About Us

Tarpon Springs Elementary School - Home of the Li’l Spongers

Address: 555 Pine St., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Phone: (727) 943-5500

Fax: (727) 943-5580

Pinellas County Schools Administration: (727) 588-6000

Principal: Kimberly Cook 

Grade levels: K-5

School Hours: 8:45 AM  -   2:55 PM

About

Tarpon Springs Elementary School prides itself on building strong community partnerships in order to provide a variety of rich learning experiences for all students. Staff members engage students in a challenging and rigorous curriculum to foster both student independence and a love for learning. By working together, we can ensure our Little Spongers will become lifelong learners and achieve success in all future endeavors.

Points of Pride

• 2025 B School Grade
• Golden School Award for community involvement
• National Honor Society
• 1 to 1 computers/iPads in grades K-5
• STEM after school programs
• Citizens Alliance for Progress Partnership
• All classroom teachers are highly qualified

Special Services and Programs

• Title 1 program that provides a variety of enhanced student learning and parent training opportunities.
• ESOL program for speakers of other languages
• Full-time Gifted education
• Extended Learning Program to provide tutoring and enhancement
• Lunchtime Learning Labs
• Battle of the Books Club
• Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
• School Advisory Council (SAC)
• Coding Club and Robotics Club
• Safety Patrols
• Tarpon Springs Elementary News/TV club
• Fourth/Fifth grade chorus

 

Mission: To promote highest student achievement in a safe learning environment.

Vision: 100% Student Success.

 

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