At Crab Orchard Elementary, we feature five Houses--our learning and leadership communities for students. Each House has unique properties such as its own color, symbols, nation of heritage, creature mascot, and more. Over time, each House will continue to take on its own values and personality.
The Five Houses of the COE House System
Creativo House of Creativity Color: Turquoise Country: Atlantica Creature: Merpeople
Happitivitas House of Positivity Color: Lime Green Country: Romania Creature: Dragon
Illuminare House of Enlightenment Color: Orange Country: Iceland Creature: Firefly
Marvellious House of Wonderment Color: Purple Country: Scotland Creature: Unicorn
Virtuosity House of Aptitude Color: Hot Pink Country: France Creature: Owl
Creativo
Title:
House of Creativity
Color:
Turquoise
Heritage:
Atlantica (off the coast of Denmark)
Creature Mascot:
Merpeople
Power:
Merpeople represent fierce independence and hold steadfastly to their values when it comes to how they live their lives.
House Founders: Jacque Pugh
Happitivitas
Title:
House of Positivity
Color:
Lime Green
Heritage:
Ireland
Creature Mascot:
Dragon
Power:
The dragon is a symbol of power and positive energy. Adorned with knightly armor and fiery breath, this prankster may be found frolicking in seas and waterfalls.
House Founders:
Brianna Kerley
Illuminare
Title:
House of Enlightenment
Color:
Orange
Heritage:
Iceland
Creature Mascot:
Firefly
Power:
A reminder we are all special and unique with our own inner light!
House Founders:
Michelle Pettus
Marvellious
Title:
House of Wonderment
Color:
Purple
Heritage:
Scotland
Creature Mascot:
Unicorn
Power:
The unicorn's powers are thought to be magical and possess healing properties. Beautiful and free, they are too fast to be caught ad will not be tamed. The u
House Founders:
Creshia Hillis
Virtuosity
Title:
House of Aptitude
Color:
Hot Pink
Heritage:
France
Creature Mascot:
Owl
Power:
Our intellectual prowess is displayed in this owl which is also our mascot. The energy from an owl brings focus, stillness, and patience.
