It’s Kindergarten Round-Up Time at Pine Ridge! 🐻✨
We are excited to welcome our newest Cubs and their families! Our virtual Cub Club presentation is now available and filled with everything you need to know to get ready for a fantastic kindergarten year. You’ll hear from our administration, leadership team, Kindergarten team, school secretary, and data clerk as they walk you through important information about our school, daily routines, and how to prepare your child for success.
Be sure to check out key dates included in the presentation—especially Meet the Teacher, your opportunity to visit our campus, explore classrooms, and connect with your child’s teacher before the first day of school.
The presentation will be shared through Focus, Facebook, and our school website, and will also be provided to all newly enrolled families. We can’t wait to partner with you and welcome your child to the Pine Ridge family! 💛📚
Click HERE to view the virtual Cub Club presentation!
We’re proud to share the new Buddy Bench at Pine Ridge—thoughtfully built and delivered by our Scouts as a project rooted in kindness and community. 💙
A Buddy Bench is more than just a place to sit—it’s a signal. When a student sits on the bench, it lets others know they’re looking for a friend, someone to talk to, or an invitation to join in. It’s a simple but powerful way to encourage inclusion, build friendships, and make sure no one feels alone.
Thank you to our Scouts for bringing this meaningful project to life and helping create a more connected, caring campus!
A Buddy Bench is more than just a place to sit—it’s a signal. When a student sits on the bench, it lets others know they’re looking for a friend, someone to talk to, or an invitation to join in. It’s a simple but powerful way to encourage inclusion, build friendships, and make sure no one feels alone.
Thank you to our Scouts for bringing this meaningful project to life and helping create a more connected, caring campus!
April is the Month of the Military Family in Florida! The Month of the Military Family provides communities with an opportunity to honor and share gratitude for the service of military children. This year, we invite you to “Purple Up!” on April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. Purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, Space Force blue and Navy blue. Students and staff in schools across Florida are encouraged to participate in this celebration of the courage of military families and to honor their hard work.
Our “Beary Talented Bears Show” was an amazing celebration of creativity, courage, and school spirit. From singing and dancing to unique performances, our students truly shined on stage! We are so proud of all the performers who shared their talents and of the staff members who helped make this special event possible.
Thank you to our Pine Ridge community for cheering on our talented Bears and making the night such a fun and memorable experience! 🎤🎶👏
Thank you to our Pine Ridge community for cheering on our talented Bears and making the night such a fun and memorable experience! 🎤🎶👏
Framed Student Art: Order Now!
We're excited to announce that orders for framed student art have begun! This is a wonderful opportunity to support young artists and bring unique, creative pieces into your home as well as supporting your PRE art program.
How to Order
To make the ordering process seamless, we've provided a QR code that will lead you directly to Artome’s website. Simply scan the QR code with your smartphone or tablet to start your order. You can also use the link below to make an order.
https://artomestore.com/collections/pineridgeelementaryschool34711
Why Support Student Art?
Encourage Creativity: By purchasing student artwork, you are encouraging young artists to pursue their passion and continue developing their skills.
Unique Pieces: Each piece is one-of-a-kind and reflects the individual style and imagination of the student artist.
Support Art Education: Proceeds from the sales will go back into our art program, helping to fund materials and resources for students.
Don't miss this chance to own a beautiful piece of art and support the next generation of artists. Scan the QR code today and place your order!
We're excited to announce that orders for framed student art have begun! This is a wonderful opportunity to support young artists and bring unique, creative pieces into your home as well as supporting your PRE art program.
How to Order
To make the ordering process seamless, we've provided a QR code that will lead you directly to Artome’s website. Simply scan the QR code with your smartphone or tablet to start your order. You can also use the link below to make an order.
https://artomestore.com/collections/pineridgeelementaryschool34711
Why Support Student Art?
Encourage Creativity: By purchasing student artwork, you are encouraging young artists to pursue their passion and continue developing their skills.
Unique Pieces: Each piece is one-of-a-kind and reflects the individual style and imagination of the student artist.
Support Art Education: Proceeds from the sales will go back into our art program, helping to fund materials and resources for students.
Don't miss this chance to own a beautiful piece of art and support the next generation of artists. Scan the QR code today and place your order!
As we approach the end of another wonderful school year, we’re excited to celebrate our students and all of their hard work and accomplishments! 🎉
Please take a moment to review the image below with the dates and times for our upcoming End-of-Year Awards Ceremonies and mark your calendars so you can join us in recognizing our amazing Bears. Pre-Registration will open on May 1st.
