Leaders Heights Elementary School

Mr. Christopher Martin
Principal

On behalf of the staff, I welcome you to Leaders Heights Elementary. It is a privilege to serve as the principal in a building and district with an outstanding reputation both in the community and county.

Leaders Heights Elementary strives to foster the skills and talents of our students. Children attending Leaders Heights Elementary have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities that help make them well-rounded, productive citizens of the future. Our students are grouped in heterogeneous classrooms with instruction that is driven by a curriculum aligned to the Pennsylvania State Standards.

Our staff is dedicated to providing a quality educational experience to our students. The lives of students who attend Leaders Heights Elementary are surely impacted in a positive way by all of those who work and interact with our students.

Leaders Heights Elementary is fortunate to be supported by a very active and generous PTO. The work done throughout the year by these willing volunteers also contributes to the positive experiences students encounter in their years at Leaders Heights Elementary. I highly encourage you to attend PTO events and monthly meetings throughout the year. The more you do for the PTO the greater the rewards are for our students.

We look forward to a fantastic school year. Please contact Leaders Heights Elementary if you would like more information about our school.

Sincerely,

Mr. Christopher Martin
Principal

Ms. Jaclyn Smith
Assistant Principal

Welcome to a new school year! My name is Jackie Smith, and I am honored to join the Leaders Heights community.  I began my career as a classroom teacher, spending 10 years in the School District of Lancaster before serving the past 11 years as an Intervention and Support Teacher in the Hempfield School District, where I worked with students in kindergarten through sixth grade to support their academic and behavioral success. I also served as the Elementary Math Coordinator for five years, leading district-wide math programming and development for teachers and students. I earned my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and master's degrees in Language and Literacy with a Reading Specialist concentration and Educational Leadership from Millersville University. Throughout my career, the most rewarding part of my work has been building positive relationships with students and families and helping children develop a love of school and learning from an early age.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my 11-year-old son, who keeps me busy with playing basketball, football, and the saxophone. I also enjoy being outdoors, completing projects around the house, and traveling to new places whenever we have the chance. I am excited to get to know the students, families, and staff who make Leaders Heights such a special place. Together, we will embrace The Wildcat Way by being responsible, respectful, and safe in everything we do. My goal is to ensure every student has the opportunities, encouragement, and support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. I believe strong partnerships between school and home are essential to student success, so please don't hesitate to reach out with questions or if there is ever a way I can support your family. I look forward to meeting each of you and to a wonderful school year filled with learning, growth, and celebration!

Sincerely,
Ms. Jaclyn Smith