Memorial Elementary School

🚌 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

7 months ago, Memorial Elementary

🙌 A heartfelt THANK YOU to the SHS high school student volunteers! 🙌

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

7 months ago, Memorial Elementary

🎉 A big shoutout to our amazing HES crew! 🎉

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

7 months ago, Memorial Elementary

HES Crew - wonderful ladies who have helped make the school shine

Hey Memorial Elementary families! 👋

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

7 months ago, Memorial Elementary

A document titled "2526 Memorial Elementary School Supply List". At the top, it states "ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE" followed by checkboxes for: Backpack (No Wheels), Headphones (No Bluetooth/Earbuds), Wireless Mouse with Batteries, and Refillable Water Bottle. The rest of the document is divided into columns for each grade level, from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade, listing specific school supplies with checkboxes next to each item. **Kindergarten list includes:** Student Blunt-Tip Scissors, Hard Plastic Crayon Box, Hand Sanitizer, Rolls of Paper Towels, Boxes 24 Count Crayons, Pencils, Black Expo Markers, Glue Sticks, Containers Clorox Wipes, Large Boxes of Soft Tissues, Gallon Ziplocks, Sandwich Ziplocs, and Pack Baby Wipes. A note says: "Classes always appreciate extra supplies as we are learning to write, cut, and paste." **First Grade list includes:** Student Blunt-Tip Scissors, Hard Plastic Crayon Box, Roll of Paper Towels, Boxes 24 Count Crayons, Black Expo Markers, Glue Sticks, Container Clorox Wipes, Large Boxes of Soft Tissues, Gallon Ziplocks, and Sandwich Ziplocks. **Second Grade list includes:** Student Blunt-Tip Scissors, Pencil Case/Pencil Box, Roll of Paper Towels, Boxes 24 Count Crayons, Black Expo Markers, Glue Sticks, Large Box of Soft Tissues, Container Clorox Wipes (Boys), Pack Baby Wipes (Girls), Gallon Ziplocks (Girls), Sandwich Ziplocks (Boys), Pack Expo Markers Black, Yellow Highlighter, Spiral Notebook, and Bottle Hand Sanitizer. **Third Grade list includes:** Student Blunt Tip Scissors, Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder, Pencils, Black Expo Markers, Boxes Colored Pencils, Highlighters, Glue Sticks, Containers Clorox Wipes, Hand Sanitizer with pump, Large Box of Soft Tissues, Roll Paper Towels, Plastic 3-Prong Folder, Composition Notebook, and Pack Multiplication Flashcards. **Fourth Grade list includes:** Student Blunt Tip Scissors, Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder, Pencils, Student Personal Pencil Sharpener, Black Expo Markers, Boxes Colored Pencils, Composition Notebooks, Container Clorox Wipes, and Package Cap Erasers. **Fifth Grade list includes:** Student Blunt Tip Scissors, Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder, Pencils, Composition Notebook, Black Expo Markers, Box Colored Pencils, Container Clorox Wipes, Highlighters, Glue Sticks, Gallon Ziplocks, Sandwich Ziplocks, Spiral Notebooks and a 3 Inch Binder, Pack of 5 Tab Dividers, and 3-pocket folders with 3-hole punch for a binder.

🎉 Get ready, Memorial Elementary families! Our Open House is just around the corner! 🎉

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

7 months ago, Memorial Elementary

A flyer for Memorial Elementary School's Open House. The large, colorful title "OPEN HOUSE" is prominent, with smaller text above it reading "Join Us for Memorial Elementary's". Below the title, a black banner states "AUGUST 5TH FROM 4-6 PM". Colorful balloons and confetti graphics are scattered across the top. The bottom half of the flyer lists the event's offerings: "Discover all that Memorial Elementary has to offer! MEET YOUR TEACHER AND PRINCIPALS, TOUR OUR SCHOOL & CLASSROOMS, HEALTH ROOM / CAFETERIA FOOD NEEDS, GET PARENT PICK UP TAGS & BUS PASSES, COMPLETE REQUIRED FORMS, DAY CARE REGISTRATION & TECH APP SUPPORT". At the very bottom, "MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL" is written with the address "867 South Memorial Drive - Avon Park, FL 33825". A friendly closing reads "We look forward to meeting you!" followed by a note: "Please bring ID to complete forms and you may drop off your school supplies in teacher's rooms". Small graphics of a globe, an apple, scissors, a pencil, and the school mascot are included.

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!

7 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County

🎉📚 Hey MES Patriots! 📚🎉

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

8 months ago, Ginger Shingle

🎉🎉 Congratulations, Memorial Elementary! 🎉🎉
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

8 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Graphic with red and blue stars around the border. The top text reads, "Let's celebrate! Memorial Elementary School Grade for the 2425 School Year is..." In the center is a large letter "B." The bottom text says, "We are so proud of our students, teachers, staff & families!"

