Overview

  • PRINCIPAL/ADMINISTRATOR: Melanie Cochrane 

    Phone: (813) 657-7431
    Fax: (813) 657-7435

    Student Hours: 7:40 AM to 1:55 PM

    Uniforms: Mandatory Uniforms

    Before School Program: Yes
    After School Program: Yes

Mission Statement

  • Provide meaningful, engaging instruction and experiences that promote the development of well-rounded students.

Vision Statement

  • To be a leader of holistic education in the district by developing productive, contributing, and successful members of society.

School History

  • Stowers Elementary located at 13915 Barrington Stowers Drive, Lithia, Florida, opened their school doors to 533 Kindergarten through Fifth grade students on August 25, 2009 with Catherine "Missy" Lennard as principal. The school was dedicated on May 2, 2010. The school was named after Dick Stowers, a local civic leader and philanthropist. He has devoted his entire life to giving back to his community. Since opening, Stowers has earned an A rating. Stowers has a new principal at the helm, Ms. Melanie Cochrane, who began leading in 2022.