Avon Elementary School

Need something to do over Spring Break that's FREE and FUN? Head to one of our local libraries and see Stella 🐾 and Janie 🐾, our local Therapy Dogs that work with the HSCO, and both LOVE to READ! 📖

Highlands County Library Schedule: Spring Break with Therapy Dogs.
📖 Avon Park: Tues, March 17 @ 11 am
📖 Sebring: Wed, March 18 @ 11 am
📖 Lake Placid: Thursday, March 19 @ 11 am.

5 days ago, Avon Elementary

Two therapy dogs sit on a rug in a children’s library section. A small brown, white, and black corgi with its tongue out sits beside a taller gray dog; both wear alphabet-print bandanas. Bookshelves filled with children’s books line the space, and a small sign on a table reads, “Meet our Therapy Dogs: Stella & Janie!” with adults and a child browsing in the background.

Flyer for the Highlands County Library System titled “Spring Break with Therapy Dogs.” Event dates and locations: Avon Park Public Library, Tuesday, March 17 at 11 a.m.; Sebring Public Library, Wednesday, March 18 at 11 a.m.; Lake Placid Memorial Library, Thursday, March 19 at 11 a.m. Logos for the County of Highlands, Heartland Library Cooperative, and the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office are displayed. A circular badge shows two therapy dogs, Stella and Janie, with the words “Highlands County Therapy Dogs – Sheriff’s Office – Instilling Hope.”

📢 Avon Elementary – 3rd Quarter Parent Conference Sign-Up

It’s time to schedule your child’s 3rd Quarter Report Card Parent Conference!

Please click on the attached document and select your child’s teacher. You will be directed to SignupGenius.com, where you can choose an appointment time that works best for your family.

🔹 In-person conferences are required for 3rd quarter.
🔹 Conferences will be held the week of March 30th.
🔹 Each teacher has their own schedule listed within their link with their days and times.
🔹 If a teacher’s name is not in blue, they have sent home separate report card sign-up information.

https://tinyurl.com/AES3rdQtrConferences

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher through the Rooms message portal.

We look forward to meeting with you!

5 days ago, Avon Elementary

Gemini said To ensure this image is ADA-compliant and accessible for screen readers, the alt text needs to capture both the informative text and the visual context. Alt Text Educational flyer for Avon Elementary featuring the school's mascot—a blue dolphin wearing a graduation cap—standing in a school hallway with blue lockers. The headline reads "Avon Elementary: 3rd QUARTER REPORT CARD PARENT CONFERENCES." Additional text states, "Conferences start week of March 30th" and "CLICK THE LINK IN THE MESSAGE TO SCHEDULE." A banner in the background says "HOME OF THE DOLPHINS!"

🌸☀️ Avon Elementary Spring Break coming soon! ☀️🌸

📅 March 16th–20th
🚫 No School & No AES Daycare

We hope our students and families enjoy a fun, safe, and relaxing Spring Break! 🏖️🌼

We look forward to welcoming our Dolphins back on Monday, March 23rd! 💙

#AvonElementary #SpringBreak #EnjoyYourBreak

7 days ago, Avon Elementary

Colorful beach-themed graphic announcing Avon Elementary Spring Break, March 16–20. Text reads “Spring Break! March 16th–20th. No School & No AES Daycare. See students back Monday, March 23rd.” The image shows a cartoon dolphin wearing a graduation cap holding a beach ball on a sandy beach with ocean water, a smiling sun wearing sunglasses, butterflies, flowers, a kite, a bucket and shovel, flip-flops, and tropical plants.

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14 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County

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📣 Calling All Incoming 5th Graders Headed to APMS! 📣

Are you interested in becoming an APMS Cheerleader for the 2026–2027 season? 🎉

Join us for our Mandatory APMS Cheer Parent Meeting to get all the important details!

🗓 March 30, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 APMS Commons

‼️ At least ONE parent/guardian MUST attend for a student to be eligible to try out.

