Named for the 43rd President of the United States, George W Bush Elementary opened in August 2016 with about 555 students ranging from kindergarten through 4th grade. It’s one of eleven elementary schools in the Wylie Independent School District in Collin County.
President and Mrs. Bush were on hand today for the official dedication ceremony at the St. Paul school. Mr. Bush said ” I am thrilled and honored to be here, I want to thank you all so very much for naming this beautiful facility after me, it’s a huge honor” Bush added “…I look forward to staying in touch and helping this school achieve what I know it can achieve, and that is excellence for every student.” After the ceremony, Bush posed for pictures with students and teacher.
During his time as president, Mr. Bush focused on legislation that centered on student success in the classroom, specifically the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act. A former school teacher, First Lady Laura Bush also championed many education initiatives. Bush Elementary Principal Maricela Helm said the school will be opened up this Saturday at 10am for tours featuring trophy cases with tributes to 9-11 and President Bush’s younger years. Helm said there is also a shelf in the library in honor of Mrs. Bush and future plans for an outdoor garden.
The Wylie School District said the school was named after George W Bush to honor his legacy and Laura Bush’s work in education. During today’s dedication ceremony, the school unveiled a portrait of President George W Bush that will hang in the entryway.