About Our School

Welcome to Watson Elementary School, “Home of the Wildcats!” Located on 77th Avenue in Schererville, Indiana.  We pride ourselves on creating an environment that enriches your child’s learning and over all school experience.  Watson Elementary serves students in grades K-4 living in Schererville with outstanding public education.

We have a fine staff, great students, and supportive parents.  All these join together to make our Watson School number one!  It is important that we work together for the benefit of our children.  We are here to assist you and your child grow to become a self directed learner.  Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or the building principal if you have questions or need some advice.  We also have a School Service Provider who may assist you with questions or problems.

Watson Elementary School
Michelle Lavin

Watson Elementary School
333 West 77th Ave.
Schererville, IN 46375
Phone: (219) 322-1365
Fax: (219) 865-4431


Principal: Mrs. Michelle Lavin

Mission Statement

The mission of the Lake Central School Corporation, as a family, community, and school partnership, is to ensure that each student becomes a self-directed learner and a contributing, responsible citizen through an instructional delivery system that engages students in achieving their personal best.

Lake Central’s Beliefs

  • Students are our number one priority
  • People learn in different ways
  • Everyone can learn
  • Each individual has dignity and worth
  • People are responsible for their actions
  • Excellence will only be achieved through continuous improvement
School Improvement Plan