Welcome to Miami Trace Elementary, home of the Panthers! It’s an exciting time to be an MT Panther, and we are thrilled that your child will be part of our Panther Family. At MTES, we believe in building a positive school culture where students feel safe, learning is engaging, and Panther Pride is at the heart of everything we do as we prepare our students to be productive citizens of the future.

Inside our school, we are blessed with a dedicated and caring staff who work each day to create a climate of joy, kindness, and goodness for all students. Our team is committed to educating the whole child and providing a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment. Through research-based instructional practices and a strong focus on the individual needs of each learner, our staff strives to ensure that every student has the opportunity to grow, achieve, and reach their full potential. I am truly grateful to work alongside such an exceptional team and to see the positive impact our MTES staff has on students and families. We invite all families to be active partners in your child’s education - together, we can achieve great success!

To our community members and stakeholders, thank you for your continued support. The strong partnerships we share across Fayette County - including our dedicated local businesses, our wonderful Parent Teacher Organization, and our many community organizations - make our district unique and deeply connected. We are thankful for each of you and for the relationships that help us further enhance our school and support our students and families. The unity and togetherness of our community are a big part of what makes Fayette County a great place to live and learn.

As the Principal at MTES, I am excited to work with you and your child as we help all students build their path to success. Please feel free to contact me at any time at 740-333-2301 or by email at etattersall@mtpanthers.org.

MTProud!

Hi Panther Families!  My name is Sunny Cummings and I feel incredibly blessed to be working with your children as an Assistant Principal at Miami Trace Elementary.  

After 20 years of being a 2nd grade teacher, I stepped into a new adventure as an Assistant Principal at MTES. Each year, I have loved interacting and supporting our youngest Panthers throughout their educational journey. Our amazing staff members love and support our students each and every day, and they encourage them to strive to be their very best.  I truly believe that it takes an entire TEAM of people to help shape every child into the unique and special individual that they are.  

To our families and Fayette County community members, thank you so much for all of your continued support of our educational processes and district events.  As a Miami Trace graduate myself, I know that the Panther Spirit runs deep - Once a Panther, Always a Panther!  We will continue to work hard to put the needs of your students first to create and maintain an energetic, positive environment that cultivates life-long learning.  If I can be of any assistance to your child or your family throughout the year, please do not hesitate to contact me at (740) 333-2306 or by email at scummings@mtpanthers.org.

Let’s have another great year!  Go Panthers!

Dear Miami Trace Elementary Families,

I am excited and honored to introduce myself as the Assistant Principal at MTES. My name is Jordan DeWitt, and I feel truly privileged to work alongside such a dedicated team of educators and outstanding students.

After 12 years of teaching at MTES, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact a supportive, collaborative community can have on a child’s academic and personal growth. At Miami Trace, we aim to create an environment where students feel safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their fullest potential. I am committed to ensuring that our students succeed academically and develop the skills and character to thrive as responsible, respectful individuals.

As we work together to provide our children with the best possible educational experience, I want to thank our families for their ongoing support and partnership. Your involvement makes a tremendous difference in the student's success. We are grateful for the strong sense of community we share here at MTES.

Let’s continue to work together to make this school year a fantastic one for all of our Panthers. I look forward to getting to know each of you and helping to create a positive and thriving learning environment for our students. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at (740) 333-2302 or by email at jdewitt@mtpanthers.org.

GO PANTHERS!