hearts to you.
And as the years go by,
We will be true.
We'll always hold you near,
Sure as the stars above.
Now and for all the years,
Our MAPLEWOOD

School Colors: Red and White

School Emblem: Maple Leaf

School History*
Maplewood has been in existence since before 1897. It was originally a one-room school, although an addition of another classroom was added in the early 1900s. However, tragedy struck in 1921 when a horrible fire destroyed the school. Construction on a new Maplewood school building soon began, and the existing building opened in 1924. The school served students in grades 1-8 with a staff of 13.

Over time, the school has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of its students and the community. On July 1, 2008, Maplewood officially became the North Colonie Central School District's seventh elementary school, serving students in grades K-6. Maplewood has a student body of approximately 185 students and approximately 30 faculty and staff members. Maplewood continues to be a source of pride and achievement for its students and the Maplewood community.

*School History Information from Maplewood School: Yesterday Today Tomorrow by Dr. Ted Murphy