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Welcome to Charles C. Ball Elementary – home of the Mighty Tigers!  Named for an educator who worked in San Antonio’s public schools from 1923 until 1952, Ball Elementary opened in 1964 replacing the elementary grades housed at the old Hot Wells School.  Ball is located at 343 Koehler Ct. in the southeast side of San Antonio, Texas.


As principal of Ball Elementary, I am proud to serve the children of our community.   Every day I look forward to working with the faculty, staff, students and parents of the campus.  We are eager to provide a quality education in a safe, nurturing environment.   It is my belief that we continue to work together as partners in the education of our children.  As partners, I hope that together – you, your child and I – can make every school year rewarding and fulfilling as we travel this road to reach EXEMPLARY status!

Mary Lou Garcia-Lafuente
Principal

 
Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Ball Community is committed to meeting the individual needs of all students to ensure the success of every child.

CORE VALUES:

  1. Respect
  2. Commitment to Excellence
  3. Trust
  4. Integrity
  5. Equity

 

CORE BELIEFS:

  1. Children are our first priority.
  2. Establishing a caring, nurturing environment, where mutual respect encourages teachers, staff and students to be risk takers and active problem solvers.
  3. Children are encouraged to be inquisitive, independent thinkers who are self-motivated learners through discovery.
  4. Educators as learning facilitators foster an environment where children learn through discovery and a hands-on approach.
Charles C. Ball Elementary School