Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Palmetto Charter School Champions Start Here! ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](http://pcsfl.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Governance Documents](http://pcsfl.org/governance-documents/) - [accordions_id='128'] - [ANTI-BULLYING POLICY](http://pcsfl.org/anti-bullying-policy/) - Palmetto Charter School has opted to utilize the Manatee County School Board Bullying and Harassment policy where applicable. Below you will find this policy in its entirety. NOT IN MY SCHOOL!Download - [Welcome!](http://pcsfl.org/welcome/) - The mission of Palmetto Charter School is to create a superior learning environment founded upon the shared values of hard work, honor, self-discipline, and community and parental involvement, with the purpose of preparing students for academic and social success, in high school and beyond. ## Pages - [WELCOME!](http://pcsfl.org/) - What's Happening!? - [UNIFORMS/DRESS CODE](http://pcsfl.org/uniforms-dress-code/) - The two vendors on our website have all the available options at affordable prices, including tops, pants and jackets, sweaters, and cardigans. PARENTS ARE TO USE THESE TWO VENDORS ONLY FOR UNIFORM SHIRTS. There are a few allowances for bottoms if parents have a hard time finding a good fit with those provided by our - [Substitute Teachers](http://pcsfl.org/substitute-teachers/) - Please contact JDurrance@pcsfl.org if you are interested in subbing for us. Substitute Candidate Requirements - - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Experience working with children, with previous experience in elementary or middle school education preferred. - Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills. - Established ability to follow detailed instructions, problem-solve, and manage - [FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM](http://pcsfl.org/pcs-lunch-program/) - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS CLICK HERE TO ACCESS YOUR CHILD'S FOOD SERVICE ACCOUNT CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR WELLNESS POLICY You can view the daily breakfast and lunch menus here Nutrislice | Palmetto Charter School and/or download the app. Breakfast is $2.50 for students/$3.00 for adultsNEW 26/27 School Year - - [TRANSPORTATION](http://pcsfl.org/transportation/) - YOU CAN DOWNLOAD A FORM HERE. PLEASE FILL OUT BOTH SIDES. We provide limited transportation to our students that reside on the north side of the river. You can download a permission form and submit to Mrs. Hunniford if you would like to participate. Please note that ridership is limited. Students using PCS buses must adhere to - [GOVERNANCE](http://pcsfl.org/governance/) - MEET OUR BOARD Mike Mears - Chairperson (MMears@pcsfl.org)Michelle Biggers (MBiggers@pcsfl.org) Evan Guido (EGuido@pcsfl.org)Kelli Douglas (KDouglas@pcsfl.org)Carly Lambert (CLambert@pcsfl.org)Zack McClary (ZMcClary@pcsfl.org)Ryan Williams (RWilliams@pcsfl.org)Amanda Miller (non-voting staff member AMiller@pcsfl.org) Our parent liaison is Carly Lambert she can be reached at CLambert@pcsfl.org. Palmetto Charter School's Board of Directors meets several times a year. Meetings are open to the public - [CONTACT US](http://pcsfl.org/contact-us/) - Palmetto Charter School is located a few blocks from Palmetto High School and the Manatee County Fairgrounds. 1601 17th Street WestPalmetto, Florida 34221Phone: 941-723-3711Fax: 941-729-5805E-mail: ENews@pcsfl.org Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Summer Office Hours: 8:30am - 1:00pm Mon-Thurs Parent Liaison - Carly Lambert Mrs. Lambert is a member of the PCS Board of Directors and - [Meet Your Teacher Sign Ups](http://pcsfl.org/meet-your-teacher-sign-ups/) - THURSDAY, AUGUST 6th 2:30pm-6:30pmWe are so excited to see you all! We are hoping that this format will help alleviate traffic congestion by spacing things out a little more. Please choose a time slot that will work for your family to come Meet Your Teacher! We realize that families do have multiple children and that - [CONTROLLED OPEN ENROLLMENT](http://pcsfl.org/controlled-open-enrollment/) - STUDENT CAPACITY (SEAT AVAILABILITY) BY GRADE LEVEL Below is our student capacity/seat availability by grade level. We are required to update this information every 12 weeks. This information was last updated July 15, 2026. CONTROLLED BORDER ENROLLMENT Florida has an open borders policy. Controlled Open Enrollment allows a parent from any school district in the - [2026-2027 Supply Lists](http://pcsfl.org/supply-lists/) - Below are hard copies of the teacher supply lists for those that do not wish to utilize the 1st Day School Supply company. These lists also contain wish list items for some of the teachers. Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Middle School - [SCHOOL CALENDAR](http://pcsfl.org/school-calendar/) - Palmetto Charter School follows the Manatee County calendar (see below) with the exception of any early release Wednesdays that they have for Professional Development. These are full days for our students. To view our school calendar in Google Calendars, you make click here. 2026-2027_AcademicCalendarDownload - [PCS POST](http://pcsfl.org/pcs-post/) - 4th Quarter 2025-20263rd Quarter 2025-20262nd Quarter 2025-20261st Quarter 2025-2026 PAST EDITIONS:September 2024October/November 20243rd Quarter 20244th Quarter 2024-2025 February and March 2026 PCS PostDownload - [EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES](http://pcsfl.org/employment-opportunities/) - BUS DRIVERSubstitute Teachers Interested candidates should provide the following information to pcsadmin@pcsfl.org.1. Cover letter2. Resume including professional references3. Reading endorsement and current ESOL completion/status - [PCS Gala Dinner Auction](http://pcsfl.org/pcs-gala-dinner-auction/) - The countdown is on! Preparations for our annual PCS GALA Dinner Auction on April 11, 2026 are officially in full swing, and we are thrilled to invite you to one of the most exciting events of the year! This year, we'll be celebrating Havana Nights - so get ready for an unforgettable evening of tropical - [KEY POLICIES/HANDBOOK](http://pcsfl.org/key-policies/) - STUDENT HANDBOOK DOWNLOAD The Palmetto Charter School Code of Student Conduct is grounded in the Responsive Classroom approach. Where the Palmetto Charter School Code of Student Conduct does not address a particular issue, PCS will be guided by the Manatee County School District Code of Student Conduct. This can be viewed here: Manatee School Student - [Read-A-Thon](http://pcsfl.org/read-a-thon/) - It’s time for the Palmetto Charter PTO Read-A-Thon! Our 2026 Read-A-Thon begins Monday, March 2, 2026. We’re excited to introduce a new, easy-to-use platform that makes tracking reading minutes, collecting donations, and choosing prizes simple for families. Funds raised will support improvements to our School Library and other PTO projects that benefit our students and - [Mommy/Son Kickball](http://pcsfl.org/mommy-son-kickball/) - We are excited for the upcoming PCS Mommy Son Kickball Night being held on Wednesday, March 4 from 5:30-7:30! The attached invitation will go home in your student's folder today. If you plan to participate, please complete the RSVP section at the bottom of the invitation and return it to your child's teacher no later - [ENROLLMENT](http://pcsfl.org/enrollment/) - FOR INFORMATION ON OUR LOTTERY PROCESS PLEASE VISIT OUR REGISTRATION INFORMATION. Admitting PolicyPalmetto Charter School provides a rigorous academic program utilizing a traditional classroom environment. Palmetto Charter School is a “Tuition Free” public charter school. Parents wishing to enroll their students will need to complete an “Intent to Enroll Form”. A monthly lottery drawing will - [REGISTRATION INFORMATION](http://pcsfl.org/enrollment-information/) - LOTTERY PROCESS 2026-2027 School Year Intent to Enroll Forms will be available on 2/1. LOTTERY PROCESS: Parents need to complete an Intent to Enroll Form. (Below) You can fax them, scan and email, take a picture and email, or snail mail to us. The KEY is making sure that you have this done in the - [OPEN HOUSE/TOUR INFORMATION](http://pcsfl.org/open-house-tour-information/) - This is geared toward prospective families that would like to learn more about our school. We will begin in our Gymnasium at 6pm with a short presentation and then you will be able to freely tour the facilities. We will have our Administrative Team and teachers here to answer any questions that you may have. - [ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL](http://pcsfl.org/arrival-dismissal/) - [EAGLE ATHLETICS](http://pcsfl.org/eagle-athletics/) - Palmetto Charter School participates in Flag Football, Cheerleading, Girl’s Volleyball, Cross Country, Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball, Boy’s and Girl’s Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Softball, Baseball and Cheerleading. Please contact Christian Leavitt, our Athletic Director, if you have any questions regarding our program. ATHLETIC POLICIES COMING SOON! - [MEDIA CENTER](http://pcsfl.org/media-center/) - To search our library selection, you may go to www.pcsfl.booksys.net (Click on OPAC Display) PCS Library Collection Development policy 23Download PCS Library Materials Reconsideration Policy 23Download - [WELLNESS