WILLIAM O. SCHAEFER ELEMENTARY
140 Lester Drive
Tappan, New York 10983
(914)365-4240
Dr. Marianne Tully, Principal
The William O. Schaefer School (WOS) is home to the district's 388 second
and third graders. It is designed to weave different subject areas together
in a home-based classroom environment.
William O. Schaefer is one of the many schools in the district affiliated
with the Lincoln Center Institute. This program is designed to educate about
art through creating it with Lincoln Center Institute artists. William O.
Schaefer is a pilot program inviting senior citizens to be part of this
art education connection.
MISSION STATEMENT
The William O. Schaefer School Community is committed to fostering a love
of learning. We provide an environment that is safe, respectful and nurturing
which will enable children to grow and learn to their full potential.
Through innovative instruction and active engagement of students, we promote
high academic standards which foster self-esteem.
They will discover more about the uniqueness of themselves and others and
the larger world.