Northeast Elementary School Mission Statement: The staff at Northeast will provide a positive environment that encourages all students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We are committed to helping students develop a healthy lifestyle and an enthusiasm for lifelong learning in order to prepare them for their future roles in a changing society.

Principal:	Mr. Derry C. Sims, Sr. is a graduate of Tennessee State University with a major in Elementary Education. He also has a Masters Degree in Administration and Supervision from Michigan State University and has completed all course work towards a Doctorate Degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Michigan.   Serving Jackson Public Schools for over 35 years, Mr. Sims taught for 24 years before becoming an administrator. He taught 2nd through 5th grades and adult education classes. His administrative experience includes Elementary Assistant Principal at both Frost and Northeast schools, principal, Central Office Administrator and 9th and 10th grade Principal at Jackson High School.   Mr. Sims lives in Jackson and his two children, daughter Renata and son Derry Jr. both attended and graduated from Jackson Public Schools.
History:	Built in 1969 as Northeast Junior High, this school became Northeast Elementary in 1982.
Demographics:	Presently, Northeast serves approximately 750 students in grades pre-school through sixth. It is located near I-94 in a quiet, residential neighborhood at the end of Fleming Street. Northeast has a large playground and is surrounded by acres of land.   Northeast Elementary is a handicapped accessible building.
Curriculum:	Northeast has 34 classrooms, serving pre-school through sixth grade, plus 3 Resource Rooms for Special Education. There is a full time English as a Second Language classroom and individualized computer learning programs for all students.
Of Special Interest:	Northeast Elementary School offers students many enrichment activities, including band, strings, choir, Student Council, Academic Games, cheerleading, Girl Scouts and Peace Buddies, to name a few.   An automated library circulation system enhances Northeast’s Media Center and there is a Parent Center for families and friends who volunteer or mentor. Northeast is piloting a nutrition program and is developing an on site Health Center. Northeast has it’s own weather station, radio station and enjoys numerous partnerships throughout the community.