Kagman Elementary School

Executive Summary

Kagman Elementary School, known as the "Home of the Blue Marlins," is situated in Kagman III village, a rural setting, on the island of Saipan in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The school's history dates back to September 5, 2000, when it first welcomed students. The school currently serves 465 students. Enrollment numbers have shown slight fluctuations over recent years, with the current enrollment representing a modest increase each year.

The school’s mascot, the Blue Marlins, was decided by the incoming students when the school first opened.  Kagman Elementary is the most recent and modern facility among all the CNMI PSS Elementary Schools.  It overlooks a spectacular view of the Kagman peninsula.  

The school staff serves a diverse student community spanning from Kagman I to Kagman IV, as well as neighboring areas like Asteo (Santa Lourdes), Papago, and Capitol Hill. The student population reflects a rich blend of ethnic backgrounds, including Chamorro, Carolinian, Chuukese, Filipino, Palauan, Pohnpeian, Japanese, Yapese, Pakistani, Kiribati, and Thai, resulting in a multilingual environment where English, Chamorro, and Carolinian are spoken.  All students received free breakfast & lunch through the PSS Food & Nutrition Program.

Kagman Elementary School is a leader for the Chamorro and Carolinian Immersion language program.  The school is dedicated to preserving and sustaining the indigenous languages through programs that teach Chamorro and Carolinian.

The Kagman Village is proud to have a school cluster of Kagman Elementary School, Chacha Oceanview Middle School, and Kagman High School, all in one place and feeding into each other.  They also have a joint Parent Teacher & Student Association (PTSA) that meets once a month.

Mission, Vision and Values

The school’s mission, vision, and values are continuously reviewed to ensure alignment with its educational goals on an annual basis.
         Mission:  Kagman Elementary School’s mission is to cultivate a positive and nurturing school climate that fosters high academic achievement through the principles of Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships.
         Vision:  The school envisions itself as an exemplary 21st-century learning community. Its goal is to prepare students for success in an era of rapid technological advancements.  The acronym “MARLINS” is used to convey the qualities and skills students should possess:
M: Moral values
A: Achieve academic excellence
R: Respect for others
L: Love for learning
I: Intellectual leadership and technological proficiency
N: Nobility in character and high expectations
S: Self-esteem in a global community
 

 

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