- Stephensen Elementary
- About Us
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Welcome to Stephensen Elementary, where we are proud to begin the 2024-2025 school year with 321 students. Our dedicated staff includes 3 Kindergarten teachers, three 1st-grade teachers, three 2nd-grade teachers, three 3rd-grade teachers, two 4th-grade teachers, and one special education teacher. Our students benefit from a well-rounded education that includes PE, Computers, and Library specialists. As the only Mountain Home School District school on Mountain Home Air Force Base, we are uniquely positioned to serve our military-connected families and the broader community.
We look forward to another successful year of learning and growth!Stephensen Elementary School, located on Mountain Home Air Force Base, was named in honor of Col. Mark L. Stephensen, a U.S. Air Force pilot. Col. Stephensen was tragically shot down during the Vietnam War on April 29, 1967, and was declared missing in action. The school, originally named Base Primary School, was officially renamed in 2014 to pay tribute to Col. Stephensen and his family's enduring legacy.
Col. Stephensen was stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base before his deployment to Vietnam. His family, including his children, has maintained a strong connection to the base and the school, with visits that highlight the ongoing recognition of his sacrifice. The school's renaming was part of a larger effort to honor military families' contributions and provide a sense of history and pride to the students who attend Stephensen Elementary.
The school serves approximately 300 military-dependent children.