Welcome to Mathewson Elementary School, home of the Bulldogs! We believe every child is an explorer, creator, learner, and valued member of our school community.
At Mathewson, learning is an adventure. Like every great explorer, our students are encouraged to be curious, courageous, and willing to try something new. Our Bulldog spirit reminds us that we are stronger when we learn, grow, and journey together.
🧭 Our Bulldog Compass
Our school compass guides the way we learn and grow together:
CREATE — We inspire imagination, creativity, and new ideas.
EXPLORE — We ask questions, discover, wonder, and take on new challenges.
PLAY — We learn through joy, connection, collaboration, and meaningful experiences.
GROW — We embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and believe that everyone can improve.
BELONG — At the center of everything we do, we build a school where every student, family, and staff member feels known, valued, respected, and included.
These ideas support our district vision of high quality instruction and help ensure that each day we help our youngest learners grow to be their best selves supporting the Milford work of the Vision of the Learner. It is through our learning together that we embrace changes and challenges and learn how to support each other’ successes along the way.
At Mathewson, we want every Bulldog to leave each day knowing:
“I belong here. I am capable. My ideas matter. I can learn and grow. I am an important part of my community.”
Together, we create a learning community where children are empowered to explore their world, discover their strengths, take ownership of their learning, and grow into confident, compassionate citizens.