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We offer a range of programs, including special education, English language development, gifted education, and counseling services to support diverse student needs.
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Safety is our top priority. We have secure campus entry points, regular emergency drills, and on-site staff trained in emergency response. Our visitor management system ensures that all guests are signed in and monitored.
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Our elementary school day typically begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m., with after-school programs available for families needing extended care.
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Registration is straightforward and can be done online or in person at the school office. Required documents include proof of residence, birth certificate, and immunization records.
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We welcome family involvement! Parents can volunteer in classrooms, join the PTA, participate in family nights, or attend school events. Your involvement strengthens our school community and supports your child's learning experience.
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Technology is integrated to enhance learning, with resources such as interactive whiteboards, tablets, and educational software that support students' digital literacy and engagement.
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School Profile
MISSION
Joining hands to build a BRIGHTER future for our community.
VISION
To leave a legacy as we live, learn, love, and laugh together.
THEME
SEA of Learning
Social, Emotional, and Academic Excellence for ALL
Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment: 450 students
Principal: Katy Ginn
Assistant Principal: Charlotte Davis and Christine Fineran
School Hours: 7:50 a.m.-2:20 p.m.
805 Ocean Blvd.
St. Simons Island, GA 31520
Dear Students, Parents, Staff, and Community Members,
Welcome to St. Simons Elementary School, where we are ‘Joining hands to Build a BRIGHTER future for our community. As principal, it is my honor to lead the Super Dolphins: our students, staff, and families.
We take great pride in the success of our students, school, and community. At St. Simons Elementary School, our school staff, families, and community all work together toward the continued success of St. Simons Elementary School. We believe that relationships and a positive school climate are at the heart of our school’s success.
We work hard to build relationships with our students and their families and to provide a positive, welcoming environment. St. Simons Elementary School maintains high expectations for student success. St. Simons Elementary has been recognized annually as either a Georgia Title I Distinguished School or Reward School for over the past 10 years. We have also been recognized by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Student Achievement for high progress and high achievement. In 2020 we were recognized as a National Title I Distinguished School, and in 2024 we were recognized as a National Blue Ribbon Award School by the United States Department of Education.
St. Simons Elementary students, staff, and families are proud of the school’s success over the past 80 years, specifically the school’s climate, academic success, and connection to the history and coastal community. Recent construction of our new facility created the opportunity for us to link the success of the past to the future, supporting the school’s vision to, “Leave a legacy as we live, learn, and laugh together.”
We encourage you to stay connected with our school through this website, social media and our parent Facebook group, and our regular communications. Your involvement is essential to the success of our school, and we look forward to working together to create an exceptional educational experience for all students. Thank you for your continued support of St. Simons Elementary. Together, we will continue to make waves!
Sincerely,
Katy Ginn
Phone: 912-638-2851 | Email Principal Ginn