The Ambrose Elementary School, which is led by Principal Lisa McManus, was named after longtime town engineer Howard Ambrose. The school believes in a certain set of core values. It values the individuality of the students and the teachers; it believes in having a strong sense of community and it's a school that values continuous learning and growth.
Ambrose believes in the Supportive Classroom Curriculum. This method has five basic concepts: belonging, trust, respect, sharing and responsibility. The school's mission is to aid each student in reaching their intellectual and personal potential, enabling them to become effective members of society.