Hawks Rise Elementary

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School Profile

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to nurture a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child is valued, empowered, and inspired to learn. We are dedicated to fostering curiosity, building foundational skills, and encouraging a love for lifelong learning.

Grades: PreK – 5^th
Enrollment: 770+ students
Principal: Terri Martin
Assistant Principal: Dionne Caines
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM

Principal’s Message

Principal Terri Martin brings over 13 years of educational leadership and a passion for student success, driving excellence and innovation throughout our school.

Dear Students, Parents, Staff, and Community Members,

Welcome to Hawks Rise Elementary, where we are committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging educational environment for all students. As principal, it is my honor to lead a school that prioritizes academic excellence, innovation, and the overall well-being of every student.

Hawks Rise Elementary School, located in Tallahassee, Florida, opened its doors in August 1995 with 383 students under the leadership of Penny Brinson. Since then, our student body has more than doubled, evolving into a high-achieving school with a richly diverse community. At Hawks Rise, we wholeheartedly embrace this diversity and are dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of all our students. Today, I am honored to lead our faculty and staff as we prepare our students for success in middle school and beyond.

I encourage you to stay connected with our school through this website, social media, and our regular communications. Your involvement is essential to the success of our school, and we look forward to working together to create an exceptional educational experience for all students. Thank you for your continued support of Hawks Rise Elementary. Together, we will achieve great things!

Warm regards,
Terri Martin
Phone: 850.487.4733 | Email

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School Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Breakfast: 7:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.
Supervision Hours: 7:45 a.m - 3:15 p.m.
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. We use PikMyKid which allows us to keep the kids inside the classroom during dismissal. The parent uses an app to “announce” and the teacher will send the student to parent pickup.
Please visit the PikMyKid online for all the information and tutorials you need.

PikMyKid Parent App Support
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. Please contact our Registrar, Brenna Ritter at Brenna.Ritter@leonschools.net
We welcome family involvement! Parents can volunteer in classrooms, join the PTO, participate in family nights, or attend school events. Your involvement strengthens our school community and supports your child's learning experience. Please visit our volunteer site to fill out the form needed to join our school as a volunteer.

Become a Hawks Rise volunteer
We offer a range of programs, including special education, English language development, gifted education, and counseling services to support diverse student needs.