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Welcome to Crocker Farm School!
Crocker Farm Elementary School welcomes children from pre-school through sixth grade. We are located at 280 West Street in South Amherst, Massachusetts.
Learning happens weekdays from 8:10 am – 2:40 pm. Our vibrant classrooms include native speakers of over fifteen different languages. We enjoy growing along with our students. Our hard-working and passionate staff members are focused on the development of each child. We celebrate the diversity of our learning community through our curriculum and our continual focus on social justice. We remain culturally responsive and help fortify our community by hosting school-wide events such as Math Night, Literacy Night, Dr. Martin Luther King Day, and cultural arts performances. In addition, we have monthly K-6 assemblies to share our successes and investigate new art forms.
Our school building has been renovated and received a School Building Design Award in 2006 (awarded by the Massachusetts School Building Authority). Our elementary age-specific playground was re-designed and built in 2010. Our enclosed preschool play yard was totally remodeled in 2017 and is fully ADA compliant and accessible. We also enjoy the large grass playing fields that are perfect for soccer or flag football during recess. Our students have supervised access to the beautiful hiking trail off the back of the school lot that extends to Mount Norwottuck and Mount Holyoke Range State Parks. Furthermore, a family graciously donated a raised bed community garden and several fruit trees. Each classroom helps tend the gardens and amends the soil with compost that comes from our lunchroom leftovers. This hands-on outdoor learning is just one of the many facets of the Crocker Farm curriculum that our community cherishes.
We are fortunate to have an active Parent Guardian Organization (PGO). They support teachers and students by hosting an autumn harvest festival, ice cream social, school dances, and offering treats during the all-school events. Every family becomes and immediate and entitled member of the PGO — simply by sending their child to our school. The purpose of the PGO is to work in tandem with the administrators and the teachers to ensure that every family feel welcomed. For up to the date information about school events, please click on the most recent edition of “The Crocker Chronicles,” peruse the school calendar, or click the link to the PGO blog. We welcome you to Crocker Farm and hope that you will discover it to be an exciting place for children to grow and learn!
Policy AC: Commitment to Nondiscrimination and Educational Equity
The Amherst-Pelham Regional District, the Amherst Public Schools, and the Pelham Elementary School do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, homelessness, political party, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment by its programs and activities.
Principal: Derek Shea
Assistant Principal: Alicia Lopez
Main Office: (413) 362-1600
School Cancellation Line: (413) 362-1898
Absence Notification Line: (413) 362-1659
School day: 8:10 AM – 2:40 PM
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Superintendent Dr. E. Xiomara Herman
Dr. E. Xiomara Herman, known affectionately as Dr. Xi, is an accomplished educational leader and visionary. She brings over a decade of transformative experience to her role as Superintendent of Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools (ARPS). Dr. Xi’s career is marked by her unwavering commitment to academic excellence, equity, and community engagement, driving impactful change from classroom teaching to strategic leadership.
Dr. Xi holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Walden University, a Master of Science in Math and Science Education K-8, and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Virgin Islands. Her professional journey includes key roles such as St. Croix District Superintendent of the USVI Department of Education, Deputy Insular Superintendent, and District Director of Curriculum & Instruction.
Throughout her career, Dr. Xi has demonstrated exceptional skills in strategic leadership, data-driven decision-making, instructional innovation, and budget management. She has successfully spearheaded comprehensive strategic plans, implemented innovative programs to promote educational equity, and navigated significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Xi’s leadership philosophy centers on the belief that every student deserves the opportunity to become the best version of themselves. Her extensive experience, visionary leadership, and heartfelt commitment to education make her a valuable asset to the district and the broader community. She advocates for a student-centered, data-informed approach to education, emphasizing the importance of leading with love and a just cause. Her dedication to creating an educational system where students strive for excellence is encapsulated in her inspirational quote:
“Lead with love, center on students, rely on data, and uphold a just cause. Together, we will build an educational system that inspires every student to reach their fullest potential and become the best version of themselves.”
As the Superintendent of ARPS, Dr. Xi is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and community partnership. She is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities, supporting professional development, and ensuring that every student receives the resources and support they need to succeed.
Dr. Xi looks forward to leading ARPS towards a future of academic success, innovation, and inclusivity.
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This page contains information regarding the exploration of a possible Dual Language Program. The Enrollment Working Group will use this page to update with research results, presentations, helpful links and other information relevant to the Program. For questions...