Collins Elementary opened in August, 1989. The building is designed for an enrollment of 650 students.  The building is air conditioned and handicapped accessible. Technologically advanced, the school has networked computers in each classroom, two computer labs and twelve work stations in the library.    The mission of the staff and community of Collins Elementary School is to foster academic growth for all students, nurture a respect for others and an acceptance of differences in people, develop the ability to accept responsibility for their own actions and peacefully solve problems.

The mission at Collins Elementary is to provide every child the opportunity to experience academic, social, and emotional success in a positive environment of open communication and high expectations.  The school committees analyze data to identify any performance gaps in certain subgroups (gender, ethnicity, special education, gifted and talented, free/reduced lunch).  Strengths and areas of concern are pinpointed.  Priority needs, objectives, strategies, and activities are developed through the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) to address the needs of all students at Collins.  Additionally, a Limited English Proficiency, LEP, teacher is employed to better meet the needs of our LEP students and their families.

Extracurricular Activities

Academic Teams, Girl Scouts. Boys and Girls Basketball, Cheerleading, After school tutoring, Summer Reading programming, PTA -sponsored events, STLP. DARE, Accelerated Reader, Story Time Nights, Strengthening Families, Monday Night Math, Book Club, Charitable Drives, 4-H Club Babysitter Club and Art Club, Family Resource Center  sponsored activities such as Mother-To - Be and Readi-fest.

Awards and Recognition

JUMP and Comet Awards, Perfect Attendance, Student of the Week, Caught Beings, Outstanding Achievement in art, music and P. E., NAESP Citizenship Award, Presidential Academic Achievement Awards, Honor Roll, Cultural Arts Reflection contest awards, Kentucky Kids Day, Proficient and Distinguished Student KCCT Achievement Banner, Break the Mold Winner, Accelerated Reader Recognition