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School Profile

  • Our School at a Glance

    • School Level: Elementary (Pre-K-5)
    • Date Opened:
    • Principal: Jason Pensler
    • Enrollment: 385 Students
    • Address:
    • Phone: 703-670-4050
    • Mascot: Panthers
    • School Colors: Blue and White
    Bel Air Logo

About Bel Air Elementary School

two boys with a laptop in the library

Bel Air Elementary School is named after Bel Air Plantation, a historical landmark in Prince William County. The school opened in November, 1968, as home construction boomed along Dale Boulevard in Dale City.

Bel Air Elementary School is fully accredited by the Virginia State Department of Education and a Prince William County School of Excellence.

Bel Air Elementary School promotes academic excellence in a safe, caring learning environment through the collaboration of staff, family, and community.

Communities Served

Forestdale section of Dale City

Special Programs

Bel Air provides services to "at risk" students, English Speakers of Other Languages, Breakthrough to Literacy in kindergarten. Special education classes include, Emotionally Disabled and Autism as well as a full-day Virginia Preschool Initiative preschool program and Title I. We are also a Global School with Dual Language Immersion in Kindergarten and First Grade.

Extracurricular Activities

Bel Air is home to MANY before and after school enrichment programs and clubs. Bel Air students can participate in:

  1. Robotics Club
  2. No Place for Hate
  3. Panther Friends
  4. Battle of the Books Club
  5. Math 24 Club
  6. Student Council
  7. SWAT Team
  8. Bel Air Green Team and Green Team Jr.

Brown's class

Opportunities for Parent & Community Involvement

Bel Air has a lot of ways that parents and community members can get involved at school:

  1. The Principal's Advisory Council
  2. Bel Air Title I Nights and Activities
  3. Volunteer in the Classrooms
  4. Go on School Field Trips with your students
  5. Attend Student Performances

 

Kyla and Angel doing the Morning Announcements

What Makes Our School Unique?

Our children, parents, teachers and staff make us unique. We celebrate the cultures and the beliefs of all students focusing on what brings us together, but not forgetting how and what makes us all different. Every students background and what they bring to the table is appreciated, shared and celebrated in all that we do. We truly are a melting pot of GREATNESS!

Vision Statement

Every student will graduate on time with the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind necessary to create a thriving future for themselves and their community.

Mission Statement

We are committed to fostering Learning and Achievement for All by delivering academic excellence that empowers every student to reach their full potential. Through a Positive Climate and Culture, we cultivate a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment where teaching and learning thrive. In partnership with families and the community, we build meaningful relationships that strengthen trust and collaboration, ensuring the success of every student on their educational journey.