Kilby Laboratory School
A Tradition of Excellence in Education
For more than a century, Kilby Laboratory School has provided students with an exceptional educational experience grounded in academic excellence, innovation, and community. As a laboratory school affiliated with the University of North Alabama, Kilby serves as both a thriving learning environment for students and a model school that supports the preparation of future educators.
Students benefit from a unique educational environment that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, leadership, and innovation while preparing them for future success.
About Our School
Kilby Laboratory School serves students through a learning experience that blends tradition with innovation. As a university-affiliated laboratory school, Kilby provides opportunities that extend beyond the typical classroom experience while maintaining a strong commitment to student achievement and personal growth.
The school’s partnership with the University of North Alabama also allows students to benefit from educational innovation, research-informed teaching practices, and access to university resources that enrich the learning experience.
LEO Lab
Learning Through Exploration and Opportunity
The LEO Lab is a dynamic learning space designed to encourage creativity, collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving. Through hands-on experiences and project-based learning opportunities, students engage with concepts in ways that inspire curiosity and deeper understanding.
The lab supports exploration across multiple disciplines while integrating technology, design thinking, and real-world applications into the learning process. Students are encouraged to ask questions, experiment with new ideas, and develop the critical-thinking skills necessary for success in an ever-changing world.
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The Kilby Way
“The Kilby Way” means treating others and their property with kindness and respect, doing all things with excellence, putting forth your best effort always, and standing up for what is right and good even when no one is watching. The Kilby Way also means looking for ways to help out, and looking for ways to make your school the BEST school!
Faculty and staff work closely with families to reinforce these values while helping students develop the character and leadership skills needed to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners. These principles help create a positive learning environment where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Admission to Kilby
Families interested in enrolling at Kilby Laboratory School are encouraged to learn more about admissions requirements, application procedures, and enrollment opportunities. Kilby seeks students who will benefit from and contribute to its unique educational environment.
The admissions process is designed to help families determine whether Kilby is the right fit for their educational goals. Prospective families can explore enrollment information, connect with school leadership, and learn more about the programs and experiences that make Kilby unique.
Family Resources
Kilby values strong partnerships between home and school. Families have access to a variety of resources designed to support student success and keep parents informed throughout the school year.
Student Handbook
The Kilby Student Handbook provides important information regarding school policies, expectations, procedures, student conduct, and academic guidelines.
Academic Calendar
Families can access the annual school calendar for important dates, holidays, teacher workdays, and school events throughout the academic year.
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
The Kilby PTO supports students, teachers, and school programs through volunteerism, fundraising, community-building activities, and family engagement initiatives.
AHERA Plan
Kilby maintains compliance with federal regulations regarding asbestos management and provides access to the school’s AHERA Management Plan for review by interested stakeholders.
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[ NOTE FOR UNA: “Additional Resources” refers to the page where student links were provided. Consider adding these to the Intranet site. Links on that page were: Kiddie Search Engine, Alabama Virtual Library, PebbleGo database, abdo Ebook Access, UNA Collier Library Access. Also included were the student username (kilbyschool) and password (student). ]
Partnership Between School and Family
The success of Kilby Laboratory School is built upon strong partnerships among students, families, faculty, staff, and the University of North Alabama. Open communication, active involvement, and shared commitment to student success help create an environment where every child can thrive.
Families are encouraged to participate in school activities, engage with teachers, support student learning, and become active members of the Kilby community. Together, we create an educational experience that supports academic achievement, personal growth, and lifelong success.
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