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Mission Statement

We, the caring community of learners at Sweetwater Elementary, strive toward a lifetime of achieving our "personal best," guided by a positive attitude in a nurturing environment.

School colors: Teal and Burgundy
School mascot: Pelican
School hours: Teachers: 7:30 – 2:45, Students: 7:50 – 2:30

7:20 a.m.  Breakfast available at the cafeteria

7:40 a.m.  First bell rings; students must proceed to classrooms

7:50 a.m.  Second bell rings, classes begin

*Students not at their classroom by 7:50 will be marked tardy

2:30 p.m.  Dismissal bell

*Students will be dismissed at 1:30​ p.m. on early release Wednesdays

Awards & Accomplishments 

  • Florida Department of Education FIVE STAR SCHOOL
  • Florida Department of Education GOLDEN SCHOOL AWARD
  • An FAEMSP LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE AWARD winner
  • Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
  • A NATIONAL HONOR COUNCIL EXCELLENCE AWARD winner for Student Council
  • INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MEDIA FESTIVAL Awards
  • FLORIDA ASSOCIATION FOR MEDIA IN EDUCATION STUDENT MEDIA FESTIVAL awards
  • VOLUSIA COUNTY MEDIA FESTIVAL awards
  • VOLUSIA COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR and SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR winners
  • A National BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
  • 2005 INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION EXEMPLARY READING PROGRAM AWARD winner

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