✏️🎒 2026–2027 School Supply Lists are Here! 🎒✏️
Memorial Elementary families, our school supply lists for the 2026–2027 school year are now available!
We wanted to share this information early so families have time to prepare, plan ahead, and catch those back-to-school sales throughout the summer. 🛒📚
Please review the attached supply lists for your child’s grade level and keep them handy as you shop.
We are excited to welcome our students back for another great year at Memorial Elementary! 💙❤️
#MemorialElementary #YesToMES #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #MESFamilies
Memorial Elementary families, our school supply lists for the 2026–2027 school year are now available!
We wanted to share this information early so families have time to prepare, plan ahead, and catch those back-to-school sales throughout the summer. 🛒📚
Please review the attached supply lists for your child’s grade level and keep them handy as you shop.
We are excited to welcome our students back for another great year at Memorial Elementary! 💙❤️
#MemorialElementary #YesToMES #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #MESFamilies
🎒✏️ Kindergarten Registration is OPEN at Memorial Elementary School! ✏️🎒
Future Kindergarten parents, now is your chance to register your child for the 2026–2027 school year at Memorial Elementary School!
📍 Memorial Elementary School
867 Memorial Drive
Avon Park, Florida
To register, your child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026.
Please bring:
✅ Valid Photo ID
✅ Birth Certificate
✅ Immunization Record
✅ Proof of Physical Exam
✅ Proof of Residency with the parent’s name, dated within the last 30 days
MES Summer Office hours are 7am to 3pm.
🎉 The first 40 students to register for Kindergarten will be entered into a drawing to win some cool back-to-school swag!
We can’t wait for you to say YES to MES! 💙❤️
#MemorialElementary #KindergartenRegistration #YesToMES #FutureKindergarteners #HighlandsCountySchools
Future Kindergarten parents, now is your chance to register your child for the 2026–2027 school year at Memorial Elementary School!
📍 Memorial Elementary School
867 Memorial Drive
Avon Park, Florida
To register, your child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026.
Please bring:
✅ Valid Photo ID
✅ Birth Certificate
✅ Immunization Record
✅ Proof of Physical Exam
✅ Proof of Residency with the parent’s name, dated within the last 30 days
MES Summer Office hours are 7am to 3pm.
🎉 The first 40 students to register for Kindergarten will be entered into a drawing to win some cool back-to-school swag!
We can’t wait for you to say YES to MES! 💙❤️
#MemorialElementary #KindergartenRegistration #YesToMES #FutureKindergarteners #HighlandsCountySchools
🦕 Stella at the Library This Summer! 📚☀️
Stella has been busy learning and growing at Memorial Elementary, and this summer is the perfect time to keep those reading adventures going!
The Highlands County Libraries are hosting their 2026 Youth Summer Reading Program, "Reading is Rawr-some!" for children and teens ages 0–18. Families can register at any branch, set reading goals, earn prizes, receive free books, and be entered for grand prize drawings throughout the summer.
Even more exciting, each library branch is offering fun dinosaur-themed activities, crafts, sensory experiences, parties, and visits with therapy dogs all summer long!
📍 Library Locations
🦖 Avon Park Public Library
🦕 Sebring Public Library
🦖 Lake Placid Memorial Library
🎨 Activities include:
• Dino painting and crafts
• Slime and sensory fun
• Dino parties
• Bead crafts
• Egg hunts and building challenges
• Therapy dog visits
• And much more!
Reading just 20 minutes a day can help children maintain and strengthen the skills they worked so hard to build during the school year.
Memorial Elementary encourages all families to visit their local library this summer, participate in the Summer Reading Program, and help your child discover that reading really is "Rawr-some!"
#MemorialElementary #StellaAtTheLibrary #ReadingIsRawrsome #SummerReading2026 #HighlandsCountyLibraries #ReadersAreLeaders #SummerLearning #DinoMiteReaders 🦕📖✨
Stella has been busy learning and growing at Memorial Elementary, and this summer is the perfect time to keep those reading adventures going!
The Highlands County Libraries are hosting their 2026 Youth Summer Reading Program, "Reading is Rawr-some!" for children and teens ages 0–18. Families can register at any branch, set reading goals, earn prizes, receive free books, and be entered for grand prize drawings throughout the summer.
Even more exciting, each library branch is offering fun dinosaur-themed activities, crafts, sensory experiences, parties, and visits with therapy dogs all summer long!
📍 Library Locations
🦖 Avon Park Public Library
🦕 Sebring Public Library
🦖 Lake Placid Memorial Library
🎨 Activities include:
• Dino painting and crafts
• Slime and sensory fun
• Dino parties
• Bead crafts
• Egg hunts and building challenges
• Therapy dog visits
• And much more!
