Contact Numbers: Front Office: 850.488.5977 Fax Number: 850.922.6462
Attendance Info
Any time your student is absent from school or if you have any attendance related issues, please email your child's teacher directly or send in a note to excuse their absence.
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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 nine-week period or 10 unexcused in a semester. 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. Any excuses received 3 weeks after the absence will remain unexcused! Excuses can be emailed to ridleyw@leonschools.net parents/guardians may also call 850-488-5977 and speak with Ms. Ridley concerning excuses.
Bus Transportation
Leon County School Bus Transportation information (including Bus Stops and Times) can be found on the Leon County School Website Transportation and Buses page.
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.
Whether you’re behind the wheel of an LCS vehicle or your own, Risk Management Director Tod Stupski shares simple, important tips to help keep everyone safe on the road.
Now in its 20th year, the Best & Brightest Awards—founded by Ron Sachs—honor students who lead with intellect and heart. As in years past, Leon County Schools is proudly represented in the Class of 2025.
Looking to get your student enrolled? Contact your zoned schools' Enrollment Liaison
We 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.
Chaires Elementary works to ensure every child is in a safe learning environment. Any person who is concerned about a bullying issue may complete the LCS Bullying Report form and return it to the school, where the Assistant Principal and Guidance Counselor will immediately conduct an investigation.