Our Media program has been recognized as exemplary by the Florida Department of Education, earning the Florida Power-Library School award three times. As part of the Activities rotation, students visit the Media Center weekly for lessons and activities that emphasize the following:

• Access to Materials. Students have access to a wide range of literature and informational materials for personal enjoyment and curriculum support. 

• Information Literacy. Students learn how to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively. 

• Intellectual Freedom. Students develop critical thinking skills to pursue free inquiry and expression responsibly and independently. 

• Reading Appreciation. Our program fosters a love of reading through literature-based lessons and book promotions. 

Rebecca Shary has served as our Media Specialist since 2011. Before moving to Florida, Ms. Shary worked as a Media Specialist in Massachusetts and Oklahoma. She earned a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science with a School Library Teacher concentration from  Simmons University in Boston.

We encourage students to check out books during their weekly Media class. 

• Kindergartners may check out one (1) book.

• Students in 1st-6th grade may check out three (3) books.

Students can also visit the Media Center with a pass from their classroom teacher during our Open Checkout times:

• Monday-Thursday: 11:30-2:45

• Friday: 9:30-11:15 and 11:30-1:15