At the meeting, we will cover:
✔️ Important Tryout Information for the 2026–27 Season
✔️ Season Overview (including mandatory dates)
✔️ Team Commitment & Expectations

Stay connected for updates and upcoming tryout information:
📘 Facebook: @APMS CHEERLEADING
📸 Instagram: @APMS_CHEERLEADING2018

Questions?
📧 deancl@highlands.k12.fl.us
📧 potts@highlands.k12.fl.us

We can’t wait to meet our future APMS cheerleaders! ❤️📣

15 days ago, Avon Elementary

Red and white graphic flyer titled “Mandatory APMS Cheer Parent Meeting.” The flyer includes a photo of cheerleaders in red and white uniforms holding pom-poms. Text states that the meeting will cover important tryout information for the 2026–27 season, a season overview with mandatory dates, and team commitment and expectations. The meeting is March 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the APMS Commons. At least one parent or guardian must attend for a student to be eligible to try out. Contact emails listed are deancl@highlands.k12.fl.us and potts@highlands.k12.fl.us . Social media accounts shown are Facebook: APMS Cheerleading and Instagram: @APMS_CHEERLEADING2018.

✨💎 Fin-tastic Friday at Avon Elementary! 💎✨

Get ready to shine bright like a diamond!

On Friday, February 27th, we’re celebrating in sparkling style — wear your glitter, sequins, and sparkle to school! 🌟

Let’s light up Avon Elementary with our shine! ✨🐟

#AvonElementary #FintasticFriday #ShineBright #SchoolSpirit

20 days ago, Avon Elementary

Gold glitter background with large red text reading, “Shine Bright Like a Diamond.” Below in black text: “February 27th.” At the bottom, smaller black text reads, “Fintastic Friday.

Happy School Resource Officer Day! 🎉

Thank you, Deputy DeShazo, for working so hard to keep Avon Elementary safe. We appreciate the way you connect with our students and staff and the pride you show in being a true AES Dolphin supporter! 🐬💙

We are lucky to have you! #AESDolphins

28 days ago, Avon Elementary

Collage on a black background with school-themed drawings including a sun, rainbow, chalk, apple, globe, and a dolphin next to the words “THANK YOU.” The collage features multiple photos of a uniformed school resource officer interacting with students and staff at a school. In the photos, the officer is pictured sitting at a desk, standing with students in a classroom and hallway, posing with a staff member, and holding a small black pig outdoors.

💙🐬 Celebrating School Counselor Week at Avon Elementary! 🐬💙

We proudly celebrate and honor Mrs. Ogburn for the incredible heart, dedication, and compassion she brings to Avon Elementary every single day.

Mrs. Ogburn’s love for our AES Dolphin students is nothing short of superb. She is a constant source of encouragement, wisdom, and support — helping our students navigate challenges, build confidence, and believe in themselves. Whether she’s offering a listening ear, guiding problem-solving conversations, or celebrating student successes, she makes a lasting impact on our school community.

Her kindness creates a safe space.
Her guidance builds strong character.
Her dedication changes lives.

We are beyond grateful for the care and commitment she pours into our Dolphins each day. 💙

Thank you, Mrs. Ogburn, for being such an important part of the AES family. You make our school a better place! 🌟🐬

29 days ago, Avon Elementary

Graphic with a dark chalkboard background bordered on the top and bottom with colorful crayons. Large white text in the center reads, “THANK YOU for all you do.” An Avon Elementary dolphin mascot wearing a graduation cap appears above the text. Four photos surround the message: top left shows Mrs. Ogburn wearing a bright yellow rain jacket outside; top right shows Mrs. Ogburn and another staff member holding colorful gift bags in a hallway; bottom left shows Mrs. Ogburn smiling with two students; bottom right shows Mrs. Ogburn and another staff member posing with a dolphin mascot in front of a holiday backdrop.

📚 Avon Elementary Book Fair is Coming this week! 📚

We’re excited to welcome students and families to our AES Book Fair, happening:

📅 February 16–20
📖 Students will have opportunities to visit the Book Fair during the school day to browse and purchase books.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Night:
📅Thursday, February 19
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
Families are invited to shop together and find great books for home!

💳 eWallet Available!
eWallet is a secure, digital payment option that allows parents to preload funds so students can shop independently—no cash needed.

Click this link to get access the eWallet setup: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/avonelementaryschool2

🔗 View the flyer & learn more:
https://tinyurl.com/AESbookfair2026

Thank you for supporting reading at Avon Elementary! 📖❤️

#AvonElementary #AESBookFair #BookFairFun #FamilyReading #LoveToRead