5005 S. Farm Road 135
Springfield, Missouri 65810

Phone: 523-4500
Fax: 523-4595

In 1995, it became apparent that the rapid population growth in southwest Springfield/Greene County was causing serious overcrowding at Wanda Gray and Jeffries Elementary Schools. A bond issue was approved in 1996 which included the construction of Phase One of a new elementary school located at the corner of Weaver Road (Farm Road 178) and South Golden Road (Farm Road 135). Our beautiful school was completed on schedule and opened its doors to over 300 eager students in August 1998.

It was overwhelmingly decided that it would be most fitting that this new school be named for a woman who was a tireless contributor to Springfield schools, Gertrude McBride.

We started out with Dr. Peggy Riggs as our first principal in August of 1998. She remained at McBride for three years.

The next principal at McBride was Mr. Terry Clayton. He was with McBride from August of 2001- May of 2003.

Mr. Bret Range was our next principal from August 2003 to May 2010.

Now, we're pleased to have our latest principal, Mr. Robert Reed, with us.

Our building has changed with the addition of our new gymnasium and additional classrooms. We are one of the largest in enrollment of the elementary schools in Springfield.

At the start of the August 2005 school year, our enrollment will only include grades Kindergarten through fourth grade because of the new Wilson’s Creek 5th and 6th grade Center that has been built due to the growth in this area.

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