Reading just 20 minutes a day can help children maintain and strengthen the skills they worked so hard to build during the school year.
Memorial Elementary encourages all families to visit their local library this summer, participate in the Summer Reading Program, and help your child discover that reading really is "Rawr-some!"
#MemorialElementary #StellaAtTheLibrary #ReadingIsRawrsome #SummerReading2026 #HighlandsCountyLibraries #ReadersAreLeaders #SummerLearning #DinoMiteReaders 🦕📖✨
🎉 It’s the last day of school, Memorial Elementary! 🎉
Reminder: We will have a **2-hour early release at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 22nd**. Report cards will be coming home with students. 📄🎒
Thank you for a wonderful school year. We wish all of our Patriots a happy, safe, and fun summer! ☀️😎
#MemorialElementary #MESPatriots #LastDayOfSchool #EarlyRelease #ReportCards #SummerBreak #HaveASafeSummer
Reminder: We will have a **2-hour early release at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 22nd**. Report cards will be coming home with students. 📄🎒
Thank you for a wonderful school year. We wish all of our Patriots a happy, safe, and fun summer! ☀️😎
#MemorialElementary #MESPatriots #LastDayOfSchool #EarlyRelease #ReportCards #SummerBreak #HaveASafeSummer
☀️ Happy Summer, Memorial Elementary! ☀️
The last day of school is Friday, May 22nd. Students will have early release at 12:00 PM.
Please note: There will be NO MES Daycare on Friday, May 22nd.
Have a great summer! 🌴
The last day of school is Friday, May 22nd. Students will have early release at 12:00 PM.
Please note: There will be NO MES Daycare on Friday, May 22nd.
Have a great summer! 🌴
🫧 Memorial Elementary Foam Party! 🫧
Students who showed growth in both reading and math will be invited to celebrate with extra fun on Splash Day!
Each qualifying student will receive a red VIP wristband to attend the Foam Party on Wednesday, May 20th.
This will be in addition to the Splash Day PBIS fun event. Way to go, students! 🎉
Students who showed growth in both reading and math will be invited to celebrate with extra fun on Splash Day!
Each qualifying student will receive a red VIP wristband to attend the Foam Party on Wednesday, May 20th.
This will be in addition to the Splash Day PBIS fun event. Way to go, students! 🎉
💦 Memorial Elementary Water Splash Day is Wednesday, May 20th! 💦
Please help your child come prepared for a fun day:
✅ Wear swimsuits to school under clothing
✅ Return the signed permission slip to your child’s teacher
✅ Girls should wear a shirt over swimsuits during splash time
✅ Boys should wear a shirt with swim shorts during splash time
✅ Bring a towel, a plastic bag for wet clothes, and a complete change of clothes
For students with No Referrals and less than 3 behavior logs for 4th quarter. (March 23rd - May 19th)
Students without a change of clothes will not be allowed to play on the water slides.
Please send students to school water-slide ready. We have limited time for all the fun, and this will help us greatly!
Contact your child’s teacher with any questions.
Please help your child come prepared for a fun day:
✅ Wear swimsuits to school under clothing
✅ Return the signed permission slip to your child’s teacher
✅ Girls should wear a shirt over swimsuits during splash time
✅ Boys should wear a shirt with swim shorts during splash time
✅ Bring a towel, a plastic bag for wet clothes, and a complete change of clothes
For students with No Referrals and less than 3 behavior logs for 4th quarter. (March 23rd - May 19th)
Students without a change of clothes will not be allowed to play on the water slides.
Please send students to school water-slide ready. We have limited time for all the fun, and this will help us greatly!
Contact your child’s teacher with any questions.
🌱✨ Our 4th and 5th graders had an amazing time on Monday, May 11th when the Orlando Science Center came to visit!
Each group participated in a hands-on lesson all about the agriculture that happens right here in Florida every day. From learning how food grows to exploring the science behind it, our students were curious, engaged, and excited every step of the way! 🌞🍊
A big thank you to the Orlando Science Center for bringing science to life for our students! 💚
Each group participated in a hands-on lesson all about the agriculture that happens right here in Florida every day. From learning how food grows to exploring the science behind it, our students were curious, engaged, and excited every step of the way! 🌞🍊
A big thank you to the Orlando Science Center for bringing science to life for our students! 💚
We appreciate you a waffle lot! 🧇💛
A HUGE shoutout and thank you to Mrs. Hodo for her amazing chef skills on the waffle makers! 👩🍳👏
And to Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Henry for rolling through and serving each of you with smiles on their faces—we are so grateful for you all!
