
🎨 Support ART at MES! Help our young artists by donating items we can use for creative projects.
♻️ Recyclables: cereal boxes, paper towel rolls, bubble wrap, styrofoam, egg cartons, & plastic bakery containers (#6).
🖌️ Art supplies: paper, yarn, felt, magazines, storage bins & more.
💛 You can also sponsor art by visiting our Amazon Wish List: Amazon MES Art Wish List
#MESHeroPatriots #SupportTheArts #CreativityMatters

Our students had a blast playing games like Head Honcho, Battle Ship, Yo Taxi, and Clean My Backyard. These activities helped them practice strategy, teamwork, and sportsmanship while having fun and staying active. 💪👏
#HeroPatriots #Teamwork #MESStrong











We’re kicking off our very first Energy Bus Assembly on Monday, August 18th — and it’s also our first Spirit Dress Day! 🎉
👕 Wear Red, White, and/or Blue to show your MES HERO pride!
📣 Our Kick-Off Assembly will feature:
✨ Rule #1 of Energy Bus
✨ Our Classroom Pledge
✨ A PM1 (FAST) Pump-Up
We can’t wait to see all our kiddos together for this special day! ❤️🤍💙







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


Join us on Tuesday, August 5th from 4-6 PM to:
*Meet your teachers & staff
*Tour our school & classrooms
*Get parent pick-up tags & bus passes
* Register for MES Daycare
* Complete required forms & get tech app support
And so much more!
📍 Memorial Elementary School - 867 South Memorial Drive, Avon Park, FL 33825
We can't wait to meet you! Remember to bring ID to complete forms and you may drop off student school supplies. See you there! #MemorialElementary #OpenHouse #BackToSchool


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

Is your child turning 5 on or before September 1, 2025? It’s time to register for kindergarten!
🗓️ Pre-Registration Dates Now Daily:
July 28th – August 4th
🕣 Time: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📋 What You’ll Need to Register:
✔️ Student’s Original Birth Certificate
✔️ Student’s Social Security Card
✔️ Immunization/Shot Records
✔️ Physical Exam (within 12 months of school start – by Aug. 11, 2025)
✔️ Proof of Residence (rental agreement, mortgage deed, electric bill, or utility service)
✔️ Proof of Custody (if applicable)
✔️ Parent/Guardian Photo ID
📢 Important Deadlines:
🔹 Register by noon on July 30th to find out your child's homeroom teacher at Orientation.
🔹 Register by noon on August 7th to ensure your child can start school on the first day – August 11th.
Let’s get ready for a great year in kindergarten at Memorial Elementary! 🍎✏️


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


We’re so grateful for your time, teamwork, and helping hands in completing important tasks around the Memorial Elementary campus. Your support makes a big difference, and we appreciate you! 💙🐾
#HighSchoolHelpers #MemorialProud #CommunityStrong



We’re incredibly thankful for their hard work and dedication in helping get Memorial Elementary ready for our students and staff. Because of you, we’re all set for a fantastic school year! 💙💪🏽📚
#Teamwork #Gratitude #MemorialProud #ReadyForSuccess


We're sharing some important info to help you get prepared for a fantastic school year!
Our ✏️ Supply Lists ✏️ for Grades K-5 are officially available! Get organized early so your child can start the year feeling confident and ready to learn.
Also listed on our school website: https://mes.highlands.k12.fl.us/o/mes/page/supply-lists
Keep an eye on our pages for more helpful updates as we get closer to school starting! #MES #SchoolSupplies #ReadyToLearn



Join us on August 5th from 4-6 PM to:
Meet your teachers & principals
Tour our school & classrooms
Get parent pick-up tags & bus passes
Complete required forms & get tech app support
And so much more!
📍 Memorial Elementary School - 867 South Memorial Drive, Avon Park, FL 33825
We can't wait to meet you! Remember to bring ID to complete forms and you may drop off student school supplies. See you there! #MemorialElementary #OpenHouse #BackToSchool


You've been asking, and we've been working behind the scenes to collect as much information for back-to-school for our schools, all in one place:
🎒 Supply Lists
🏫 Open houses & orientations
👕 Dress codes
📃 New student registration
🚌 Attendance zones & bus routes
📲 App information
Back-to-school hub: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/bts25
Finally, download our app, follow your school's individual social media pages, and let's work together to create a great start to the new year!

We’re so excited to kick off a brand-new school year in a few weeks and can’t wait to see your smiling faces again! ❤️💙🤍
To help you get ready, here’s the school supply list by grade level. Let’s start the year off prepared and ready to learn! ✏️📓
#MESHeroes
#BackToSchool
#ReadyToLearn
https://tinyurl.com/MES2526supply

We’re proud to announce that MES earned a B for the 2024-2025 school year!
WAY TO GOOOOO TEAMMMMM! 💪
This amazing accomplishment is thanks to the hard work, dedication, and teamwork of our students, staff, and families.
Let’s keep the momentum going! 💙📚✨ #MESProud #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #WeAreMES








