🌟🍎 October is National Principals Month, and today we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible elementary school principals who lead some of our youngest learners each day! From welcoming smiles at the car line to creating safe and inspiring classrooms to partnering with families and staff, our elementary principals set the foundation for success. They guide students through their very first years of education with care, dedication, and a vision for bright futures. To all of our Lake County Schools elementary principals: thank you for being champions for children and for leading with heart. 💙 Drop a comment below to show your appreciation for your principal! 👏📚

about 13 hours ago, LCS Communications
Headshots of all LCS elementary principals. Wording says "Principals Month 2025 - Elementary"
Mark your calendars for these important dates.
3 days ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
Important October P.R.E. Dates

🌟🎉 What an AMAZING Attendance Week! 🎉🌟

Thank you to our students, families, and staff for showing up, showing out, and making last week a huge success! 🙌 Every day counts, and together we built strong habits that lead to stronger learning. 💪📚

👏 Shoutout to our classes with the highest attendance and to EVERY student who made the effort to be present and on time. Your dedication makes a difference!

Let’s keep the momentum going—because when we show up, we shine! 🌞✨

3 days ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
Here Today, Ready for tomorrow attendance week
Here Today, Ready for tomorrow attendance week
Here Today, Ready for tomorrow attendance week
Here Today, Ready for tomorrow attendance week
Here Today, Ready for tomorrow attendance week
Here Today, Ready for tomorrow attendance week
School-based #mentoring programs nurture quality student-adult relationships and help boost attendance rates. Contact your neighborhood school to learn how you can volunteer as a mentor. #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
3 days ago, LCS Communications
Illustration of three school books. Wording says, "The Mentoring Effect. Youth with a Mentor Are 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school."
A student who is chronically absent in high school is 7.4X more likely to dropout. Make school attendance a priority! #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
8 days ago, LCS Communications
Male teacher talking to male teen student in school hallway in front of lockers
We are excited to announce that ticket sales for The Great Bear Bash begin next week!
Event Details:
📅 Friday, October 17th, 2025
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM
🎉 A PTO-sponsored, fall-themed dance for grades PK–5th (students grouped by grade level: PK–2nd and 3rd–5th)
Ticket Info:
• $5 each, with a $10 max for families of 2 or more (immediate family members only).
• Tickets will be sold Monday, September 29th – Friday, October 3rd in the cafeteria (by the stage) from 8:00–8:25 AM, or until tickets sell out.
• Only 250 tickets will be available.
• Students will receive a wristband and instructions on Wednesday, October 15th.
After-School Option:
Students who are attending the dance may stay after school on the day of the event. Since dismissal is at 3:00 PM and the dance begins at 4:00 PM, this means families only need to go through the car rider line once at the end of the event. Students will be supervised until the dance begins.
Concessions (candy, chips, water, juice) will also be available for purchase at the event. Please send only bills $10 or smaller.
We would also love your help in making this event a success! If you are a Level 2 Volunteer, please consider signing up to volunteer using this link:
👉https://signup.com/go/zPZpnSM
Thank you for your support—we can’t wait to see our students at The Great Bear Bash!
9 days ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
The Great Bear Bash presented by PTO
Building strong, trusting relationships that promote a feeling of belonging is fundamental to improving student attendance & engagement. #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
10 days ago, LCS Communications
Father, mother and young son talking to teacher in classroom
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we are excited to celebrate with some fun activities and challenges!
✨ PTO Attendance Challenge ✨
The Pine Ridge PTO is sponsoring the Attendance Awareness PTO Challenge the week of September 22–26, 2025.
• The class with the best attendance record during the week will win a pizza or donut party (winner’s choice)!
• If multiple classes tie for the top spot, one class will be selected at random from the list of winners.
👕 Dress-Up Days 👕
We’ll also celebrate with themed dress-up days to encourage attendance and school spirit:
• Monday 9/22: Be Present for Tomorrow’s Opportunities – Dress as your future profession!
• Tuesday 9/23: Team Up for Tomorrow – Wear your favorite sports team jersey or shirt!
• Wednesday 9/24: Wild About Attendance – Show off animal prints, crazy socks, or wacky accessories!
• Thursday 9/25: It’s a Bright Tomorrow – Wear bright colors, neon, and sunglasses!
• Friday 9/26: Ready Together, Ready for Tomorrow – Rock Pine Ridge colors or PRE spirit wear!
We can’t wait to see our students show their excitement for attendance, learning, and school pride! Thank you for helping us make every day count.
14 days ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
Attendance Week September 22-26 dress-up days.
Absenteeism is a lost opportunity to learn. We can’t afford to think of absenteeism as merely a lack of compliance with school rules. Let's work together as a community to make regular school attendance a priority.
#HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
15 days ago, LCS Communications
Adults sitting with laptops around a table and talking
When a student misses so many days that they are chronically absent (10% or more days) it means the lack of engagement in learning is an ongoing problem that needs to be addressed. Chronic absence affects all kids, not just the absent ones. #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
17 days ago, LCS Communications
Teen boys and girls posed in a school hallway smiling at the camera
The Good News Club is coming back to Pine Ridge.
See the image for registration information.
18 days ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
Good News Club- Registration
Health-related absences are a top reason students miss school, yet sometimes they can be avoided. Partner with health providers to keep students healthy and in school! #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
22 days ago, LCS Communications
Young girl smiling at female doctor who is wearing a stethoscope.
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Let's help students build a habit of good attendance early and often. #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
24 days ago, LCS Communications
Students in garden looking at green plant. Wording says, "Prioritize student health and well-being."

