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Mission Statement:
Our mission is to nurture a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child is valued, empowered, and inspired to learn. We are dedicated to fostering curiosity, building foundational skills, and encouraging a love for lifelong learning.
Grades: PreK – 5th
Enrollment: 640 students
Principal: Clayton Cloud
Assistant Principal: Paula Mischler
School Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Breakfast: 7:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.
Supervision Hours: 7:45 a.m - 3:15 p.m.
EDEP: 2:50 P.M.-6:00 P.M.
Early Release Days: 7:45 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Supervision Hours: 7:45 a.m - 1:15 p.m.
Principal’s Message
Greetings everyone,
I am Clayton Cloud, the proud principal of Canopy Oaks Elementary, where we "Learn, Lead, and Achieve." As your principal, I want to make sure you know that my focus will always be to create a safe environment where children can learn, have experiences, and make memories. Along with the hard work of our teachers and staff, we want to make this the best school for your child.
Although this is just my second year as principal of Canopy Oaks, I have entered my 20th year of education. Before coming on, I spent 7 years as Assistant Principal of Sealey Elementary, 1 year as Dean of Students at the Ghazvini Learning Center, and 10 years at Hawks Rise Elementary as a 3rd and 5th grade teacher. I am a proud Tallahassee native and product of Leon County Schools. In fact, I was born and raised just a few blocks from Canopy Oaks, and was, at one point, a member of its afterschool staff. I graduated from Florida State University, where I received both my undergraduate (Elementary Education) and graduate degrees (Educational Leadership).
My heart is truly for our elementary age students. I'm hopeful that by working together, we all can give your child the best foundation for a bright future. Thank you for choosing Canopy Oaks!
Sincerely,
Clayton Cloud
Principal
Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer a range of programs, including special education, English language development, gifted education, and counseling services to support diverse student needs.
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Please click this link to see our Chaperone policy – Procedure for Field Trip Chaperones 2025-26
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Welcome to Leon County Schools!
We’re excited to have you join our community. Our Student Admissions / Homepage provides all the information and requirements you need to enroll your student quickly and accurately.Have questions? Contact our Admissions Liaison using the information below:
Janet Allen
Admissions Liaison
📞 850-488-3301
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If your child will be absent from school due to illness please contact the front office as soon as possible. Please also remember to get school excuses any time you take your child to any type of medical appointment.
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We welcome family involvement! Parents can volunteer in classrooms, join the PTA, participate in family nights, or attend school events. Your involvement strengthens our school community and supports your child's learning experience.
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Please click this link for the Leon County Schools Volunteer application – Volunteers - Volunteer Form. Completion of this form is required annually for a volunteer to be eligible for volunteer placement. One form can apply to multiple schools. We appreciate your interest in helping our schools!
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Becoming an LCS mentor is easy and rewarding:
- Step 1: Register for a New Mentor Training by visiting the LCS Mentors website
- Step 2: Come to Mentor Training and learn the basic policies and tips on becoming a good mentor.
- Step 3: Get fingerprinted. All newly trained mentors are fingerprinted (at no cost) and after they are cleared, every 5 years.
- Step 4: Meet your mentor School based Mentor Coordinator & your student!
Upcoming Events
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