F.A.Q.

Beginning in the fall of 2024, Baldwin County Schools will not have a uniform policy for elementary students.  Students will instead follow a dress code. This dress code is described in detail beginning on page 33 of the BCBE Student Handbook linked here. /Page/24919

Please refer to the link for more information. BCBE After School Child Care

Students should not arrive on campus before 7:10 a.m., as supervision is not available before that time. Car riders should be dropped off in the designated area in front of the 6th Grade Academy between 7:10 - 7:45 a.m. Any students arriving after 7:45 a.m. should report to the office for a late pass. 

All students are dismissed for the day by 2:50  

1st Bell @ 2:40- 1st Run Buses & Car Riders

2nd Bell @ 2:45- After Care Buses, 2nd Run Buses & Walkers

3rd Bell @ 2:50-  SFES After-School Child Care.

All students should be dropped off in the designated car-rider area in front of the gym. Parents are not to walk students directly to their class. 

Baldwin County Schools participate in the Community Eligibility Program.  In this program, all enrolled students are eligible to receive a healthy, reimbursable breakfast and lunch at school at no charge. Your students will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit an application. A la Carte items are available for purchase at an additional charge.  

Per our district's safety plan, all visitors to campus must report to the front office and present their ID upon arrival. Our building doors remain locked throughout the school day. 

SFES is proud to have such awesome parents who want to help and contribute to make our school great! The SFES Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is the best and easiest way for you to get involved! By joining the PTA, you will be able to make connections with other parents and discover opportunities to serve. You may reach our PTA by email at spanishfortpta@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page linked here https://www.facebook.com/SpanishFortElementaryPTA.

Often, teachers need help with miscellaneous projects or crafts.  Feel free to reach out to your child's teacher to see how you can be of assistance. 

We do not have birthday parties in the classroom, but parents/guardians have the option to purchase a Birthday Ice Cream Package from their My School Bucks account for $25. This must be done at least one week in advance of the delivery date.  Every student in the classroom will receive an ice cream snack, and it will be delivered to the student's classroom on the date requested.  This will be the ONLY food option allowed for birthdays.  

All medication must be authorized and administered by the school nurses. Medication must be brought directly to our nurses by the child's parent/guardian. Students may not carry medication in their backpacks or on their person unless authorized by the nurses and the school principal.  Authorization forms must be completed before leaving the medication with our nurses. 

• An absence may be excused for: 
  • illness
  • legal quarantine
  • death in the immediate family
  • inclement weather that is dangerous to life or health
  • emergency conditions determined by school administration
  • observance of religious holidays when verified by religious leaders
• A written excuse must be sent within THREE days after an absence. 
• Make-up work should be turned in no later than THREE days following the absence. 
• Parent-teacher communication is important, especially when a student is absent from school. 

You can read all about our safety policies in our School Safety Message. 

Kindergartners will not nap during the school day and will not need a nap mat at school.