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Discover Peeler-Hampton Elementary

Peeler-Hampton Visual and Performing Arts Elementary is an arts integration school, where children learn joyfully through the arts. Our classroom and specials teachers create lessons that combine core subjects like math, ELA, and science with theatre, visual art, music, PE, dance, engineering, and more. 

Experience Why Families Choose Us

At the heart of everything we do are our students, whose learning and unique magic we celebrate every day. At P-H VPA, Art is Joy!

Student Supports

We support diverse learners through many avenues to learn, process, and demonstrate understanding. We teach all students social-emotional skills daily at morning meetings, and have a very warm and inclusive student support team.

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Points of Pride

  • Arts integration is demonstrated to increase children's comprehension, engagement, self-expression, collaboration, and communication.
  • P-H VPA is 100% choice - all families apply for their students to come to our school.
  • We opened in Aug. 2025, and our state-of-the-art facilities include a large stage, flexible furniture designed to help students move and grow, and classrooms that open into extended learning spaces.
  • We are so proud of our warm and joyful Dragon community, including our incredible students, our diverse and supportive families, our amazing PTA, and our multi-talented staff.

Academic Programs and Opportunities

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School Discovery Month

All GCS families and future families are invited to explore our amazing schools during School Discovery Month.  Visit, ask questions, meet our staff, and see all the opportunities GCS has to offer in your attendance zone, as well as our Choice schools and programs.

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The Guilford Guarantee

One district.
Many possibilities.

No matter whether you choose your neighborhood school or a Choice school or program, GCS has a school that's right for your child.  Through the Guilford Guarantee, all schools will help students understand their potential and provide multiple pathways to success after high school.

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Learn about the Guilford Guarantee

College Credit 

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Opportunities to earn college credit while in high school.

Career Credentials 

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Access to industry recognized credentials in high demand fields.

Real-World Experience 

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Hands-on learning through internships, apprenticeships and work based learning.

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Choice Application Window
October 9 through December 4, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Elementary & Middle School Selections
Step Date
Lottery and Notification Friday, December 11, 2026
Family Accept and Decline Offers Deadline Friday, December 18, 2026
High School Options Selections
Step Date
Lottery and Notification Friday, February 5, 2027
Families Accept or Decline Offers Deadline Friday, February 12, 2027