Principal

Mr. Jason Payne

Welcome to Major George S. Welch Elementary School, a K-5 school located on Dover Air Force Base in the Caesar Rodney School District. The namesake of our school was one of the few pilots who got off the ground at Pearl Harbor and distinguished himself by shooting down four Japanese aircraft during the attack. He was honored in ceremonies at the White House by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in May of 1942.

Welch Elementary offers an array of programs for our students. Some of those include Girls on the Run, Odyssey of the Mind, Math League, Student Council, Art Club and Safety Patrol, just to name a few. These programs enrich our students by providing opportunities for them to explore interests that they would like to develop.

The Welch Elementary School staff meets regularly to collect data and analyze data in order to drive better instruction for our students. Teacher’s review student performance and share effective instructional practices regularly. They review units of instruction and coordinate approaches to grade level issues. Through these meetings, we have developed programs to meet the needs of our students.

Our school could not be as successful as it is without the support of our parents. We have an active PTA which plans various activities throughout the year. We have school volunteers who help out in classrooms and most importantly, we have parents who provide the necessary support to their students at home so that they can reach their true potential.

On behalf of the staff at Major George S. Welch Elementary School, I feel privileged to be able to provide a quality education to those families who are actively serving our country. I am extremely proud of our outstanding students, our dedicated and experienced staff members, and our supportive families. I thank you in advance for your support and look forward to your participation this school year.

Jason Payne

Principal