We are excited to announce that four Lake County Schools have been recognized for successfully building a schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework. PBIS is an evidence-based three-tiered prevention framework designed to improve and integrate all data, systems, and practices impacting student outcomes. National research shows that full implementation of PBIS leads to reduced exclusionary discipline and improved student and teacher outcomes by enhancing school climate, acknowledging appropriate behavior, and using data to identify supports. Congratulations to the following schools for being recognized by the FLPBIS Project as a PBIS Model School: Pine Ridge Elementary, Gold; Rimes Early Learning and Literacy Center, Silver; Astatula Elementary, Silver; Mount Dora High, Bronze.

25 days ago, LCS Communications
Four badges that say Florida PBIS - One says Pine Ridge ELementary, Gold; Rimes Early learning, Silver; Astatula elementary, silver; Mount Dora High, Bronze.
🎶✨ Calling all 3rd–5th graders who love to sing! ✨🎶

Join the Bears on the Ridge Choir! 🎤🐻
📅 Auditions: Monday, Sept. 15
🕒 When: Mondays after school, 3:30–4:15 PM
📍 Where: Music Room
🌟 Performance opportunities in the community & competitions!

➡️ Limited spots (30 students) – reserve your audition today by emailing your student’s name & teacher’s name to ibanezc@lake.k12.fl.us
27 days ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
Bears on the Ridge Choir invitation
We’re excited to announce that our school store is back in action! Starting September 04, 2025, the store will be open every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 8:25 AM. Please note, the store will accept cash only, with prices ranging from 10¢ to $5.00.

To help students get to class on time, those not actively checking out by 8:25 AM will be directed to class before the tardy bell rings. For students who eat breakfast in the cafeteria, please remind them to finish their meal before visiting the store.

We look forward to providing our students with a fun and convenient school store experience.
30 days ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
School Store open beginning on September 4th from 8 to 8:25 am. Cash only.
🎉 Congratulations to our incredible Pine Ridge family! 🎉

🌟 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Ingrid Segarra
🌟 2026-2027 Rookie Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Breanna Alexander
🌟 2026-2027 School-Related Employee of the Year: Ms. Ann-Marie Alonzo

We are so proud of the passion, dedication, and heart you bring to our school each day. Thank you for making Pine Ridge such a special place for our students and community! 💙✨
30 days ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Segarra
Rookie Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Alexander
School Related Employee of the Year, Ms. Alonzo
All Lake County public schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We honor the hard work, dedication, and contributions of the American workforce that help build strong communities and a bright future for our students. Enjoy a safe and restful holiday!
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
American flag at top of chalk board. Tools and a hard hat at bottom. Wording says Schools Closed Monday for Labor Day.
Please make note of these important upcoming testing dates for Progress Monitoring 1 (PM1).

Test Day Tips! 📝
😴 Sleep well the night before
🍎 Eat breakfast
💪 Stay positive
⏰ Arrive on time

You’ve got this! 🌟
about 1 month ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
Upcoming testing dates for September Progress Monitoring 1.
We’re excited to announce our first PTO-sponsored Kona Ice Day of the year on Friday, August 29th from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM! Students will have the chance to enjoy a cool treat, and families can pre-pay online for added convenience.
about 1 month ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
Kona 8