About Us

  • Viola's Mission Statement

    Each visitor who walks through the doors of Viola Elementary School brings with them a uniqueness and an array of talents that contributes to our vision statement: “Working Together to Achieve Success!” Each and every child represents the heart and mindfulness that our school fosters well beyond the walls of our school and into the community.  

    About Viola Elementary School

    Welcome to Viola Elementary School, a caring, child-centered Pre-K through Grade 5 school community dedicated to providing a nurturing, challenging and student-led learning environment. We foster an educational environment where independence, critical thinking, problem-solving and a sense of responsibility is developed.

    Parents are an integral part of our school community. They volunteer and provide funds for a variety of activities, programs and educational resources which support the mission of our school: To educate all students to be self-disciplined, self-directed, critical thinkers, problem solvers, responsible citizens, leaders and lifelong learners. Everyone at Viola School is part of the community of learners.

    Our PAWS program ensures that our students develop the skills to work cooperatively with others to create a safe learning environment, respect others, and accept responsibility. Each visitor who walks through the doors of Viola Elementary School brings with them a uniqueness and an array of talents that contributes to our vision statement: “Working Together to Achieve Success!” Each and every child represents the heart and mindfulness that our school fosters well beyond the walls of our school and into the community.

    Viola Achieves!  

     

Meet the Principal

  • Christine Druss

     

    Christine Druss, Principal

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    Mrs. Druss is beginning her 16th year as principal of Viola Elementary. She has served as an administrator at both the elementary and secondary levels. Additionally, she has served in the role of Special Education Chair for Suffern Central School District. She has taught in both regular and special education at the elementary and secondary levels.