October 1, 2024
5:30 p.m.

Due to significant damage to Gulf Beaches Elementary School, the building will remain closed until all appropriate repairs can be made to ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment. It is anticipated that this will take at least several months.  Please see the latest relocation information below.

We are thrilled to receive your students at our temporary Disston Academy site.

Our initial goals are to bring us all back together in person and re-establish our GBEMS culture.

We are truly fortunate to have our school and schedules remain intact as we reunite.

We realize that these opening days will be a time of acclimation.  Please be reassured that we will have school supplies and re-issued student computers/iPads for those who need them. We are ready to work with each family to help support our transition back to school. 

As you have individual needs or requests, please contact the Front Office Staff directly to support you.

The phone number for our Front Office is:  (727) 893-1115

Please continue to reference of School Website for additional updates and information at:  https://www.pcsb.org/beaches-es

Key Points for everyone to have and follow:

• Student Arrival and Dismissal
• It is critical that everyone uses the Traffic Flow Pattern (See Map Graphic)
• No Walker’s Gate (Students will only be Car Riders or will report to the YMCA)
• Student Arrival: Parents will not be able to walk their children to their classes (All Student will be escorted by staff to their designated teachers/locations)
• Car Circle Student Placards – Please have a visor placard with your child(rens) name in bold/clear print
• Bus Stop Changes – Please be reminded that the bus stop locations previously on the barrier islands will not be in service
• Breakfast and Lunch will be offered to all students at No Cost at this time
• Open House/Meet the Teacher will be announced
• Parent Contact Information – Please review and update your child’s FOCUS information
• This is particularly important if you need to designate or change responsible persons to pick your child up from school
• If your child’s method of dismissal has changed, please be sure to notify their teacher and the Front Office
• School Hours will remain the same:
• Campus Opens for student Arrival is 8:15 am.
• Student Dismissal will be 2:55 pm.

Additional Information for families who use Route 855 and 858 or need alternate transportation

• Students who live on the beach can use temporary bus stops until the beach reopens for buses.
• The West Maritana Drive and Gulf Blvd bus stop has been relocated to the Pinellas Bayway S and Leeland Street on the south side until further notice. Stop times will be approximately 8:02 a.m. and 3:20 p.m.
• Another stop has been set up at Treasure Lane and Paradise Blvd on the southwest side of Park. Stop times are approximately 8:13 a.m. and 3:28 p.m.

GULF BEACHES ELEMENTARY RELOCATION PLAN - FAMILY MEETING - PDF

BEFORE AND AFTERCARE PROGRAM

Gulf Beaches Elementary at Disston Academy Car Circle Map - Download File

We look forward to seeing everyone.