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Welcome to the SCHOOL INFORMATION section of our website.

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About Us

Mission

“At East Side we create a welcoming and structured environment that fosters curious minds where the teachers, students, and community work together for academic, social, and emotional success. “

Motto

“WE ARE THE VILLAGE”

About the School

East Side Elementary School is located in the Oak Grove neighborhood of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The school was completely rebuilt in 2000 at the site of the former East Side Junior High School.

There are approximately 600 students enrolled at East Side Elementary. Our school was recognized as a “Tennessee Rewards School” for the 2011-2012, 2014-2015, and 2022-2023 school years for academic growth.

Student Support Staff

School Counselor: Rob Shelsky 

School Counselor: Heather Townley 

Social Worker: Abigail Thames 

Student Support Coach: Amanda Edens

News

1Ball1Goal Donate to East Side Elementary

1Ball1Goal brought soccer balls, soccer jerseys, and t-shirts to out fifth grade students.  They encouraged the children to do well in school and get out and play some soccer.

Backpacks were brought to school by Resurrection Baptist Church.

Bell Times

Start Time: 8 a.m.

End Time: 3 p.m.

Last Checkout Time: 2:30 p.m.

Tardy: 8:05 a.m.

Transportation changes must be called in by guardian before 2 p.m.

Transportation

Kids may enter building at 7:30

Dismissal is 3:00-3:30

Bus Information