Memorial Elementary School

📣 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! ❤️📣

4 months ago, Memorial 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.

Memorial Elementary families — we’re ready for another Fab Friday in February! 🎉
On February 27th, students are invited to wear Red, White & Blue to show their school spirit! ❤️🤍💙
Let’s fill our hallways with Patriot pride — Patriots First!

#MemorialElementary #FabFridays #PatriotsFirst #SchoolSpirit

5 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Colorful school flyer with a light blue background for Memorial Elementary’s “Fab Fridays in February.” The flyer announces that on February 27th students should show school spirit by wearing red, white, and blue clothing. The text reads: “Memorial Elementary – Fab Fridays in February – February 27th – Show school spirit by wearing Red, White and Blue clothing – Patriots First!” A smiling cartoon patriot mascot in a red, white, and blue colonial outfit with an “MES” hat is waving. The background includes stars, balloons, hearts, and confetti in red, white, and blue.

📚🎉 Memorial Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss Week! 🎉📚
March 2–6

We are excited to celebrate Dr. Seuss Week at Memorial Elementary! Students are invited to join the fun by participating in our themed dress-up days:

Monday – Cat in the Hat: Dress up as your favorite Dr. Seuss character or wear red and blue!

Tuesday – If I Ran a Zoo : Wear animal print or camouflage. Bring a stuffed animal to school as a reading buddy!

Wacky Wednesday – Fox in Socks: Show off your silliest style by wearing wacky socks!

Thursday – Green Eggs and Ham: Wear as much green as you can!

Friday – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! : Wear your favorite college shirt or school colors.

We can’t wait to see our students join in the fun as we celebrate reading and the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss! Thank you for your support in making this a memorable week for our MES Heroes! 📖✨

5 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Colorful flyer titled “Celebrating Dr. Seuss Week – March 2–6!” featuring Dr. Seuss characters and themed dress-up days. Monday: “Cat in the Hat” – Dress up as your favorite character from the book or wear red and blue. Tuesday: “If I Ran a Zoo” – Wear animal print or camouflage and bring a stuffed animal as a reading buddy. Wacky Wednesday: “Fox in Socks” – Wear wacky socks. Thursday: “Green Eggs and Ham” – Wear as much green as you can. Friday: “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” – Wear your favorite college shirt or school colors. The flyer includes bright red, blue, green, and yellow backgrounds with illustrations of the Cat in the Hat, animal characters, colorful socks, green eggs and ham, and a child holding a college pennant.

📘✨ 5th Grade Yearbook Ad Opportunity! ✨📘

Memorial Elementary 5th grade families — celebrate your student with a special yearbook ad! 🎉

🖊 1/2 Page – $15
🖊 Full Page – $25

📅 All ads must be submitted and paid for by April 2nd.

💳 Please make payment under Student Fees and include your student’s name + “Yearbook Ad” in the payment description.

Don’t miss this chance to recognize your 5th grader and make their final elementary year even more memorable! 💙⭐

#MemorialElementary #5thGrade #YearbookMemories

5 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Graphic with a blue starry background announcing “5th Grade Yearbook AD.” Text reads: “1/2 Page $15. Whole Page $25. Due and paid by April 2nd. Make payment under student fees, put student’s name & for yearbook ad.” The Memorial Elementary mascot, a smiling colonial-style character wearing a blue hat labeled “MES,” stands on the right side waving.

📸 Spring Picture Day is this Friday at Memorial Elementary! 🌸

Spring Picture Day is Friday for our MES students!

⭐ Date: Friday, February 20, 2026

Individual student picture is prepaid online prior or payment sent in on picture day and given to the teacher.

Class group picture also taken and order forms will be sent home later.

📷 Photographer: Lifetouch Photography
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
Picture Day ID code: EVTZ3JKMD

Students are encouraged to dress their best and bring their smiles! Order forms will be sent home this week.

#MESSpringPictures #PictureDay #Lifetouch #SchoolMemories

5 months ago, Ginger Shingle

Lifetouch Photography promotional graphic for Memorial Elementary School Spring Picture Day. The top banner reads “Lifetouch – Capturing Memories for a Lifetime.” Below are four smiling elementary-age children posing for school photos. Text at the bottom reads: “Thank you for choosing Lifetouch Photography. Memorial Elementary School. Spring Picture Day Date(s): February 20, 2026. Spring Picture Day ID: EVT3JKMD.

