COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

        3120 St. Louis Ave.
        St. Louis, MO 63106
        Office 314-533-2750
        Fax 314-244-1754
        Principal: Deshonda Payton
        Hours: 8:05am - 3:02pm
        Grades: PK-5

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Eagle Message

The Eagle symbolizes strength, power and magnificence.  That's what I am.  That's what you are; you're strong, powerful and magnificent.  At Columbia, we're destined to spread our wings and soar like eagles.  Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we respond; not by what life brings to us, but how we use it and the attitude we bring to life.  A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes.  Let's make today great on purpose and better than the day before.  

Welcome to the Columbia Elementary Principal's Corner

Dear Columbia Students,

 Thank you for allowing me to serve as your leader.  I promise to always put you first and take your feelings, thoughts and ideas into consideration.  I promise to not only advocate for you when no one else will, but I vow to provide you with a safe and rich learning environment.  I promise to always show interest in your life, while we soar to academic heights.  This is my pledge to you!

 Your servant leader,

Principal Payton

deshonda.payton@slps.org  

Our Mission: Columbia Elementary will be relentless in providing rigorous and robust learning experiences for all students, that will empower them to become strategic and independent thinkers who compete globally.

Our Vision: Columbia Elementary will be restored to its original prominence as an integral part of the community by partnering with all stakeholders, empowering students and making academics, attendance and character education our priority.