Pusey is a K-6 neighborhood school with approximately
120 students enrolled. The school was named after Dr. Nathan M.
Pusey, who was born and
raised in Council Bluffs and was the president of Harvard University from 1953-1971.
Pusey Elementary
was originally constructed in 1957 for students in grades K-4. In 1975 additional instructional space was added to serve
students in grades K-6. A multi-purpose room was completed in 1981. The school
added a portable classroom in 1988. In 1999, the school added an at-risk pre-school.
Pusey offers
a K-6 instructional program with curriculum approved by the district.
The primary grades (K-3) focus on developmental hands-on
learning activities and learning centers, which provide a strong foundation for the continued
learning and independent skills needed in the intermediate grades. The pre-school
also follows the High Scope Model.
Specialists
in Physical Education, music, and art work weekly with students in grades
1-6. Pusey School offers the following programs to meet the needs
of our students: Reading Recovery and Literacy Strategist, Talented and
Gifted Strategist, resource teacher, and Speech Pathologist. In addition,
we have instrumental music instructors and a counselor. For students
whose needs cannot be met within our building, the district will provide
transportation to the nearest available site.
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