Welcome to Pelham School!

Dear Pelham Families,

On behalf of the entire staff, I would like to extend the warmest of welcomes to Pelham Elementary School! We are looking forward to welcoming back all of our families, students, and staff!

If your family is new to Pelham, welcome to our wonderful and special community. The 2024-2025 school year is sure to be another year filled with learning, friendships, community, and fun! This coming year brings many new school choice families to our community. 

Our Mission: At Pelham Elementary School, we welcome the uniqueness of each student. We commit ourselves to teaching and nurturing the whole child. We establish a culture that fosters curiosity, honors self-identity, and promotes community. We know that the partnership between schools and families is vital to every child’s development and education. We support all students in their academic, emotional, and social growth.

Our Vision: To foster a dynamic culture of lifelong learning, we strive to kindle a fervent curiosity within our students, empowering them to become active participants in their education. By crafting culturally rich curricula and providing authentic learning opportunities, we aim to create an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and supported. Our commitment extends beyond the classroom as we actively seek to understand and embrace the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our school community. Through continuous reflection and inquiry, we nurture a collaborative network of educators dedicated to personal and professional growth, ensuring that our impact extends far beyond graduation.

My name is Micki Darling and this is my 4th year as the principal of Pelham School, my 10th year at Pelham and my 17th year in education. Prior to becoming the principal, I was a special education teacher for grades 3 and 4. My husband and I live in Northampton and have 3 boys who are 22, 20, and 17. My passions are learning and growing as a human being, spending time with my family and friends, reading, walking/hiking, going to a beach, lake or river, baking, and listening to good music. I am a learning-focused principal and work tirelessly to shape a vision of academic success for all students. Most importantly, I bring a belief that students are at the center of all school-related decisions. With my experience, my openness to learn, and my child-centered approach to support all of our students I hope to lead Pelham with my core values at the forefront.  

The positive relationship between families and schools is vital to the success of students, as such I encourage you to become involved in every possible opportunity offered at Pelham. There are several ways to get involved and work on community goals; the School Council, the PTO, and the Social Justice and Equity Committee. There will also be meetings with parents, students, and staff throughout the year to identify specific goals in the areas of student achievement, school climate, and parent communication.  

The professionals at Pelham will always ensure that they treat you and your families with the utmost respect and altruism and we ask that you do so in return. We are committed to exploring new ways to meet the needs of all students and to more effectively communicate with parents and community members.  

In Kindness,

Micki Darling 

Principal 

Pelham Elementary School

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.

Policy AC: Commitment to Nondiscrimination and Educational Equity

School Cancellation Line: (413) 362-1898

Absence Notification Line: (413) 362-1198

Principal: Micki Darling

School Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:10 AM-2:40 PM

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