Principal Welcome

Welcome to C.H. Bird Elementary, Home of the Blue Jays!

We are a wonderfully diverse community of approximately 300 students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade, committed to building and maintaining positive relationships with our students and families to support the success of every Blue Jay.

At C.H. Bird, we believe in educating the whole student with the underlying belief that all students can and will achieve with the appropriate expectations for learning and behavior, paired with the care, support, and encouragement they need to thrive. We pride ourselves on welcoming all to our community. Together, we create an environment where every student’s academic and social-emotional growth is valued and supported.

As a Community School, C.H. Bird offers unique opportunities for students and families, including access to after-school clubs such as GSA, BSU, and Safety Patrol, and engaging family events like Math, Literacy, and Science Nights, sledding, and “Taking it to the Park.” We also offer programs that support future Blue Jays through our 3K morning and afternoon classes.

I am honored to serve as the Principal of C.H. Bird Elementary, a school where staff, families, and community come together to ensure every student has a high-quality, engaging, and culturally responsive educational experience.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about C.H. Bird, please feel free to reach out to us at 608-834-7300. We are excited to welcome you to our Blue Jay family!

Sincerely,
Ben Ketterer
Principal, C.H. Bird Elementary School