📸 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
2 months ago, Memorial Elementary
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.
🏈⚽🏀 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! 🙌
2 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 🍎✨

2 months ago, MES Socials
Flyer for a Village Inn Spirit Night fundraiser. The design features an orange and cream retro-style background with sparkles. At the top is a Village Inn Restaurant sign with the words “Spirit Night!” The text reads: “Village Inn Spirit Night is February 5, 2026, from 4–9pm. 10% of proceeds goes to MES.” At the bottom is a circular logo for Memorial Elementary School with a smiling cartoon mascot wearing a blue hat labeled “MES.” Small text at the bottom says: “Must have flyer for eligible donation.”
🏈🎉 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 🦅💙
2 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! 🙌🎬🔥
3 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
3 months ago, Memorial Elementary
Mr. Ward from HGMS talking with MES 5th graders in the classrooms.
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! ❤️💙🧥
3 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!
3 months ago, Memorial Elementary
MES Students & Staff Celebrating 100th day of learning this school year.
MES Students & Staff Celebrating 100th day of learning this school year.
MES Students & Staff Celebrating 100th day of learning this school year.
MES Students & Staff Celebrating 100th day of learning this school year.
MES Students & Staff Celebrating 100th day of learning this school year.
MES Students & Staff Celebrating 100th day of learning this school year.
MES Students & Staff Celebrating 100th day of learning this school year.
MES Students & Staff Celebrating 100th day of learning this school year.
Student who one 100 hero bucks
📚❤️🤍💙 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!
3 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! 🏅💙
3 months ago, Memorial Elementary
Colorful announcement graphic for Memorial Elementary titled ‘2nd Quarter Classroom Awards.’ The poster lists the event date as Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Award ceremony times by grade level are shown: 4th and 5th Grade at 7:45 AM, Kindergarten and 1st Grade at 8:00 AM, and 2nd and 3rd Grade at 8:15 AM. The design includes medals, trophies, books, confetti, and a small patriotic school mascot wearing an ‘MES’ hat. The background is festive and school-themed, designed for easy reading on social media.

💯 Days Smarter at Memorial Elementary Tomorrow!
We are officially 100 days smarter on Thursday, January 22nd! To celebrate this incredible milestone and all the hard work our students have put in since the first day of school, we are hosting a special spirit day.

Check out the details below and get ready to celebrate with us!

🗓️ Event Details
When: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Who: All Students and Staff

🎨 Choose Your 100th Day Style!
We encourage students to get creative! Your child can participate by choosing one of these three fun themes:

⭐The "Centenarian" Look: Dress up like you are 100 years old! Think gray hair, glasses, cardigans, and canes.

⭐The "100 Items" Shirt: Wear a shirt decorated with 100 items. Get creative with safety pins, stickers, pom-poms, or even 100 handprints!

⭐The "Future" Look: Dress like you are from 100 years in the future! Think aliens, astronauts, or "galactic" shiny outfits.

✨ Why We Celebrate
The 100th day is a major milestone in the school year. It’s a time to reflect on how much our students have grown, practice counting to 100 in fun ways, and build our school community.

Note to Parents: Participation is optional but highly encouraged! We can’t wait to see the amazing outfits and celebrate this milestone together.

#100DaysSmarter #MemorialElementary #SchoolSpirit #Centenarian #FutureLook #100thDayOfSchool

3 months ago, Memorial Elementary
Colorful event flyer for Memorial Elementary titled "100 DAYS SMARTER!" The flyer announces a celebration on Thursday, January 22, 2026, for all students and staff. It features a cartoon mascot dressed as a colonial patriot and outlines three dress-up themes: The "Centenarian" Look (dressing as a 100-year-old), the "100 Items" Shirt (a shirt decorated with 100 objects), and the "Future" Look (space or alien-themed outfits). The bottom sections explain that the day celebrates student growth and school community, noting that participation is optional but encouraged.
🥯✨ Happy National Bagel Day! ✨🥯
We celebrated the best way possible with fresh, delicious bagels from The Bagel Bar! 🥯💙
Our staff loved starting the day with such a tasty treat. A big thank you to The Bagel Bar for helping us make today extra special!

