Welcome to Harper McCaughan Elementary!
As your principal, I'm thrilled to welcome our fantastic 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students and their families to the 2025-2026 school year! We are incredibly excited to begin this new journey with you. We pledge that this will be a year filled with engaging, meaningful, and rigorous work in our classrooms. We're going to have an amazing year of learning and growth together!
Our Commitment to Your Child's Success
Our highly qualified professional educators and supporting staff are excited to create a vibrant and engaging environment where every student feels supported and inspired. We're committed to fostering a love for learning, encouraging critical thinking, and creating positive relationships for all students. This year, we'll focus on building strong academic foundations across all subjects, while also emphasizing teamwork, problem-solving, good citizenship and the importance of giving their best effort.
Partnership and Communication
We're truly looking forward to a positive and productive year together! We deeply appreciate our Harper McCaughan families who partner with our students as we all continue to strive for improvement. Your involvement and support in your child’s education are incredibly valuable; your active participation is key to their success during these important, transitional years. We know that 4th, 5th, and 6th grade are crucial years for development and discovery. We're here to help our students not only with their studies but also as they navigate new friendships and exciting challenges.
We truly believe a strong partnership between home and school is vital for your child's success. Please know that we value communication incredibly, as it plays an integral role in every student's journey. We encourage you to reach out to us and stay informed about your child’s assignments, assessments, school activities, and other events.
Our Vibrant Learning Community
The Long Beach School District is proud to nurture the uniqueness of every student. We warmly welcome you to Harper McCaughan Elementary School and to our wonderful learning community. Remember, communication, strong relationships, and a solid work ethic among all of us – students, families, and staff – are what truly create an exciting and challenging environment for our students every single day.
WE ARE 100% ALL IN!
Go Bearcats!
Wayne Ulrich
Principal, Harper McCaughan Elementary