School Profile
OUR VISION: Our Ohana will be the leader in providing a quality environment where all children will develop a love of learning. We believe the core of continuous improvement begins with cooperation, ownership, relationships and drive for excellence.
OUR MISSION: Golden Isles Elementary will prepare all students to embrace and grow in our five core principles: Learning, Loving, Leading, Serving, and Giving.
Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment: 650 students
Principal: Jason Smith
Assistant Principal: Ashley Heck (K-2) and Tarah McKinney (3-5)
School Hours: 7:50 AM – 2:20 PM
Principal’s Message
Dear Golden Isles Ohana,
I am humbled and honored to be able to write this letter to you. As your newly appointed Principal at Golden Isles Elementary, I cannot wait to get to know you and your children! I am truly honored to be in this position and am looking forward to working with the dedicated staff to provide the best possible educational program for the students here at Golden Isles.
First, I would like to tell you a little about me. I am forty-six years old and I am married. My wife Holly and I have two children, Tyler who is twenty three and Hailey who is eighteen. My wife and I have two dogs at home, Luna and Lexi. I am entering my twenty-second year in education, which includes ten years of experience as an elementary principal.
I realize that I have big shoes to fill in this community. My promise to you is that I will be heavily involved in all aspects of the school. I believe that a building principal must be visible, accessible, and accountable to all members of the school community they serve. I will be out in front of the school every day at student arrival and dismissal. I will frequently be in classrooms, being part of what the children do day in and day out. Additionally, I make regular visits to the cafeteria and playground to talk with students and get to know them as people.
I am a firm believer in the importance of building strong relationships with parents, staff, and students. This is the only way that we can truly collaborate with one another to do what is best for our children. I invite you to be active participants in the education of your children. I encourage you to advocate for them, ask questions about what they are doing in school, and communicate with myself and our teachers. School is a place for children and their families. I hope that you take pride in and continue to be an active part of our school.
I am excited to begin this journey with you. I would love it if you would stop by to meet me on July 21, 2025 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm, in our cafeteria. Let me know if I can ever be of any assistance to you. I am always delighted to meet our parents and talk about our school. We welcome your support in continuing a strong home-school partnership.
Yours in education,
Jason D. Smith
Principal
Golden Isles Elementary School
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We offer a range of programs, including special education, English language development, gifted education, and counseling services to support diverse student needs.
Safety is our top priority. We have secure campus entry points, regular emergency drills, and on-site staff trained in emergency response. Our visitor management system ensures that all guests are signed in and monitored.
Our elementary school day begins at 7:50 a.m. and ends at 2:20 p.m., with after-school programs available for families needing extended care.
For the 2025-26 school year, the following start and end times will be in effect*:
Registration is straightforward and can be done online or in person at the school office. Required documents include proof of residence, birth certificate, and immunization records.
We welcome family involvement! Parents can volunteer in classrooms, join the PTA, participate in family nights, or attend school events. Your involvement strengthens our school community and supports your child's learning experience.
Technology is integrated to enhance learning, with resources such as interactive whiteboards, tablets, and educational software that support students' digital literacy and engagement.
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