Sylvan Park Paideia Elementary School

Welcome to Sylvan Park Paideia Elementary School, where students thrive through a whole-child approach grounded in the Paideia philosophy. Our curriculum blends critical thinking, real-world projects, and civil dialogue to cultivate academic, social, and emotional growth. As a true community school, we celebrate diverse learners, an engaged parent body, and active, supportive relationships—with one united goal: helping every Panther flourish. Go Panthers!

This site is provided and funded by Sylvan Park PTO and is not an official school website for Metro Nashville Public Schools.

Calendar

Thu, Mar 26
  • 2nd Grade Performance

    Thu, Mar 26  5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

    Sylvan Park Paideia Elementary School, 4801 Utah Ave, Nashville, TN 37209, USA

Wed, Apr 1
  • International Night

    Wed, Apr 1  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Sylvan Park Paideia Elementary School, 4801 Utah Ave, Nashville, TN 37209, USA

Thu, Apr 2
  • International Night (Rain Date)

    Thu, Apr 2

Latest News

  • Chess Teams headed to State Championship!

    Chess Teams headed to State Championship!

    On February 28th, Sylvan Park Elementary had two teams compete in the regional qualifier of the 2026 Harry D. Sabine Tennessee State Scholastic Team Chess Tournament. The Primary team finished in first place, and the Elementary team finished in third place. Congratulations to both teams! The state championship will take place in Cookeville on March

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  • Sylvan Park Soccer Team – Game Schedule

    Sylvan Park Soccer Team – Game Schedule

    The games have been scheduled for your 4th + 5th Grade SPE Soccer Team. Come on out and cheer on your Panthers! All Games will be played at the Metro Soccer Complex (319 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214):

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  • March 19: PTO Planning Meeting

    March 19: PTO Planning Meeting

    Join us for our PTO planning meeting this Thursday, March 19, from 5:00-7:30pm in the library. We will provide drinks and Tazikis, so come hungry.   We will have regular updates for upcoming events etc. during the first part, and will dig into planning for next year during the second half of the meeting. Below is an outline

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  • April 1: International Night

    April 1: International Night

    Join us on Wednesday, April 1 from 5:00 – 6:00 PM in the back parking lot of the school, for Sylvan Park’s 5th Annual International Night. It’s a meaningful chance for students, families, and staff to share the cultures and traditions that define our school family and strengthen our community. Volunteers Needed!Are you interested in

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