🎉💙 Happy National Principal Day, Mrs. Cornell! 🐬🌊

Today we celebrate an incredible leader who gives her all to Avon Elementary every single day! Mrs. Cornell supports all of our Dolphin students as they learn, grow, and follow our SWIM expectations with pride. 🌟📚 She creates a positive, safe, and welcoming environment where every student feels valued, encouraged, and inspired to succeed.

Mrs. Cornell is always there for our staff—offering support, encouragement, and guidance while building a strong, collaborative school community. 🙌🍎 Her leadership brings out the best in everyone around her!

She works around the clock to ensure our school runs smoothly, always putting students and staff first. ⏰❤️ She is the true definition of dedication and is an outstanding example of leadership, integrity, positivity, grace, and success.

We are so grateful for all she does for our campus! 💙 The staff loved celebrating her with a big gift basket filled with all her favorite things—just a small token of our appreciation! 🎁😊

Thank you, Mrs. Cornell, for your unwavering commitment and for being such an amazing principal. We are lucky to have you! 💫🐬
1 day ago, Ginger Shingle
A blue-themed National Principal Day graphic featuring a portrait of a smiling woman identified as Mrs. Cornell, wearing a red cardigan over a black top. The text reads, “Happy National Principal Day! Mrs. Cornell” and “Avon Elementary.” A message thanks her for her leadership, dedication, and the heart she brings to the school every day. The design includes stars, hearts, and ocean wave elements, along with a cartoon dolphin wearing a graduation cap. A heart-shaped badge at the bottom reads, “We appreciate all that you do!”
Mrs. Cornell with a lovely basket of goodies from staff.
🐾❤️ Happy National Therapy Dog Day from Avon Elementary! ❤️🐾

Today we celebrated our amazing therapy dogs, Stella and Janie, along with their dedicated handlers. To show our appreciation, we gifted our handlers goodie bags filled with snacks, and our favorite pups received special bags with a cozy blanket, tasty treats, and a fun dolphin squeaky toy! 🐬

We are so grateful for the comfort, joy, and smiles they bring to our campus each and every day. It’s safe to say—everyone is a little happier when Stella and Janie are here! 🐶✨

#NationalTherapyDogDay #AvonElementary #ThankYouTherapyDogs
2 days ago, Avon Elementary
Our Therapy dogs and handlers getting showered with gifts for National Therapy Dog day. Dog or person in picture.
Our Therapy dogs and handlers getting showered with gifts for National Therapy Dog day. Dog or person in picture.
Our Therapy dogs and handlers getting showered with gifts for National Therapy Dog day. Dog or person in picture.
Our Therapy dogs and handlers getting showered with gifts for National Therapy Dog day. Dog or person in picture.
Our Therapy dogs and handlers getting showered with gifts for National Therapy Dog day. Dog or person in picture.
Our Therapy dogs and handlers getting showered with gifts for National Therapy Dog day. Dog or person in picture.
Our Therapy dogs and handlers getting showered with gifts for National Therapy Dog day. Dog or person in picture.
Our Therapy dogs and handlers getting showered with gifts for National Therapy Dog day. Dog or person in picture.
Our Therapy dogs and handlers getting showered with gifts for National Therapy Dog day. Dog or person in picture.
Our Therapy dogs and handlers getting showered with gifts for National Therapy Dog day. Dog or person in picture.
🍩 Avon Elementary Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Pickup 🍩

Don’t forget to pick up your orders this Thursday, April 30!

🕛 Pickup Times: 12:00–6:00 PM

• 12:00–2:00 PM: Front Office (please complete the form ahead of time so orders are ready!)
Link to form: https://tinyurl.com/AESkrispykreme

• 2:00–6:00 PM: Back of the school in Room 806

Thank you for supporting Avon Elementary—we appreciate you! 💙
#AvonElementary #Fundraiser #KrispyKreme
4 days ago, Avon Elementary
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Pickup Information graphic with illustrated donuts. Text reads: Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 12:00–6:00 PM. Pickup from 12:00–2:00 PM is in the front office; families picking up during this time are asked to complete a form in advance using the provided link. Pickup from 2:00–6:00 PM is in the back of the school in room 806.
Today at Avon Elementary, we celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌❤️🐬

We are so grateful for our incredible bus drivers and attendants who safely transport our students each and every day. To show our appreciation, we surprised them with goodie bags and special treats as a small thank-you for all they do.

