
🎉 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉
Today, we celebrate the heart of Memorial Elementary — our incredible admin team! 💙
We are so grateful for the hard work, dedication, and kindness of these amazing ladies:
✨ Mrs. Wright
✨ Mrs. Jared
✨ Mrs. San Miguel
✨ Mrs. Grossman
✨ Ms. Epps
Thank you for all you do to keep our school running smoothly and with so much heart! 💐📚 #ThankYou #AdminProfessionalsDay #MemorialElementary


🚌✨ A huge THANK YOU to our amazing bus drivers and aides! ✨🚌
Every day, rain or shine, you help get our students to and from school safely — and with a smile. Your dedication, care, and hard work do not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for all that you do! 💛👏
#ThankYou #SchoolHeroes #WeAppreciateYou


Kindergarten & VPK Enrollment now happening for the 25/26 School Year
Stop by MES front office to complete the registration packet, Monday thru Friday 7:45am to 1:00pm.
Documents to Bring:
* Birth Certificate
* Social Security Card
* Updated Shot Records & Physical
* Parent/Guardian ID
* Proof of Residency
VPK: Child must be 4 before Sept. 1, 2025
Kindergarten: Child must be 5 before Sept. 1, 2025
Questions? Call us at 863-784-0200


🎶💻 Not only is he a tech wiz, but he’s also the music man!
A big THANK YOU to Mr. Mullins for sharing his incredible musical talent with Mrs. Peterson’s class.
What a wonderful and inspiring way to start the day at Memorial Elementary! 💙🎵 #MemorialMagic #ThankYouMrMullins #TechAndTunes

✨ MES 2025 Spring Testing is Coming Up! ✨
Families, please mark your calendars for our upcoming testing dates. Let’s help our students do their best by setting them up for success!
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Eat a nutritious breakfast (at home or school!)
✅ Be on time
✅ Try your best — you’ve got this!
🟡 Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade Test Dates
April 22 – Reading
April 24 – Math
💗 3rd Grade
May 1 – Reading
May 2 – Math
💙 4th Grade
May 8 – Reading
May 9 – Math
🔵 5th Grade
May 6 – Reading
May 7 – Math
May 13 – Science
Let’s show what our Patriots can do! 🧠🎉 #MESPride #SpringTesting #PatriotStrong #ReadyToShine


Memorial Elementary Color-A-Thon
We’re aiming to raise $10,000 – and if we hit our goal, students will get the chance to PIE Mrs. Vermilye & Mr. Taylor! 🥧😄
📅 Event Date: May 16, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Memorial Elementary School
📌 Deadline to donate: Extended to April 24th!
Register now at donate.schoolathon.org
* Use Campaign ID: 28714
Share your donation page with family and friends and help support our school while having a blast!
#ColorRun #MemorialElementary #FundraiserFun #PieThePrincipal #ColorAThon2025


Register today for VPK, spots are limited!
Memorial Elementary School
2025-2026 VPK Registration
Contact the Early Learning Coalition to apply for a VPK certificate.
Registration is currently open
VPK Program offered $50 per week from 7:30am-2:00 pm
Why enroll with us?
-Free breakfast and lunch
-Limited Spaces
-Full-time School Resource Officer and Florida Department of Health nurse
- Highly trained certified teachers
-Low student-teacher ratios, 20:2 or 11:1
Registration is a multi step process
1. Parents obtain a VPK Certificate from the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) at https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/
2. Parents register at Memorial Elementary School
Parents bring: ·
-VPK Certificate of Eligibility
·Child's Birth Certificate
·Proof of Residency
·State of Florida Physical Record ·State of Florida Immunization Record
·Parent Driver's License ·$75 Registration Fee & $50 First week payment
For more information (863) 784-0200
https://mes.highlands.k12.fl.us/
Facebook: Memorial Elementary School
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You're Invited!
Join us for the MES Spring Fling – a FREE family event sponsored by Title 1!
Parents will receive literacy resources to help reduce the summer slide!
Enjoy tons of outdoor fun including:
* Inflatable Axe Throwing
* Bounce Houses
* Grade-Level Games & Prizes
Date: Thursday, April 24th
Location: Memorial Elementary School PE area
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Each child gets ONE free ticket for a popcorn OR sno-cone!
Plus, grab a bite from our awesome food trucks:
DONUTNV, Momma’s Kitchen & Good Vibes Concession
(payment made to Food Trucks)
Don't miss out on the fun — we can't wait to see you there! 💙
#MESSpringFling #FamilyFun #LiteracyMatters #Title1Event #MemorialElementary


Today, our 2nd grade students took a step back in time and experienced what it might have been like to be an immigrant coming to America through Ellis Island between the 1880s and 1920s!
From baggage check 🧳 to health inspections 🩺, naturalization 📜, currency exchange 💰, and even detainment 🚫—our students journeyed through each station to finally become approved to enter the United States of America! 🎉
It was an unforgettable, hands-on way to bring history to life. What a fun and educational day to be in second grade! ❤️ #EllisIslandExperience #MemorialElementary #HandsOnHistory #SecondGradeRocks
Thank you to our volunteer community members who came and helped with our event.







