Dismissal Types

Car Riders will be dismissed at the back of the school off of Windsor Avenue. The gate will be opened at 2:05 p.m. and no earlier. 

Dependent Walkers are Kindergarten and 1st Grade students who will be picked up at the North Gate off of North Terrace Drive. Parents must show identification. 

Independent Walkers are 2nd - 5th Grade students who will be dismissed through the South Gate off of North Terrace Drive.

Northmore Aftercare is available for students from 2:10 p.m. - 6:10 p.m. Please contact Mrs. Mortin, Afterschool Director, at 561-494-1730 for more information. 

21st Century is available for students from 2:10 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. Please contact Mrs Shara Self, Coordinator, at 561-494-1704.

Parents who park to pick up their walkers across the street from the school are subject to fines by the City of West Palm Beach Police Department. If you are using a vehicle to pick up students, they should be listed as car riders.

Early Dismissal Policy

Adults must present their Government Issued ID and be on the approved Pick-Up List.

Dismissal changes must be made in writing and sent to the front office with the parent's signature. 

No early dismissal after 1:40 p.m. Only administration can make any exceptions.

School Hours
8:10 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.

Free Breakfast
7:40 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.

After 8:10 a.m., You're Late!

Student Absences

It is state law that students must attend school every day. Parents of students who have excessive absences (10 or more a semester) will be required to meet with school administration and develop an attendance plan to ensure the child is in school.

Excused Absences - Absences are considered to be excused if a student was at a doctor's appointment, student illness, participating in a religious practice or there was a death in the family. Parents may write up to three (3) notes that will excuse absences. After these three notes, a note is required from the doctor. 

Student Tardies

After 8:10 a.m., parents are required to park their cars in the parking lot, walk to the main office and sign their child in.

Only one (1) parent will be allowed into the Front Office at a time. 

All visitors on campus are required to have approval from the Principal or Assistant Principal. All visitors must have the following:

• Valid Florida Identification Card 
• District Badge (If Applicable)
• Vendor/Contractor Badge (If Applicable)
• Visitor Badge (If Applicable)

Badges must be worn while on campus at all times. No exceptions.

Anyone who is interested in volunteering at Northmore Elementary School should contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Mrs. Michelle Kilic, at 561-494-1723. 

Please visit the District Volunteer Website to apply to be a volunteer.