School News

Summer Sports Camp

Sports Camp(Free for Ballard Students)

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Dive Into Reading

Dive into Reading Volunteer Opportunity

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Free Homework Help

Free Homework help from Avenue 941

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2024-2025 School Supply List

When it is time to buy the school supplies for next year, check out this page to see the list for each grade level list.

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Extended Day Enrichment Program (Before/After Care)

Click here to view EDEP Information and Forms-After school care hours are 7:00am to 7:55 am and 3:15pm to 6:00pm. Download and complete the registration form, terms and conditions, parent handbook acknowledgment, and return to the front office. Forms are also available at the front office.

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District Top Stories

Teacher & Paraprofessional Virtual Job Fair is Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 9am-11am.

We're hiring Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Teacher Aides and Teacher Assistants. We offer a competitive salary with great hours and benefits.

This event takes place virtually, so please register early for your preferred time slot.

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Public Meetings for 2026-2027 Residential Attendance Zones

These meetings explained the rezoning process, outlined the criteria for establishing Residential Attendance Zones, and provided an opportunity for public input. The content presented at all meetings was the same.

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FortifyFL Training for Parents/Guardians

Each school district must make training available for parents and guardians on the use of FortifyFL and explain the potential consequences for anyone making a threat or false report.

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New East County School is Named “Lake Manatee K-8”

Learn more about the new school, including construction updates, opening plans, and how we are getting ready to learn.

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Get Focus at your fingertips! Download the MySDMC Focus App.

The MySDMC Focus App provides parents, students and staff an easy and convenient way to get real-time notifications of grades, attendance and upcoming assignments.

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Security Screening at Schools Video

Beginning on August 12, 2024, students and visitors at all high school and random middle school campuses will be screened using a high-tech security scanner system.

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School Board Seeks Civic-Minded Citizens to Join Audit Committee

The committee reviews the scope, plan and reports of the internal and external auditors, and reviews the collection and proper use of the funds raised through the one-half cent sales surtax for school capital outlay expenditures.

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Notifications of Parental Rights in Education

Florida Statutes, Title XLIX, Chapter 1014, 1014.05 School district notifications on parental rights.

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Our Mission
We believe that all students are important and valuable. We believe that challenge does not break us, but is the foundation for our success We believe that our dreams and goals will be reached through hard work and effort. We believe that effort is the key to our success. We believe that all students will be successful everyday who work hard and try.

Our Vision
We will be a collaborative learning community of students, families, and staff aspiring to create leaders and positive role models who will serve as anchors for the global community of our future. We will empower all students to achieve their highest level of academic excellence and we will work cooperatively to establish a respectful and supportive learning environment.