🎉 A BIG Memorial Elementary THANK YOU to Erika Partida and Julian Cubilette for putting together our brand-new Gaga Pit in the PE area! 🙌
Gaga is a fast-paced, action-packed version of dodgeball played inside a circle—and our students are LOVING it! 🌀💥
Your hard work and dedication are making recess and PE even more exciting. We appreciate you! ❤️ #GagaBall #ThankYou #MemorialElementary #ActiveKidsHappyKids

We are getting ready for our COLOR RUN FUNDRAISER!
Watch this video: https://tinyurl.com/MEScolorRun
Fundraiser Dates: April 7-April 21, 2025
Color Run Info
When: Friday, May 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
All students will get to participate!
All monies will be due APRIL 21st.
Feel free to visit the website at the bottom of the flyer (and the link below) to take a peek at our website for the fundraiser. You can view prizes and a leaderboard by class, grade level, and school goals. Watch for more information coming to you soon!
Register at: donate.schoolathon.org
Enter Campaign ID 28714 in the Register Box
Students must have at least $30 in donations by April 21st to be guaranteed a t-shirt and color pack.
#Funrun #ColorfulRun #HelpMES


Golden Spoon Winners !!
Class of the Week: Lunchroom Edition!
At Memorial Elementary, we inspire our students to be HEROes in the cafeteria by following our Cafe HERO Expectations:
✅ Helpful hands clean up trash
✅ Encouraging others to stay seated
✅ Respectful of the area and others by following directions
✅ On task by entering quietly and making lunch enjoyable for everyone
Last week’s Golden Spoon Award winners are:
K-2: Ms. Hamilton's 2nd Grade
3-5: Mrs. Lindquist's Homeroom
Congratulations to these amazing students for showing true HERO behavior! Keep up the fantastic work!
#MESHeroes #GoldenSpoonAward #TeamMES #PositiveBehavior



We are getting ready for our COLOR RUN FUNDRAISER!
Fundraiser Dates: April 7-April 21, 2025
Color Run Info
When: Friday, May 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
All students will get to participate!
All monies will be due APRIL 21st.
Feel free to visit the website at the bottom of the flyer (and the link below) to take a peek at our website for the fundraiser. You can view prizes and a leaderboard by class, grade level, and school goals. Watch for more information coming to you soon!
Register at:
donate.schoolathon.org
Enter Campaign ID 28714 in the Register Box
Students must have at least $30 in donations by April 21st to be guaranteed a t-shirt and color pack.
#Funrun #ColorfulRun #HelpMES

Memorial Elementary is celebrating Assistant Principal Mr. Taylor this week!
Mr. Taylor, your belief in our students shines through every day, and your enthusiasm is contagious! You make school fun and engaging, especially with those amazing dress-up days! We're so grateful for your patient guidance and unwavering support. Thank you for being such a positive force in our school community! #APWeek #MESHero


Kindergarten & VPK Enrollment Night!
April 10 | 5:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Is your child ready for VPK or Kindergarten? Join us for our registration event!
* Meet our amazing teachers
* Take a mini school tour
* Get important school info
Documents to Bring:
* Birth Certificate
* Social Security Card
* Updated Shot Records & Physical
* Parent/Guardian ID
* Proof of Residency
VPK: Child must be 4 before Sept. 1, 2025
Kindergarten: Child must be 5 before Sept. 1, 2025
Questions? Call us at 863-784-0200


5th graders Parents at Memorial Elementary plan to attend middle school parent nights for your child.
Get ready for middle school! Join us for TWO important parent nights to learn all about Hill-Gustat and Avon Park Middle Schools!
Avon Park Middle School 5th Grade Parent Night:
Date: April 8, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: The Commons
Highlights: Learn about the school, academics, athletics, elective options, and more!
Hill-Gustat Middle School Parent Night:
Date: Tuesday, May 13th
Time: 6:00 PM
Highlights: Collect a mock schedule, walk the campus, and get information from the administration.
Don't miss these opportunities to prepare for the exciting journey to middle school! We look forward to seeing you there! #MemorialElementary #MiddleSchoolTransition #HillGustatMiddle #AvonParkMiddle



🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟
We celebrate the incredible HEROs at Memorial Elementary—our dedicated paraprofessionals! 💙🍎 Your hard work, patience, and kindness make a world of difference in our students’ lives every single day.
Thank you for your unwavering support, compassion, and commitment to education. You truly are the heart of our school! ❤️
#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #ThankYouHERO #MemorialElementary


Leap into Learning – Family Night!
Open to ALL Families District-Wide!
Join us for an exciting night of learning and fun where parents will gain valuable strategies to support their students in Literacy, Math, & Technology! Plus, learn about Summer Programs to keep the learning going!
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 5:15 - 7:15 PM
Location: Memorial Elementary
Address: 867 Memorial Drive, Avon Park, FL 33825
This interactive event includes:
* Hands-on activities & resources for families
* Expert tips for helping your child succeed
* Information on VPK registration
* Kindergarten registration “Round Up”
* Free book for each elementary-aged student
Pizza & Drinks will be provided!
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!
#LeapIntoLearning #FamilyNight #TitleIEvent #ParentEngagement #EducationMatters


MES Families
Please take 90 seconds to let us know how we are doing. We want to know what you think about your child’s school. The information from the survey will help us improve student relationships, learning conditions, and the school’s overall environment. Your answers are confidential, and this survey is voluntary.
sbhcschools.org/2025parentsurvey


April Students of the Month at Memorial Elementary!
We are thrilled to celebrate our HERO students for April! 🎉 These incredible learners consistently show what it means to be Helpful, Encouraging, Respectful, and On-Task every day.
🏆 Congratulations to our April HEROES! 🏆
✨ Kinder: Javari Clark
✨ 1st Grade: Jaxson Krucker
✨ 2nd Grade: Keleana Gragan
✨ 3rd Grade: Jashun Watt
✨ 4th Grade: Gabriella Blake
✨ 5th Grade: Aria Ryder
✨ Multi-Grade: Valentina Hernandez
We are so proud of you all! Keep being HEROES at Memorial Elementary! 💙💛
#StudentOfTheMonth #MemorialElementary #HEROStudents #ProudSchoolMoments
