School Information
School Information
Luther W. Machen Elementary School is located near Langley Air Force Base in the Tide Mill Farms neighborhood in Hampton, Virginia. Machen Elementary School will do whatever it takes to ensure student learning and build a sense of confidence, respect, responsibility, and motivation within all students. For driving directions or to view a map of our location click here.
Luther W. Machen Elementary School is located near Langley Air Force Base in the Tide Mill Farms neighborhood in Hampton, Virginia. Machen Elementary School will do whatever it takes to ensure student learning and build a sense of confidence, respect, responsibility, and motivation within all students. For driving directions or to view a map of our location click here.
Office Hours
Office Hours
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
School Mascot: Mustang
School Mascot: Mustang
School Colors: Blue & Gold
School Colors: Blue & Gold
STAR Mustangs:
STAR Mustangs:
Safe
Safe
Thoughtful
Thoughtful
Appropriate
Appropriate
Respectful
Respectful
Our children develop school habits during the elementary years. Please help us teach them the importance of being in school, and on time every single day. These are life skills that will help them as they grow into adulthood. Punctuality and regular school attendance are vital for our students’ academic success.
Our children develop school habits during the elementary years. Please help us teach them the importance of being in school, and on time every single day. These are life skills that will help them as they grow into adulthood. Punctuality and regular school attendance are vital for our students’ academic success.
There will always be times when a child may be sick and cannot attend school. In this case, please call the school to let them know that your child will be out. However, please note that we must have a written excuse for any absence to be considered excused.
There will always be times when a child may be sick and cannot attend school. In this case, please call the school to let them know that your child will be out. However, please note that we must have a written excuse for any absence to be considered excused.
Students are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30. It is preferable for students to enter their classroom at 7:20 each morning.
Students are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30. It is preferable for students to enter their classroom at 7:20 each morning.
Students who arrive to school at 7:30 or later are considered tardy, and an adult must sign them in at the Main Office. Tardies are only excused with a doctor’s note.
Students who arrive to school at 7:30 or later are considered tardy, and an adult must sign them in at the Main Office. Tardies are only excused with a doctor’s note.
GOT AN ABSENCE?
GOT AN ABSENCE?
Hello Machen Nation! When your young STAR Mustang is absent or late to school, please be sure to report the absence or tardy using ONE of the following methods:
Hello Machen Nation! When your young STAR Mustang is absent or late to school, please be sure to report the absence or tardy using ONE of the following methods:
- Send in a note with your child's name, dates of the absence(s), and the reason for the absence(s).
- Call the office at 757-727-2900.
Star Mustang Cheer
Star Mustang Cheer
I'm a Mustang Star
I'm a Mustang Star
A Mighty Machen Mustang Star
A Mighty Machen Mustang Star
I am Safe, yeah
I am Safe, yeah
Thoughtful, yeah
Thoughtful, yeah
Appropriate, yeah
Appropriate, yeah
Respectful, yeah
Respectful, yeah
I'm a Mustang Star
I'm a Mustang Star
A Mighty Machen Mustang Star
A Mighty Machen Mustang Star
Oh, Yes I am!!
Oh, Yes I am!!
Pump it up! Pump it up!
Pump it up! Pump it up!
Pump it up! Pump it up! Pump it up!
Pump it up! Pump it up! Pump it up!
Luther W. Machen Elementary School
20 Sacramento Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
Phone (757)727-2900
Fax (757)766-5297
