Julius Marks Elementary School opened in 1976 and was named for Julius Marks, whose family donated land for a school and sanitarium. The school's mission is to educate students in a positive environment that empowers them to meet the challenges of a changing society. What makes the school special are the strong sense of community among students, families, and staff, as well as engaging hands-on learning and opportunities for band, orchestra, academic teams, and other after-school activities. While the school currently uses the district-wide Facebook and Twitter pages, the principal and staff feel they need to better utilize social media specific to Julius Marks to strengthen communication.