About Our School
Mission Statement
Educate, Engage, and Empower students to succeed in a dynamic world.
Purpose Statement
CDR William C. McCool Elementary/Middle School is student-centered and prepares all to excel as collaborative citizens in a progressive 21st Century Society.
Welcome to McCool EMS!
Commander William C. McCool Elementary/Middle School, formerly known as Guam South ES/MS, is located in Sumay, Guam, on U.S. Naval Station. The school was renamed on August 29, 2003, in honor of Commander William Cameron “Willie” McCool, a U.S. Navy Commander, NASA astronaut, and pilot of the Space Shuttle Columbia, who tragically lost his life when the shuttle disintegrated during re-entry. McCool spent part of his early life on Guam when his father was stationed at U.S. Naval Base. During his time on Guam, he attended local schools, including Dededo Middle School and John F. Kennedy High School. Growing up in a military community helped shape his strong work ethic, curiosity, and commitment to service—values that later guided him in his distinguished career as a U.S. Navy Commander and NASA astronaut.
Today, the school proudly serves approximately 830 students in Pre- Kindergarten through 8th grade and is supported by a dedicated staff of over 80 teachers and educational aides.
CSI at McCool Elementary Middle School
The Blueprint for Continuous Improvement is DoDEA’s strategic plan for school years 2025/26 through 2029/30. The title reflects the philosophy that drives DoDEA’s strategic direction. A blueprint is an actionable plan that communicates and guides the work of all involved in a project. It is flexible and can be updated as the project develops and needs change. This is also true of our Blueprint, which serves as the foundation for all planning within DoDEA and directs our collective energies and resources as we strive to realize our vision. Further, the Blueprint will be continuously updated to reflect progress and shifts in students’ needs and the environment.
CORE VALUES ARE WHAT DRIVES US
- Student-Centered: Students are at the heart of all we do.
- Excellence: We strive to exceed expectations in all we do.
- Continuous Improvement: Our organization, its systems, and processes will be continually reexamined and improved.
- Lifelong Learning: Earning is an active process of discovery where we cultivate curiosity, perseverance, and the desire to learn.
- Individual Potential: Individuals develop within an environment that nurtures intellectual, social, physical, and creative growth.
- Shared Responsibility: Partnerships among families, students, staff, and community members are characterized by mutual commitment and collaborative effort that enrich the lives of our students.
- Trust: We value relationships based on integrity, mutual respect,and open two-way communication. We cultivate a safe and risk-free culture that encourages and inspires innovation.
The Blueprint lists 5 specific GOALS:
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Student Excellence
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School Excellence
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Talent Excellence
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Organizational Excellence
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Outreach Excellence
School- Wide Student Goals:
McCool EMS K-2 Goals
- GOAL 1: We will improve reading comprehension across all subject areas.
- GOAL 2: We will improve our mathematical skills across all subject areas.
McCool EMS 3-5 Goals
- GOAL 1: We will improve reading comprehension across all subject areas.
- GOAL 2: We will improve our proficiency in mathematical reasoning.
McCool EMS 6-8 Goals
- GOAL 1: We will improve our written expression skills.
- GOAL 2: We will improve our mathematical modeling and application skills.
Dr. Kimberly Zerbst
PSC 455 Box 168
Naval Base Guam
FPO, AP 96540-1054
United States
Mrs. Tracey Mason
PSC 455 Box 168
Naval Base Guam
FPO, AP 96540-1054
United States
