About Us

 

 

Address: 12755 86th Ave. N Seminole, FL 33776 

Phone: (727) 547-7829 

Fax: (727) 547-4564 

Principal: Cecilia Palmer

 

Student Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.

Office Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 

Bauder Elementary is a vibrant, open-concept learning community serving more than 400 students in Prekindergarten through Grade 5. Every classroom is led by a certified instructional staff member, including Art, Music, Physical Education and Strings. Our scholars are also supported by two itinerant instructional specialists along with a team of dedicated administrators and support staff members. Together, our faculty is committed to creating a safe, engaging, and academically enriching environment where every child can thrive.

Points of Pride

• Bauder Elementary is once again proudly recognized as an “A” Rated School by the Florida Department of Education, reflecting our faculty's continued commitment to academic excellence.
• Multiple instructional staff members certified with advanced degrees, demonstrating their strong commitment to professional growth and instructional excellence.
• Annual Science Expo showcasing individual student, small group or classroom science projects and Science / STEM related organizations from our local community.
• Family-focused Math Night and Literacy Night, held in partnership with our Bauder Boosters, providing engaging opportunities for families to support student learning at home.
• Robust enrichment opportunities serving more than 100 students through academic and interest-based programs.
• Before and/or after-school Coding and STEM opportunities available for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
• Positive school culture that recognizes and nurtures the unique strengths and talents of every child enrichment experiences that foster creativity, leadership, and innovation.
• Extended Learning Program providing extra learning opportunities to strengthen foundational reading or math skills.
• District Level Finals for Battle of the Books - encouraging collaboration, discussion, and a love of reading through the Sunshine State Young Readers Award books and other high-interest literature.
• Bauder Booster Organization that provides teacher grants, funds student programs and school improvements, and sponsors family events including Curriculum Nights, Spirit Nights, and other community-building activities.
• Community Partnerships with our local Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Clubs and Kiwanis Clubs.

Special Services & Programs

• Full-time Gifted and Talented Development program on campus
• Student Council Leadership Program
• National Elementary Honor Society
• Boys Read academic competition
• Battle of the Books Team academic competition
• Pre-K 3 and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking while preparing students for kindergarten success.

Arrival & Dismissal

• Student safety is our highest priority. Students are encouraged to walk, bike, or skate to school when appropriate.
• Campus Opens at 8:15am - Breakfast is served daily and is free for all students.
  • Morning Arrival: 8:15–8:35 a.m
  • Afternoon Dismissal: 2:55–3:15 p.m.   

Parents may use the designated drop-off and pick-up areas during these times. School buses utilize the front entrance loop exclusively; therefore, this area is not available for parent drop-off or pick-up. Students may be dismissed through either the east or west gate, and all vehicles in the car circle must display the school’s assigned dismissal placard.

Visiting the School Campus and Signing In

To ensure the safety and security of our students and staff, all visitors and volunteers must check in through the front office before entering campus.  A valid Government-Issued photo ID is REQUIRED for all visitors requesting access to the school.  No photos of IDs will be accepted. 

Vision:   100% Student Success

Mission: Educate and Prepare Each Student for College, Career and Life