About Us
Welcome to Pinewood Elementary! Home to approximately 370 students from Kindergarten through 5th grade, Pinewood is a true neighborhood school where every student, parent, and staff member is considered part of the family. We are dedicated to developing readers, problem-solvers, and good citizens who are ready to lead in an ever-changing world. At Pinewood, we equip our students with the knowledge and independence to dream big and achieve more.
What Makes Pinewood Special:
We combine the warmth of a close-knit community with modern tools and a passion for "learning by doing."
Cultivating readers & problem-solvers: At Pinewood, we believe that literacy is the foundation of all learning. Our staff is dedicated to helping every student become a confident reader and a critical thinker. We encourage students to ask big questions and find creative solutions, ensuring they develop the resilience and academic skills needed for a lifetime of success.
Active & experiential learning: Learning at Pinewood happens through experience. Our teachers create environments where students "learn by doing"—whether that’s a science experiment, a collaborative group project, or a community service activity. We use modern tools only when they enhance this discovery, allowing students to design, create, and share their unique perspectives with the world.
A community where everyone belongs: We pride ourselves on our rich history of family engagement. We believe that a student’s success is built on a strong partnership between home and school. In our halls, you will find a welcoming, supportive environment where every student is known by name and every family is a vital part of the "Pinewood Family."
Our Mission at Pinewood
Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, independence, and resilience to pursue a fulfilling path.
Challenged to Strive. Supported to Thrive.
Our Districtwide Value
Providing exceptional opportunities to succeed
We offer an extraordinary level of opportunities, classes, and experiences. Our standard of excellence ensures more than one path to success.
Building belonging and connection
By celebrating differences and embracing individual perspectives, we cultivate a vibrant sense of community and culture that benefits students, staff, and families.
Ensuring excellence through evidence
Guided by research and data, we enrich student learning and wellbeing through intentional decisions supported by proven practices.
Supporting the whole student
Through nurturing social skills and emotional wellbeing, we meet each student’s needs to help them flourish on their unique path.
Digging deeper for real-world application
We go beyond convention by fostering critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence, and deeper learning for success here in Rochester and beyond.
Investing in our community’s future
As the heart of a community focused on lifelong learning, we prepare the next generation of thinkers and doers.