To our incredible teachers and staff—thank you for the early mornings, the long days, and the endless care you pour into our students. You inspire curiosity, build confidence, and create a place where every child feels seen, supported, and valued. Your patience, creativity, and dedication make a lasting difference far beyond the classroom.
Because of you, our school is more than just a building—it’s a community filled with kindness, encouragement, and heart. 💙
#StaffAppreciationWeek #WeAppreciateYou #MemorialElementary
A HUGE shoutout and thank you to Mrs. Hodo for her amazing chef skills on the waffle makers! 👩🍳👏
And to Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Henry for rolling through and serving each of you with smiles on their faces—we are so grateful for you all!
To our incredible teachers and staff—thank you for the early mornings, the long days, and the endless care you pour into our students. You inspire curiosity, build confidence, and create a place where every child feels seen, supported, and valued. Your patience, creativity, and dedication make a lasting difference far beyond the classroom.
Because of you, our school is more than just a building—it’s a community filled with kindness, encouragement, and heart. 💙
#StaffAppreciationWeek #WeAppreciateYou #MemorialElementary
🎉 2nd Grade Field Trip Fun at Hunsader Farms! 🌾🐐
Our Memorial Elementary 2nd graders had an amazing time on their field trip last week to Hunsader Farms—it was a complete success! 🙌
The day began with a scenic train ride around the farm where students got to see a variety of plants and animals. 🌿🛻 Afterward, they enjoyed lunch under the trees and some fun time on the playground. 🌳🍎
One of the highlights? Each student received a cup of feed and got to hand-feed animals like goats, sheep, donkeys, pigs, horses, an emu, llamas, lemurs, birds, a capybara, a tortoise, and even a porcupine! 🐴🦙🦔
The fun didn’t stop there—they explored a charming village featuring buildings like a school, church, courthouse, and jail, and had a blast with bikes and games. 🚲🏛️
2nd grade had a blast... but let’s just say there were some sleepy kids on the ride home! 😴💚
Our Memorial Elementary 2nd graders had an amazing time on their field trip last week to Hunsader Farms—it was a complete success! 🙌
The day began with a scenic train ride around the farm where students got to see a variety of plants and animals. 🌿🛻 Afterward, they enjoyed lunch under the trees and some fun time on the playground. 🌳🍎
One of the highlights? Each student received a cup of feed and got to hand-feed animals like goats, sheep, donkeys, pigs, horses, an emu, llamas, lemurs, birds, a capybara, a tortoise, and even a porcupine! 🐴🦙🦔
The fun didn’t stop there—they explored a charming village featuring buildings like a school, church, courthouse, and jail, and had a blast with bikes and games. 🚲🏛️
2nd grade had a blast... but let’s just say there were some sleepy kids on the ride home! 😴💚
Many of our awesome MES artists received awards for their artwork at the County Art Show on Friday, April 24th! We had a great turnout and we appreciate so many of our MES families coming to support their artists! There was so much amazing art there and we are so happy MES was a part of it! 🖼🥳🏆👨🎨👩🎨🎨
Our Memorial Elementary staff got to taco-bout an awesome day! 🌮🎉
In celebration of Staff Appreciation Week and Cinco de Mayo, our team enjoyed delicious walking tacos with all the toppings—such a fun and tasty treat! 😋💃
A big THANK YOU to Oscar’s Restaurant for helping prepare the meat. We truly appreciate your support for MES! 💙
🌟 Taco-bout our AWESOME staff—we are so grateful for everything you do each day!
#MemorialElementary #StaffAppreciationWeek #CincoDeMayo #TacoBoutAwesome #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
In celebration of Staff Appreciation Week and Cinco de Mayo, our team enjoyed delicious walking tacos with all the toppings—such a fun and tasty treat! 😋💃
A big THANK YOU to Oscar’s Restaurant for helping prepare the meat. We truly appreciate your support for MES! 💙
🌟 Taco-bout our AWESOME staff—we are so grateful for everything you do each day!
#MemorialElementary #StaffAppreciationWeek #CincoDeMayo #TacoBoutAwesome #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
📘✨YEARBOOKS are HERE !!!
Diary of a School Kid Yearbook Sale! ✨📘
Memorial Elementary families—don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories!
🖊️ Order your 2025–2026 Yearbook today
💲 Only $15
💻 Pay online on the MES webpage
Link: https://tinyurl.com/mes2026yearbook
From friendships and fun to field trips and school days, this yearbook will be one to remember!
📸 Order now and save the memories!
