We want to know how we’re doing. Your feedback helps us improve our learning environment and strengthen our relationships with students. It is completely confidential and voluntary.
👉 Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8LFK6ZF
(Note: If you have children at other schools in the district, please complete the survey once for each school!)
3rd–5th Grade will be testing this Wednesday and Thursday. Please help our students do their best by making sure they get to bed early, and remember—PES offers free breakfast each morning!
📅 Thursday, November 13th
🕓 4–6 PM
Come out and enjoy an evening of fun with our Park Panther families!
✨ Activities include:
🎯 Games
💦 Dunk Tank
🍔 Food
🎂 Cake Walk
🎁 Prizes
🚜 Hay Ride
🎟️ Wristbands are $5 each — includes all games and hayride.
Dunk Tank and food will be sold separately.
We can’t wait to celebrate fall fun with everyone! 🍂
#ParkElementary #FallFestival #FamilyFun #CommunityEvent
📅 October 27–31
🧩 “Life is a Puzzle – Live It Drug Free!”
Let’s join together and celebrate a week of fun, awareness, and Panther pride!
Monday: Put the Pieces Together – Team Up Against Drugs!
Wear your school colors. ❤️🖤
Tuesday: Fit In with the Right Crowd!
It’s Twin Day – dress just like a friend or as a group. 👯
Wednesday: Follow Your Dreams – Stay Drug Free!
Dress like your future career (doctor, teacher, firefighter, artist, etc.). 👩⚕️👨🏫👩🎨
Thursday: Be Unique – Every Piece Counts!
Wear mismatched or funky clothes to show your individuality. 🌈
Friday: Complete the Picture – Be Proud to Be Drug Free!
Wear your favorite costume! 🎭
#RedRibbonWeek #ParkPanthers #DrugFreeIsTheWayToBe
Purposely
Empowering
Success
It's who we are. It's what we do. It's always a great day to be a Panther!
📅 Thursday, October 9
Please drop your child off first so no one is tardy.
🚗 Morning Pick-Up (Bus Loop)
⏰ 7:05 AM – 7:45 AM
Enter through the second gate off A Miracle Avenue.
Pull up to the blue hall in the bus loop.
This will be a drive-thru service—please remain in your vehicle.
You will receive your original sales form with your order.
⚠️ Reminder: Please deliver your doughnuts the same day so your “customers” enjoy them fresh & delicious!
🏫 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Orders may be picked up from the front office.
All orders must be picked up by 5:00 PM.
Thank you for your support and patience!
📅 Tuesday, September 23
💻 Order online at mylifetouch.com
Use Picture Day ID: EVT7H9NF8
✨ Order before midnight TONIGHT - Monday, September 22 for FREE shipping!
📝 Students can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.
🔗 After Picture Day, all orders must be placed online at mylifetouch.com.
Our Krispy Kreme Fundraiser is off to a great start! Order forms & envelopes were sent home with students.
📅 Selling Dates: September 8 – September 24
⏰ Deadline: All orders must be turned in by 2:00pm on September 24 (WEDNESDAY) to your child’s teacher or the front office.
💰 Prices:
1 Dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts – $13
12oz Bag of Coffee – $10
📦 Pick-Up Date: Thursday, October 9 (during morning drop-off). More details will be shared soon!
🎉 Incentives:
Every 10 items sold = 1 entry into a drawing for an Electric Scooter or Nintendo Switch Lite
🏆 Top Seller (K–2 & 3–5) = Principal for the Day
🥈 2nd Place Seller (K–2 & 3–5) = Movie Gift Card
🍩 Top Selling Class (K–2 & 3–5) = Doughnuts & Juice Party on delivery day!
📞 Questions? Call the Park Elementary Front Office: 452-4373
🙏 THANK YOU for supporting our students, staff & PTO! 🖤
📅 Tuesday, September 23
💻 Order online at mylifetouch.com
Use Picture Day ID: EVT7H9NF8
✨ Order before midnight Monday, September 22 for FREE shipping!
📝 Students can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.
🔗 After Picture Day, all orders must be placed online at mylifetouch.com.
🗓️ Don't Forget 🗓️
❤️🖤 Park Elementary Panthers – GIVE BACK DAY! ❤️🖤
Stop by Scooter’s in Avon Park on
Tuesday, September 16th • 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
☕ Place your order and mention Park Elementary at checkout.
🐾 20% of your purchase will be donated back to our school!
These funds will help us purchase supplies for both students and staff.
Thank you for supporting our Panthers! 🐾
❤️🖤 Park Elementary Panthers – GIVE BACK DAY! ❤️🖤
Stop by Scooter’s in Avon Park on
Tuesday, September 16th • 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
☕ Place your order and mention Park Elementary at checkout.
🐾 20% of your purchase will be donated back to our school!
These funds will help us purchase supplies for both students and staff.
Thank you for supporting our Panthers! 🐾
📅 Tuesday, September 23
💻 Order online at mylifetouch.com
Use Picture Day ID: EVT7H9NF8
✨ Order before midnight Monday, September 22 for FREE shipping!
📝 Students can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.
🔗 After Picture Day, all orders must be placed online at mylifetouch.com.
Park Elementary School will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.
We wish all of our Panther families a safe and enjoyable day! ❤️🤍💙
📅 Thursday, August 28, 2025 | ⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Park Elementary School
Join us for food, games, and fun! 🎉
✅ FREE event (food available for the first 500 people)
✅ Thankful Hearts Nutrition & Sweetwater Coffee available for purchase
School starts Monday! 📚 Our teachers are ready, classrooms are prepped, and campuses are sparkling. Let’s make this year amazing from day one!
🚌 Find bus pickup/drop-off times: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/infofinder
🕧 School start times are listed on each school's website
🍳 FREE breakfast and lunch is provided every day, for every student
#SBHCFlorida #HighlandsSchools
PARENTS /GUARDIANS: The Commissioner of Education requires that training is available for parents/guardians on the consequences of making a school threat or false report via FortifyFL. Please discuss with your student the seriousness of this issue. Click to access course: www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/threatsweaponsinfo
🚌 Highlands County School Board – Transportation Information 🚌
https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/article/2298172
Bus Info & Registration Reminder!
Parents, before Open House, please:
✅ Look up your student’s bus stop location & pick-up/drop-off times at https://tinyurl.com/3n2t94fp
✅ Print and complete the bus registration form at https://5il.co/3l3r5
📲 Visit our website: https://tinyurl.com/2xxzs6ae
Do this BEFORE Open House to avoid long lines and lengthy delays!
Questions? Call your local transportation office:
Sebring 471-5789
Avon Park 784-0376
Lake Placid 699-5069
Open house nights are scheduled as follows:
Elementary Schools will be August 5th
Middle and High Schools will be August 7th
*Please check with your schools, as the times will vary
#BackToSchool #SchoolBusInfo #BusRegistration
