About Beacon Elementary School
Greetings Beacon Community!
I am Tourqoise Cannon, and it is my privilege to introduce myself to you as the new principal of Beacon Elementary School! This year marks my 22nd year in the field of education. Prior to my current position I have served as an Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, Academic Engagement Administrator as well as an elementary classroom teacher. My goals this year include, increasing student achievement & attendance, supporting curriculum implementation, as well as building community among our staff, students, and families. It is my priority to collaborate and communicate with families as we work to nurture, challenge, and prepare students to be leaders in this community and beyond.




At Beacon Elementary School Every Child, Every Day, Ready to Teach, READY TO LEARN!!
WE specialize in providing students with an exceptional early childhood education. The curriculum is designed to meet the academic needs of the whole child through literacy and numeracy. With small class sizes, Beacon Elementary offers OUR students individual attention which includes:
- Core subject classes in the area of reading, writing, math, and science
- Physical education classes
- Music Classes
- Art classes
- Computer classes
Serving GSRP, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade students, WE offer:
The GSRP program is available to students:
- Small Class Sizes
- Focus on Literacy and Numeracy
(Reading and Math Support) - An Innovative, Rigorous Curriculum
- 1-to-1 Technology
- Before and After Care Program
- After-School Clubs and Activities


Beacon provides latchkey services before and after school childcare.
The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan's state-funded preschool program for four-year-old children with factors that may place them at risk of educational failure. The program is administered by the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start. Funding is allocated to each intermediate school district to administer the program locally.
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Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM)
Students participate weekly in hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation.
1-to-1 Technology
Beacon Elementary School classrooms are equipped with the latest instructional technology. In addition, hand-held devices are provided for all students at all grade levels.

Beacon Elementary Contact

- Principal: Tourqoise CannonTourqoise Cannon
- Email Tourqoise Cannon Tourqoise.Cannon@hwschools.org