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Main Office: 919-363-1391

Brittney Lara, Principal

Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Main Office: 919-363-1391

Brittney Lara, Principal

Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

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About Our School

Turner Creek Elementary opened in 2004. We operate on a year-round calendar. Students at the year-round schools are divided into four groups, called tracks, each with its own calendar.

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School Calendar

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Our School Community

Academic Excellence

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Treefrogs Around the World

One of our favorite events at Turner Creek is our "Treefrogs Around the World" cultural fair. During this event, students and their families showcase their cultural heritage through hands-on activities, food tasting stations, and a performance exhibition. 

Voices of Our School

Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.

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Denise LaPorta

"Our world’s most important natural resource isn’t found in the ground, it’s found in our children. It's a gift to work in a community where the well-being, self-worth, and academic growth of students is the focus!"

Teacher of the Year

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Olivia Davis

"Coming back to work at Turner Creek after being a student here feels full circle. I love cheering on my students, challenging them to do their best, and reminding them that they are capable of amazing things."

Pre-K Instructional Assistant

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Gilli Riddle

“Being in 5th grade at Turner Creek has been really special because we’ve made friendships that we know will last. Our school feels like a big community where everyone supports each other, and our teachers make learning fun and exciting every day."

5th grade student