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Gilchrist Elementary

The Gilchrist Family of Life Long Learners

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School Profile

The Gilchrist Elementary School logo features a bear silhouette on a red background.


Mission Statement:

"The Gilchrist Family of Life Long Learners" - students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members – is committed to an on-going planning process that will ensure a quality learning environment, state-of-the-art facility, and a curriculum that will be the foundation for this life long learning.


Grades: Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment: 850 students
Principal: Dr. Lisa Mehr
Assistant Principals: Mrs. Dawn Wilder
Ms. LaToya Montgomery
School Hours: 8:30 AM – 2:50 PM
Supervision Hours: 7:45 AM – 3:20 PM

Principal’s Message

 

Dr. Lisa Mehr who is the principal of gilchrist elementary schoolGilchrist Elementary serves nearly 900 amazing students from Pre-K through 5th grade. Every day, our campus is filled with curiosity, creativity, and the joy of learning. We are proud to be an A-rated school, a reflection of the dedication of our students, families, teachers, and staff. At Gilchrist, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and empowered to reach their fullest potential. Gilchrist truly is a great place to be—a community grounded in kindness, high expectations, and a shared commitment to student success. Thank you for being a part of our Gilchrist family. Together, we will continue to achieve great things!

Go Grizzlies!
Dr. Lisa Mehr

Phone: 850-487-4310  |  lisa.mehr@leonschools.net

Gilchrist Testing Dates 2026-2027 calendar with three sections: PM 1, PM 2, and PM 3.

 

ParentSquare

Stay up to date on exciting news, events and more with the ParentSquare app!

ParentSquare App Screen

August 3, 2026

Welcome to ParentSquare!

Our school is using ParentSquare! We are excited to let you know that this year we'll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school and in your classrooms and groups.

ParentSquare App Screen

August 3, 2026

Step 1: Activate Your Account

Click the link in your activation email/text, or sign up on parentsquare.com or via the ParentSquare app. Next, check out our guide to getting started.

ParentSquare App Screen

August 3, 2026

Step 2: Download the App

It’s easy to stay in the loop with the ParentSquare app. Download it now for iOS or Android devices. Register for ParentSquare from the Mobile App Parent Dashboard on Mobile App

ParentSquare App Screen

August 3, 2026

Step 3: Set Preferences

Click your name in the top right to set your notification and language preferences. More tips   More

Community Groups & Guests

Be Our Guest! - Gilchrist Elementary

This group is designed to allow our school to interact with individuals who are not already directly connected to our students or the broader community. Please use this to create a "Guest" account in our system! Note: If you are a contact for a student who may not have custodial rights (Step-Parent, Grandparent, Relative, Guardian, etc. ), you will need to join this group before attempting to join any group through a shared QR code/Link from a teacher, athletic coach, or EDEP Director.

Be Our Guest! - Gilchrist Elementary