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.
The month of February, we celebrate CARING! Here are some resources for families regarding character expectations for Caring February.
No classes Friday 2/13 and Monday 2/16
Students will not have school on Friday, 2/13 as it is a Teacher Planning Day. In addition, the long weekend will continue through Monday, 2/16 for Presidents Day.
YOUR Student Government in Action
OMES SGA is hard at work: Mark your calendars for Taco Tuesday on February 17th. Our cafe will have Taco Tuesday once per month thanks to SGA . SGA would like to thank the hard-working public servants at the SJC Courthouse for giving our students an incredible tour (pictured left).
National Youth Resource Officer Day 2/15
Thank you, Deputy Davis!
Join us as we celebrate our Youth Resource Officer, Deputy Davis! We are so grateful for his dedication to our school community and his dedication to keeping our campus safe and secure. When you see him, be sure to say “thank you” and to give him a big smile or a high five. We appreciate you, Deputy Davis!
Congratulations to Our 2025-2026
OMES Character Cup Team!
Congratulations to our Character Cup team. These students demonstrated outstanding character and athleticism. Thank you for representing our school:
- Brayden F. Emma M.
- Cayden F. Braden B.
- Michael N. Bryson B.
- Camden P. Grace K.
- Mia S. Jojo H.
- Lucy S. Greyson N.
February is Black History Month. Let’s celebrate heroes in America history together. See below for some FREE resources for your family:
National Geograhic’s Introduction to Black History Month
Smithsonian’s Guide to Historical Artifacts
Chocolate and Beyond 2026
Get your tickets TODAY!
Consider attending this delicious fundraiser that supports classrooms in teh St. Johns County School District. Local vendors will have so many delicious treats: chocolate is just the beginning. Get your tickets TODAY!
Kids Heart Challenge Kickoff 2/23
Are you ready to join the Lifesavers League? The Kids Heart Challenge Jump Rope for Heart Initiative will teach lifesaving skills to your child. Being heart healthy is a life skill! Please sign this permission slip so your child can participate in this American Heart Association event.
Picture Day with Leonard's Photography
Spring Individual and Class Photos on 2/27
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
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