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Prairie View Elementary School
Prairie View Elementary School
Prairie View Elementary is one of the larger neighborhood elementary schools in Goshen serving grades K-4. Our mission is to create a safe, positive, and student-centered learning environment where all students are successful. Prairie View has an unwavering commitment to the academic achievement and personal growth of all students. We aspire to reach every student by empowering and inspiring them through a rigorous integrated curriculum, collaboration, and reflection.
Prairie View Elementary School
1730 Regent St.
Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: 574-534-4710
Sonya Imus, Principal
Allyson Wolf, Teacher on Special Assignment – Ext. 55002
Erin Behan Morillo, Counselor – Ext. 55005
Michelle Wells, Registrar – Ext. 55000
Kimberly McCreary, Bookkeeper – Ext. 55003
Amy Lopez, Parent Liaison – Ext. 55004
Tonya Burgess, Nurse – Ext. 55006
Message from the Principal
I am honored to be the principal at Prairie View Elementary. I believe that each student is unique and has the ability to learn in their own way with support from teachers and the school as a whole. The culture here is student-centered. We put students first! Our staff believes all students can and will be successful. We do whatever it takes to help each and every child reach his/her full potential.
At Prairie View we follow the Hawk Habits – I am Safe, I am Kind, I am Responsible. We have created a culture where all students are safe in their daily actions, show kindness in their interactions with others, and practice responsibility. Our students understand that it is their responsibility to learn and grow. They have a commitment to learning and know that with hard work and dedication, they can achieve their goals.
The Prairie View community is extremely supportive of all we do. We appreciate the support and commitment they show us and could not do what we do without them. Thank you to the community and families for your support. We are only getting started. We have a lot more in store for the future at Prairie View Elementary School.
Sincerely,
Sonya Imus, Principal
Indiana Department of Education Family Friendly School
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More Information
At Prairie View, we are committed to maximizing student achievement through high-quality instruction, strong collaboration, and data-driven decision making. Our educators create a safe, supportive environment rooted in our Hawk Habits—encouraging responsibility, respect, and academic excellence. Students are empowered to take ownership of their learning while earning recognition through Hawk Tickets and the Hawk Hall of Fame. With a focus on continuous growth, our teachers work together to meet individual student needs and ensure every learner has the tools to succeed.
- Athletics – 3rd and 4th-grade students are invited to join the fall soccer team and the spring track team.
- Pizza with the Principal – Each quarter is “Pizza with the Principal”, which is a time to celebrate students who missed 3.5 days of school or less. Students must have three or fewer tardies to participate.
- Family Involvement – Throughout the year there are opportunities for family participation through our Family Night activities. These range from tech info, reading and math, cultural highlights, painting, and other events.
- Prairie View’s The Shirt! – A coordinated effort between PV and the PTO where a 4th-grade student designs “The Shirt”. The winner of the design is chosen by students and teachers.
- Clubs – We have various clubs that students can participate in throughout the year. This includes – Run the Halls, Happy Day Club, Chess Club, Girls on the Run, Art Club, LEGO Robotics.
- Food Drive – Every year we have a food drive for our community. Classes with the most donations – their classroom teacher wears the “We Can” costume that day. The kids love it!
- Student Leadership – We create leadership opportunities for all students.
- School Carnival – A fun event filled with games, raffles, bounce houses, and more for our families.
Prairie View School Counselor program runs Tier 1 classroom life skill lessons for all students, Tier 2: small groups and 1:1 services for students in need, and Tier 3 works with students of high risk and connects them with outside resources. The program supports all students to successfully transition to GIS and into life-long learners, who go on to graduate career/college-ready and contribute as positive citizens. All students have access to an equitable, data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program ensuring academic, career, and social/emotional development. The program also supports a student learning environment that empowers students and staff to become self-motivated, transformative learners and problem solvers.
Prairie View’s school psychologist, Mr. Brent Beck, visits Prairie View one day a week. The psychologist is here as a consultant and as a resource for the teachers. She also tests students who have been identified as having academic problems or learning disabilities. The psychologist, the LRE teacher, and the classroom teacher are instrumental in setting up an individualized educational plan (IEP) for the affected students.
Prairie View Elementary has been officially designated as a 2025 Family Friendly School by the Indiana Department of Education. This recognition honors schools that demonstrate excellence in engaging families in their children’s education. As one of only 45 schools across the state to receive this designation, Prairie View stands out for its commitment to welcoming all families, communicating effectively, and working together to support student success.
Launched by the IDOE in 2015, the Family Friendly Schools program highlights schools that foster strong partnerships between home, school, and community. At Prairie View, we believe that when families are engaged, students thrive—and we’re proud to be a place where everyone feels seen, supported, and valued.
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At Prairie View, we are committed to maximizing student achievement through high-quality instruction, strong collaboration, and data-driven decision making. Our educators create a safe, supportive environment rooted in our Hawk Habits—encouraging responsibility, respect, and academic excellence. Students are empowered to take ownership of their learning while earning recognition through Hawk Tickets and the Hawk Hall of Fame. With a focus on continuous growth, our teachers work together to meet individual student needs and ensure every learner has the tools to succeed.
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- Athletics – 3rd and 4th-grade students are invited to join the fall soccer team and the spring track team.
- Pizza with the Principal – Each quarter is “Pizza with the Principal”, which is a time to celebrate students who missed 3.5 days of school or less. Students must have three or fewer tardies to participate.
- Family Involvement – Throughout the year there are opportunities for family participation through our Family Night activities. These range from tech info, reading and math, cultural highlights, painting, and other events.
- Prairie View’s The Shirt! – A coordinated effort between PV and the PTO where a 4th-grade student designs “The Shirt”. The winner of the design is chosen by students and teachers.
- Clubs – We have various clubs that students can participate in throughout the year. This includes – Run the Halls, Happy Day Club, Chess Club, Girls on the Run, Art Club, LEGO Robotics.
- Food Drive – Every year we have a food drive for our community. Classes with the most donations – their classroom teacher wears the “We Can” costume that day. The kids love it!
- Student Leadership – We create leadership opportunities for all students.
- School Carnival – A fun event filled with games, raffles, bounce houses, and more for our families.
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Prairie View School Counselor program runs Tier 1 classroom life skill lessons for all students, Tier 2: small groups and 1:1 services for students in need, and Tier 3 works with students of high risk and connects them with outside resources. The program supports all students to successfully transition to GIS and into life-long learners, who go on to graduate career/college-ready and contribute as positive citizens. All students have access to an equitable, data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program ensuring academic, career, and social/emotional development. The program also supports a student learning environment that empowers students and staff to become self-motivated, transformative learners and problem solvers.
Prairie View’s school psychologist, Mr. Brent Beck, visits Prairie View one day a week. The psychologist is here as a consultant and as a resource for the teachers. She also tests students who have been identified as having academic problems or learning disabilities. The psychologist, the LRE teacher, and the classroom teacher are instrumental in setting up an individualized educational plan (IEP) for the affected students.
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Prairie View Elementary has been officially designated as a 2025 Family Friendly School by the Indiana Department of Education. This recognition honors schools that demonstrate excellence in engaging families in their children’s education. As one of only 45 schools across the state to receive this designation, Prairie View stands out for its commitment to welcoming all families, communicating effectively, and working together to support student success.
Launched by the IDOE in 2015, the Family Friendly Schools program highlights schools that foster strong partnerships between home, school, and community. At Prairie View, we believe that when families are engaged, students thrive—and we’re proud to be a place where everyone feels seen, supported, and valued.
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