About Us

Blue Bell is one of six elementary schools within the nationally recognized Wissahickon School District. Our school serves approximately 460 students in grades K-5. Through a strong sense of community, a rich curricular program, an inspiring learning atmosphere, and a commitment to character, Blue Bell Elementary prepares its students to become strong participants and leaders in the world community. 

 

Our Principal

Mrs. FarlowAngela Farlow 
Principal
215-619-8102,  ext. 2010

Stephanie Wood
Secretary

Ms. Angela Farlow has served as Principal of Blue Bell Elementary School since 2021 after working as the assistant principal at Wissahickon Middle School for two years. She has over 20 years of K-5 and middle school teaching experience, joining the Wissahickon ranks in 2007 as a language arts teacher.

Prior to Wissahickon, Ms. Farlow worked for the School District of Philadelphia, as a Reading and Social Studies Teacher for five years and a 4th and 5th grade teacher for seven years. 

Blue Bell Fun Facts

Did you know every 5th grader gets to ring the school's blue bell at 5th grade promotion to middle school? It's a wonderful tradition to celebrate their completion of elementary school! 

Blue Bell has an amazing walking trail that teachers and students use as an outdoor classroom to participate in activities linked to the science, art, math, social studies and health curriculum. Students also use the trail for the Walk/Run Mile Club and Girls on the Run. 

Student by school's blue bell

 

BBE

School Day: 8:35 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

School Mascot: Blue Shark
School Colors: Blue and gold

Our Vision: “Belong, Inspire, Engage, Excel”

A learning community where all students and staff feel a sense of belonging and are inspired to engage and excel to their fullest potential.   

Our Mission 

The mission of the Wissahickon School District – a learning community where diversity is valued, and equity is an ongoing commitment – is to empower each student and staff member to excel to their fullest potential and meaningfully contribute to the greater community. 

Shared Values

We believe all students and staff will... 

  • develop healthy identities  
  • value diversity and inclusivity 
  • maintain positive relationships  
  • feel and show empathy for others  
  • achieve personal and collective goals 
  • make responsible and caring decisions  
  • contribute to safe and just communities