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Kindergarten Enrollment is Now Open.
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Florida Department of Education has awarded a school grade of “A” for Gilchrist Elementary School!
School Hours
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School Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Breakfast: 7:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.
Supervision Hours: 7:45 a.m - 3:15 p.m.
Principals Message

Phone: 850-487-4310
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mr. Scotty Crowe
Welcome to the Gilchrist website. Please know that your child's safety and that of our faculty and staff are our top priority. I hope you will check back here often for important announcements and other great resources for you and your children. I also encourage you to join our Gilchrist Listserv so you will receive the latest news right away. Our school community is here for our students and their families.
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
Upcoming Events
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Today
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Tomorrow
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
9:00 AM ELA Testing: 1st-2nd
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Friday
8:00 AM Math Testing: 1st-2nd
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May 6, 2025
9:00 AM ELA Testing: KG, 3rd-5th
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May 7, 2025
9:00 AM Math Testing: KG, 3rd-5th
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May 8, 2025
12:00 PM PTO Meeting
Around the District
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Kindergarten Enrollment is Now Open
Leon County Schools is launching kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year, emphasizing a streamlined online process via a dedicated webpage. Families are encouraged to enroll early by May 16th to be eligible for a two-year scholarship drawing.
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THE HEART OF A MENTOR (VIDEO) ▶️
In education, no one succeeds alone. Every great teacher can point to someone who helped them along the way. For first-year teacher Ms. Torkiana Phillips, that person is Ms. Sandra Wilkerson.
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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
Important Files
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Attendance Policy
Elementary_and_Middle_School_Attendance_Policy_23-24.pdf 999.72 KB (Last Modified on October 17, 2023) -
Proof of Residency
Fillable_Residency_Affidavit_and_Guidelines_Affidavits.pdf 177.55 KB (Last Modified on August 13, 2024)
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Current Rainfall: 99 in/hr
Current Dew Point: 99 °F
Current Pressure: 99 inHg
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Welcome to Gilchrist!
Say No To Bullying
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Please review the following resources to familiarize yourself with what Leon County Schools is doing to prevent bullying, and talk to your child about saying no to bullying.