Mason Built: Educational Success Forged by Good Character
At Otis A. Mason Elementary School, we believe education is a community commitment. Check our website regularly for volunteer opportunities. All volunteers must be background checked in Raptor.
We also believe that every member of our community serves as an example for our students. Please read the Superintendent’s letter regarding civility in schools: Letter from Superintendent for 26-27.
Tryouts Coming Soon: Boys & Girls Basketball and Cheerleading
Help our OMES Teams Rule the Court
If you are a 3rd-5th grade Manatee interested in Basketball or Cheerleading, be sure to submit your permission slips PRIOR to tryouts.
OMES Clubs Starting This Week!
This year we are partnering again with Backyard Rule & The Gift of Dance. If you think your 1st-5th grade child is interested in baseball or dance after school, please sign up through their organization directly.
YOU are a part of our community!
Check out these PTO opportunities:
Amazon Wishlists for our school: Staff Wishlists – Google Drive
Help our students during lunch-Lunch Volunteer Sign-up.
OMES Spirit Wear Store-Order using this link
Rent the rock Sign-up-paint a special message for your student!
Celebrate your student’s birthday with a Marquee shout-out: Sign-up here!
Join the School Advisory Council (SAC) &
Be a Part of our Growth & Improvement
Now Seeking Business Partners!
Join our Incredible OMES Community
Want to support students and families in our community? Want to advertise your business? Want to market your services? Get involved by being a business partner and be recognized as a CHAMPION OF EDUCATION!
- Advertising space on our fence with a banner and an electronic shout-out on the marquee
- Sponsor an event and have your business highlighted during our most exciting and busy times of th year!
- Invest in students, teachers, and families: have a real and direct impact in the community
2026-2027 School Supply Lists
Why choose Otis A. Mason Elementary School?
An A-rated School in the #1 School District in Florida!
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.
We are Public School Proud.
Every child deserves to be accepted and challenged to be their best.
Core Values
Our Mission
At Otis A. Mason Elementary School, 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 8:20am, 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. Notes may be submitted electronically through Parent Square. 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.
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Parent & Student Information
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