About Us
Holly Tree Elementary is a K-5 school in Wilmington, North Carolina. School hours are 7:10 AM to 2:35 PM. We opened in the 1997 - 1998 school year.
Students are scheduled to receive instruction in Art, Music, library, and PE once a week. Students also have access to the library throughout the day to check out books as needed. Upon qualification, many students receive enrichment in our AIG program.
Mission Statement
At Holly Tree Elementary, we empower students to lead with confidence by embracing the 8 Leader In Me habits to help them thrive as leaders in school and beyond.
Vision Statement
We are a community of confident, responsible leaders who inspire positive change, embrace challenges, and work together to achieve our full potential in school and beyond.
Core Values
To fulfill our mission, the faculty and staff of Holly Tree Elementary School have set the following beliefs:
- We believe Leadership matters. We will create a positive and inclusive school environment where every student feels valued and empowered to grow as confident leaders who contribute to their community and support one another.
- We believe Respect matters. We will create an environment that models and teaches the recognition that everyone has worth and value.
- We believe Kindness matters. We will create opportunities for our community to show compassion and encourage empathy.
- We believe Integrity matters. We will build a strong foundation for trustworthiness and respect.
We believe Excellence matters. We encourage students to strive for their best in all they do, fostering a growth mindset and celebrating the efforts and achievements that help them reach their highest potential.