Kohlberg After School

As soon as Olga Kohlberg set foot in El Paso in 1884, she learned English and Spanish, knowing both would be beneficial to her. As Olga Kohlberg’s own children were born, she became concerned about their education. She and a group of 17 women formed the Child Culture Club in 1892 to “study child training and the promotion of kindergarten in the public schools.”

The members of the group bought equipment and hired a teacher from St. Louis, Missouri, and started the first private kindergarten in El Paso. After the first year, the EPISD Board of Trustees saw the worth of the kindergarten program and included kindergartens in the elementary schools thereafter.

Kohlberg then turned her attention from kindergartens and hospitals to libraries. The first El Paso Public Library began in 1895, in which, she later served as president of the Library Association for more than a quarter of a century.

During this time, she encouraged the librarians to provide the best quality services and materials for the library. She was on the board when it received money from Andrew Carnegie to build El Paso Public Library’s first building.

Olga Bernstein Kohlberg participated in community and educational services throughout her life. The El Paso County Historical Society inducted her into the El Paso Hall of Honor in November 1972. In 1997, the El Paso School District named Kohlberg Elementary School after her.

Mission Statement

Together we, the Kohlberg community, will design and begin a tradition of excellence. We believe in fostering a positive, child-centered learning environment which provides a well-rounded education to prepare children for a successful future.

Campus Goals

1. Improve student and academic achievement. * Implement a five-year plan that addresses reading, language arts, math, and science initiatives (incorporating the TEKS and SCANS) and fine arts. * Improve TAAS/TAKS scores at each campus by five percent per year. 2. Develop a parental engagement plan that improves student performance and the quality of the school community. * Prepare all teachers, administrators, and staff to actively involve all parents in campus educational planning processes. * Create campus-based education and literacy initiatives that prepare parents to be the students’ primary teachers.

Parent-Teacher Association

Excellent schools are created through the dedication of the Superintendent, Principal, teachers, parents, and community members who are passionate about student success. PTA has over 23,000 local units in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Department of Defense schools throughout Europe and the Pacific. Come with your child to our next meeting. Being a part of PTA involves both your head and your heart.

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Licenses & Accreditations:

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Vouchers:

This provider accepts vouchers

Hours of Operation:

03:00 PM-06:00 PM - Monday - Friday