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Discover Sedalia Elementary

Sedalia Elementary is a joyful, family-centered school where every student is known, valued, and encouraged to grow. As a proud community of Tigers, we work together to help students build strong academic foundations, discover their strengths, and become confident, responsible learners prepared for their future.

Experience Why Families Choose Us

Sedalia is more than a school, it is a safe family. Our culture is built on relationships, joy, high expectations, and the belief that every Tiger matters and every Tiger can grow. We celebrate our students' strengths, partner with families, and work together under our “Together We Grow” vision to ensure every child feels that they belong and has someone cheering them on as they grow academically and socially.

Student Supports

  • School counseling and social-emotional support
  • MTSS academic and behavioral proactive support and interventions
  • Exceptional Children (EC) services
  • Multilingual Learner (ML) support
  • Small-group and differentiated instruction
  • School nurse/health services
  • Family engagement and parent education opportunities
  • ACES (Afterschool Care Enrichment Services)

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Points of Pride

  • Through our vision, Together We Grow, our teachers desire to work and bring their children to this community because we have an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect, teachers engage in analyzing student data to provide intentional instruction to meet all learners’ needs.
  • Strong sense of belonging and safety: Students, staff, and families are part of a welcoming Tiger Nation where relationships matter and we maintain a safe learning environment.
  • High expectations: Our Tiger Way promotes high expectations for learning, engagement, questioning, discussion, feedback, and student ownership.
  • Strong community partnerships: Local businesses, organizations, universities, and community partners provide enrichment, mentorship, STEAM, career, family opportunities, and active PTA engagement.
  • Joyful learning environment: We believe students learn best when they feel safe, connected, challenged, and excited to come to school.

Academic Programs and Opportunities

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School Discovery Month

All GCS families and future families are invited to explore our amazing schools during School Discovery Month.  Visit, ask questions, meet our staff, and see all the opportunities GCS has to offer in your attendance zone, as well as our Choice schools and programs.

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The Guilford Guarantee

One district.
Many possibilities.

No matter whether you choose your neighborhood school or a Choice school or program, GCS has a school that's right for your child.  Through the Guilford Guarantee, all schools will help students understand their potential and provide multiple pathways to success after high school.

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Learn about the Guilford Guarantee

College Credit 

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Opportunities to earn college credit while in high school.

Career Credentials 

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Access to industry recognized credentials in high demand fields.

Real-World Experience 

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Hands-on learning through internships, apprenticeships and work based learning.

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Choice Application Window
October 9 through December 4, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Elementary & Middle School Selections
Step Date
Lottery and Notification Friday, December 11, 2026
Family Accept and Decline Offers Deadline Friday, December 18, 2026
High School Options Selections
Step Date
Lottery and Notification Friday, February 5, 2027
Families Accept or Decline Offers Deadline Friday, February 12, 2027