Our History
Located in Wilmington, NC, New Horizons Elementary School was founded in 1983 by a group of parents and professional educators who came together with a vision for a private school that would nurture achievement and personal development in its students. With 40+ years of experience and research, our school today is the product of elements we have found to be crucial to the country’s most highly effective schools: a dedicated and caring staff, parent involvement, and a comprehensive curriculum that goes beyond the classroom to encourage student growth, both creatively and academically.
Mission
Guided by a legacy of excellence, NHES builds the foundation for students to be confident in their potential in an ever-changing world.
Value Statements
Our culture is built upon enthusiasm, collaboration, responsibility and deliberate actions that ensure NHES as an enduring and trusted school of choice for Southeastern North Carolina.
Our vision as educators is to value authentic learning, to be attentive to individual developmental needs, to instill the joy of purposeful effort and collectively build confident, lifelong learners.
We are proud of our legacy of excellence and know that success comes through partnership with parents, students, faculty and the greater community.
Our Philosophy
New Horizons Elementary School was founded on the principles of teaching through a whole child approach and as such, strongly believes in the pursuit of academic excellence, while also recognizing the important role of character development in early childhood education. We celebrate our students’ individuality and encourage them to embrace not only their own unique attributes but those of others as well. Promoting kindness, respect, tolerance, and citizenship are of utmost importance as we provide an encouraging environment that challenges students to reach their academic goals. New Horizons is a tight-knit community where students, parents, faculty, and staff all work together to create the best learning environment for all of our students to achieve and grow.
From The Director
On behalf of our faculty, staff, and Board of Directors, thank you for your interest in New Horizons Elementary School!
For more than 40 years, New Horizons has been committed to nurturing the whole child through a personalized approach that emphasizes academic excellence alongside social, emotional, and character development. As a close-knit learning community, we know every child by name, recognize their unique strengths, and create an environment where they are encouraged to grow with confidence, curiosity, and purpose.
Our dedicated faculty brings learning to life through engaging instruction, hands-on inquiry, and meaningful STREAM experiences that inspire creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. A strong foundation in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education is complemented by enriching opportunities in Spanish, Music, and Art, ensuring students receive a well-rounded educational experience.
At New Horizons, we believe that elementary school is about far more than academics. It is about building confident learners, compassionate leaders, and responsible citizens. We strive to equip every student with the foundational knowledge, character, and lifelong learning skills needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we would be honored to partner with you in your child’s educational journey. We invite you to visit our campus, meet our exceptional teachers, and experience firsthand the warm, supportive community that has made New Horizons a special place for generations of students.
Together, we can cultivate a lifelong love of learning, inspire personal growth, and help your child discover all they are capable of achieving.
We look forward to welcoming your family to New Horizons Elementary School.
Sincerely,
Dr. Amanda Jacobs
Director
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