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Eastover Mission

Eastover Elementary is dedicated to creating an innovative, inclusive, student-centered environment that supports the development of independent learners.

 

Size and Community

Eastover Elementary School is a small, welcoming neighborhood school that opened in 1935 and is a designated historic landmark. At Eastover, our students are part of a balanced, diverse population, and class and grade size tend to be smaller than the CMS average.

Our current student body averages around 400 students. We are proud to have 18 dedicated full-time classroom teachers, along with one full-time and one part-time exceptional children’s teacher. Our students also benefit from instruction in the arts, media, and physical education through our five special area teachers. Additionally, four full-time teaching assistants provide valuable daily support in classrooms. Many of our educators hold advanced degrees, and several are proud to be National Board Certified, reflecting their commitment to excellence in teaching.
Eastover enjoys a true neighborhood school feel — many of our families live within walking or biking distance, and it’s not uncommon to see children playing on the playground and families connecting long after the final dismissal bell rings.
 

Welcoming Environment

Family participation of all kinds is appreciated and encouraged! You will often see both parents and grandparents helping with tutoring, in the library, at our social events, or just having lunch in the cafeteria. Staff, teachers, families and students take extra special effort to welcome new students and families and make all feel included through family events and information sessions. Many of our teachers are parents of current students or Eastover alumni. Rising kindergarteners and their parents have the opportunity to visit the school each spring as part of Beginner’s Day and continue to get to know one another through fun activities over the summer.

 

A Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School

Eastover was recently named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School–a prestigious recognition awarded to schools that exemplify excellence in creating a positive, supportive learning environment where students feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. Through experiential training, expert coaching, a character-based curriculum for students, and personalized support, Capturing Kids’ Hearts equips professionals in K-12 education to implement a transformational process focused on fostering student connectedness and growing a relationship-driven culture.

 

Extracurricular Activities

We partner with external organizations to provide the following after-school clubs: P3 soccer, Limelight theatre, Let Me Run, Little Sticks lacrosse, and Charlotte Chess Center chess club. Additionally, Eastover offers opportunities to get involved via WEE5 News (a student-run daily news broadcast), Chorus (which culminates in a trip to Carowinds!), Student Council, Safety Patrol and Library Helpers.

 

School Events

At Eastover, we love to encourage relationship-building and community through our PTA-planned events, which provide wonderful opportunities for students to create memories with their classmates and families. We kick off the school year with Summer Popsicles for new families, the SOAR Summer Reading program and our Eastover Parent Party. Once school is in full swing, we have Donuts with Grownups, Book Fair & Bingo Night, our winter dance, the Staff vs. Student Basketball Game, our spring talent show, Beat the Eagle, and a variety of spirit nights at local restaurants and sporting events.

 

The Tale of Sir Soar

Long ago, deep in the woods of Charlotte, lived a young eagle named Soar. He wasn’t the biggest, but he was one of the fastest flyers in the sky. Still, what made him special wasn’t just his speed—it was his curiosity. While other eagles flew far and wide, Soar flew low, listening to stories, solving puzzles, and learning from every creature he met. One day, the wise owls held a great challenge: “Show us what it means to be a leader.” While others showed off their strength or speed, Soar helped a lost squirrel, shared a snack with a shy bunny, and taught a young bird to fly.

The owls cheered, “You are brave, kind, and wise. From this day on, you shall be known as Sir Soar!” He became a symbol of what matters most—not just flying high, but lifting others as you rise. That’s why he’s the proud mascot of Eastover Elementary. Sir Soar reminds us everyday that this is where great minds take flight!

 

Uniforms

Eastover was the first school within CMS to adopt a uniform policy. Uniforms strengthen school unity and foster a sense of pride among our students. Students are expected to wear a white polo collared shirt and navy bottoms (shorts, dresses, skorts, pants, or capris). Sweaters and/or jackets worn in school during the school day must be white or navy blue. Uniforms can be purchased at any retail center with our colors, and shirts do not need a school logo. Gently worn items are also available in the PTA’s Used Blues store. Additionally, our school spirit wear store offers a variety of uniform-approved items. One note: please be sure to label all items! As a uniform school, our Lost & Found is always full of matching navy sweatshirts.

 

Staying in Touch

Be sure to download the ParentSquare app and connect to Eastover–this is how the school and teachers will communicate directly with you! Additionally, you can sign up for the Eastover Express, which is the PTA’s regular email newsletter, and you can follow @eastoverpta on Instagram, both great sources of information for all things Eastover!