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.
Cool down and support our school! 🍧 We’re hosting a PBIS Popsicle Fundraiser to raise funds to support and reward our student’s positive behavior!
• Cost: $1.00 per popsicle
• When: EVERY Friday in September during your student’s grade-level recess
• Where: Recess field / designated PBIS table
Send your student with $1.00 each Friday during the month of September to treat themselves while supporting our school's PBIS program!
• Cost: $1.00 per popsicle
• When: EVERY Friday in September during your student’s grade-level recess
• Where: Recess field / designated PBIS table
Send your student with $1.00 each Friday during the month of September to treat themselves while supporting our school's PBIS program!
📚 Our Book Buddies Fundraiser begins today! 🧸Watch for information coming home today to see how you can get involved! Help support our classrooms by signing up at SchoolStore.net. As a special thank you, your student will receive their very own Book Buddy to take home! Thank you for supporting our school and helping our students thrive! ❤️✨
📚 Readers grow one page—and one conversation—at a time! Across Pine Ridge, students are building strong reading habits through Independent Daily Reading (IDR) while teachers confer with them to celebrate progress, set meaningful goals, and provide personalized support. We love seeing our readers engaged, growing, and developing a lifelong love of reading!
📚 September Testing Dates Are Here! 📝
Families, please take a moment to review our September testing schedule below. We appreciate your help in making sure students arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best! Thank you for partnering with us to support student success! ❤️
Families, please take a moment to review our September testing schedule below. We appreciate your help in making sure students arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best! Thank you for partnering with us to support student success! ❤️
Join the Pine Ridge Elementary team as a First Grade Teacher—apply today at lake.k12.fl.us/employment!
Our first S.A.C. meeting is coming September 1, 2026 at 4:30pm.
Please remember that Wednesdays are early release days for Lake County Schools!
Our school was filled with smiles, excitement, and plenty of positive energy as we welcomed our students back for a brand-new school year! From reconnecting with friends and teachers to settling into new classrooms and routines, it was wonderful to see our Pine Ridge community together again!
Join the Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Sept. 12 as they take on the Houston Astros for Lake County Schools Suicide Prevention Night. Your ticket includes a Rays mental health awareness T-shirt. Purchase using the QR code or the following link by September 10: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lakecounty550
Students can receive a **free ticket** with each paid adult admission to the Coke Zero Sugar 400! Scan the QR code or visit the link to claim this offer before **Friday, August 21, 2026**! https://www.gofevo.com/event/DIS26Back2SchoolLakeCountySchools
Congratulations to the winners of the Lake County Historical Society and Museum's "2026 Pride in America Poster Contest." They were acknowledged at a Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting on August 4. The winners are:
FIRST PLACE:
* Phoenix Ianicone James, 2nd grade - The Villages Elementary
* Kevin Polanco, 3rd grade - Fruitland Park Elementary
* Imogen Krug, 4th grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
* Kylie Padilla, 5th grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
SECOND PLACE:
* Camila Ruiz, 2nd grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
* Amira Fricke, 3rd grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
* Robert Matthews, 4th grade - The Villages Elementary
* Theodore Underwood, 5th grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
FIRST PLACE:
* Phoenix Ianicone James, 2nd grade - The Villages Elementary
* Kevin Polanco, 3rd grade - Fruitland Park Elementary
* Imogen Krug, 4th grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
* Kylie Padilla, 5th grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
SECOND PLACE:
* Camila Ruiz, 2nd grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
* Amira Fricke, 3rd grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
* Robert Matthews, 4th grade - The Villages Elementary
* Theodore Underwood, 5th grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
As we prepare for a great start to the school year, we wanted to share a few upcoming events and PTO opportunities that you won't want to miss.
📅 Upcoming Events
Be sure to check out our Events & PTO Information flyer for important dates and opportunities to get involved throughout the year:
https://canva.link/ufdjw6goc8kukss
⭐ PTO Meetings, Kona Ice & School Dance
Our PTO has some exciting events planned! Learn more about upcoming PTO meetings, Kona Ice days, and our school dances by viewing this flyer:
https://canva.link/oyg1l48to0znvr1
Our Pine Ridge PTO plays a vital role in supporting our students, staff, and school community. We encourage all families to get involved—whether it's attending a meeting, volunteering at an event, or simply joining us for the fun!
Join Lake County Schools as a School Safety Guardian. Make a difference and help keep our students safe! Apply at https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/page/employment . Click "current job openings" and then type "Guardian" in the "Search Jobs" box.
Tags & Tees Event – July 30th, 1pm-3pm
We're excited to invite all families to our upcoming Tags & Tees event! This is a great opportunity to:
✓ Pick up your current school year car tag ✓ Collect any pre-purchased spirit apparel ✓ Shop additional spirit wear (cash payment)
A Quick Reminder: Please make sure to get your updated car tag, even if vehicle pickup isn't your regular routine. Without the current year's tag, drivers will be stopped and ID'd during dismissal, which will back up our carline. Getting your tag helps keep pickup running smoothly for everyone!
We hope to see you on July 30th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Thanks for your help!
We're excited to invite all families to our upcoming Tags & Tees event! This is a great opportunity to:
✓ Pick up your current school year car tag ✓ Collect any pre-purchased spirit apparel ✓ Shop additional spirit wear (cash payment)
A Quick Reminder: Please make sure to get your updated car tag, even if vehicle pickup isn't your regular routine. Without the current year's tag, drivers will be stopped and ID'd during dismissal, which will back up our carline. Getting your tag helps keep pickup running smoothly for everyone!
We hope to see you on July 30th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Thanks for your help!
📣 Extended Learning Center (ELC) fall registration opens Monday, July 20, at 8:00 AM!
If your family is interested in before- or after-school care for the upcoming school year, be sure to set a reminder now! Registration begins promptly at 8:00 AM, and families are encouraged to register as early as possible.
Need registration information?
For details about enrollment, program fees, and payment information, please visit the Lake County Schools Extended Learning Center webpage:
🔗 https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/page/extended-learning-centers-elc. If you have additional questions, please contact our ELC Coordinator, Jasmin Rangel, at rangelj@lake.k12.fl.us.
We look forward to partnering with you for another great school year!
If your family is interested in before- or after-school care for the upcoming school year, be sure to set a reminder now! Registration begins promptly at 8:00 AM, and families are encouraged to register as early as possible.
Need registration information?
For details about enrollment, program fees, and payment information, please visit the Lake County Schools Extended Learning Center webpage:
🔗 https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/page/extended-learning-centers-elc. If you have additional questions, please contact our ELC Coordinator, Jasmin Rangel, at rangelj@lake.k12.fl.us.
We look forward to partnering with you for another great school year!
We can't wait to see everyone showing their Pine Ridge spirit this school year! 🎉
Go Bears! 🐻⭐
Go Bears! 🐻⭐
It's official—Pine Ridge Elementary is an A school!