Dear McGarity Elementary School Community,

It is with great excitement that I welcome you to the 2025–2026 school year at McGarity Elementary School! I am truly honored to join this incredible school community as your new principal. From the moment I stepped onto campus, I felt the warmth, pride, and commitment that define what makes McGarity so special.

This year, our guiding theme is: “Effort is the Engine of Excellence – Keep Working on the Work.”
This message reflects the belief that meaningful growth happens through purposeful work, persistence, and a shared commitment to excellence. At McGarity, we believe every student has the potential to achieve greatness, and it’s our job to help them discover it through consistent effort, engaging learning experiences, and strong relationships.

Our dedicated teachers and staff are ready to support each child’s academic journey while nurturing their character, creativity, and confidence. Together with you, our families and partners, we will make sure that McGarity remains a place where students feel safe, inspired, and empowered every single day.

Let’s make this a year of strong effort, intentional learning, and lasting success. We’re not just going to talk about the work—we’re going to work on the work, together.

Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!

With Mustang Pride,
Mrs. Jamesa Hodge
Principal
McGarity Elementary School