We look forward to celebrating with our students and families!
Please take a moment to review the image below with the dates and times for our upcoming End-of-Year Awards Ceremonies and mark your calendars so you can join us in recognizing our amazing Bears. Pre-Registration will open on May 1st.
We look forward to celebrating with our students and families!
📅 Mark Your Calendars!
PM3 testing is coming soon! Please take a moment to note the upcoming testing dates and help your child be ready to shine. A good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and arriving on time make a big difference!
We appreciate your support as our students show all they’ve learned this year. 💙✨
PM3 testing is coming soon! Please take a moment to note the upcoming testing dates and help your child be ready to shine. A good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and arriving on time make a big difference!
We appreciate your support as our students show all they’ve learned this year. 💙✨
Happy National Assistant Principals Week to Mr. Broadway! 🎉
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and school community each day. Your positive energy, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to doing what’s best for kids never go unnoticed. We appreciate all you do to help our school thrive — today and every day! 👏🍎
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and school community each day. Your positive energy, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to doing what’s best for kids never go unnoticed. We appreciate all you do to help our school thrive — today and every day! 👏🍎
Happy Librarian Appreciation Day to our incredible Media Specialist! 📚✨
Thank you for inspiring a love of reading, supporting our students and staff every day, and keeping our library a welcoming space for learning, curiosity, and creativity. We are so grateful for the passion, organization, and heart you bring to our school community!
Thank you for inspiring a love of reading, supporting our students and staff every day, and keeping our library a welcoming space for learning, curiosity, and creativity. We are so grateful for the passion, organization, and heart you bring to our school community!
SAC and PTO Update for tomorrow.
✨ Our leadership team got inked for a cause! Students had a blast picking temporary tattoos for our team to wear, and the results were hilarious, creative, and full of Pine Ridge spirit. Thank you to everyone who participated in the PawPrint Tattoo Shop fundraiser—your support made this day unforgettable! 💛💚
The PRE PTO is pleased to present the SPRING FLING DANCE. The dance will be held on Thursday, April 23rd 2026 from 3:30-4:30PM in the Cafeteria. The dance is open to all Pine Ridge Students(no outside students will be permitted to attend) in grades PK-5th Grade.
Tickets: Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, April 8th 2026 through Friday, April 17th 2026, unless capacity(200 tickets available) is reached sooner. Tickets are $5 each, please provide exact change and can be purchased in the Cafeteria from 8:00-8:25AM or in the Front Office with Mrs. Ashley(Only) anytime before dismissal.
Wristband/Information Sheet: Students will receive their WRISTBAND from their Teacher on the day of the event. Students will also receive a quarter sheet flyer no later than Tuesday, April 21st 2026 with more information, please note you MUST bring this flyer with you in order to pick up your student(s) after the dance.
Volunteers: In order to make this event a great success please sign up to volunteer using the link below. Please note you must be a LCS Level 2 Approved volunteer in order to assist at this event. Thank you for your understanding. https://signup.com/go/LuJXypq
If you have any questions please pineridgepto@gmail.com
Tickets: Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, April 8th 2026 through Friday, April 17th 2026, unless capacity(200 tickets available) is reached sooner. Tickets are $5 each, please provide exact change and can be purchased in the Cafeteria from 8:00-8:25AM or in the Front Office with Mrs. Ashley(Only) anytime before dismissal.
Wristband/Information Sheet: Students will receive their WRISTBAND from their Teacher on the day of the event. Students will also receive a quarter sheet flyer no later than Tuesday, April 21st 2026 with more information, please note you MUST bring this flyer with you in order to pick up your student(s) after the dance.
Volunteers: In order to make this event a great success please sign up to volunteer using the link below. Please note you must be a LCS Level 2 Approved volunteer in order to assist at this event. Thank you for your understanding. https://signup.com/go/LuJXypq
If you have any questions please pineridgepto@gmail.com
Kona Ice is coming to Pine Ridge April 17th!
SAC and PTO are next Tuesday April 7th beginning at 5:30 in the Media Center.
The 2026-2027 PRE PTO Board Nominations are now open! The nomination form will close on Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 11:59PM EST and voting will take place at the 2025-2026 Annual Meeting(May 5th 2026 at 6:00PM).