#MemorialElementary #YearbookSale #SchoolMemories
🎉 Kindergarten Registration is OPEN at Memorial Elementary! 🎉
Future Kindergarten families—now’s the time! We’re excited to welcome our newest learners for the **2026–2027 school year**.
🧒 Eligibility: Children must be **5 years old on or before September 1, 2026**
📋 What to bring:
✔️ Valid Photo ID
✔️ Birth Certificate
✔️ Immunization Record
✔️ Proof of Physical Exam
✔️ Proof of Residency (within last 30 days)
📍 Stop by the front office to pick up your registration packet and get started!
💙 We can’t wait to meet our future students—say YES to Memorial Elementary!
#KindergartenReady #MemorialElementary #FutureStudents #SchoolRegistration
Future Kindergarten families—now’s the time! We’re excited to welcome our newest learners for the **2026–2027 school year**.
🧒 Eligibility: Children must be **5 years old on or before September 1, 2026**
📋 What to bring:
✔️ Valid Photo ID
✔️ Birth Certificate
✔️ Immunization Record
✔️ Proof of Physical Exam
✔️ Proof of Residency (within last 30 days)
📍 Stop by the front office to pick up your registration packet and get started!
💙 We can’t wait to meet our future students—say YES to Memorial Elementary!
#KindergartenReady #MemorialElementary #FutureStudents #SchoolRegistration
Today at Memorial Elementary, Staff Appreciation Week kicked off in the BEST way! 🔥🍽️
A huge thank you to one of our amazing parents, Mr. Villeda (dad of Sofia and Leilani), for treating our staff to an incredible BBQ! 🙌💙
He generously provided smoked pulled pork, chicken quarters, mac & cheese, and baked beans—and it was absolutely delicious! 😋👏
Mr. Villeda, your kindness and genuine care for our staff truly meant so much. We are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and support! ❤️
#MemorialElementary #StaffAppreciationWeek #ThankYou #Grateful #SchoolCommunity #KindnessMatters #BBQDoneRight
A huge thank you to one of our amazing parents, Mr. Villeda (dad of Sofia and Leilani), for treating our staff to an incredible BBQ! 🙌💙
He generously provided smoked pulled pork, chicken quarters, mac & cheese, and baked beans—and it was absolutely delicious! 😋👏
Mr. Villeda, your kindness and genuine care for our staff truly meant so much. We are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and support! ❤️
#MemorialElementary #StaffAppreciationWeek #ThankYou #Grateful #SchoolCommunity #KindnessMatters #BBQDoneRight
Staff Appreciation Week at Memorial Elementary is here! 💙🍎
We are so excited to celebrate our AMAZING staff all week long with fun treats and surprises each day—because they truly deserve it! 🎉✨ Check out the schedule below to see all the delicious and thoughtful ways we’re sharing the love.
Students and families, you can join in too! 💌🎨
Have your child draw a picture or write a sweet note to their teacher or other school staff to show just how much they are appreciated. Those small gestures mean so much! ❤️
Thank you to our incredible staff for all you do every single day—we appreciate you more than words can say! 🙌
#StaffAppreciationWeek #MemorialElementary #ThankATeacher #SchoolFamily #WeLoveOurStaff #Gratitude #KindnessMatters
We are so excited to celebrate our AMAZING staff all week long with fun treats and surprises each day—because they truly deserve it! 🎉✨ Check out the schedule below to see all the delicious and thoughtful ways we’re sharing the love.
Students and families, you can join in too! 💌🎨
Have your child draw a picture or write a sweet note to their teacher or other school staff to show just how much they are appreciated. Those small gestures mean so much! ❤️
Thank you to our incredible staff for all you do every single day—we appreciate you more than words can say! 🙌
#StaffAppreciationWeek #MemorialElementary #ThankATeacher #SchoolFamily #WeLoveOurStaff #Gratitude #KindnessMatters
🚌⚡️ All Aboard the Energy Bus at Memorial Elementary! ⚡️🚌
Our students had an amazing time at the Energy Bus Pep Rally as we gear up to ROCK THE TEST! 🎸⭐️ The energy was high, the excitement was contagious, and our students are ready to shine!
Our staff brought the fun by dressing up as ROCK STARS 🤘🎤—helping pump up our students and remind them that they’ve got what it takes to succeed! 💥
Students were encouraged with a powerful message:
👉 “You know it, and now we show it!” 💡📚
We are so proud of our students for their hard work and positive attitudes. Let’s keep that confidence going as we head into testing! You’ve got this! 💪✨
#EnergyBus #RockTheTest #MemorialElementary #StudentSuccess #TestingReady #PositiveEnergy #WeBelieveInYou
Our students had an amazing time at the Energy Bus Pep Rally as we gear up to ROCK THE TEST! 🎸⭐️ The energy was high, the excitement was contagious, and our students are ready to shine!
