A huge thank you to Lowe’s in Clermont for generously donating a class set of 25 buckets to our 5th graders for their bucket drumming project! 🥁 The students wrote heartfelt thank-you letters and had an absolute blast making music together. Your support truly makes a difference in their learning and fun. We appreciate you!
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A huge thank you to Lowe’s in Clermont for generously donating a class set of 25 buckets to our 5th graders for their bucket drumming project! 🥁 The students wrote heartfelt thank-you letters and had an absolute blast making music together. Your support truly makes a difference in their learning and fun. We appreciate you!
🎈❤️ Pine Ridge is RED-y to be drug free! ❤️🎈

We kicked off Red Ribbon Week with a sea of red spirit and positive choices! Our Bears are proudly showing that living drug-free is the way to be. 🐻💪

#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe #LetsGlowPineRidge #BearPride
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This year’s Red Ribbon Week theme is “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free™.” Think of life as a giant puzzle – each choice you make is a piece that fits into the bigger picture of your future. By making healthy choices and staying drug-free, you’re building a picture full of positivity, bravery, and strength. Together, we can create a beautiful, connected community where everyone thrives. Let’s start solving this puzzle – one healthy choice at a time! Celebrate Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31) .
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Image of puzzle pieces with wording that says, "Life is a puzzle. Solve it drug-free."
🧡 Today is UNITY DAY! 🧡 Lake County Schools is proud to stand together against bullying. By wearing orange, we are sending a powerful message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Let’s continue to uplift one another, spread kindness, and make every classroom a safe and welcoming place for all.
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Unity Day. United for Kindness, Acceptance, Inclusion
🧡 Tomorrow is UNITY DAY! 🧡 Join students and staff across Lake County Schools in wearing orange to show your support for a world without bullying. Together, we can create a culture of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Let’s flood our schools with orange and show that we are united for kindness! 🧡
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Photo of boys wearing orange shirts and orange sunglasses.
Get ready families! It’s that time of year again to support your student’s art program through our fall fundraiser, Art to Remember! In a couple of weeks your student will bring home an Art to Remember flyer. This flyer will have all the important information to order many fun products that could have your child’s artwork featured on it! All proceeds through this fundraiser will be used to purchase fabulous new art supplies for your student! So, be on the lookout for the flyer and the order date! Any questions? Contact Mrs. Hadley at Hadleyh@lake.k12.fl.us
5 months ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
Art to Remember flyer coming home soon.
The Great Bear Bash was a huge success! 🐻✨ Our fall dance brought students together for an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and school spirit. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a fun and memorable event!
5 months ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
The Great Bear Bash presented by PTO
The Great Bear Bash presented by PTO
Did you know that the school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road? Less than 1% of all traffic fatalities involve children on school transportation vehicles. However, children are more at risk when approaching or leaving a school bus. It’s important for all drivers, as well as parents and students, to understand school bus safety. That's the focus of National School Bus Safety Week, an active and evolving public education program urging parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety.
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Pictures of school buses, children boarding and people seated with seatbelts. Wording says, "School Bus Safety Week October 21-25."
Did you know that the school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road? Less than 1% of all traffic fatalities involve children on school transportation vehicles. However, children are more at risk when approaching or leaving a school bus. It’s important for all drivers, as well as parents and students, to understand school bus safety. That's the focus of National School Bus Safety Week, an active and evolving public education program urging parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety.
5 months ago, LCS Communications
School Bus Safety Week October 20-24

🧡 UNITY DAY is coming! 🧡 On Wednesday, October 22, let’s stand together against bullying by wearing orange. This day is all about spreading kindness, acceptance, and inclusion across Lake County Schools.
📅 Mark your calendars, pick out your favorite orange outfit, and let’s show that we are united for kindness and respect!

5 months ago, LCS Communications
Unity Day, Oct. 22, 2025, Wear and Share Orange #UnityEveryDay Pacer.Org/UnityDay
Happy Boss’s Day to our amazing school and district leaders! Your guidance, encouragement, and commitment make a difference for every student and staff member. We appreciate all that you do! 🌟 #BossesDay #ThankYou #EducationLeaders
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Mug says Best Boss Ever. Wording says Happy Boss Day , October 16, 2025
🍂📚 Fall into Reading! 🍁
Our Fall Book Fair is coming soon — the perfect time to grab new adventures, mysteries, and inspiring stories! Mark your calendars and get ready to explore a world of books that will warm your heart this season. ❤️

📅 Dates: November 6-14, 2025
📍 Location: Media Center

Let’s make this Fall Book Fair the best chapter yet! 📖✨
5 months ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
PRE Fall Scholastic Book Fair is coming 11/06-11/14.
Bullying prevention starts at home. 🏡 Parents and families can help by talking openly about bullying, listening to children, and working together with schools. This month, let’s build stronger connections to support our students, because no one should face bullying alone. 💙 #BullyingPreventionMonth
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Share Kindness + Promote Acceptance + Encourage Inclusion = Bullying Prevention

We are thrilled to invite you to our annual Pawrade on Friday, October 31st! It’s always one of the most exciting events of the year, and we can’t wait to see our students shine. Please take a moment to review the important details below so the morning runs smoothly:
• Parents are asked to preregister via the Google form that was sent via Focus. Registration opens October 10th.
• Registration will close on October 26th.
• Parents who do not preregister may risk missing the parade due to registration time.
• Parent check-in begins at 8:15 AM.

o 🚨 Please do not arrive early. Buses will be unloading, and entry will not be permitted before check-in begins.
• The Pawrade kicks off at 8:50 AM—don’t miss it!

