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School Profile

  • Our School at a Glance

    • School Level: Elementary (Pre-K-5)
    • Date Opened: 1968
    • Principal: Gretchen Drzewucki
    • Enrollment: 411 students
    • Address: 7405 Hoadly Road Manassas, VA 20112
    • Phone: 703-791-3141
    • Mascot: Roadrunner
    • School Colors: purple and green

Vision

At Coles Elementary School, Roadrunners will be capable, motivated, and enthusiastic learners. We will foster a love of learning and nurture a strong sense of belonging. As kind, considerate, innovative, and independent thinkers, we take responsibility for our learning and our community.

Our Motto

Learning together, leading with kindness and running toward a bright future!

The 3 Rs

Roadrunners are responsible, respectful, and ready to learn!

History

Coles Elementary School opened in 1968. The school was named for the Cole family, who were prominent local landowners, farmers, and business operators in the mid-county region. When Virginia transitioned from townships to magisterial districts in 1875, the surrounding area was officially designated as the Coles Magisterial District to honor the family's presence in the Independent Hill and Manassas communities. The school took its name directly from this historic district and community legacy