School Information
Tyler Elementary School
14500 John Marshall Highway
Gainesville, VA 20155
Phone: 703.754.7181
Principal: Jennifer Perilla
Assistant Principal: Leslie Browngold
Resident Principal: Lucy Jensen
School Counselor: Molly Jacobs, Lisa McDermott
Specialty Program: Elementary World Languages Program, Spanish
Date Opened: 1968
Number of Students: 475
Number of teachers: 45
School Colors: Blue and Yellow
School Mascot: Tyler Tomcat
About Tyler Elementary School
Dedicated on October 12, 1968, the school was named for George Grayson Tyler (1869-1938) of Haymarket, who was a teacher in the community and served as Superintendent of Schools from 1909 to 1916.
Communities Served
Tyler students live in communities of Carterwood, Crossroads, Greenhill Crossing, Haymarket Station, Robinson Manor, Heathcote Commons, Village Place, Pageland, Catharpin, and The Marque. Additionally, students may transfer to Tyler for our World Languages Specialty Program: Spanish.
Special Programs
Tyler hosts an ESOL Center, SIGNET/START Center, and World Languages Program (Spanish).
Extracurricular Opportunities
- Battle of the Books
- SCA
- Safety Patrols
- No Place for Hate Club
- Chorus: 2nd/3rd
- Chorus: 4th/5th
- Robotics Team
- Newspaper Club
- Drama Club
- Game Club
- Fitness Club
Opportunities for Parent & Community Involvement
Parents and guardians are invited to take part in the Watch D.O.G.S. Program, PTO, Advisory Council, and to serve as volunteers and mentors.
What Makes Our School Unique?
Tyler is a motivated community of lifelong learners, honoring traditions while embracing innovation!
Tyler is best known for its high standards for academic excellence for all while ensuring a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for students and staff.