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Board of Polk County, FloridaWelcome to Our Website
Welcome to Spook Hill Elementary. The school is located in the beautiful town of Lake Wales, established on the highest point on Central Florida's geographical ridge. The name, Spook Hill Elementary, was chosen because it is located next to the attraction Spook Hill.
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Our Vision
Our vision of Spook Hill Elementary students, staff, parents, and community is to create a learning environment where active participants inspire each student to reach his/her maximum potential.
Our Mission
The Mission of Polk County Public Schools: To Provide a High Quality Education for All Students.
The Mission of Spook Hill is to create a parent-friendly school that ensures quality learning takes place by establishing a challenging, nurturing, and continually improving environment.
Important Dates
May 21 - 3rd grade field trip
May 23 - K-2 Field day & County Science Expo (4th & 5th)
May 24 - 3rd - 5th Field Day
May 27 - Holiday - No school
May 31 - Casper Kid
June 3 - 5th grade Celebration
June 4 - PBS Beach Bash
June 5 - Kindergarten Celebration and Last Day of School
Breaking News
Tradition Continues with K-12 Arts Integration
The 2013-14 school year is an exciting year for Spook Hill and McLaughlin as we begin Phase II of an arts integration project that will lead to a complete K-12 arts integrated program in Lake Wales. You will find new attachments with information about the program and an application for arts majors at the middle school level. This information was presented at the parent meeting on April 25th at both McLaughlin and Spook Hill. The application is for students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade who are interested in auditioning for the accelerated arts and academic classes at McLaughlin this fall.
Information:
K-12 Arts Integration - Spook Hill
K-12 Tradition Continues - McLaughlin Middle
Application:
6th Grade Arts Application & Packet
Spook Hill Spotlight
Volunteer of the Year
Carol Friedrich has been volunteering at Spook Hill for three years. She is affectionately known around campus as “Miss Carol.” The students and staff love her alike. She is a constant at Spook Hill from helping in the summer, selling shirts at orientation, volunteering during the regular school day, tutoring after school and working with various charitable organizations to help out our school.
Parent Institute
Click here for the Parent Institute newsletter. This newsletter provides a wealth of information and tips on nearly every aspect of parenting. Take a few minutes and check out this wonderful resource.
Business Partners
Polk County School Board Information
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SCHOOL ATTENDANCE IS THE LAW
Read more here. All children, ages 6-16 are required to attend school regularly during the entire school term unless otherwise exempt under the law.
The MyPolkSchools Parent Portal
Parents can now access their student’s information from any computer with an internet connection. The MyPolkSchools Parent Portal allows parents to check current grades, obtain immunization status, learn if their child had any recorded discipline or attendance issues throughout the day, check their child’s current lunch account balance, and even see what their child purchased in the lunchroom – all before their child comes home from school. Click here for more information on this exciting new service!
Dress Code
School Information
In an effort to reduce the circulation of counterfeit U.S. monies, the school district will no longer accept any $50 or $100 bills at any school-sponsored events. We apologize for any inconvenience, but ask that you support this initiative. Please plan accordingly when you attend our events. Thank you.
Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Florida law and Polk County School Board Policy this statement has been posted on our School website.
Weather
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