Mission Statement
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Killearn Lakes Elementary School provides students with an optimal learning environment to create and develop lifelong learners.
KLES Rules & Expectations
Keep Learning Every Second by being:RespectfulResponsible, &Ready to Learn!
School Hours
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School begins each day at 8:30a.m. and continues until 2:50p.m.Early Release days end at 12:20 p.m.Morning supervision will begin at 7:45 a.m.Afternoon supervision will be available until 3:20 p.m.
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Transportation/Dismissal Changes -If you need to make transportation changes, please have them done on the PikMyKid app before 2:00. After 2:15, please email KLESDismissalChange@leonschools.net
Email early pickup notices to KLESDismissalChange@leonschools.net *Emails must be received by 2:30pm
***There will be no last-minute dismissal changes made after 2:30 p.m. This includes calls and emails.***
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Daily Supervision
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KLES will follow School Board Policy 1213 which states the school “will provide for supervision of students for forty-five (45) minutes before the start of the school day and for thirty (30) minutes after the school day ends.” This means KLES will begin supervision at 7:45 am. In the afternoon, KLES will end supervision at 3:20 pm. If you are interested in childcare starting at 7:00 am, please call the KLES EDEP at 488-1944 for morning classes.
Attendance
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Students arriving after the 8:30 a.m. tardy bell must be escorted to the front office by their parents. Excessive absences/tardies include 5 unexcused in a 30-day period, or 10 unexcused in a 90-day period, or failure to provide an explanation. Excused absences will be granted for a family emergency, student illness, or a medical appointment (with doctor's note). Family vacations or trips are not considered an excused absence.
Upcoming Events
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Today
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Tomorrow
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 3rd and 5th Grade PM 3 ELA
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10:30 AM - 1:30 PM NO LUNCH BUNCH- TESTING
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May 5, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Teacher Appreciation Week
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 4th Grade PM3 ELA
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10:30 AM - 1:30 PM NO LUNCH BUNCH
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May 6, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Teacher Appreciation Week
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 3rd and 5th PM 3 Math
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10:30 AM - 1:30 PM NO LUNCH BUNCH
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May 7, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Teacher Appreciation Week
Nondiscrimination Notice
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“No person shall on the basis of sex, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, color, pregnancy, disability, military status or genetic information be denied employment, receipt of services, access to or participation in school activities or programs if qualified to receive such services, or otherwise be discriminated against or placed in a hostile environment in any educational program or activity including those receiving federal financial assistance, except as provided by law.” No person shall deny equal access or a fair opportunity to meet to, or discriminate against, any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, or any other youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.
An employee, student, parent, or applicant alleging discrimination with respect to employment, or any educational program or activity may contact:
Tonja Fitzgerald, Divisional Director
Equity Compliance Officer (Students)
Leon County School District
2757 West Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
(850) 487-7309
fitzgeraldt@leonschools.netWallace Knight, Director
Equity Compliance Officer (Employees)
Title IX Compliance Officer
Leon County School District
2757 West Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
(850) 487-7210
knightwa@leonschools.netA student or parent alleging discrimination as it relates to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act may contact:
Jennifer Benton, 504 Specialist
504 Specialist
(850) 487-7317
bentonj@leonschools.net
Student Enrollment
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Looking to get your student enrolled?
Contact your zoned schools' Enrollment LiaisonWe are excited to welcome you to Leon County Schools. Our Student Admissions website will allow you to find all the necessary information and requirements to get your student properly enrolled quickly. If you are enrolling a Kindergarten student, please visit our Kindergarten Enrollment Website. If you have a specific question you would like to ask the local school staff, you can find the school’s Admissions Liaison contact info below.
Have any questions you would like to ask the local school staff? See the school's Admissions Liaison contact info below.
Helpful Links
Announcements
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How to stay informed
We have a new way of communicating with you. Our communications will come from FOCUS. If you would like to continue to receive NEWS from KLES, please download the FOCUS App. You will not need to login to see news. Follow the instructions in this file:
Communication Setup For Focus APP
Attendance communications are sent using phone calls and text. Parents, please update your cell phone numbers in FOCUS. Follow these instructions to update your parent contact Information:
How to Update Your Parent Contact Information in Focus
Say No to Bullying
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School is challenging enough without bullies!
Take a Stand and Lend a Hand to STOMP OUT BULLYING!
Resouces:
Media Center Catalogue

District Safety
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See Something…Hear Something…Say Something!
For the latest information on enhanced safety procedures and the LCS Safe Schools Initiative, visit Safety & Security / Overview (leonschools.net).
Three ways to report anonymously:
⇒ By Phone:
850-922-KIDS
850-922-5437
⇒ By Email
Email: 922kids@leonschools.net
⇒ Submit a tip immediately here - https://getfortifyfl.com/Tip.html
or
You can Download the Fortify FL Tips app directly to your phone for easy access on demand.
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.For an Immediate, Life-Threatening Emergency, Please Dial 911.
Please Note: Florida Statute 943.082 states that following an investigation, if it is determined that a person knowingly submitted a false tip through FortifyFl, the individual may be subject to criminal charges under FL statute 837.05.
App Abuse Warning - https://www.leonschools.net/FortifyFL_AppAbuseWarning #ItsNoJoke