Mildred Helms Elementary IB World School  

Our Mission: Mildred Helms is committed to developing knowledgeable, inquiring, and caring lifelong learners within an intellectually challenging, transdisciplinary program emphasizing international-mindedness.  

Address: 561 S. Clearwater-Largo Rd. Largo, FL 33770-3294

Phone: (727) 588-3569  

Fax: (727) 588-3603

About Mildred Helms Elementary

• Attractor/focus: One stationary and two portable technology labs; Science lab with the Citizen Scientist Program that includes 11 laptops, real lab tables and hands-on materials.
• Before and after school care: Largo Recreation Department
• Teaching staff: Approximately 30 percent of faculty members have advanced degrees. Four and a half percent are National Board Certified. Ten percent are reading endorsed. Forty-five percent are ESOL endorsed.

Academic Achievements

• 5 percent of fourth-graders increased scale scores in reading and 3.6 percent of fourth-graders increased scale scores in math.
• 2.4 percent of fifth-graders increased scale scores in reading and 2 percent of fifth-graders increased scale scores in math.
• More than 50 percent of students made reading gains.

Points of Pride

• Two National Board Certified teachers
• Outstanding Business Partner finalist, 2012-2013 
• Outstanding School Volunteer finalist, 2011 
• “FLO” - Dolphin statue resides at MHES as an honorary student
• State-of-the-art science lab 

Special Services & Programs

• On-site Gifted Education two and a half days per week 
• Character Education Program - Book a Month
• Title I Resources for reading and math  
• Extended Learning Program
• Safety Patrol 
• Student-produced daily news
• STEM Academy
• Promise Time 
• Parents as Partners - Curriculum Nights

School Mission

The mission of Mildred Helms Elementary is to enable students to grow academically and socially  by providing a positive, challenging learning environment.