elementary school

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A nearby elementary school was closed as a precaution on Thursday after the wolf remained at large, and authorities have urged residents to take care and report any sightings.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

A disabled 4-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital for emergency treatment after he was found face down and unresponsive in an elementary school pool.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Walthart added that as a mother, she was concerned about safety, with a detention facility perched just a five-minute drive from the local elementary school.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In 2024, it bought a closed elementary school on 7 acres for $11 million, partly funded by a hotel-tax surcharge earmarked for housing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

In elementary school, she raced around at recess, and it was all about speed, how fast she could go, the feel of her ponytail flying out behind her.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti