Mather Elementary School
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Mather Elementary

The first public elementary school in North America

What’s older than electricity, George Washington, and

​the United States? ​

Mather Elementary School!
The Mather Elementary School has the distinct honor of being the first publicly funded elementary school in America. With this honor comes an enormous amount of responsibility. When a child becomes a student at the Mather, they also becomes a part of America’s history.

Mission

Educating and empowering all children to reach their potential through academic and socially enriching experiences. 

Mather school pledge

Each morning all students recite the Mather School Pledge, which reinforces the school’s mission. The pledge is also translated into Vietnamese, Cape Verdean Creole and Spanish, the three most common languages other than English spoken by the students at the Mather. ​
I must work hard today
Get smarter in every way
Helped by my teacher, my family and my friends
If I make some mistakes
I have what it takes
To keep trying ‘till I really succeed.

School information

Mather School
1 Parish Street
Dorchester, MA  02122

617.635.8757 (p) 
617.635.8762 (f)

School Day
9:30 am-4:10 pm

Free Breakfast:  9:15 am
Classrooms open: 9:15 am
Classes start: 9:30 am


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MATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL  |  1 PARISH STREET, DORCHESTER, MA 02122  |  617.635.8757  
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Faculty
    • Hours and Calendar
    • History
    • The Mather Way
    • Uniform Policy
    • Partners
    • Programs/Events
    • Enrichment
    • Events
  • Parents
    • Parent Information
    • How Parents Can Help
    • Student Information System
    • Parent Council >
      • Monthly MPC Meetings 2016-2017
      • Monthly MPC Meetings 2014-2015
      • Monthly MPC Meetings 2013-2014
    • Parent Resources
  • Students
  • Get Involved
    • How You Can Help
    • Invest in Mather
    • Alumni
  • Library