Better late than never, because you can’t catch someone this fast! 🛹💨

Even though School Resource Officer Day was February 15th, we are keeping the celebration rolling for our very own Deputy Stewart! He is much more than just a uniform at Memorial Elementary; he is a mentor, a protector, and a genuine MES Hero.

Whether he’s keeping our campus safe, checking in on students with a fist bump, or zooming through the halls on his skateboard, Deputy Stewart makes MES a better place to be.

✨ The best part? One lucky 5th grader will get to take home his skateboard at the end of the year! 🎁

Thank you, Deputy Stewart, for:

Keeping our students and staff safe every single day.

❤️Building bridges and being a positive role model.
🤍Showing us that safety and kindness go hand-in-hand.

We are so lucky to have you on our team! 🚔💙
#MESHeroes #SchoolResourceOfficerDay #DeputyStewart #SafeSchools

5 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Standing picture of Deputy Stewart in the Front lobby of MES in front of the USA Flags and painted mural in the back.

Every Hero needs a guide, and at Memorial Elementary, we have the very best! 🦸‍♂️✨

While National School Counseling Week may have officially ended, Mrs. Nola Wright’s impact is so big it deserves to be celebrated every single day! We are keeping the celebration going for the heart behind our MES Heroes.

Mrs. Wright is constantly cheering our students on and helping them discover their full potential. Whether she’s providing a listening ear, helping a student navigate a tough day, or supporting our hardworking staff, she does it all with grace and dedication.

Thank you, Mrs. Wright, for:

❤️Being a safe harbor for our students.
🤍Helping our Heroes be the best they can be.
💙Always having a solution and a smile for our staff.

We love you, Mrs. Wright! 💙❤️
#MESHeroes #SchoolCounselorWeek #DreamTeam

5 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Picture of Guidance Counselor Mrs. Nola Wright in front of a book shelf with other objects.

Yesterday, Memorial Elementary hosted our annual Facilities Walkthrough with School Board members and district staff.

Our student leaders did an outstanding job welcoming our guests, sharing the MES project list, and guiding them on a tour of the areas highlighted to showcase the needs within our campus. We are so proud of the confidence, leadership, and professionalism they demonstrated!

Guests were treated to delicious cookies prepared by SHS Culinary and received beautifully decorated pens created by one of our talented staff members.

We truly appreciate the time, attention, and commitment our School Board members and district staff give to listening to and supporting the needs of Memorial Elementary. 💙🏫

5 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Students speaking to school board members and district staff about the projects at MES

A huge thank you to the wonderful ladies from Crystal Lake for their incredible kindness!

They stopped by Memorial Elementary this week to drop off Valentine card boxes so our students will have cards for classmates and friends. It’s gestures like these that make our community so special.

We can't wait to see these cards and sweet messages!

5 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Crystal Lake ladies dropping off Valentines

Valentine card boxes donated for our students from Crystal Lake community.

Upcoming School Reminder 🎒

Hey parents! Just a quick heads-up about school days for Memorial Elementary later this week. Make sure to mark your calendars and arrange for student pick-up!

Important Dates:
Thursday, Feb. 12th: Early Release at 12:00 PM.

Friday, Feb. 13th: No School for students.

Enjoy the long weekend with your little patriots! 💙❤️🤍

#MemorialElementary #SchoolReminder #EarlyRelease #NoSchool #MES

5 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Graphic for Memorial Elementary School with a red, white, and blue background. A smiling cartoon patriot mascot wearing a tricorn hat labeled “MES” stands on the left. Text on the right reads: “Memorial Elementary Reminder. Thursday, Feb. 12th – Early Release at 12:00 PM. Friday, Feb. 13th – No School.” Bottom text says, “Reminder for Parents.

📸 Spring Picture Day at Memorial Elementary! 🌸

Spring Picture Day is coming up for our MES students!

⭐ Date: Friday, February 20, 2026

📷 Photographer: Lifetouch Photography
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
Picture Day ID code: EVTZ3JKMD

Students are encouraged to dress their best and bring their smiles! Order forms will be sent home this week.

