Bowmar Elementary is a kindergarten through sixth grade school in the Vicksburg Warren School District, and we have 35 staff members, including 31 teachers and 5 office/administrative staff. Bowmar has 334 students enrolled who are chosen through an application process every year.
Bowmar began the Leader in Me journey in 2012. We attained Lighthouse status in May of 2014 and received Legacy status in February of 2023. The Legacy status was awarded for exhibiting an innovative culture of leadership and sustained growth in the areas required for Lighthouse status through Franklin Covey. Bowmar is one of two schools awarded Legacy status in the Vicksburg Warren School District and the only district with two Legacy schools in the world. Only thirteen schools worldwide have achieved this award. The highest honor that Franklin Covey awards schools for leadership.
Bowmar offers leadership at all levels. We host community tour days to numerous schools beginning the Leader in Me process, assisting those schools as they implement the Leader in Me. Student ownership at Bowmar has thrived. Leaders shine through our iLead jobs and host numerous tours. As students leave Bowmar, they flourish in junior high and high school. Students feel comfortable finding their voice and giving input in our leadership culture. Faculty, parents, and students believe that we are a Bowmar family. We offer a unique culture for all.