It's official—Pine Ridge Elementary is an A school!
Today, our Pine Ridge Bears dressed in pink to celebrate the incredible impact Dolly Parton has made in promoting a love of reading and putting books into the hands of children. 📚✨
We’re proud to join in celebrating the power of books, the joy of reading, and the lifelong impact literacy can have on every child. 💕📖
We’re proud to join in celebrating the power of books, the joy of reading, and the lifelong impact literacy can have on every child. 💕📖
🚨 Red Ribbon Week is Coming! ❤️
Join us October 26–30 for a week of fun, school spirit, and an important message: Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!
Check out the flyer for our daily dress-up themes and help us celebrate healthy, drug-free choices!
Join us October 26–30 for a week of fun, school spirit, and an important message: Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!
Check out the flyer for our daily dress-up themes and help us celebrate healthy, drug-free choices!
This fall, Lake County voters are being asked to consider a 1-mill property tax to support school safety, student mental health, and teacher pay. We are sharing facts about the referendum to help voters make an informed decision at the polls. Got questions? Email us at LCSCommunications@lake.k12.fl.us Learn more at: https://sites.google.com/lake.k12.fl.us/school-safety-referendum?usp=sharing
💚 Start With Hello Week is here! 💚 Our Bears kicked off the week by wearing green and spreading kindness, connection, and a welcoming spirit! We’re excited to remind everyone that a simple “hello” can make someone feel seen, valued, and included. 🐻💚
This fall, Lake County voters are being asked to consider a 1-mill property tax to support school safety, student mental health, and teacher pay. We are sharing facts about the referendum to help voters make an informed decision at the polls. Learn more: https://sites.google.com/lake.k12.fl.us/school-safety-referendum?usp=sharing
Pine Ridge Elementary is proud to announce its official designation as a Nationally Recognized Special Olympics Unified Champion School! This honor recognizes our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment where students of all abilities play, learn, and grow together.
What This Means for Our School Community
• Unified Sports & Activities: Creating opportunities for students with and without intellectual disabilities to train, play, and compete on the same teams.
• Inclusive Youth Leadership: Empowering students to lead initiatives, organize events, and speak up for empathy and inclusion across all grade levels.
• Whole-School Engagement: Hosting events and activities that build awareness, respect, and lasting friendships for every child.
Building a socially inclusive school takes every student, teacher, staff member, and family. Thank you for making Pine Ridge Elementary a place where everyone belongs!
What This Means for Our School Community
• Unified Sports & Activities: Creating opportunities for students with and without intellectual disabilities to train, play, and compete on the same teams.
• Inclusive Youth Leadership: Empowering students to lead initiatives, organize events, and speak up for empathy and inclusion across all grade levels.
• Whole-School Engagement: Hosting events and activities that build awareness, respect, and lasting friendships for every child.
Building a socially inclusive school takes every student, teacher, staff member, and family. Thank you for making Pine Ridge Elementary a place where everyone belongs!
Red Ribbon Week is coming to Pine Ridge!
Get ready to Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free. Check out our dress-up days and PRE Jersey preorder information below.
Get ready to Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free. Check out our dress-up days and PRE Jersey preorder information below.
📸 School Picture Day is Coming! 📸
Smile big, Bears! 🐻💚💛 School Picture Day is September 28th!
Smile big, Bears! 🐻💚💛 School Picture Day is September 28th!
Today, our Pine Ridge Bears wore red, white, and blue to honor and remember the lives forever changed by September 11, 2001.
We remember the heroes who served, the lives that were lost, and the strength and unity that brought our nation together. ❤️🤍💙
May we continue to teach our students the importance of courage, kindness, service, and never forgetting.
We remember the heroes who served, the lives that were lost, and the strength and unity that brought our nation together. ❤️🤍💙
May we continue to teach our students the importance of courage, kindness, service, and never forgetting.
🌈 Science was extra sweet in Mrs. Gonzalez’s fourth-grade class! Students explored the steps of the scientific method through a colorful Skittles experiment—making observations, forming hypotheses, conducting an investigation, and analyzing the results. Hands-on learning makes science both meaningful and fun!
Celebrate a positive mindset and show your school spirit by pre-ordering a sky blue PRE Mindset Monday t-shirt for your student via School Cash. All pre-ordered items will be sent home with students as soon as the delivery arrives. Sales end September 13th!
📣 Popsicle Sales Every Friday in September!
• When: Every Friday during your student's grade-level recess
• Cost: $1.00 per popsicle
• Details: Send cash with your student on Friday so they can enjoy a sweet treat at recess!
• When: Every Friday during your student's grade-level recess
• Cost: $1.00 per popsicle
• Details: Send cash with your student on Friday so they can enjoy a sweet treat at recess!
The School Store is officially opening its doors on Tuesday, September 15th! Stock up on cool school supplies, fun gadgets, and awesome gear. Don't forget to send a little pocket money with your student so they can join in on the fun! ✏️📓✨
Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 8th 2026 for the "THE GREAT BEAR BASH".
