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R. Bruce Wagner Elementary Built on 25 beautiful acres, ground was first broken for R. Bruce Wagner Elementary in July 2001. Acting Principals: Mr. Ron Kaufmann, Jr. Joaquin Reyes

We first opened our doors to students on August 7, 2002 and have since grown into a dedicated school focused on learning, thinking, communicating...together Assistant Principals: Mrs. Latandrier Brown and Mrs. Melanie Oglesby
Dean: Mr.

Happy Boss's Day to Mr. Kaufmann! Thank you for leading our school with vision, kindness, and dedication. Your support, ...
10/16/2026

Happy Boss's Day to Mr. Kaufmann!

Thank you for leading our school with vision, kindness, and dedication. Your support, encouragement, and commitment to student success inspire us all. We are grateful for the positive impact you make each day on our students, staff, and families.

As we conclude Hispanic Heritage Month, our students celebrated by taking a journey across the Hispanic and Latino world...
10/16/2026

As we conclude Hispanic Heritage Month, our students celebrated by taking a journey across the Hispanic and Latino world! Each class researched a different country, learning about its unique culture, traditions, and contributions. Students then showcased their learning by creating posters for our schoolwide contest. We are proud to celebrate the diversity, richness, and vibrant heritage of Hispanic and Latino communities through learning, creativity, and exploration.

Congratulations to the following classes for creating the winning posters in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month:

Kindergarten – Eldridge
1st Grade – Henderson
2nd Grade – Wells
3rd Grade – Torres-Deese
4th Grade – Germany
5th Grade – Hammock
Multi-Classes – Torres

We are proud of all our students for their participation, creativity, and celebration of Hispanic heritage!

Fall Picture Day will be on Thursday, October 29th. Students MUST be in uniform for their picture. Order forms went home...
10/15/2026

Fall Picture Day will be on Thursday, October 29th. Students MUST be in uniform for their picture. Order forms went home in the Wednesday Communication folder. You can also visit www.leonards.com/photoprepay to prepay online. (Access Code: C813746)

We look forward to seeing our students looking their best for picture day!

There will be no school on Friday, October 16th. Enjoy the long weekend, and we look forward to seeing all of our Whiz K...
10/14/2026

There will be no school on Friday, October 16th. Enjoy the long weekend, and we look forward to seeing all of our Whiz Kids back at school on Monday, October 19th!

We are excited to kick off clubs this Thursday, October 15th, from 3:15pm-4:30pm. Pickup will be at 4:30pm in the car lo...
10/12/2026

We are excited to kick off clubs this Thursday, October 15th, from 3:15pm-4:30pm.

Pickup will be at 4:30pm in the car loop. Please be sure to have your car tag ready at pickup. Students cannot be released without a car tag.

If your child is not normally a car rider, please come to the front office before Thursday with your ID to obtain a car tag.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Samples at [email protected]

We look forward to a great start to clubs!

Congratulations to our grade level attendance winners for the week of October 5th!
10/12/2026

Congratulations to our grade level attendance winners for the week of October 5th!

10/09/2026

Please see this video from Mr. Kaufmann with some important announcements. Spanish translation from Mrs. Chaviano will be in the comments.

This Friday, October 9th, students can wear a shirt of their choice (appropriate for school) with uniform bottoms for $2...
10/08/2026

This Friday, October 9th, students can wear a shirt of their choice (appropriate for school) with uniform bottoms for $2.00.

All proceeds will support end of the year activities for our 5th grade class.

Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to the following classes for completing their Potato Head and earning their chip party: Mrs. Eldridge, M...
10/08/2026

Congratulations to the following classes for completing their Potato Head and earning their chip party: Mrs. Eldridge, Ms. Hardegree, Ms. Scott, Ms. Wells, Mrs. Barnett, and Ms. Austin. We can't wait to see which classes will be next!

Today, we celebrate our three amazing instructional coaches who work tirelessly to support, encourage, and inspire our t...
10/06/2026

Today, we celebrate our three amazing instructional coaches who work tirelessly to support, encourage, and inspire our teachers every day!

Thank you Mrs. Griffis, Mrs. Guptill, and Mrs. Samples for being a source of guidance, collaboration, encouragement, and fresh ideas. Your dedication to helping educators grow and, ultimately, helping our students succeed makes a lasting impact on our entire school community.

We are so grateful for the expertise, heart, and positivity you bring to our school each day. Thank you for all that you do!

Address

5500 Yates Road
Lakeland, FL
33811

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+18637011450

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