Get to Know Smallwood

Our outstanding faculty and staff personally care about each child’s growth. We have an expectation of academic success fostered through a love of learning. We focus on student strengths and design high interest learning experiences that challenge students to achieve their potential. Individual supports are provided to ensure that all students succeed. Teachers work collaboratively to ensure an integrated and rigorous curriculum that balances technology and relevant 21st century skills with personal instruction.

We have earned state and national designations as a School of Character and each year Smallwood Drive Elementary School has grown their character initiative to develop annual themes based on character development. Read more about our School of Character.

We educate the whole child in a supportive and individualized manner. We ignite a love of learning and empower our students to achieve their personal best. We are a responsive community of learners and believe that fostering social and emotional growth supports the greatest academic success.

We are a community that recognizes that family and community play a vital role in a child’s education. After all, family members are a child’s first teachers! When you walk through our doors, your role doesn’t end. We become partners with you and welcome you to our school. Volunteers are valued and participate in all aspects of our school. Come join us!

• Smallwood Drive - Out performing 80% of all Western New York Elementary Schools! Significantly surpassing schools with similar populations.
• 1 : 1 Technology in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade to research, collaborate, and creatively communicate!
• Art, Music, Physical Education, Wellness, and Enrichment Opportunities for all students on a daily basis!
• Master Level Certified Teachers in all of our classrooms!
• Committed to Sustained Professional Development led by teacher leaders and community experts!