Avon Elementary School

📢 Avon Elementary Families – Important Back-to-School Info 📢

We are excited to welcome our Dolphins back on Monday, August 11th.

✅ Drop-off: Begins at 7:00 AM. First bell: 7:20 AM | Late bell: 7:30 AM (late check-in required at front office after this time).
🚗 Drop-off Locations: Front or back of school for
🍎 Breakfast: Free for all students, served 7:00–7:20 AM at breakfast carts.
🚌 Bus Info: Visit the SBHC website → Parent Tab for routes & times. Bus Info link
🚶 Dismissal Pick-up:

Walkers: Gate on N Byrd Ave or Gate on Winthrop Street
VPK, Kindergarten & siblings: Front of school
Grades 1–5: Back of school
🎟 Pick-up Tags: Required for student release, with a new 25/26 tag, You must show ID at the front office if you don't have a tag. Need a tag for 25/26 they will available after 8:00 AM on the first day.

Let’s start the year off right! 💙 #AvonElementary #BackToSchool #70years #GoDolphins

5 days ago, Avon Elementary

A dark green chalkboard with a chalk drawing of a yellow sun with rays and two clouds. The words "FIRST DAY SCHOOL" are written in a large white chalk-like font, followed by "August 11th, 2025." Below that, "Avon Elementary" is written in red. In the center right of the image, there is a cartoon dolphin wearing a graduation cap, with its fins posed like a person. The bottom of the chalkboard shows chalk drawings of pink flowers with green stems and blades of grass.

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

7 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County

Reminder, new school year starts on Monday, set your alarm.

🎉📚 Avon Elementary Open House! 📚🎉

Join us on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM for our Back to School Open House! Enrollments after 12pm on 8/5 will not know teacher assigned at Open House.

✅ Meet your child’s teacher
✅ Drop off school supplies
✅ Handle transportation & daycare info
✅ Connect with our school-wide communication app
✅ Learn about SAC & PTO
✅ Enroll new Dolphins!

📍705 W Winthrop St., Avon Park, FL 33825
🚗 Parking available in the front & back of the school

We can't wait to welcome everyone back! 💙🐬 #AvonElementary #BackToSchool #DolphinPride

11 days ago, Avon Elementary

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

14 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County

🎉📚 Avon Elementary Open House! 📚🎉

Join us on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM for our Back to School Open House!

✅ Meet your child’s teacher
✅ Drop off school supplies
✅ Handle transportation & daycare info
✅ Connect with our school-wide communication app
✅ Learn about SAC & PTO
✅ Enroll new Dolphins!

📍705 W Winthrop St., Avon Park, FL 33825
🚗 Parking available in the front & back of the school

We can't wait to welcome everyone back! 💙🐬 #AvonElementary #BackToSchool #DolphinPride

17 days ago, Avon Elementary

🚌 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

19 days ago, Avon Elementary

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!

25 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County

Last day of school 🏖️

3 months ago, Avon Elementary School

☕️🍎Thank you to Dunkin Donuts for bringing cards for a free iced coffee for all of our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. We appreciate their support!

3 months ago, Avon Elementary School

woman in red flower shirt with cards in her hand standing next to another woman with a blue shirt

🍎Thank you to the always generous Coconut Cellar for donating coupons for a free drink for all of our staff! They are always thinking of our staff and show us lots of love and support throughout the school year! We appreciate you!

3 months ago, Avon Elementary School

The halls of AES have some new decor 🎓🐬

3 months ago, Avon Elementary School

🍏🍎A huge shout to the Avon Park Walmart for their generous donation yesterday. They brought in a huge cake for our staff, made goody bags for all of our teachers and donated a pallet of school supplies. We are so grateful for their support!

3 months ago, Avon Elementary School

cake that says happy teacher appreciation week

gift bag with candle, hand sanitizer and candle

ARS staff with pallet of school supplies

🍎Thank you to our friends at Sevigny Associates Eye Care for donating hand sanitizers to all of our staff! We are so thankful for their yearly donation for Teacher Appreciation Week! ✏️

3 months ago, Avon Elementary School

☕️A huge THANK YOU to Sweetwater Coffee for generously providing coffee and tea for our Avon Elementary School staff during Teacher Appreciation Week! Your thoughtful support helped fuel our amazing educators as they continue to inspire and care for our students each day. We’re so grateful for your partnership and kindness!

3 months ago, Avon Elementary School

🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎 This week, we celebrate the incredible teachers of Avon Elementary — the heart and soul of our school! 💙 From early mornings to late nights, your dedication, creativity, and love for learning make a lasting impact on every student who walks through our doors. You inspire minds, nurture hearts, and help our students grow with confidence and curiosity. Thank you for being mentors, motivators, and everyday heroes. Avon Elementary is stronger because of YOU! 🌟 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #AvonElementary #GratefulForTeachers #DolphinPride

3 months ago, Avon Elementary School

Thank you teachers For planting the seeds of knowledge which last a lifetime Wishing you a joyful teachers appreciation week

🍎 Today we celebrate our incredible School Lunch Heroes! 🦸‍♀️ Behind every nutritious meal served with care is a team of dedicated, hardworking individuals who go above and beyond to make sure our students are fed, supported, and ready to learn. From early mornings to busy lunch periods, they show up with heart and a smile. Thank you to our amazing cafeteria team — you are truly the heroes of our school community. We appreciate all you do, today and every day! 💛🍽️

4 months ago, Avon Elementary School

A group of seven school cafeteria staff members stand together smiling in a kitchen setting. The background is a soft pink with black text at the top reading “National School Lunch Hero Day!” accompanied by small orange fork and spatula icons. At the bottom of the image, bold stylized text reads “Thank You.”

🐬 Wishing the best of luck to our Dolphins as they take on their tests today! You’ve got this!

4 months ago, Avon Elementary School

🎉 Happy National School Principals’ Day! 🎉 Today we proudly celebrate Mrs. Cornell, the incredible principal of Avon Elementary! 🐬📚 Mrs. Cornell is a passionate leader who brings warmth, dedication, and a deep commitment to student success every day. Her leadership inspires our staff, uplifts our students, and strengthens the entire Avon community. 💙 Thank you, Mrs. Cornell, for your tireless work, your big heart, and the positive energy you bring to our school each day! #PrincipalsDay #ThankYouMrsCornell #AvonElementary

4 months ago, Avon Elementary School

Smiling woman with long light brown hair wearing a red blazer, black top, and red and white beaded necklace. Text reads: 'National School Principals’ Day, Mrs. Cornell.' A cartoon dolphin is on the right side of the image

✔️Progress Reports will be going home on Friday, May 2nd

4 months ago, Avon Elementary School

📣Reminder, today is the final day to purchase your wristbands online for $7. Starting tomorrow wristbands will only be available for purchase at the event for $10. Cash only.🎟️ If you have already purchased your tickets, they will be available for pickup at Will Call. Please make sure the person who purchased the tickets brings their photo ID for pickup. Joining us in our dunk tank will be Coach English from 5:00 - 5:50 pm. Mr. Parker from 5:50 - 6:40 pm. Deputy D from 6:40 - 7:30 pm. Anyone with a wristband will automatically get 3 throws at the tank. You can purchase an additional 2 throws for $1. Attached is the layout for the event. You do not want to miss this. Come on out and enjoy an evening full of fun!🤩

4 months ago, Avon Elementary School