Waples Mill Elementary School
| Waples Mill Elementary School | |
| Established | 1991 |
| School Type | Public elementary school |
| Principal | Greg Brotemarkle |
| Location | Oakton |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Homepage | [1] |
Waples Mill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oakton.
The school opened in 1991 under the supervision of Principal Cabell Lloyd, who had formerly been at Freedom Hill Elementary School.[1]
It is named for the mill operated in the area in the mid-nineteenth century by Henry Waple.[2] The name was chosen by the School Board over Difficult Run Elementary and Vale Elementary.[2]
References
- ↑ Redding, Whitney. "New Schools Ready to Greet Students." The Washington Post (1974-Current file): 2. Aug 29 1991. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1996). Web. 27 Dec. 2012 .
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "In the News:19th-Century Mill Owner Lends Name to New School." The Washington Post (1974-Current file): 1. May 16 1991. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1996). Web. 27 Dec. 2012.