📣 Shout out to the amazing SBHC Facilities Team! 💪 ✨ Thank you for all your hard work getting Memorial Elementary’s campus ready for the new school year. Your dedication helps create a safe, clean, and welcoming space for our students and staff! 🏫 #TeamWork #BackToSchool #ThankYouSBHC

8 months ago, Memorial Elementary

SBHC employees renovating MES front office

🎈💦 Water Balloon the Principals– SPLASH-tastic Celebration! 💦🎈 After today’s colorful fun, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students who showed growth in BOTH reading and math FAST scores got to celebrate in the most exciting way — by water ballooning Mrs. Vermilye & Mr. Taylor! 😄🎯 This special reward was filled with laughter, big smiles, and lots of splashes — a perfect way to recognize our hardworking students for their amazing progress and effort this year. 📚➕👏 Way to go, Heroes! We are SO proud of your growth, your grit, and your goals. #MemorialMoments #FASTGrowthFun #WaterBalloonChallenge #ProudToBeME #AchievementCelebration #EndOfYearJoy #StudentsRock

9 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Water Balloon toss on Admin for growth in test scores

📸✨ End-of-Year Memories at Memorial! ✨📸 As we wrap up an amazing school year, we're celebrating all the fun, laughter, and unforgettable moments that made it so special! From students proudly wearing their AR shirts to Mr. Taylor lending a hand and helping a student tie his tie — these are the memories that last a lifetime. 💙🎓 Our halls have been filled with smiles, joy, and proud accomplishments. It’s been a fantastic year, and we’re so grateful for our incredible students, staff, and families who make Memorial Elementary such a wonderful place to learn and grow! 💫 Check out some of the highlights from these last few days — we’re ending the year on a high note! 🎉📷 #MemorialMoments #EndOfYearJoy #ProudToBeME #ARSuccess #LittleThingsBigMemories #GratefulHearts

9 months ago, Memorial Elementary

💦🎉 Slide Water Day Fun! 🎉💦 Memorial Elementary students with awesome behavior and zero referrals in the 4th quarter were rewarded with an epic Slide Water Day — and it was a splash-tastic success! 🌞👏 From racing down inflatable slides to getting soaked and sharing big smiles, our students celebrated their positive choices with nonstop fun and laughter. 😄💧 We're so proud of our students for showing great behavior and leadership — and today, they got to slide into summer in style! 🛝🌊 Swipe through for some amazing moments from this unforgettable day! 📸💙 #SlideWaterDay #PositiveBehaviorPaysOff #MemorialElementary #ProudToBeME #EndOfYearFun #BehaviorMatters

9 months ago, Memorial Elementary

MES Water Slide Day fun for good behavior

🎉 Color Run Success! 🌈 part 2 more pics What an incredible day at Memorial Elementary! Today’s Color Run was a huge hit — our students had an absolute blast tossing color powder and getting splashed with vibrant colors. 😊

9 months ago, Memorial Elementary

🎉 Color Run Success! 🌈 What an incredible day at Memorial Elementary! Today’s Color Run was a huge hit — our students had an absolute blast tossing color powder and getting splashed with vibrant colors. 😊 A big THANK YOU to our amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive families for making this fundraiser such a memorable event. Your energy, enthusiasm, and generosity made it all possible! Check out some joyful moments from this morning — smiles, laughter, and lots of color! 💙💚💛❤️ #ColorRun2025 #MemorialElementary #GratefulHeart #SchoolSpirit #FunAndFundraising

9 months ago, Memorial Elementary

MES Color Run fun ! includes pics of students and staff participating

🎉🌈 MES 1st COLOR RUN – TOMORROW! 🌈🎉 Get ready for some colorful fun! Tomorrow, Thursday 5/22, Memorial Elementary will host its very first Color Run — a school-wide celebration of health, fun, and fundraising! 💪✨ 💛 All students will participate in the run from 7:50 AM – 8:50 AM. 💙 Colored powder will be used — so we recommend students bring a change of clothes for after the event. 💚 Students who earned Color Run prizes, dye, and shirts will receive their items tomorrow morning. 🧡 If your child didn’t earn a shirt, please have them wear a white shirt and athletic shoes. 💜 Sunglasses and water bottles are highly encouraged for this outdoor event! 🎨 Let’s celebrate the amazing effort our students made to help raise money for MES needs. THANK YOU for your support! 🙌 #MESColorRun #MESFunRun #ColorRun2025 #MemorialElementary #SchoolSpirit #ThankYouFamilies

9 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Illustration of three children happily running, wearing white clothes splattered with colorful powder. The background is a light blue semi-circle, and below the children, the words "COLOR RUN" are written in bold, rainbow-colored letters.