• Students are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite storybook characters, making the event a true celebration of reading and imagination.

Thank you for helping us keep this event safe and enjoyable for all. We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to celebrate together on October 31st!

5 months ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
Character Pawrade Information
👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Our students are leaders in creating safe, inclusive schools. Standing up, speaking out, and supporting one another are all ways they can help stop bullying. This October, let’s empower our students to be #BullyingPreventionMonth
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Drawing of children holding hands. Wording: National Bullying Prevention Month. Creating kinder, more inclusive and accepting communities.
We are excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week from October 23rd–31st! This year’s theme is:
“Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.”
Each day, students will have the opportunity to participate in fun spirit activities to promote healthy, drug-free choices. Please see the schedule below:
Thursday, 10/23 – “We’re Red-y to Be Drug Free!” – Wear Red
Friday, 10/24 – “We All Fit Together to Make Something Amazing!” – Wear your PRE Shirt
Monday, 10/27 – “Just Like Puzzles, Even the Silly Pieces Are Important!” – Mismatched Monday
Tuesday, 10/28 – “Matching Pieces Make the Puzzle More Fun!” – Twin Tuesday
Wednesday, 10/29 – “We’re All Part of the Positivity Puzzle!” – Wordy Wednesday (wear a shirt with a positive saying)
Thursday, 10/30 – “All Colors Are Important in the Big Picture!” – Color Day (by grade level)
• PreK & K: Red
• 1st Grade: Orange
• 2nd Grade: Yellow
• 3rd Grade: Green
• 4th Grade: Blue
• 5th Grade: Purple

Friday, 10/31 – Character Pawrade
👉 Reminder: Please be sure that all outfits follow the school dress code policy.
We are looking forward to a fun week of school spirit and positive choices! Thank you for your support in helping our students celebrate Red Ribbon Week.
5 months ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
Red Ribbon Week activities for October 23 to October 31.

Kindness is powerful. 🌟 A simple act of kindness can change someone’s whole day—and help prevent bullying before it starts. This month, let’s challenge ourselves to choose kindness every day.

5 months ago, LCS Communications
Picture of orange heart that says this is my heart before bullying. Picture of orange broken heart with wording, "This is my heart after bullying." Other wording: October is National Bullying Prevention Month. PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center

Kindness is powerful. 🌟 A simple act of kindness can change someone’s whole day—and help prevent bullying before it starts. This month, let’s challenge ourselves to choose kindness every day.

5 months ago, LCS Communications
Orange heart with wording, "THis is my heart before bullying." Orange broken heart with wording, "This is my heart after bullying." Other wording: October is National Bullying Prevention Month.

KONA ICE FRIDAY OCTOBER 17TH 2025 PRE-PAY SITE IS OPEN
Kona Ice will be on campus Friday, October 17th 2025! Students will be able to visit the Kona Truck during their recess time.
Below are a few very important reminders to help make this event run smoothly:
PRE-PAY SITE: The Pre-Pay Site will close on Thursday October 16th 2025. You will not be able to purchase Kona Ice for your student(s) online after this time frame.
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K150X2583636
REFILLS: The REFILL option is ONLY for students who already have a Kona Ice Reusable Cup. Students can only visit the truck ONCE meaning you may not purchase a size + a refill for your student on the same day. Refunds will not be given.
REUSABLE KONA CUP: If your student(s) are bringing in a reusable Kona Cup to use for a refill purchase please remember to put their names on the cup & send in a large ziplock bag to place it in after. We are not responsible for lost or stolen cups.
CASH: You may send your student(s) in with cash for the event. However please keep in mind, cash may not be sent in until the day of, exact change must be given(our teachers do not have access to change) & you must send it in with the bottom of this form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HpjY7Bi6V3TzKF1nueX2sVN70wpYhblG/view?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwaThjZldFQ2ptcEp5cXdSZgEeSumWEQ9xzm_7Fzbj44hDQyp99Rj0bTatJA32vgQkCINsajKf0jApBXJ16fI_aem_HlC1rKijFS6psHbblfNHKQ.

If you have any questions or concerns please email pineridgepto@gmail.com

5 months ago, Pine Ridge Elementary
Kona Ice is Coming to Pine Ridge Friday 10/17/25.

🌟🍎 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! 👏📚

5 months ago, LCS Communications
Headshots of all LCS elementary principals. Wording says "Principals Month 2025 - Elementary"