Dibble Elementary School Mission Statement: The Dibble Elementary School community is committed to the development of every student. We will provide essential skills in all curricular areas so they will become life-long learners and productive, contributing members of society.

Principal:	Ms. Pamela Perlos graduated with honors from Jackson Public Schools. She received a Bachelors Degree in Education and a Masters Degree in Administration, Summa Cum Laude, from Michigan State University. Pamela has teaching experience in every level from preschool to adult education. Ms. Perlos is in her twelveth year as a JPS administrator with 30 plus years in the field of education.
History:	The history of Dibble School dates back to the 1800’s. The original log schoolhouse was replaced with a stone building in 1868, which was replaced by a wood structure in 1885. A brand new Dibble School was constructed in the 1950’s and an addition, which included a library, was built in the 1960’s. In 1967, the wood structure was donated to the Ella Sharp Museum. It currently is used in the Museum's educational living history program, Pioneer Living, throughout the school year.
Demographics:	This year, there are 385 students enrolled in grades K-6. Dibble is located in a neighborhood setting on the corner of Robinson and Kibby Roads in Summit Township.
Curriculum:	Dibble offers Cluster classes for students who qualify as gifted and talented beginning in 4th - 6th grades. For more information on 4th and 6th grade Gifted and Talented Cluster groups, click here.  Dibble School adheres to the curriculum set forth by Jackson Public Schools that is aligned to the State of Michigan Standards and Benchmarks.
Of Special Interest:	Dibble is an excellent choice for your child as we offer an incredible amount of opportunities for students, such as: All day, every day Kindergarten Program Highly qualified and certified teaching staff Free hot breakfast program Free hot lunch programs with varied healthy choices, including a daily fruit and vegetable bar Daily "specials" to enhance your child's day, including science, art, music, physical education and computers Computer labs with Dell computers for each child Para-educators in each Kindergarten classroom Kindergarten has a class size of 24 students Bus transportation Playground in a safe, secluded neighborhood Part-time registered nurse Part-time social worker Accommodations for special needs students, including, but not limited to: speech, physical therapy, occupational therapy and a resource room Well-stocked library "A" grade from the State of Michigan Active, supportive and involved PTA MEAP scores for 2009-10 - 90% overall in Reading and 91% overall in Math Academic Games Team - placed 1st Nationally in 2009 and 2nd in 2010 5th & 6th Grade Band &Orchestra Programs Community programs, such as Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts