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.
No School on Friday, April 3rd!
Happy Praprofessional Appreciation Day!
YOU Belong Here! Volunteer on the Educational Journey at OMES
Kids grow up so fast, don’t they? At Otis A. Mason Elementary School, we believe that families are an essential part of the educational journey. YOU have a place here at our school; in our hallways, in our classrooms, on our field trips. Consider being a part of these upcoming opportunities:
- Test Proctoring Sign-Ups (April 23-May 19) (Highest need)
- Book Fair Sign-up (March 30-April 7)
- Field Day Sign-Up (April 10th)
- AR Party Sign-Up (April 17th)-Carnival themed!
Would you like to donate to SHARE THE FAIR? Money donated is used to purchase books for students who are unable to purchase books.
Upcoming Opportunities:
Want to send money for your student to spend at the Book Fair? Create an eWallet for your student by clicking this link.
See below for information on Book Fair Family Night on April 2nd:
Attention Senior Class of 2026: Did you go to OMES? Grad Walk is May 20th
Are you a senior in high school graduating in 2026? 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 calling 904-547-8440.
Congratulations to the OMES 2026 Outstanding School Volunteers
Thank you so much to Kim Edwards, Laura Strauss, and Kalina Buening for all of the time you have dedicated to our school, our students, our teachers, our MANATEE FAMILY!
Congratulations to the
2026 OMES Character Cup Team
OMES wins 2nd Place in
the Battle of the Books!
Battle of the Books is on YouTube. Check out the competition with the link below.
The link for the youtube is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCILgcV6E0wrHXpQszRBlpRg
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.
- Dates for testing can be found below. Reinforce your child’s healthy routine throughout testing days.
2026-2027 Intent to Join:
For Future Mason Families
Hello Future Mason Families! Are you interested in joining Otis A. Mason Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year? We would LOVE to welcome you!
Please take just ONE minute per child to complete our Intent to Join Form. This short form helps us plan ahead by preparing for staffing, resources, and reserving a seat for your student.
🏫 Not Zoned for Mason? No worries—we’ve got you covered!
Otis A. Mason is a Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) School.
🗓 Application Window: March 30 – April 17
📞 Questions? Call the Guidance and Choice Office at (904) 547-7754
🌐 More Details: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/coe/
💙 Why Mason? At Otis A. Mason Elementary, excellence is expected, Character Counts, and we believe that community, unity, and achievement go hand in hand. Call us to schedule a tour @904-547-8440.
We are excited about the possibility of your family becoming part of our Mason community, and we encourage you to share this information with friends, neighbors, and families throughout our community. Help us spread the word about the AMAZING Mason Experience!
👉 Complete the Intent to Join Form today and be part of something special!
Please help us:
SAC Survey Open Now for your Input
We would appreciate your time with taking the following survey. Your opinion is important to us. Please complete and share with everyone and anyone in our community. 2026 OMES SAC Parent Survey
RJ Murray Middle School Parent Night
Do you have a rising 6th grader?
We want you to love school
as much as we did!
Once upon a time, we were kids just like YOU! Can you guess who is who? Find you favorite teacher or staff member…when they were your age!
April News and Happenings: Manatee TV
A Letter from the Florida Department of Education
Your Voice Matters: OMES SAC & PTO
The 2025-2026 SSYRA Book List is HERE!
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
School District News
ESE Parent Advisory Virtual Discussion “Navigating Government Benefits & Agency Supports" on April 7
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