Fountain Hill Elementary: Meet Principal Elise Jones

Meet the Fountain Hill Elementary Principal

Hello Fountain Hill!

As a Bethlehem resident and your Principal, I am thrilled to serve this wonderful community. With more than 12 years of experience in school leadership, my top priority is ensuring that every student feels safe, loved, and supported.

I strongly believe in the Community School model, in which our school serves as a hub for the entire neighborhood. I am eager to get to know you, your children, and the community, especially as we look forward to moving into our brand-new building in just under a year!

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, ideas, or concerns at 610-865-5881 or [email protected].

Elise Jones

Connect at Tiger Talk!

Community is at the heart of Fountain Hill Elementary. You are invited to join us for Tiger Talk at Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (1059 Delaware Ave.).

These relaxed sessions offer coffee, light snacks, and an open space for parents, guardians, and community members to discuss what is happening at our school and share ideas together. Children are always welcome to attend, and students from Lehigh University will be on hand with fun activities for them!

All are welcome, and we hope to see you there!

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dates: November 19, January 28, March 25, and May 20

Community School Model

Fountain Hill Elementary School is proud to serve as a Community School within the Bethlehem Area School District. As a Community School, we serve as a hub where education and support extend beyond the classroom, and strong partnerships help support the success of every child and family.

Through a collaborative approach, Fountain Hill Elementary works to connect students and families with valuable resources, enrichment opportunities, and community-based services that promote academic achievement and overall well-being.

A key part of this work is our partnership with Lehigh University and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. Together, these organizations help strengthen opportunities for our school through volunteerism, mentorship, educational programming, family engagement initiatives, and other collaborative efforts that support student success.

These partnerships reflect the shared belief that schools thrive when communities work together. By building strong relationships and creating opportunities for collaboration, Fountain Hill Elementary continues to foster an environment where students, families, educators, and community partners come together to help every child learn, grow, and succeed.

Community partnerships are always welcome. We currently offer a food pantry, clothing closet, and additional basic-needs support for anyone in the community.

If you are interested in learning more about Fountain Hill Elementary’s Community School initiative or would like to explore opportunities to partner with our school, please contact Jonathan Vargas, Community School Coordinator, at [email protected].