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Welcome to Hammett Bowen, Jr. Elementary School

Our students, staff, and parents work as a team to assure that our students are successful. We will continue to strive for excellence. Our vision at Hammett Bowen is to provide an educationally rich environment where each individual of the school is valued, respected, and encouraged to reach his/her fullest potential as a productive citizen.

At Hammett Bowen, our mission is to create a safe and supportive environment that embraces the cultural and educational diversity of students and staff; while promoting an environment where learning is valued, nurtured, and where stakeholders are motivated to do their personal best. Self-discipline and high expectations will be reflected in all aspects of the school community; in behavior, student work, and meaningful relationships that are built between students, families, and the staff. Hammett L. Bowen Jr. Elementary is a model for a strong school and community program dedicated to educating the whole child.

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Please take a moment to complete the Annual Family Survey using the link below:

Please click here for the survey in English.

Por favor, haga clic aquí para la encuesta en Español.

📢Introducing... the Hammett L. Bowen Jr. Elementary School "Fill the Fence" Sponsorship Program!


🎯We are looking to partner with businesses in and around Ocala to support our school...please spread the word!

🎯Your business can make a big impression and a meaningful impact! Showcase your business on a 3x8 or 3x4 banner displayed along our school fence and support the programs and resources that help our students thrive.

🎯Your donation allows your business to get valuable exposure in the community and show your support of the Hammett Bowen Bears.

🎯Your sponsorship also provides year-round visibility! Banners remain up for a full calendar year, aligned with the school year. Updates, additions, and removals are completed each year by June 30. Renewal notices will be sent in late May.

💵Full Banner (3x8) is $500 for the first year and $400 for a yearly renewal.
💵Half Banner (3x4) is $350 for the first year and $300 for a yearly renewal.

‼️Print ready banner files (.jpeg, .jpg, .png, .pdf, .tiff and no more than 50MB) should be emailed to [email protected]. Ready to design templates are available on Canva at https://tinyurl.com/5hns585r (3x8) and https://tinyurl.com/2m7wthm6 (3x4). 💻 Email [email protected] with questions.

‼️If you are interested in participating this year, you will get the remainder of this year and next year included. That means your donation stretches further...until June 2027!

🙂Ready to get your sponsorship rolling? Download the attached PDF to get started!

🐻As always... thank you for your continued support and partnership!

Fill the Fence Sponsorship HBE.pdf

Important Information

Student Day 7:35 AM - 2:10 PM
Breakfast Served 7:10 AM - 7:35 AM
Teacher Day 7:00 AM - 2:45 PM
Early Release Hours 12:10 PM
School Office Hours 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Breakfast and Lunch: Free for all children
Adult Lunches: $2.75


Phone Numbers

  • Main Office (352) 291-7900
  • FAX (352) 291-7901
  • Guidance (352) 291-7907
  • Cafeteria (352) 291-7916
  • Extended Day (352) 291-7917

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