#MESSpringPictures #PictureDay #Lifetouch #SchoolMemories

5 months ago, Memorial Elementary

🏈⚽🏀 Fab Friday is coming! 🏀⚽🏈
Memorial Elementary students and staff are invited to show off their team spirit on Friday, February 6th by wearing your favorite team jersey—pro, college, or local team!
Let’s fill the school with school spirit and team pride. Go team! 🙌

5 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Colorful poster for Memorial Elementary’s Fab Friday in February. The school’s colonial mascot is smiling and wearing a team jersey and foam finger, standing with diverse students and a dog, all dressed in different sports jerseys. Text reads ‘Fab Friday in February’ and ‘Show Your Team Spirit,’ with sports balls and confetti in the background.

🍽️💙 Village Inn Give Back Night for Memorial Elementary PTO 💙🍽️

Join us on Thursday, February 5, from 4:00–9:00 PM at Village Inn for a tasty way to support our school!

🥧 10% of all proceeds will be donated to benefit Memorial Elementary’s PTO.
✅ All orders count — dine-in, take-out, or DoorDash!

📲 Important: Please present the digital flyer at the time of purchase so Memorial Elementary receives credit.

Thank you for supporting our students, staff, and school community! 💙📚
#GiveBackNight #MESPride #SupportOurSchool 🍎✨

5 months ago, MES Socials

🏈🎉 It’s GAME TIME at Memorial Elementary! 🎉🏈

Get ready for our Super Bowl of Attendance – Spirit Week! 🏆👏
We’re kicking off a fun-filled week of school spirit, teamwork, and showing up strong every day!

📅 Spirit Week Lineup:
💙 Monday - Feb 2nd : Kickoff Day – Wear your school colors
🤝 Tuesday - Feb 3rd : Team Spirit Face-Off – Twin Day or Squad Day
🎩 Wednesday Feb. 4th : Halftime Hype – Crazy Hair / Hat Day
😴 Thursday Feb 5th : Fan Section Eve – Pajamas or Comfy Day
🏆 Friday Feb 6th : Favorite Team Gear – Pro, college, or any team!

⭐ Attendance keeps the energy high, and every day counts!
Let’s pack the house, show our spirit, and make this week a WIN for Memorial Elementary! 💙💛

#MemorialElementary #SuperBowlOfAttendance #SpiritWeek #EveryDayCounts #MESProud 🦅💙

6 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Memorial Elementary Super Bowl of Attendance Spirit Week.” The design features a football field background with confetti, smiling cartoon students, and a school eagle mascot holding a football. The poster lists a week-long spirit schedule: Monday is “Kickoff Day” with jersey or school colors; Tuesday is “Team Spirit Face-Off” with twin day or squad day; Wednesday is “Halftime Hype” with crazy hair or hat day; Thursday is “Fan Section Friday Eve” with pajamas or comfy clothes; and Friday is “Favorite Team Gear,” encouraging students to wear pro, college, or any team shirt. The overall theme promotes school spirit and daily attendance

Hi MES Family! 💙❤️

The Showdown Video is officially LIVE, and it’s time to show some school spirit! 🎉

👉 Please take a minute to vote using the link below:

https://secure.qgiv.com/event/uwcfschoolspirit/

Every vote counts, so click that link, cast your vote, and help us bring the win home 🏆

Feel free to share the love and remind others to vote too!

Vote, vote, vote!!

GO MES! 🙌🎬🔥

6 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Bridging the Gap to Middle School! 🏫

A huge thank you to Mr. Ward and Mr. Leesburg from the HGMS Admin team for visiting our 5th graders today! They spent the morning sharing what to expect next year and helping our students feel confident about their upcoming transition to middle school.

We love seeing our local schools work together to support our students’ success. Thank you for your time, your leadership, and for making our 5th graders feel so welcome!

#MemorialElementary #HGMS #FutureEagles #ClassOf2033 #StudentSuccess #CommunityStrong

6 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Mr. Ward from HGMS talking with MES 5th graders in the classrooms.

❤️💙 MES Families ❤️💙

Tomorrow, it is going to be a cold morning for our MES Heroes. 🥶

Please be sure your students come to school dressed in warm clothes to stay cozy during arrival and outdoor time. Just a reminder to please write your student's name in jackets, hoodies, hats, etc. If they leave it somewhere we want to get it back to them.

