School News
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Early Learning Night
Join Us For Early Learning Night May 1st from 3:45-5:15pm, For Parents with children in Pre-k-2nd Grade
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Soar in 4
Soar in 4 Free Family Event: Thursday April 24th, from 5:30-7:00 pm. at the Harllee Center
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2024-2025 School Supply List
When it is time to buy the school supplies for next year, check out this page to see the list for each grade level list.
District Top Stories
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Public Meetings for 2026-2027 Residential Attendance Zones
These meetings explained the rezoning process, outlined the criteria for establishing Residential Attendance Zones, and provided an opportunity for public input. The content presented at all meetings was the same.
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FortifyFL Training for Parents/Guardians
Each school district must make training available for parents and guardians on the use of FortifyFL and explain the potential consequences for anyone making a threat or false report.
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New East County School is Named “Lake Manatee K-8”
Learn more about the new school, including construction updates, opening plans, and how we are getting ready to learn.
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Get Focus at your fingertips! Download the MySDMC Focus App.
The MySDMC Focus App provides parents, students and staff an easy and convenient way to get real-time notifications of grades, attendance and upcoming assignments.
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Do you want to serve on the Citizens Financial Oversight Committee?
The Citizens Financial Oversight Committee ensures proper fiscal stewardship of the voter approved 1-mill ad valorem tax, as provided by Florida Statutes. Members cannot be employees of the district or have a conflict of interest with the committee’s work or charter.
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100+ Years of Tradition
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1 WOZ ED Careers Pathway School
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100% Literacy Focused
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2 Drone/TSA Clubs
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K-5 Arts & Music Program
District Hot Topics & Compliance
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Proposed Academic Calendar for 2026-2027
During their workshop on April 8, 2025, the School Board discussed the proposed Academic Calendar options for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Security Screening at Schools Video
Beginning on August 12, 2024, students and visitors at all high school and random middle school campuses will be screened using a high-tech security scanner system.
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School Board Seeks Civic-Minded Citizens to Join Audit Committee
The committee reviews the scope, plan and reports of the internal and external auditors, and reviews the collection and proper use of the funds raised through the one-half cent sales surtax for school capital outlay expenditures.
Welcome to Ballard Elementary
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Our Mission
We believe that all students are important and valuable. We believe that challenge does not break us, but is the foundation for our success We believe that our dreams and goals will be reached through hard work and effort. We believe that effort is the key to our success. We believe that all students will be successful everyday who work hard and try.
Our Vision
We will be a collaborative learning community of students, families, and staff aspiring to create leaders and positive role models who will serve as anchors for the global community of our future. We will empower all students to achieve their highest level of academic excellence and we will work cooperatively to establish a respectful and supportive learning environment.