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.

The Richmond County School System now has an app!  The app offers you easy access to what's going on in the Richmond County School System, the ability to connect with teachers and staff, view the all-in-one calendar, and stay up to date on school and district events.

Click the links below for more information.

• Parent Letter (English)
• Parent Letter (Spanish)
• Student Reading Log

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

Parents please sign up for our Diamond Lakes Remind Group to receive important updates and school information.  Please click the link to join!

 Diamond Lakes Remind Group

The YMCA Primetime program is available to provide before and after school care.  Please follow the link below for more information and to register your child.

YMCA Primetime Information and Registration

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.

School Hours

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

School Day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (tardy bell rings at 9:01)

*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.