Joe Walker Elementary

Joe Walker Elementary
Location
2510 Park Avenue Washington, Pennsylvania 15301Coordinates: 40°08′29″N 80°21′48″W / 40.141304°N 80.363313°W / 40.141304; -80.363313
United States
Information
Type Public
School district McGuffey School District
Principal Mr. Tommy J. Bedillion, Principal
Grades 1-4
Enrollment around 400-500 students
Color(s) Navy Blue and Gold
Athletics conference WPIAL, PIAA
Mascot Highlander
Website [1]

Joe Walker Elementary School is a part of the McGuffey School District. This elementary school is located in Lagonda, Pennsylvania on Park Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18). Students living in South Franklin Township that are in fifth grade are transferred to Claysville Elementary School due to insufficient space in the Joe Walker Elementary building.

The Name of the School

Joe Walker Elementary School was named after Joseph Albert Walker in honor of his accomplishments of making two flights beyond 100 kilometers - the edge of space. Joe Walker's childhood home is approximately 1/2 mile down Route 18 (towards Washington, PA) from Joe Walker Elementary School. [2]

References

  1. http://www.mcguffey.k12.pa.us/JoeWalkerElementary
  2. Reference: Plaque (Memorabilia) Located In The Lobby
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