Our staff brought the fun by dressing up as ROCK STARS 🤘🎤—helping pump up our students and remind them that they’ve got what it takes to succeed! 💥
Students were encouraged with a powerful message:
👉 “You know it, and now we show it!” 💡📚
We are so proud of our students for their hard work and positive attitudes. Let’s keep that confidence going as we head into testing! You’ve got this! 💪✨
#EnergyBus #RockTheTest #MemorialElementary #StudentSuccess #TestingReady #PositiveEnergy #WeBelieveInYou
🦸♀️🍎 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🍽️💙
Today we celebrate our amazing Memorial Elementary lunch heroes! These incredible ladies work hard every day to prepare and serve breakfast and lunch to our students with care, kindness, and dedication. 🥪🥗✨
Their efforts do so much more than fill plates—they help fuel our students’ bodies so they can stay focused, energized, and ready to learn in the classroom. 📚⚡ From early mornings to busy lunch lines, they always show up with smiles and a commitment to making a difference! 😊👏
We are so thankful for everything you do to support our students and our school community. You truly are heroes! 💖🦸♀️
#SchoolLunchHeroDay #ThankYouLunchHeroes #MemorialElementary #FuelingSuccess #Grateful #SchoolCommunity #EverydayHeroes
Today we celebrate our amazing Memorial Elementary lunch heroes! These incredible ladies work hard every day to prepare and serve breakfast and lunch to our students with care, kindness, and dedication. 🥪🥗✨
Their efforts do so much more than fill plates—they help fuel our students’ bodies so they can stay focused, energized, and ready to learn in the classroom. 📚⚡ From early mornings to busy lunch lines, they always show up with smiles and a commitment to making a difference! 😊👏
We are so thankful for everything you do to support our students and our school community. You truly are heroes! 💖🦸♀️
#SchoolLunchHeroDay #ThankYouLunchHeroes #MemorialElementary #FuelingSuccess #Grateful #SchoolCommunity #EverydayHeroes
🎉 Happy National Principal Day, Mrs. Vermilye! ❤️
Today we celebrate an incredible leader who goes above and beyond for our Memorial Elementary community! 🏫✨ Mrs. Vermilye supports our students in their learning every single day, always encouraging them to grow, believe in themselves, and reach their full potential. 📚🌟
She creates a welcoming, positive environment where students feel safe, valued, and inspired. 💙 She takes time to connect with families, cheer on student achievements, and make every child feel seen and heard. 👏😊
For our staff, she is a constant source of support and encouragement—lifting others up, celebrating successes, and fostering teamwork and positivity. 🙌🍎 Her leadership helps make our school a place where both students and educators thrive!
Thank you for your dedication, kindness, and the heart you bring to Memorial Elementary every day! 💖
#NationalPrincipalDay #ThankYouPrincipal #SchoolLeadership #MemorialElementary #MakingADifference #EducationMatters #Grateful #InspiringLeaders
Today we celebrate an incredible leader who goes above and beyond for our Memorial Elementary community! 🏫✨ Mrs. Vermilye supports our students in their learning every single day, always encouraging them to grow, believe in themselves, and reach their full potential. 📚🌟
She creates a welcoming, positive environment where students feel safe, valued, and inspired. 💙 She takes time to connect with families, cheer on student achievements, and make every child feel seen and heard. 👏😊
For our staff, she is a constant source of support and encouragement—lifting others up, celebrating successes, and fostering teamwork and positivity. 🙌🍎 Her leadership helps make our school a place where both students and educators thrive!
Thank you for your dedication, kindness, and the heart you bring to Memorial Elementary every day! 💖
#NationalPrincipalDay #ThankYouPrincipal #SchoolLeadership #MemorialElementary #MakingADifference #EducationMatters #Grateful #InspiringLeaders
🚌❤️💙🤍 Today at Memorial Elementary, we celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
We treated our amazing bus drivers and attendants to some goodies as a small thank-you for helping get our littles to school safely and back home each day.
We appreciate all you do for our students and families—you make a difference every single day!
#BusDriverAppreciationDay #MemorialElementary #ThankYou
We treated our amazing bus drivers and attendants to some goodies as a small thank-you for helping get our littles to school safely and back home each day.
We appreciate all you do for our students and families—you make a difference every single day!
#BusDriverAppreciationDay #MemorialElementary #ThankYou