What’s your favorite bagel flavor? 👀👇
#NationalBagelDay #SchoolCommunity #BagelLove
3 months ago, MES Socials
A stack of black and gold flyers for The Bagel Bar sits on a blue tablecloth, surrounded by red, white, and blue plates and scattered confetti. The flyer features The Bagel Bar logo, a QR code for the menu, business hours, phone number, and the slogan “Let’s get toasted.”
A long table covered with a blue tablecloth displays assorted bagels and containers of spreads arranged in a row, with plates and napkins stacked on the side. Red, white, and blue bow decorations hang above the table, and confetti is scattered across the table, creating a festive setup.
A long table covered with a blue tablecloth displays assorted bagels and containers of spreads arranged in a row, with plates and napkins stacked on the side. Red, white, and blue bow decorations hang above the table, and confetti is scattered across the table, creating a festive setup.
A long table covered with a blue tablecloth displays assorted bagels and containers of spreads arranged in a row, with plates and napkins stacked on the side. Red, white, and blue bow decorations hang above the table, and confetti is scattered across the table, creating a festive setup.
❄️📘 Memorial Elementary – January Events! 📘❄️

We have an exciting (and cozy!) January ahead at Memorial Elementary. Mark your calendars and join us for these upcoming events:

📅 Monday, January 19
NO SCHOOL – MLK Holiday

📅 Thursday, January 22
🎉 100th Day of School
We are 100 days smarter—get ready to celebrate!

📅 January 26–30
📚 Literacy Week
Theme: “Read, White & Blue”
Fun daily activities all week long as we celebrate reading and learning together!

❄️ Don’t forget to bundle up and watch for more details coming soon. We can’t wait to celebrate with our Memorial family! 💙❤️🤍

#MemorialElementary #JanuaryEvents #100thDayOfSchool #LiteracyWeek #ReadWhiteAndBlue #MLKDay #ElementaryFun
3 months ago, Memorial Elementary
Winter-themed flyer for Memorial Elementary titled ‘Upcoming Events.’ The design uses red, white, and blue colors with snowflakes in the background. A smiling cartoon school mascot wearing a blue colonial-style hat labeled ‘MES’ appears on the right. Event details listed: Monday, January 19 – No School for MLK Holiday; Thursday, January 22 – 100th Day of School; January 26–30 – Literacy Week with the theme ‘Read, White & Blue’ and fun daily activities. Decorative images include calendars, books, and American flags.

Brrr! 🥶 Heads up, Memorial Elementary families!

Tomorrow is going to be a chilly one. As a reminder, please ensure your child is dressed warmly and has a jacket for school tomorrow. Let's keep our patriots toasty and safe! 🧣🧤🧥

Students will continue to participate in outdoor activities when weather permits, so being dressed appropriately helps them stay comfortable, focused, and ready to learn throughout the day.

#MemorialElementary #MES #ColdWeatherDay #BundleUp

3 months ago, Ginger Shingle
A social media graphic styled like a child's crayon drawing on paper. Large colorful text reads, "COLD WEATHER DAY TOMORROW! Please make sure your child is dressed warmly and has a jacket." The Memorial Elementary cartoon patriot mascot stands on the bottom left, surrounded by hand-drawn illustrations of snowflakes, a blue winter coat, a red scarf, and mittens.
💯 Days Smarter at Memorial Elementary!
We are officially 100 days smarter on Thursday, January 22nd! To celebrate this incredible milestone and all the hard work our students have put in since the first day of school, we are hosting a special spirit day.

Check out the details below and get ready to celebrate with us!

🗓️ Event Details
When: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Who: All Students and Staff

🎨 Choose Your 100th Day Style!
We encourage students to get creative! Your child can participate by choosing one of these three fun themes:

⭐The "Centenarian" Look: Dress up like you are 100 years old! Think gray hair, glasses, cardigans, and canes.

⭐The "100 Items" Shirt: Wear a shirt decorated with 100 items. Get creative with safety pins, stickers, pom-poms, or even 100 handprints!

⭐The "Future" Look: Dress like you are from 100 years in the future! Think aliens, astronauts, or "galactic" shiny outfits.

✨ Why We Celebrate
The 100th day is a major milestone in the school year. It’s a time to reflect on how much our students have grown, practice counting to 100 in fun ways, and build our school community.

Note to Parents: Participation is optional but highly encouraged! We can’t wait to see the amazing outfits and celebrate this milestone together.

