JOYCE KILMER K-8 SCHOOL
The Kilmer K8 is an academically rigorous school with an experienced, caring staff. We are focused on high achievement for all students, preparing students for success first and foremost through good instruction in the classroom. We also value student motivation and interest and are committed to developing students who will be active participants and learners in our global society.
In addition to the core academic subjects, we offer visual art, music, a dynamic physical and health education program, and science classes, allowing all students to have a balanced, well-rounded experience. The science lab in the Upper School is completely updated and fully equipped and the entire campus has just undergone a technological upgrade with IPAD centers, interactive projectors, multiple laptop carts and document cameras.
We have a highly effective inclusion strand of classes, where students with special needs and students without identified needs are integrated into one classroom. This classroom has a highly qualified and dual-certified teacher as well as two Para-professionals. This model has been highly successful and beneficial to our entire school community.
Principal, Kimberley Williams
Assistant Principal, Danikka Moses
Kindergarten-Grade 3:
35 Baker Street, MA 02132
Phone: 617-635-8060
Fax: 617-635-8063
Grades 4–8:
140 Russett Road
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Phone: 617-635-6855
Fax: 617-635-6690
School Hours
9:30 am - 4:10 pm
Early dismissal, the day before Thanksgiving and last two days of school: 2:10
Helpful Information on the BPS website
Student and Family Resources
Boston Public Schools
Guide to the Boston Public Schools
The Kilmer K8 is an academically rigorous school with an experienced, caring staff. We are focused on high achievement for all students, preparing students for success first and foremost through good instruction in the classroom. We also value student motivation and interest and are committed to developing students who will be active participants and learners in our global society.
In addition to the core academic subjects, we offer visual art, music, a dynamic physical and health education program, and science classes, allowing all students to have a balanced, well-rounded experience. The science lab in the Upper School is completely updated and fully equipped and the entire campus has just undergone a technological upgrade with IPAD centers, interactive projectors, multiple laptop carts and document cameras.
We have a highly effective inclusion strand of classes, where students with special needs and students without identified needs are integrated into one classroom. This classroom has a highly qualified and dual-certified teacher as well as two Para-professionals. This model has been highly successful and beneficial to our entire school community.
- Special Features
- Experienced, caring staff
- Focus on academics
- K-8 school housed on two sites
- High MCAS success rate - 2018 Tier 1 BPS Ranking
- Involved parents
- Wallace multi-year grant awardee supporting our Social-emotional learning
- Ranked among the top 5 BPS schools on 2010 MCAS by Boston.com
- Named a top-ranked Boston Public Elementary School by Boston Magazine
- Special academic programs
- Special Education: Inclusion classrooms and highly specialized K-8 program for children with autism.
- Our partners
- Dedham School of Music, MSPP, New England Home for Little Wanderers, YMCA, Boston Celtics, TD Bank
- Before and after school programs in our building
- Before and after school care for all students available every day; all students are eligible to take a school bus to and from the lower campus for this program.
- Before and after school instrument lessons offered through the Dedham School of Music for a fee.
Principal, Kimberley Williams
Assistant Principal, Danikka Moses
Kindergarten-Grade 3:
35 Baker Street, MA 02132
Phone: 617-635-8060
Fax: 617-635-8063
Grades 4–8:
140 Russett Road
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Phone: 617-635-6855
Fax: 617-635-6690
School Hours
9:30 am - 4:10 pm
Early dismissal, the day before Thanksgiving and last two days of school: 2:10
Helpful Information on the BPS website
Student and Family Resources
Boston Public Schools
Guide to the Boston Public Schools
