Our School

Dear PES Family,

I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Tonya Barth and I will be stepping in as the new interim principal at Pontchartrain Elementary School. Tom Heier has decided to leave the position for personal reasons.

This school has always held a special place in my heart. I have a strong connection to PES, as it is where I began my St. Tammany teaching career with a student internship. I am now in my 19th year in education, following seven years of service in the U.S. Air Force. Most recently, I served for five years as the assistant principal at Madisonville Elementary.

I live in Mandeville and am excited to be returning to a school in the place where I live. I look forward to meeting all of the amazing students and parents as we start our school year. Together, with our faculty and staff, we will be working to ensure our PES Eagles always fly high!

Toni Barth 

Acting Principal

Pontchartrain Elementary School exists as a dynamic place of both teaching and learning by partnering with our parents, equipping our educators and ultimately empowering our students to succeed in learning today and leading for tomorrow. Pontchartrain Eagles are educated in both mind and in heart ensuring that every student is taught to read and write and also inspired to lead, serve and do what is right.
Our Faculty, Staff and School Community are committed to actively partnering together to ensure we meet the needs of every child – every day. PES will strive to prepare students to be confident critical thinkers, resourceful problem solvers, persevering innovators and productive citizens who are joyfully empowered for a pursuit of lifelong learning.