About Loraine T. Golbow Elementary

  • School Colors: blue and white
    School Mascot: blue jay
    2023-2024 Theme: Inspiring Excellence: Learners into Leaders 

    Loraine T. Golbow has had the privilege of serving the Katy community for more than 30 years. Our building received a major renovation in 2018, ensuring our campus stays up to date and able to meet the needs of all of our students; because at Golbow Elementary we do what is best for kids.  Golbow is proud to offer an environment that provides a warm and nurturing atmosphere that supports academic excellence.  We believe students and staff are life-long learners.

    A variety of learning opportunities are available for students and staff.  Staff members are committed to targeting instruction using a variety of resources and data.  Differentiated instruction is provided to ensure that the needs of all students are met. 
    Some of the programs that are utilized to achieve student’s success include:

    • Academic Support Teachers
    • ESOL
    • Dyslexia
    • Title 1
    • ECSE, PreK, and Special Education Programs

    Loraine T. Golbow also offers a certified science lab facilitator who collaborates with classroom teachers to create a hands on approach to science investigations.  The fine arts teachers challenge students to explore their creativity and promote innovative thinking to provide a well-rounded student.  Many of our students have participated in projects both inside and outside of Katy.

    We work in conjunction with parents and community members to provide students with a variety of experiences such as:

    • KEYS (Keep Encouraging Youth Towards Success) Mentoring Program
    • Junior  Achievement
    • PTA Programs
    • VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools)
    • PIE (Partners in Education)
    • Local Community Member Presentations

    Mission Statement: Golbow Elementary, together with family and community, provides authentic learning experiences in a student-centered environment that inspires life-long learners to be honorable citizens who positively impact the world.

    Vision Statement: Creating a legacy...every student, every day!

    Golbow Cheer

    We are RESPECTFUL!
    (we are respectful)
    We are RESPONSIBLE
    (we are responsible)
    We are SWOOP, READY TO LEARN!
    SWOOP, READY TO LEARN!