BELOW ARE A FEW IMPORTANT REMINDERS BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR NOMINATIONS:
• Board Nominees MUST be an approved LCS LEVEL 2 Volunteer
• Board Nominees MUST have attended at least three(3) meetings during the 2025-2026 School Year.
• Board Nominees MUST be willing to be available for PRE PTO Sponsored Events(Dances, Staff Appreciation, Field Day & More)
• Board Nominees must be in good standing with Pine Ridge Elementary
No experience necessary if you're interested in nominating yourself - we'd love to have you! If you have any questions please contact us at pineridgepto@gmail.com
The 2026-2027 PRE PTO Board Nominations are now open! The nomination form will close on Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 11:59PM EST and voting will take place at the 2025-2026 Annual Meeting(May 5th 2026 at 6:00PM).
BELOW ARE A FEW IMPORTANT REMINDERS BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR NOMINATIONS:
• Board Nominees MUST be an approved LCS LEVEL 2 Volunteer
• Board Nominees MUST have attended at least three(3) meetings during the 2025-2026 School Year.
• Board Nominees MUST be willing to be available for PRE PTO Sponsored Events(Dances, Staff Appreciation, Field Day & More)
• Board Nominees must be in good standing with Pine Ridge Elementary
No experience necessary if you're interested in nominating yourself - we'd love to have you! If you have any questions please contact us at pineridgepto@gmail.com
Today we celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals!
Thank you for the hard work, dedication, flexibility, and commitment you show our students and staff every single day. Your support makes a difference in countless ways — from helping students grow academically to creating safe, positive spaces where everyone feels supported and valued.
We are grateful for all you do and the heart you bring to our school community. Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟
Thank you for the hard work, dedication, flexibility, and commitment you show our students and staff every single day. Your support makes a difference in countless ways — from helping students grow academically to creating safe, positive spaces where everyone feels supported and valued.
We are grateful for all you do and the heart you bring to our school community. Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟
Florida Prepaid's annual Open Enrollment period is underway, offering families an opportunity to lock in future college costs at today's plan prices. The earlier you begin saving, the greater the long-term benefit. Take advantage of these improvements and secure your child's future today with a Florida Prepaid 529 Plan. Enroll now at https://bit.ly/4q2cpCD .
Florida Prepaid's annual Open Enrollment period is underway, offering families an opportunity to lock in future college costs at today's plan prices. The earlier you begin saving, the greater the long-term benefit. Take advantage of these improvements and secure your child's future today with a Florida Prepaid 529 Plan. Enroll now at https://bit.ly/4q2cpCD .
April is the Month of the Military Family in Florida! The Month of the Military Family provides communities with an opportunity to honor and share gratitude for the service of military children. This year, we invite you to “Purple Up!” on April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. Purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, Space Force blue and Navy blue. Students and staff in schools across Florida are encouraged to participate in this celebration of the courage of military families and to honor their hard work.
Tomorrow morning, Tuesday, March 31st, is the last chance for students to purchase temporary tattoos for our leadership team to wear on April 1st!
Tattoo sales will take place from 8:00–8:25 AM in the Green Swamp. Don’t miss this fun way for your student to help our team get “tattooed” and show school spirit!
How it works:
• Students select a tattoo size:
o Small – $1
o Medium – $3
o Large – $5
• Then choose where it will be placed:
o Arms, hands, or legs – $5
o Neck – $10
o Face – $15
• Finally, they pick which leadership team member will wear it!
Thank you for supporting our Pine Ridge community!
Tattoo sales will take place from 8:00–8:25 AM in the Green Swamp. Don’t miss this fun way for your student to help our team get “tattooed” and show school spirit!
How it works:
• Students select a tattoo size:
o Small – $1
o Medium – $3
o Large – $5
• Then choose where it will be placed:
o Arms, hands, or legs – $5
o Neck – $10
o Face – $15
• Finally, they pick which leadership team member will wear it!
Thank you for supporting our Pine Ridge community!
Online yearbook sales close tonight! Don’t miss your chance to order a softcover yearbook for $30.00 and preserve all the memories from this school year.
Order Online By: Monday, March 30, 2026 (TODAY)
Website: inter-state.com/order
Order Code: 0289DE
Order today to ensure your student’s yearbook is reserved!
Order Online By: Monday, March 30, 2026 (TODAY)
Website: inter-state.com/order
Order Code: 0289DE
Order today to ensure your student’s yearbook is reserved!