School Profile

Vision

We empower every student to thrive in a safe, joyful, inclusive school growing their strengths, owning their learning, and becoming compassionate leaders.

Mission

BNES is a collaborative community that empowers and inspires all learners to their full potential by building an academic and social learning foundation.

Core Beliefs

•  Teaching and learning are collaborative. We will work with our students, parents, and colleagues in a respectful, trustworthy manner to build a partnership in learning.
•  We use personal and academic data to understand the needs of our students.
•  Schools incorporate social, emotional, and academic learning to develop a well-rounded person.
•  Cognitive growth occurs through social interaction.
•  When students struggle, we intervene by working collaboratively with all involved in a student's life to determine a plan to ensure student success.

History

Bennett Elementary School is rich in history and in educational excellence. The original building built in 1908, and known as Manassas Agricultural School, was built on land donated by Dr. Maitland C. Bennett and is named in his honor. The school was never used as an agricultural school but served instead as an elementary school used for primary instruction and teacher training courses until 1969 when a new Bennett was built on Stonewall Road. In the fall of 1996, the third and current building was opened and today continues to serve over 800 students in kindergarten through fifth grade.