Our School

August 2026

Taylor Road Elementary, get ready for an amazing year!

Mr. LeRoy Thornton is excited to join the Taylor Road family as our new principal. A passionate educator and servant leader, he is committed to creating a school where every child feels safe, valued, challenged, and inspired to succeed. He believes that strong relationships with students, families, and staff are the foundation of a thriving school community.

Known for his positive energy, student-centered leadership, and belief that every child can achieve greatness, Mr. Thornton is eager to build a culture of excellence, celebrate every success, and make learning meaningful and fun.

When you see him around the building, don't hesitate to say hello! He looks forward to meeting each student and family, cheering on our Tornadoes, and making this a year to remember.

Here's to a fantastic school year filled with learning, laughter, growth, and school pride!

Again this year, our school will be will be participating in the Box Tops for Education program. Downloading the new Box Tops for Education app and/or clipping Box Tops is an easy way for you to help our school buy what it needs. Box Tops are each worth 10¢ and they quickly add up to real cash for our school. This school year, our school’s earnings goal is $1,200. Since starting with the Box Tops program, we have earned over $26,000. We have used this money for academics, equipment, and activities. Thank you for your past and future support.

Here's how to help Taylor Road Elementary:

Download — the FREE mobile app - it is an easy way for families to earn Box Tops when they shop. Buy, Scan, Earn! Click on one of the icons below to get the app to download:

Clip — Clip the Box Tops from participating products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10¢ when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education Turn in your clipped box tops in a baggie with your child’s name, child’s teacher, and grade written on the baggie.

Sign up to support our school at www.boxtops4education.com, where you can:

Shop online — Shop at your favorite online stores through the Box Tops Marketplace® (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Our school can earn eBoxTops® with every qualifying purchase you make, at no additional cost to you. 

Bonus Box Tops Enter online promotions for chances to win eBoxTops and other prizes.