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Morley Nelson Elementary School

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Our Schools:

Frank Church High School

Garfield Elementary

Morley Nelson Elementary

Taft Elementary

Whitney Elementary

Whittier Elementary

Morley Nelson Community Schools

Also known as the Resource Opportunity Center (ROC):

We focus on building strong communities, ensuring students are ready to learn, and supporting family success. With this in mind, we offer many resources and support for parents and students to encourage healthy academics and social/emotional development.

If you or your student is interested in any of these resources or have questions about our Community School, please contact us or stop by the office. If we can't help you, we will find someone who will.

Our Team

School Principal:

Liz Croy

liz.croy@boiseschools.org

Community School Coordinator:

Rosie Espinoza

rosie.espinoza@boiseschools.org

(208) 484-8369

Morley Nelson Counselor:

Alyssa Mendiola

alyssa.mendiola@boiseschools.org

Morley Nelson Social Worker:

Kiely Prouty

kiely.prouty@boiseschools.org

Thank you to all of our parents, teachers, staff, partners and volunteers for making what we do possible!

Our Services

We offer comprehensive academic and social-emotional learning opportunities Engaging activities ignite student passion and inquiry, fostering a deeper application of academic content beyond the classroom.

We foster belonging, trust and shared success through engaged families, students, educators, and community partners. This occurs in many forms such as surveys, hallway conversations, parent workshops, or community gatherings.

We support student conditions for academic and personal success through partnerships with parents, school staff, and community health professionals. Together we enhance family wellbeing by addressing mental and physical health needs.

We encourage academic achievement and attainment by offering students school supplies they can take from the classroom to home. Ample school supplies strengthen student self-esteem, academic motivation, and a safe and caring environment for all.

We empower students to feel confident and comfortable. For clothing challenges and unexpected situations we offer a variety of items so students can return to class, recess, or even job interviews feeling supported and ready to succeed.

We nourish student learning and development by promoting healthy habits such as physical activity, wellness education, and nutritional support. Our early investment in healthy habits lays the foundation for lifelong wellbeing.