Thank you for helping keep our students warm! ❤️💙🧥

6 months ago, Memorial Elementary

School notice with a winter theme. Text reads: ‘Cold Weather! Dress your child for the cold this week.’ Additional text says students will go outside for specials and recess when weather permits and asks families to write the child’s name inside clothing. A cartoon mascot wearing a colonial-style hat stands in the snow. Footer text reads ‘Memorial Elementary.’

🎉📚 100 Days Smarter at Memorial Elementary! 📚🎉
Yesterday, our students and staff celebrated the 100th Day of School with lots of fun activities, creative dress-up, and big smiles all around! From counting and problem-solving to reading, writing, and growing together, we’ve packed so much learning into these first 100 days. We’re proud of all the hard work and can’t wait to see what the next 100 days bring!

6 months ago, Memorial Elementary

MES Students & Staff Celebrating 100th day of learning this school year.

📚❤️🤍💙 Memorial Elementary Literacy Week is NEXT WEEK! 💙🤍❤️📚

Get ready to celebrate reading and learning during Literacy Week: January 26–30! This year’s theme is “Read, White & Blue”, as we celebrate 250 Chapters of America with fun, engaging activities all week long.

Here’s what to look forward to each day:

🔴 Monday, January 26
Wear your favorite MES gear or dress in red, white, and blue to show that reading is fun!

🔵 Tuesday, January 27 – True Blue: Oceans of Stories
Students will choose a favorite classroom library book and create a blue ribbon to show it’s a winner.

🎉 Wednesday, January 28 – Wacky Wednesday
Wacky dress or hair day! Please remember to keep outfits school appropriate.

🔦 Thursday, January 29 – Flashlight Thursday
Students may bring a flashlight from home, wear something white, and enjoy reading with a flashlight in class.

🐸🐸 Friday, January 30 – Frog and Toad: Twin Day
Dress up as twins with your favorite friend!

We can’t wait to see our students’ creativity and love for reading shine all week long. Thank you for supporting Literacy Week at Memorial Elementary!

6 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Colorful poster for Memorial Elementary announcing Literacy Week, January 26–30, with the theme ‘Read, White & Blue’ and ‘Celebrating 250 Chapters of America.’ A small cartoon school mascot in a patriotic outfit appears at the top left. The poster lists daily activities: Monday, January 26—wear MES gear or red, white, and blue; Tuesday, January 27—‘True Blue: Oceans of Stories,’ choose a favorite book and make a blue ribbon; Wednesday, January 28—Wacky Wednesday with wacky dress or hair; Thursday, January 29—Flashlight Thursday, bring a flashlight and wear white to read; Friday, January 30—Frog and Toad Twin Day, dress like twins with a friend. Decorative images include books, ribbons, flashlights, children reading, and red, white, and blue accents.

🏅🎉 Memorial Elementary – 2nd Quarter Awards Day 🎉🏅

We are excited to welcome our Patriot families to celebrate student achievements during our Classroom Awards Ceremony!

📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026

⏰ Awards Ceremony Times by Grade Level
• 4th & 5th Grade: 7:45 AM
• Kindergarten & 1st Grade: 8:00 AM
• 2nd & 3rd Grade: 8:15 AM

This special morning gives families the opportunity to recognize students for their hard work, growth, and accomplishments during the second quarter. 💙

📌 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

✅ Important Information
• This event is for students and their families during the designated times listed above.
• Please arrive early so each grade level has the full ceremony in their classroom.
• No food or drinks will be served during the ceremony.

📝 Entry & Registration Requirements
• Pre-registration is required for anyone middle school age and older attending.
• A government-issued ID number is required at the time of registration.
• Pre-registration closes Tuesday, January 27.
• Daily in-person registration is available from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM.
• Day-of registration is available but may delay entry into the ceremony.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/hBUxkoa8Kp8oQPsF9

ℹ️ Additional Notes
• Middle and high school students must present a school ID or government-issued ID.
• School-age siblings should remain in class if their school is in session.
• Preschool-age children and younger do not need to be pre-registered.

We look forward to celebrating our students and thank you for your continued support of Memorial Elementary! 🏅💙

6 months ago, Memorial Elementary