Whitmore Union Elementary School

Whitmore Elementary School is nestled in a rural community approximately 28 miles east of Redding. Our enrollment of 64 students encompasses grades K-8 and a K-8 Home School-Independent Study Program. Whitmore Elementary School offers a curriculum meeting all state standards and evidence-based supplemental programs for both reading and mathematics.  There are two full-time credentialed teachers and one part-time credentialed teacher on site, along with 2 part-time paraeducators.  This ensures that a small student-to-adult ratio exists in the classrooms throughout the day, thus enhancing the amount of learning and positive student outcomes.  Additionally, there are two full-time credentialed teachers and one part-time credentialed teacher for the independent study program.  The teachers offer personalized and differentiated instruction to meet all student needs. Students in grades K-8 have in-class access to Chromebooks with high-speed internet, along with interactive curriculum and online reading programs.  A reading intervention program is offered throughout the day to ensure that all students are reading at grade level or above. The campus includes a library, garden, playground, basketball court and athletic field as well as two newly remodeled classrooms, all situated in a beautiful grove of tall pine trees.  The administration and staff strive to provide opportunities to enable and encourage our students to become productive members of society. Whitmore’s community support is phenomenal. The Whitmore general store, community center, volunteer fire company, and the many small businesses in the area have all supported, purchased or provided items for our students. We continue to reflect and adjust our protocols, programs and instruction to meet the needs of our students, both onsite and through our homeschool program. We are proud of our staff and the overall positive impact they have with our students.