Experience Mason:
Where YOUR Character Counts!
At Otis A. Mason Elementary School, we believe education is a community commitment. Click here for our VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. All volunteers must be background checked in Raptor. In the month of April, we review ALL pillars of character: caring, fairness, respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, and citizenship. Click here for APRIL RESOURCES on building confidence and courage.
Don't forget to wear your OMES shirt on your testing day!
In an effort to build team spirit during the upcoming testing days, we are asking that students wear an OMES t-shirt or school colors on their testing day! Show off your Manatee pride and all that you have learned this year. GOOOOOOO Manatees!
May 1st: School Principal Appreciation Day!
Happy School Principal Appreciation Day to our beloved principal, Mrs. Keaton! We appreciate all you do for our community. You are a wonderful example of leadership, embodying the pillars of character and showing that at Otis A. Mason Elementary School, YOUR Character Counts!
May 1st: Cafe Appreciation Day
We simply MUST share our gratitude for the many hands who feed our entire school breakfast and lunch each day. Thank you: Ms. Heather, Ms. Ashlyn, Ms. Tammy, Ms. Shari, & Ms. Corinne! You nourish our bodies so that we can nourish our minds!
Upcoming Opportunities to Support OMES:
Want to contribute to the OMES Teacher Appreciation Week? Sign-up here: Otis Mason PTO: Teacher Appreciation Week 2026
Cinco de Mayo:
It's the LAST Taco Tuesday of the Year!
Tour For NEW Kindergarten Families:
Now Collecting Donations for Women's Shelters in time for Mother's Day: Now Through May 5th
We will be collecting items for local shelters now through May 5th. Please send items in with students or drop them off in the Front Office.
Progress Monitoring 3: All in, TOGETHER!
Testing is here and our children need us! Our greatest volunteer need is approaching: Progress Monitoring 3 (Testing!). We want our students to feel so LOVED and SUPPORTED while they take their final FAST test. Are you a calming and encouraging volunteer? Join us in supporting our scholars! All you need to do is:
- Review this short training (you will sign an agreement to follow the rules enclosed): Proctor Training 2025-2026-OMES
- Sign-up for a test proctor slot (volunteers cannot proctor in a family member’s classroom).
- Proctors must have a background check in Raptor-see link above.
Attention Senior Class of 2026: Did you go to OMES? Grad Walk is May 20th
Did you attend Otis A. Mason Elementary School as a 5th grader in 2018-2019? You are invited to the Grad Walk at Otis A. Mason on May 20th Spread the word! RSVP BY CLICKING HERE.
April News and Happenings: Manatee TV
A la escuela de Otis A. Mason, se habla espanol. Si necessitas hablar con un membiero de este escuela en espanol, llamanos, por favor, a 904-547-8440.
Core Values
Our Mission
At Mason Elementary, we believe student success is fostered by a continuous commitment to improvement, which ensures well-rounded and motivated learners. We do this by maintaining a safe and dynamic learning environment, promoting high expectations for all students, nurturing determination, developing personal relationships, and involving our community.
Our Vision
The “Mason Way” is one that nurtures a passion in every child for personal success, good character, and a desire to learn, explore, and better themselves as they grow to be responsible members of our community.
Schedule
School Information:
M-F 7:55am–3:45pm
Main Office: (904) 547-8440
Clinic: (904) 547-8444
Registration: (904) 547-8436
School Hours:
- Arrival – 8:00am
- Classes Begin –8:25am
- Dismissal –
- 2:45pm – Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
- 1:45pm – Wed (Early Release)
Policies & Procedures
Attendance & Tardies
Attendance is extremely important for students to be successful at our school. It is also important that students arrive at school on time, and ready to learn! Parents are encouraged to utilize school bus transportation. Daily drop off begins at 8:00am. Families should utilize the parent drop off line and remain in the car until school staff are outside to welcome students for the day (after 8 am). If your child arrives after 8:25am, you will need to come inside the school to sign them in.
Absences from School
If your child is absent from school, a parent/guardian must turn in a written signed note or a doctor’s note within 48 hours for the absence to be considered excused, upon the students return to school. Phone calls will not be accepted. We appreciate your support.
Early Dismissal & Dismissal Changes
- For the safety of all students, children may not be checked out of school after 2:15pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday and 1:15pm on Wednesday.
- If you need to change the way your child goes home in the afternoon or for an early dismissal, please complete our Dismissal Change Request Form. Handwritten notes are no longer accepted.
- Please Note: Early Dismissals – We do not send children to the front office until you have arrived and shown your photo ID to the front office staff. Dismissal Changes – Can only be accepted before 2:10pm (1:10pm on Wednesdays).
- We cannot accept phone calls for those changes. Changes in afternoon transportation should only be for emergency situations. Thank you for your understanding.
Featured Links
Parent & Student Information
Parent Access to Student Score Reports in HAC
How to Access the FL Assessments Portal
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