Welcome to

Charles E. Hughes

Elementary School

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Empowering Every Learner | Building Future Leaders

Education is more than just academics. It’s about building confident, capable leaders. At Hughes, we are committed to academic excellence, student empowerment, and a thriving community.

Student First School Culture

Our future depends on our children, which means students come first. 

Social-Emotional Learning

We believe in helping kinds understand themselves and others.

STEM-Focused Instruction

Our team is dedicated to preparing our students for the future.

Focused On Transformation

We are dedicated to developing a nurturing school community.

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A Neighborhood School with

A Vision for the Future

Hughes Elementary is a place where students lead, teachers inspire, and families engage. We are a beacon of change in our community, ensuring that every student has the tools, mindset, and opportunities to succeed.

We are redefining what it means to be an engaged, student-focused school—where every student feels seen, valued, and inspired to succeed.

This is more than a school 

This Is A Home of Leadership

At Hughes Elementary, we are building more than a school—we are creating a home of leadership, excellence, and transformation. Our students are not just learners; they are leaders, thinkers, and changemakers.

  • Bold New School Identity

  • Welcoming, Family-Centered Culture

  • Academic and Leadership Programs that Empower Students

  • Strong Focus on Culturally Responsive Education

  • Future-Ready Curriculum with a STEM & Career-Focus

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This is a Movement to Succeed

Hughes is not just a school—it’s a movement. We are building a student-centered culture where every child is seen, valued, and empowered to succeed.

- Dr. Larue Fitch, Principal

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This is a Movement to Succeed

Hughes is not just a school—it’s a movement. We are building a student-centered culture where every child is seen, valued, and empowered to succeed.

- Dr. Larue Fitch, Principal

Hughes-LarueFitch

This is a Movement to Succeed

Hughes is not just a school—it’s a movement. We are building a student-centered culture where every child is seen, valued, and empowered to succeed.

- Dr. Larue Fitch, Principal