Named for the famous scientist whose investigations led to treatments for cancer more than 100 years ago, students here learn how to combine their powers of observation with practical problem-solving skills. With an emphasis on engineering – which is the use of knowledge to solve problems – and communications skills, students at the Marie Curie Institute learn to be critical thinkers and real-world problem solvers who can effectively communicate their thoughts and ideas.

Students get hands-on technology and communications training in the school’s state-of-the-art Macintosh computer lab and through the school TV station and newspaper.

Visual arts, band and music are offered during the school day. Invention Convention, a robotics club, a garden club and the Advantage After School program provide students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world settings outside the school day.

• Everyone is capable of learning

• Education is a shared responsibility.

• Everyone is responsible for his/her own actions.

• Everyone deserves to learn in a safe environment.

• Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

• Learning is a life-long process.

• Everyone has self-worth which needs to be nurtured to build self-respect and dignity.

• Everyone’s behavior affects those around them.

Marie Curie Eastside Elementary School was built in 1975 as an open-concept school. The original mascot was the Polish Falcon in honor of the school’s namesake, Marie Curie.

During the summer of 1996, the building was completely renovated, replacing the open-concept structure with more traditional classrooms. At that time, the students chose a new school mascot, the Marie Curie Wildcat.

In 2007, our school became the district’s second magnet school – Marie Curie Institute of Engineering & Communications.

The purpose of these documents is to provide a plain language summary of the Greater Amsterdam School District’s Code of Conduct to parents, students, school personnel and community members. This summary is a guide regarding students’ rights and responsibilities.

To view Marie Curie's Elementary 2024-25 supply list click here.