🎉 Last Day of School Alert! 🎉 Memorial Elementary families — the final day of the 24-25 school year is almost here! 📅 Friday, May 23rd ⏰ 2-Hour Early Release No MES Daycare on 5/23 Let’s finish the year strong and celebrate all the hard work and growth our students have shown. Have a fun and safe summer! ☀️📚✏️ #LastDayOfSchool #MemorialElementary #SummerBreak

9 months ago, Memorial Elementary

Illustrated beach scene with a palm leaf, sun, birds, umbrella, flip-flops, sandcastle, and a cartoon pirate character wearing a "MES" hat. Text reads: "Last Day of School. Friday, May 23rd. Early Release 12:00pm." A small sign in the sand says, "Have a great summer!"

📣 Memorial Elementary Families! 🎉 We’re excited for PBIS Water Slide Day happening on Monday, May 19th! 💦 This special event celebrates students who have had no referrals and fewer than 3 behavior logs from March 20–May 16. Great job, HEROES! Here are a few important reminders to ensure everyone has a safe and fun time: 👕 Swimsuits must be worn to school under clothing. 👧 Girls: Please wear a shirt over your swimsuit during splash time. 👦 Boys: Please wear a shirt with your swim trunks. 🧼 Don’t forget: Bring a towel, a plastic bag for wet clothes, and a full change of clothes. Students without a change of clothes won’t be allowed on the slides. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher. Let’s make it a fantastic day to remember! ☀️💙 #HeroPride #PBISFunDay #MemorialElementary

10 months ago, Memorial Elementary

pink letters say water day, background is pool water like, 2 images of inflatable water slides, MES mascot circle and this text information: Dear Parents, Here are a few guidelines for PBIS Water Slide Day on Monday, May 19th. Please follow the guidelines below so your child can safely participate. This event is for students with No referrals and less than 3 behavior logs for 4th quarter. (March 20th - May 16th ) Swimsuits need to be worn to school under clothing. Signed permission slip turned in to their teacher. Girls will need to wear a shirt over a swimsuit during splash time. Boys will need to wear a shirt with their swim shorts during splash time. Please make sure students have a towel, a plastic bag for wet clothes and a complete change of clothes for after the event. Students without a change of clothes will not be allowed to play on the water slides. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.

📣 Color Run Update – New Date! 🎨🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Due to a delivery delay of Color Run items, Memorial Elementary's Color Run will now take place on the morning of Thursday, May 22nd, instead of tomorrow 5/16. Thank you for your understanding—we can’t wait for a colorful and fun-filled day! 🌈🎉

10 months ago, Memorial Elementary

shoes with color powder on them, delayed image in word form

🍦✨ Sweetest Send-Off to Staff Appreciation Week! ✨🍦 Today at Memorial Elementary, we wrapped up Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week with the ultimate cherry on top – an ice cream truck surprise! 🎉 From classic vanilla to cookie dough dreams, there were plenty of flavors to scoop up and savor. Whether it was a cone stacked high or a perfectly sweet cup, every bite was a delicious thank you for our incredible staff! 🍨💖 Our staff is the sprinkles to our school—adding color, joy, and magic to each day. 🌈🍒 Your dedication, passion, and care make Memorial a place where students thrive, smile, and grow. And speaking of students - you’re the coolest! 🍧😎 Here’s to a week full of love, laughs, and LOTS of ice cream. We’re beyond grateful for this amazing crew. You all deserve a triple scoop of appreciation with extra whipped cream! 🙌💙 #MemorialElementary #SweetestStaffEver #IceCreamDreamTeam #StaffAppreciationWeek #ScoopOfGratitude

10 months ago, Memorial Elementary

MES Staff getting their ice cream treats!!

🍗 Teacher & Staff Appreciation at Memorial Elementary! 🍽️❤️ Today we showed our gratitude with a delicious lunch featuring chicken quarters from Sebring Firemen Inc., plus coleslaw, baked beans, and dinner rolls from Maryland Fried Chicken—a hearty thank-you to our amazing team! 🙌 We are so incredibly grateful for the dedication, care, and passion our teachers and staff bring every single day. Whether they’re guiding lessons, offering a helping hand, or simply sharing a smile, they make a lasting impact on our students’ lives. 💙📚 Thank you for being the heart of Memorial Elementary! We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re better because of you. 👏✨ #MESProud #ThankATeacher #StaffAppreciation #GratefulHearts #TeamMemorial

10 months ago, Memorial Elementary

MES Staff enjoying delicious meal from Sebring Fireman and all the fixings.

MES Staff enjoying delicious meal from Sebring Fireman and all the fixings. Yummy chicken quarters