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Welcome Herbert Cambridge Otters!
School Announcements
Important Information for HCE Families
Please review the FAST PM1 Parent Letter for important information regarding upcoming assessments, testing dates, and what families can expect.
Herbert Cambridge Elementary students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost during the 2026-2027 school year.
Herbert Cambridge Elementary families are invited to join us for Meet the Teacher on Monday, August 10, 2026, from 12:30–2:00 p.m.
Back-to-school prep starts here! The 2026–2027 HCE School Supply Lists are now available. Check out your child’s grade-level list and get ready for another wonderful year at Herbert Cambridge Elementary!
District Announcements
As Florida's educational landscape evolves, CCPS has implemented proactive financial and operational adjustments to match changing student populations while maintaining its top-tier "A" rating. Here is how our district is aligning enrollment and fiscal realities with long-term academic excellence.
As we enter our first week of school, we ask parents to please take a moment to review this important message from Superintendent Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli. Have a wonderful start to the school year!
Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to announce the District has earned an “A” rating for the 2025-2026 school year from the Florida Department of Education.
CCPS is the proven choice for education in Collier County. To ensure new students are ready to start on day one, we encourage families to complete the online enrollment process by July 15.
Message from the Principal
Mrs. Sarah Barber
Welcome to Herbert Cambridge Elementary School, home of the Otters! I am honored to serve as the principal of this amazing school and look forward to a fantastic year. Everyone at HCE has greatness to share with each other and we value the voice of all stakeholders to help support the success of our school. Our family and community partnerships are valued, and I encourage you to get involved with our School Advisory Council (SAC) and volunteer at our school. At Herbert Cambridge our motto is “Small School…Big Heart”. You really otter follow us on Facebook and on X @hceotters to stay connected to all the exciting things happening at HCE!
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Points of Pride
Beat the Bell
HCE has a reward program once a week for students who arrive before the tardy bell.
Points of Pride
HCE Cooking Club
Points of Pride
HCE Garden Club
Points of Pride
Hats Off to You!
Every Friday afternoon, administration and the front office call families to share and celebrate student shout-outs that staff members have written throughout the week.
Points of Pride
Girls on the Run
Points of Pride
Kids on the GO!
Points of Pride
PBIS Day Celebrations
Our "Race to Success" Car Show allowed students without a major referral to enjoy a display of vehicles including a Lamborghini, Porsches, CCSO vehicles, and antique cars.
Points of Pride
Wall of Awesome
Each student that receives a positive referral gets their referral read on the school news and then gets to come sign the Wall of Awesome.