Lori Nelson, Principal
Main Office: 919-460-3443
Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Home
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About Us
Briarcliff Elementary School empowers and supports students to become lifelong learners who achieve their personal and academic goals. We look forward to visitors who want to tour Briarcliff Elementary School!
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School Calendar
Our School Community
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Academic Excellence
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Students work together to analyze, evaluate, and create, deepening understanding through meaningful collaboration.
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Students build academic skills, as well as character and positive habits.
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Students of all ages can join a wide variety of clubs that build creativity, confidence, and connection.
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Teachers use effective strategies to support student learning every day.
Voices of Our School
Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.
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Name
"Briarcliff has been an easy going, comforting place to have my little ones continue to grow. I love the communication, the time, and effort put into the students. From what I have seen and experienced, this school year is just the beginning of my excitement as a mom of a little. Keep up the great work!"
Kindergarten Parent
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“Our experience at Briarcliff has been amazing! The teachers are supportive and ALL look out for the entire student population! This school will always have a small community presence because of the people that work here!”
4th Grade Parent
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“Briarcliff is a welcoming, diverse school with great leadership. Their emphasis is on student growth and community building. Admins know students and parents by name. Great place for elementary education.”
3rd Grade Parent
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“My school is awesome because people care about me, my teachers help me when I’m stuck, and there’s always something fun to look forward to.”
5th Grade Student
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“It’s a safe place where everyone is kind. It’s a great school to go to—the teachers give you what you need, and we get to do a lot of fun things.”
Third Grade Student