Margaret K. Lewis School

🎉🦅 Congratulations to Our Eagle of the Month Winners! 🦅🎉

Please join us in celebrating Tripp Hall, our Overall Eagle of the Month, for demonstrating outstanding character, leadership, and dedication!

We also want to recognize Sarah Koepke, our SOARing Staff Member, for going above and beyond to support our students and school community each day.

👏 Thank you both for making a positive impact and representing what it means to SOAR!

3 months ago, Margaret K. Lewis School

🌟 Staff Appreciation Week is Coming Next Week (May 4ht-8th)! 🌟

We are excited to celebrate our amazing staff during Staff Appreciation Week! Our teachers, support staff, and team members go above and beyond every single day to support and inspire our students, and we can’t wait to recognize their hard work and dedication.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible people who make our school such a special place! 💙

3 months ago, Margaret K. Lewis School

Please join us for our Title 1, Transition Fair.

3 months ago, Margaret K. Lewis School

💙 Strong home + school connection = student success!

We loved spending time with our families at our Exploring the Home/School Connection with an IEP session! Thank you to everyone who came out, asked questions, and jumped into the learning with us.

From communication supports to behavior strategies, it was all about sharing simple, practical ways to support students at home—and learning from each other along the way.

We’re better together, and our students are stronger because of it.

🦅 Better Together. Stronger Together. SOARing Together!

4 months ago, Margaret K. Lewis School

Parents sit at a table while a staff member presents at the front of the room, using a large screen during a school IEP support session.

Families sit at round tables listening as a presenter speaks at the front of the room during a parent workshop on supporting students with IEPs.

A staff member presents information on a screen about supporting student skills at home while families listen and take notes.

A cart displays visual supports and hands-on learning materials, including picture cards and math tools used during the parent session.

A staff member speaks to a small group of parents about building independence and daily routines for students with IEPs.

If you have a student who is approaching or has reached the age of 18, it is very important to be sure you have guardianship decisions in motion. Regardless of disability, parental rights change/are terminated when a person reaches the age of 18. This free workshop will help you learn more about this process and how it applies to your student. In addition, be on the lookout for our Transition Fair in a few weeks where we will have several local agencies on site for you.

4 months ago, Margaret K. Lewis School

Please join us, Thursday, April 23rd for this informational session.

4 months ago, Margaret K. Lewis School

Congratulations to our Prom King and Queen. Zachary and Chloe.

4 months ago, Margaret K. Lewis School

We encourage all of our students, employees, and the entire community to wear purple tomorrow in support of our BDS military-connected students!

4 months ago, Margaret K. Lewis School

Child in a purple shirt is hugged by an adult in military uniform. Text reads: “Tomorrow—Wear Purple in Support of Military Families on April 17.”

🌟👏 Character Education Spotlight! 👏🌟 Congratulations to Lainey Pelland for being recognized as our Character Education Trait Winner for Cooperation! 🤝💙 Lainey consistently shows what it means to work well with others, lend a helping hand, and be a positive teammate. Your kindness, teamwork, and willingness to support those around you truly make a difference! 🌈✨ We are so proud of you—keep shining and leading by example! 🌟

4 months ago, Michele Odom

🎉✨ Class of the Month Spotlight! ✨🎉 A HUGE congratulations to Mrs. Armstrong’s class for being named Class of the Month! 🏆📚 Your hard work, positive attitudes, and dedication to learning have truly set you apart. You continue to show what it means to lead with excellence, kindness, and teamwork every single day! 👏💙 Keep up the amazing work—we are so proud of each and every one of you! 🌟

4 months ago, Michele Odom

Happy Dean/Assistant Principal Appreciation Week!

4 months ago, Margaret K. Lewis School

Today is Media Specialist Day and we are thankful to have the very best. Mrs. Besenyi has a strong passion for literacy and especially for our students. With Mrs. Besenyi's leadership and the support of Mrs. Jeniece, our media center is a fun and engaging place to be for students and staff. We are so thankful for you both!!! 📚

4 months ago, Margaret K. Lewis School

Today, we had the honor of recognizing Ella as the Exceptional Military Student from Margaret K. Lewis School. We are deeply grateful to Ella and her family members for their dedicated service and sacrifice in support of our nation.

4 months ago, Margaret K. Lewis School

Throughout the month of April, El Weirdo is proud to partner with MKL to showcase artwork created by students in our ARTism program. Student pieces will be on display and available for purchase, highlighting the creativity and talent of our learners.

In addition, El Weirdo will donate $1 to the ARTism program for every non-alcoholic beverage purchased during the month.

We invite you to stop by, enjoy great food, experience inspiring student art, and support a meaningful cause. Be sure to let them know you are there to support MKL!

4 months ago, Margaret K. Lewis School

🎉🦅 Celebrating Our SOARing Eagles! 🦅🎉 Join us in congratulating our amazing honorees for this month! 🌟 Overall Eagle of the Month: Mako Mewbourne 🌟 SOARing Staff Member: Mya Hackworth Mako has truly demonstrated what it means to be a SOARing Eagle by showing Successful, Optimistic, Ambitious, and Responsible behavior each and every day. We are so proud of your hard work and positive attitude! Mya continues to go above and beyond for our students and school community. Your dedication and commitment to helping our Eagles SOAR does not go unnoticed! 👏 Keep up the great work — we are proud to have you both representing Margaret K. Lewis School! #SOARingEagles #EagleOfTheMonth #StaffSpotlight #MKLPride

5 months ago, Michele Odom

Our Academy students made a personalized wreath and some sweet treats as a thank you for our friends at FPL for their generous donation to our school.

5 months ago, Margaret K. Lewis School

Your Voice Matters, MKL Families!

Bay District Schools is asking parents and guardians to share their feedback through the Cognia Parent Survey. Your input helps shape decisions, strengthen our schools, and support every student as we work to Put the “A” Back in Bay.

✔️ Completely anonymous
✔️ Takes just a few minutes
✔️ Helps improve communication, family partnerships, and student support

The survey is open February 13 – March 13, 2026.

Take the survey here:

🔹 Part 1: https://bit.ly/26bdsparent

🔹 Part 2: https://bit.ly/bdsparent26

Thank you for partnering with Bay District Schools!

5 months ago, Margaret K. Lewis School

Thank you to our incredible community partners, Florida Power & Light, for their generous donation to Margaret K. Lewis School. FPL holds an annual cake auction and donates the proceeds directly back into the community. We think that is pretty "sweet."

5 months ago, Margaret K. Lewis School