administration
Laura armstrong
principal
I’m super pumped to be the newly appointed principal at North Hi Mount Elementary School. The 2022-2023 school year will mark my 21st year in public education. I previously served as a teacher, AP, and principal. I stepped away for a few years to be with family, and am excited to be back.
It is a privilege to serve as your principal. I look forward to partnering with each of you to build upon this success and ensure that ALL our students grow both academically and social-emotionally.
David Sweeney
assistant Principal
It is an honor to serve the students, staff and parents of North Hi Mount!
Five generations of my family have lived in Fort Worth. In fact, my parents used to live behind Kinkaid’s Hamburgers when they first got married and my grandfather’s first law office was right down the street from North Hi Mount. The craziest thing is that my great grandfather worked in the Thurber Brick factory that made the bricks that make up Camp Bowie’s streets. I say that to let y’all know how invested I am in this school and city. I am so excited to be a part of the Eagle Family!
teachers
Pre-K
Kindergarten
meredith Asztelos
Julie Ledford
Eva McCarty
1st Grade
Jenette Canales
Bre mann
Jennifer Ward
2nd Grade
brooke cooper
Rocio Barreto Nunez-Garcia
3rd grade
lauren braden
jennifer castillo
kathryn Korman
4th Grade
lauren Cummins
Jane Fontaine
daisy Reyna
5th grade
samuel Hobbs
diana ontiveros
lauren witherspoon
specials
abby roque-music
Wendy Walling-PE
lindsay daniels-art
Special Education
Amy Gray- Inclusion
Rhonda Houston-Dyslexia
faculty/staff
Barbara Leonard-Library
Katie Kiesling- Secretary
Anne Santana- Gardening
Neda Brown- Parent Engagement
Mayra Contreras- Attendance Clerk
Holly Londt- Nurse
ABOUT NORTH HI MOUNT ELEMENTARY
North Hi Mount Elementary takes a whole-child approach to elementary education. Teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff work together to meet the intellectual, social, behavioral, and emotional needs of each and every child we serve.
North Hi Mount Elementary is located in the heart of Fort Worth's Cultural District. The campus is nestled in the historic North Hi Mount, Crestline, Rivercrest, Monticello, and Crestwood neighborhoods. Principal Laura Armstrong oversees the campus, which is home to students Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade.
North Hi Mount offers a before and after school program for students. The school also has various clubs for kindergarten through fifth grade students. Some of the clubs offered are Garden Club, Running Club, Math Club, Chess Club, and Choir. These clubs are hosted by teachers and parents who donate their time and talents to enrich students outside of regular school hours.
Learn about North Hi Mount faculty and staff by visiting the Fort Worth ISD website.
NHM HISTORY
North Hi Mount opened its doors in 1936 and is located in the city's cultural district. The building is recognized as a historical landmark by the Historical Society. North Hi Mount is a Spanish-style architectural design with red tile roofs and gabled entrances.
NHM MISSION STATEMENT
North Hi Mount ensures that our students are prepared for today's global society by providing rigorous, meaningful instruction, in a safe, supportive, and positive environment.
DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURES
NHM is making some great safety changes for the 2023-2024 school year. Please review the email from Mrs. Armstrong for a reminder of where you can and cannot drop off / pick up. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF IN THE BUS ZONE. All students other than Bus Riders need to enter from the 7th Street North Entrance between 7:30am and 7:50am. After 7:50am they can buzz in and go straight to the office for a tardy pass.
Also, the school is looking for a volunteer to help with crossing guard duty while the school is looking for a permanent cross guard on corner of Modlin and Dorothy. Please signup below:
CONTACT THE NORTH HI MOUNT PTA
SCHOOL TIMES
2023-2024 Arrival/ Dismissal:
Doors Open for Breakfast: 7:30
If Not Eating Breakfast: 7:40
Tardy Bell: 7:50 AM
Pre-K Dismissal: 2:15 PM
K-5th Pick Up: 3:20 PM