This PRE PTO Sponsored event will be held on 10/8/26 from 3:30-4:30PM! Below are a few important reminders & details!
• TICKETS:
o LOCATION/PURCHASE DETAILS: Tickets will be on sale from Monday, September 28th, 2026, through Friday, October 2nd, 2026, unless the 200-ticket limit is met first. Tickets may ONLY be purchased in the cafeteria from 7:55 AM-8:25 a.m. Tickets will not be sold in the front office for this event or after October 2nd, 2026, or if the 200-ticket limit is met sooner than October 2nd, 2026.
o COST: Tickets are $5.00 each and are non-refundable or transferable.
Please send in EXACT CHANGE for your ticket in an envelope with your student's name, grade and teacher.
o DISTRIBUTION: Students who have purchased a ticket for the event will receive their wristband from their teacher on the day of the event.
• MORE INFORMATION:
o DISMISSAL/PICKUP: Pick up from the Great Bear Bash is at 4:30 p.m. in the car rider line. Students who purchased a ticket will be given a pick-up slip on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026. This slip must be provided at pickup/dismissal.
o NO COSTUMES: This is a FALL THEMED Dance, NO COSTUMES will be permitted.
o CONCESSION: Concession items will be sold at the dance, please do not send in bills larger than $10.00 due to change & safety purchases.
o VOLUNTEER: If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please keep in mind you must be a LEVEL 2 volunteer. If you are a LEVEL 2 Volunteer and want to sign up, please use the link below.
https://signup.com/go/bJckzJU
o EXTRA: Students will remain on campus after school and be dismissed from their classrooms if they have a wristband.
If you have any questions please contact pto at pineridgepto@gmail.com .
This PRE PTO Sponsored event will be held on 10/8/26 from 3:30-4:30PM! Below are a few important reminders & details!
• TICKETS:
o LOCATION/PURCHASE DETAILS: Tickets will be on sale from Monday, September 28th, 2026, through Friday, October 2nd, 2026, unless the 200-ticket limit is met first. Tickets may ONLY be purchased in the cafeteria from 7:55 AM-8:25 a.m. Tickets will not be sold in the front office for this event or after October 2nd, 2026, or if the 200-ticket limit is met sooner than October 2nd, 2026.
o COST: Tickets are $5.00 each and are non-refundable or transferable.
Please send in EXACT CHANGE for your ticket in an envelope with your student's name, grade and teacher.
o DISTRIBUTION: Students who have purchased a ticket for the event will receive their wristband from their teacher on the day of the event.
• MORE INFORMATION:
o DISMISSAL/PICKUP: Pick up from the Great Bear Bash is at 4:30 p.m. in the car rider line. Students who purchased a ticket will be given a pick-up slip on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026. This slip must be provided at pickup/dismissal.
o NO COSTUMES: This is a FALL THEMED Dance, NO COSTUMES will be permitted.
o CONCESSION: Concession items will be sold at the dance, please do not send in bills larger than $10.00 due to change & safety purchases.
o VOLUNTEER: If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please keep in mind you must be a LEVEL 2 volunteer. If you are a LEVEL 2 Volunteer and want to sign up, please use the link below.
https://signup.com/go/bJckzJU
o EXTRA: Students will remain on campus after school and be dismissed from their classrooms if they have a wristband.
If you have any questions please contact pto at pineridgepto@gmail.com .
Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you on Tuesday!
Please join us in celebrating our phenomenal Employees of the Year! These incredible educators and staff members work tirelessly every single day to inspire, support, and lift up our entire school community:
🩺 Support-Related Employee of the Year: Nurse Jen Hunt
🌱 Rookie Teacher of the Year: Ms. Naomi Drissi
📚 Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Mylene Marti
We are so proud to have Nurse Hunt, Ms. Drissi, and Mrs. Marti representing Pine Ridge this year. Drop a comment below to help us congratulate them on this well-deserved honor! 👇💛
🩺 Support-Related Employee of the Year: Nurse Jen Hunt
🌱 Rookie Teacher of the Year: Ms. Naomi Drissi
📚 Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Mylene Marti
We are so proud to have Nurse Hunt, Ms. Drissi, and Mrs. Marti representing Pine Ridge this year. Drop a comment below to help us congratulate them on this well-deserved honor! 👇💛
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite all K-12 Florida students to participate in the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month contests. Six essay winners will be awarded a 2-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans. Learn more: https://www.floridahispanicheritage.com/
🐻💚 Pine Ridge Families, we have some important September updates to share! Please take a moment to review the information below about Virtual Curriculum Night and Attendance Awareness Month. We appreciate your partnership in keeping our Bears informed, engaged, and ready to learn! 💛
Chorus starts in 2 weeks! Please email Ms. Ibanez at Ibanezc@lake.k12.fl.us to let her know if your child will be attending the first rehearsal. Forms will go home that day to commit by the following week. See flyer for more info.
