Our School
About Lime Kiln
Lime Kiln Intermediate School is a two-story, grades 4 through 6 building located on Lime Kiln Road in the Wesley Hills-Suffern area of Rockland County. The school opened in the fall of 1967, with modernizations occurring in 1994, 1998 and 2001. The school itself is an up-to-date facility situated in an ideal suburban setting. We have a nature walk, two baseball fields and a playground with a variety of modern equipment. Present enrollment is currently at approximately 430 students.
Laura Dobson, Principal of Lime Kiln is an experienced educator. Mrs. Dobson believes that middle and upper grade elementary children need to be exposed to a variety of stimuli so as to foster the love of learning through as many different avenues as possible. Therefore, a wide range of activities are offered in conjunction with our educational programs.
Self Esteem
The development of a positive self image and positive self esteem cannot be underestimated for pre-teens. At Lime Kiln, we foster the healthy development of the total child. Our daily morning broadcast provides opportunities in public speaking We encourage students to be proud of their school and themselves by participating in school activities.
Academics
The pursuit of academic excellence is extremely imporant to our school culture.
Mission & Vision Statements
Vision Statement
The vision for Lime Kiln Elementary School is to foster an environment where children can thrive with the support of a professional staff that seeks academic excellence, promotes positive social development, and provides emotional and physical safety for each student.
Mission Statement
- To educate the whole child.
- To help all children reach their potential, regardless of socio-economic status, gender, race, language, ethnicity, religion or disability.
- To become informed members of the school community.
- To foster the ideals of a professional learning community.
- To teach all children to learn how to think and use strategies for success.
- To empower all children so that they are responsible for their own learning.
- To create an environment of mutual respect, acceptance and tolerance.
- To prepare students to become productive members of society and the world community.