POLICY](http://pcsfl.org/wellness-policy/) - Palmetto Charter School Wellness PolicyDownload - [ANTI-BULLYING POLICY](http://pcsfl.org/anti-bullying-policy/) - Palmetto Charter’s goals are to create a superior learning and social environment while maintaining a superior academic program. We seek to foster a school community that lifts one another through our CARES focus, mutual respect, support, and encouragement. As such, bullying or harassment of any student or employee of Palmetto Charter School is prohibited. Palmetto - [PCS PTO](http://pcsfl.org/pcs-pto/) - [Internet Safety](http://pcsfl.org/internet-safety/) - Please click here. - [POLICY ON COMPLAINTS RELATED TO HOUSE BILL 1557](http://pcsfl.org/policy-on-complaints-related-to-house-bill-1557/) - You may view the policy here. - [COVID-19 REPORTING](http://pcsfl.org/covid-19-reporting/) - Positive COVID-19 Cases The Manatee County School District issued this updated decision tree on 7/25/2022. These are the guidelines that Palmetto Charter School will be following. COVID-19 DECISION TREE These numbers will be reported on a weekly basis. It will be posted on Mondays. - [WALK-A-THON 2022](http://pcsfl.org/walk-a-thon-2022/) - The 2022 Walk-a-thon will take place on Thursday, March 10th. Envelopes are being sent home 2/29. All donations will benefit the students and staff at PCS. We are thankful for the constant support of our PCS families! A collection envelope will be sent home with your child. ALL DONATIONS COLLECTED WILL NEED TO BE TURNED - [FAQ](http://pcsfl.org/faq/) - WHAT GRADES ARE OFFERED Kindergarten - 8th Grade HOW CAN I REGISTER Parents applying to a Charter School do not have to utilize School Choice. You may visit our Registration page for information on getting your child registered. HOW MANY STUDENTS DOES THE SCHOOL HAVE Palmetto Charter School has three classes at each grade level Kindergraten - - [RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM](http://pcsfl.org/responsive-classroom/) - Responsive Classroom® is a school-wide initiative. It stresses cooperation, responsibility, independence, caring and self-control. It blends social learning with high academic standards. Our mentor school is Sarasota Suncoast Academy and they have received training from the Northeast Foundation for Children to implement Responsive Classroom®. We are concentrating on the first two components, Morning Meeting and - [MORE ABOUT MORNING MEETINGS](http://pcsfl.org/more-about-morning-meetings/) - Elementary Morning Meeting The four components of Morning Meeting are the Greeting, Sharing, an Activity and News and Announcements. During the Greeting children are learning:To know and use everyone's nameTo communicate clearly in front of a groupTo make eye contactTo develop auditory perception and left to right progressionTo wait their turnTo be courteous, considerate, and - [ABOUT US](http://pcsfl.org/about-us/) - OUR MISSION The mission of Palmetto Charter School is to create a superior learning environment founded upon the shared values of hard work, honor, self-discipline, and community and parental involvement, with the purpose of preparing students for academic and social success, in high school and beyond. ACADEMICS Palmetto Charter School offers a rigorous academic program - [ATTENDANCE](http://pcsfl.org/attendance/) - Regular school attendance is required by law and is necessary for good scholarship. Regular and punctual attendance at PCS is expected and required. Irregular attendance is a major cause for poor academic work, and continual tardiness is disruptive to the normal flow of school activities. Absences from school should be kept to a minimum since - [VOLUNTEER POLICY](http://pcsfl.org/volunteer-policy/) - Parents play a vital role in the educational process for students. Seeing parents and family members involved in the school sends a strong message to children that school is an important place. Parents with students attending Palmetto Charter School have entered into a contract where they are responsible to perform twenty (20) hours of volunteer - [VISITORS](http://pcsfl.org/visitors/) - Visitors Visitors are welcome and must sign-in at the school office to obtain a visitor badge to wear while on campus. A valid Driver’s License or government-issued ID will be required in order for first-time visitors / parents to obtain a visitor badge. Visitors are expected to sign out in the office before leaving the ## Accordions - [GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS](http://pcsfl.org/accordions/about-us-2/) - [ABOUT US](http://pcsfl.org/accordions/about-us/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](http://pcsfl.org/category/uncategorized/)