#100DaysSmarter #MemorialElementary #SchoolSpirit #Centenarian #FutureLook #100thDayOfSchool
3 months ago, Memorial Elementary
Colorful event flyer for Memorial Elementary titled "100 DAYS SMARTER!" The flyer announces a celebration on Thursday, January 22, 2026, for all students and staff. It features a cartoon mascot dressed as a colonial patriot and outlines three dress-up themes: The "Centenarian" Look (dressing as a 100-year-old), the "100 Items" Shirt (a shirt decorated with 100 objects), and the "Future" Look (space or alien-themed outfits). The bottom sections explain that the day celebrates student growth and school community, noting that participation is optional but encouraged.

Report cards for 2nd quarter are going home today! Please be sure to check backpacks and review your child’s progress. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher.

Thank you for your continued support, Memorial Elementary families! 🏫💙

3 months ago, Memorial Elementary
Colorful school announcement reading ‘Time for Report Cards! Check backpacks today! Report cards are going home!’ The design includes a cartoon historical mascot, crayons, a school building, and a laptop displaying ‘Skyward – Memorial Elementary.’ The bottom text reads ‘Memorial Elementary.’
Get your favorite hats ready, Memorial Elementary families! 🧢🎩

We are excited to announce a special $1 Hat Day at MES happening on Friday, January 16th, 2026.

This fun day is more than just a chance to show off your style - it’s a fundraiser for a great cause! All proceeds will go toward Soup Up the Arts, a project organized by the SHS Art Club to support Highlands County families in need.
3 months ago, Memorial Elementary
An image promoting "$1 HAT DAY at MES" on Jan 16th, 2026. The top text is red, and a cartoon octopus wearing a red baseball cap is positioned above a teal diamond logo that reads "SOUP UP THE ARTS". Below the logo, teal and dark blue text explains that "Soup Up the Arts" is a fundraiser by the SHS Art Club to help Highlands County families in need. A Facebook link for SHSArtDepartment is provided, and the date "Jan 16th, 2026" is prominently displayed in large red font at the bottom.

Welcome back, students. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces on Tuesday, January 6th as we begin the second half of the school year. We are excited to continue our learning adventure together and wish everyone a great start to the new year.

#WelcomeBack #NewSemester #LearningTogether #SchoolCommunity

3 months ago, Memorial Elementary
A seasonal announcement graphic for Memorial Elementary School (MES). Bold black text on a sage green background reads, "Students return Tuesday, January 6th." The right side of the image features festive decorations, including large gold numbers forming "2026," white snowflakes, gold ribbons, and wrapped gift boxes. The Memorial Elementary School circular logo, featuring a cartoon minute-man character, is located in the bottom left corner.
Thank you to all the Memorial Elementary families who joined us for our Sprinkle and Story Night. It was wonderful to see so many smiles as students and families enjoyed story time, cookie decorating, games, and time together. The event was filled with laughter, learning, and sweet memories, and it was clear from the photos that everyone had a great time. We appreciate our families and staff for helping make this Title I sponsored event such a success.

#MemorialElementary #FamilyEngagement #SprinkleAndStoryNight
4 months ago, Memorial Elementary
MES Sprinkle Night event where students and staff enjoyed many fun activities.
MES Sprinkle Night event where students and staff enjoyed many fun activities.
MES Sprinkle Night event where students and staff enjoyed many fun activities.
MES Sprinkle Night event where students and staff enjoyed many fun activities.
MES Sprinkle Night event where students and staff enjoyed many fun activities.
MES Sprinkle Night event where students and staff enjoyed many fun activities.
MES Sprinkle Night event where students and staff enjoyed many fun activities.
MES Sprinkle Night event where students and staff enjoyed many fun activities.
MES Sprinkle Night event where students and staff enjoyed many fun activities.
MES Sprinkle Night event where students and staff enjoyed many fun activities.
Memorial Elementary families, this is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, 12/19/25, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. There will be no MES Daycare available tomorrow. Thank you for your continued support and planning.

#MemorialElementary #EarlyRelease #SchoolReminder
4 months ago, Memorial Elementary
Holiday-themed graphic announcing an early release. Text reads “Early Release Tomorrow 12/19 at 12:00 pm” and “No MES Daycare Friday 12/19.” A cartoon Memorial Elementary mascot dressed in a colonial-style outfit with an MES hat stands waving on a wooden floor, with a decorated Christmas tree blurred in the background.