Welcome to MLKCS!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence prepares kindergarten through fifth grade students of Springfield for academic success and engaged citizenship through insistence on rigorous, challenging work. The school incorporates Dr. King’s commitment to the highest standards in scholarship, civic participation, and the ideal of the beloved community.

“Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” -DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

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Our Mission & Core Values

Through high expectations, a structured academic environment, and positive character development, Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence ensures that every student in kindergarten through grade 5 is equipped to think critically, communicate clearly, and are empowered with a strong ethical foundation to be set on the path for success in college, career, and life. The school incorporates Dr. King’s commitment to the highest standards in scholarship, civic participation, and the ideal of the beloved community.

Promoting Social Justice | Respect | Integrity | Determination | Excellence

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