Anna Maria Elementary School is ready to make a splash as students and families head back for the 2026-27 school year, with an open house set for Thursday, Aug. 6, and the first day of class arriving Monday, Aug. 10.
Families can meet teachers and visit classrooms during two open house sessions Aug. 6. Kindergarten through second-grade students, along with VPK families with last names A-M, are scheduled from 4:30-5:15 p.m. Students in grades 3-5 and VPK families with last names N-Z will attend from 5:15-6 p.m.
Class placements were to be emailed Aug. 4 and school supply lists are available on the school’s website.
AME’s school days will begin at 8:25 a.m. and classes let out at 3:15 p.m.
The Holmes Beach Police Department will begin enforcing the school speed zone Aug. 10, the first day of classes.
Police Chief William L. Tokajer said HBPD will be issuing tickets to motorists driving 26 miles per hour or higher during two time periods — 7:30-8:40 a.m. and 2:45-3:45 p.m.
“There will be no warnings issued,” he said.
Meanwhile, the PTO is organizing for a new year, seeking businesses and organizations to participate in its 2026-27 Community Partner Program, which helps fund school programs.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $500 to $5,000 or more.
AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
AME’s website is manateeschools.net/o/annamaria. The PTO’s website is amepto.org.
For more information, call the school at 941-708-5525.
Center’s after-school program returns Aug. 10
The Center of Anna Maria Island’s Beyond the Classroom after-school program is back for the 2026-2027 school year, starting Monday, Aug. 10.
The program, open to kindergarten through fifth-grade students, offers projects with Sarasota-based Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, trips to the Island Library in Holmes Beach, weekly STEAM activities, homework help and time for kids to make friends.
Transportation is provided from Anna Maria Elementary, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, to the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.
Families must register by the Thursday before each program week.
Registration is open at centerami.org/btc.
For more information, including fees, call 941-778-1908 or email youthprograms@centerami.org.
