Welcome to Apollo Beach K8 School!
Home of the Dolphins!
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Principal's Message
Welcome, ABK8 families, to another exciting year at Apollo Beach K-8. It is my honor and privilege to serve as the principal of this extraordinary school community.
At ABK8 we have a shared commitment to living our best BEACH life each day. Together, we encourage our students and staff to Be respectful, Exhibit courage, Act responsibly, Choose kindness, and Have integrity in all they do. These values are more than expectations—they are the foundation of a thriving, connected, and compassionate school community.
I am so grateful to be part of such an amazing place. The warmth, pride, and dedication that define Apollo Beach K-8 are truly special, and I look forward to learning from you, supporting you, and celebrating the many successes ahead.
Lindsey Nelson, Principal
School Highlights
HCPS Security Officer Extraordinaire
Meet Officer Smith (he's the best!)
Each and every day, Officer Smith works diligently to ensure our campus is safe and secure. He has built strong relationships with our students, families, and staff. To know Officer Smith, is to love him. He loves our students! He treats our families and staff with respect. His commitment to making our school a safe, caring learning environment is evident in his words and actions every day.
Our PTSA Makes a Difference!
Join the ABK8 PTSA
The ABK8 PTSA exemplifies how a school's community can have such a positive impact on children and families! Our PTSA supports our school in hundreds of ways by volunteering, fundraising, supporting initiatives and programs, and much more. Join our PTSA and help make a difference for our amazing Dolphins!
ABK8 is a CEP School
Fuel Your Day with Free Breakfast & Lunch
ABK8 is a CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) school. Every student can enjoy a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch every day.
ABK8 is an A School!
ABK8 is an A School
Our school earned a school grade of an A for the fifth consecutive year. We are proud of our students, families, and staff for their hard work and dedication to learning.
Congratulations Class of 2025!
Celebrating Our Former Dolphins!
One of our favorite traditions is inviting our former Dolphins back to the Beach as high school seniors. Each year more and more former students come back to walk the halls of their elementary school while our students cheer for them. It is wonderful to see so many graduates setting an example for our younger students.
Programs
NEHS & NJHS
NEHS & NJHS
Each year we induct students into the National Elementary and Junior Honor Societies to acknowledge high academic achievement and service. Our NEHS and NJHS chapters participate in service projects throughout the year. In the spring, our NEHS/NJHS students visited a local senior care facility. They spent the afternoon with a group of residents doing crafts, playing games, singing, and just chatting. It was a wonderful experience for all!
ABK8 Band
We are thrilled to offer Band as an elective for our students in grades 6-7. Our Band Instructor Mr. George Russell has done an amazing job with our first year band students. Our middle school students loved learning new instruments and being part of the band. We are excited to see what our band students do this year!
ABK8 Chorus
Students in grades 2-7 have the opportunity to be part of our school's chorus. For elementary students in grades 2-6, chorus is an extra-curricular activity for students who love to sing. We are excited to add chorus to our list of electives for 7th graders this year. Our chorus directors Mrs. Russell and Ms. O'Shea are incredibly talented and provide our students with a strong musical foundation.
The Estuary: ABK8 Yearbook
For the first time ever, our students will be creating our school's yearbook under the supervision of our yearbook sponsor, Mrs. Marie Sherman. She served as the yearbook sponsor at Lennard High School for many years before coming to teach ELA at ABK8. She is excited to lead our first yearbook staff in creating this year's yearbook.