Mission Statement

Building a world-class school system through education, collaboration, and innovation. 

Vision Statement

The Richmond County School System will create a world-class, globally competitive school system where all students will graduate and are college/career ready.

Welcome Back Gems to the 2018-2019 School Year!

Congratulations to our Principal, Mrs. Lashantel Pinckney!  

Congratulations to our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Crystal Middleton! 

We are looking forward to a wonderful school year! 

Our school has teamed up with Boys & Girls Clubs of the CSRA to bring you the future in afterschool care. Open Monday through Friday after school, offering fun educational activities, homework help, and a healthy snack!  Learn more and register at www.greatfuturesacademy.org.

Congratulations to our 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year!

Ms. Brandi James

Congratulations to our 2018-2019 Support Staff Member of the Year!

Ms. Dametria Whitaker 

School Hours

Breakfast 8:40-9:00 (FREE for all students, must enter the outside doors by the cafeteria)

School Day 9:15 am - 4:00 pm (tardy bell rings at 9:15)

*Interested in before or after school care? Contact YMCA PrimeTime or the Boys and Girls Club.*

Diamond Lakes Elementary School

Mission Statement

We will provide a safe, standards based learning environment

that ensures a growth mindset so all students

reach their learning potential.