Chester w. Taylor Elementary School

3638 Morris Bridge Road • Zephyrhills, FL 33543

Phone: (813) 794-6900 • Principal: Rick Saylor

Chester Taylor Elementary School

Principal: Rick Saylor
3638 Morris Bridge Road
Zephyrhills, FL 33543
Phone: (813) 794-6900

Chester W. Taylor Elementary School

Principal: Dr. Rick Saylor

Asst. Principal: Kathryn Veber

Asst. Principal: Lesley Kirkley

3638 Morris Bridge Road
Zephryhills, FL 33543
Phone: (813) 794-6900

2025-2026 School Calendar

Stay up to date with important school dates! Click HERE to see the 2025-26 School Calendar.

Attend and Achieve – Attendance Pays Off

Even missing just 1 day of school can make a difference. Each day helps your child learn, grow, and stay on track. Every school day really matters! Learn more about making attendance a priority.

 

 

Enrollment for 2025-2026 School Year

Are you ready to enroll at a Pasco County School?

Visit the Enrollment Services webpage at www.pasco.k12.fl.us/enrollment and complete all enrollment activities.

Countdown to KINDERGARTEN!

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open!

Visit the New Kindergartner page for more information, or go directly to the Parent Portal to register.

CWTES Communication Center

Parents, need to meet with us?

Click this link or scan the QR code below to book a time with us.

Parent Support Club

Please complete this form, or scan the QR code below or click on the title, if you are interested in joining our CWTES Parent Support Club, a group where parents and staff work together to help promote positive and engaging culture at CWTES!

School Advisory Council - S.A.C.

Scan the QR code below or click on the title to sign up and join our School Advisory Council—your voice matters, so get involved and help shape our school’s future!

Check out our Weekly Galactic Gazette!

Stay up to date with the latest school news, events, and announcements in our Weekly Galactic Gazette!

Click this link to read!

Astronaut News

Sign up for Great American Teach-In Today

Friendly reminder, Astro families!
 
The Great American Teach-In is coming to CWTES on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025! We’d love for parents, family, and community members to inspire our students by sharing about their careers.

Please sign up using this Microsoft form link 

Annual Reading Challenge

Let’s Read 20 Million Minutes!

We’re kicking off our 3rd Annual Reading Challenge — and every student can join in!

Let’s make reading a schoolwide celebration this year. Together, we can reach 20 million minutes — one page at a time! 💪

School Enrichment Program

Exciting opportunity for our students and families! Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more and register—don’t miss out on this chance to support your child’s learning! Check out our Facebook page for additional information.

Wireless Device Usage

Take a moment to chat with your child about the school’s rules for wireless device use—staying connected and safe together.

2025-26 School Calendar

Stay up to date with important school dates! 

CWTES Drop-Off & Pick-Up Route for 2025–2026

Please review the 2025–2026 Drop-Off & Pick-Up route carefully, as there is a road closure that may affect your usual path.

Meet Our Caring Admin Team

We’re excited to welcome you to a great year ahead! Pictured from left to right: Assistant Principal Lesley Kirkley, Principal Dr. Rick Saylor, and Assistant Principal Kathryn Veber.

 

School Supply List 2025-2026

Please select the link below to access supply lists​ 2025-2026 Supply Lists:

Supply Lists​ 2025-2026

 

Questions?

Have a question or want to provide feedback? You’re in the right place! Let’s Talk! is designed to streamline communication by giving you a central location to submit a question, concern, or comment. Provide your contact information and someone from our school will get back to you very soon.