Your dedication, care, and commitment do not go unnoticed—we appreciate you more than words can say!

#BusDriverAppreciationDay #AvonElementary #ThankYou
4 days ago, Avon Elementary
AES Bus driver with goodie bag for Bus Driver Appreciation day 2026. CLose up of the poem and tag on the bag.
AES Bus driver with goodie bag for Bus Driver Appreciation day 2026.
AES Bus driver with goodie bag for Bus Driver Appreciation day 2026.
AES Bus driver with goodie bag for Bus Driver Appreciation day 2026.
AES Bus driver with goodie bag for Bus Driver Appreciation day 2026.
AES Bus driver with goodie bag for Bus Driver Appreciation day 2026.
AES Bus driver with goodie bag for Bus Driver Appreciation day 2026.

🎉 Avon Elementary Spirit Day is HERE this Friday! 🎉

Get ready for our AES Color War on Friday, April 24th! 🌈 Show your school spirit by wearing your grade level color:

💙 Kindergarten – Blue
🖤 1st Grade – Black
❤️ 2nd Grade – Red
💖 3rd Grade – Pink
💜 4th Grade – Purple
💚 5th Grade – Green

Let’s come together, show our pride, and rock our colors! We can’t wait to see everyone representing their grade level! 🐬💙

12 days ago, Avon Elementary
Colorful Avon Elementary flyer promoting “Spirit Day” on Friday, April 24. Theme is “Color War,” encouraging students and staff to wear grade-level colors. Listed colors are: Kindergarten – blue; 1st grade – black; 2nd grade – red; 3rd grade – pink; 4th grade – purple; 5th grade – green. The design features a blue dolphin mascot wearing a graduation cap and a bright rainbow background with the phrase “Let’s rock our colors!”
🎓✨ Kindergarten Round-Up Night at Avon Elementary! ✨🎓

Join us Tuesday, May 5th at 5:30 PM to learn more about our Kindergarten program and register for the 2026–2027 school year!

📍 705 W. Winthrop St., Avon Park
📞 (863) 452-4355

We look forward to meeting our future students and families! 💙

🎓✨ ¡Noche de Bienvenida de Kindergarten en Avon Elementary! ✨🎓

Acompáñenos el martes 5 de mayo a las 5:30 p. m. para obtener más información sobre nuestro programa de Kindergarten y registrarse para el año escolar 2026–2027.

📍 705 W. Winthrop St., Avon Park
📞 (863) 452-4355

¡Esperamos conocer a nuestros futuros estudiantes y sus familias! 💙
15 days ago, Avon Elementary
Flyer for Avon Elementary Kindergarten Round-Up Night. Event is Tuesday, May 5th at 5:30 PM. Families are invited to learn about the kindergarten program and register for the 2026–2027 school year. Location: 705 W. Winthrop Street, Avon Park. Phone: (863) 452-4355. The design includes a dolphin mascot wearing a graduation cap, colorful banners, a chalkboard reading “Register Now,” a globe, books, and colored pencils.
Spanish-language flyer for Avon Elementary Kindergarten Welcome Night. Text reads: “Escuela Primaria Avon Kindergarten Noche de Bienvenida.” Families are invited to attend Tuesday, May 5 at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about the kindergarten program and register for the 2026–2027 school year. Location: 705 W. Winthrop Street, Avon Park. Phone: (863) 452-4355. The design includes a dolphin mascot wearing a graduation cap, colorful banners, a chalkboard reading “Registre ahora,” a globe, books, and colored pencils.

🍩 PTO Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Order and Money Due TOMORROW! 🍩

Avon Elementary PTO Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Money Due tomorrow

Avon Elementary School PTO is excited to be closing off our FIRST Krispy Kreme Fundraiser! We are raising funds to support our students, school events, and campus needs, and we need your help to make it a success!

What’s for Sale?

  • Original Glazed Donuts – $16 per dozen

  • Specialty Donuts (Chocolate Iced, Kreme Filled, Raspberry Filled) – $18 per dozen

  • Ground Coffee (Regular or Decaf) – $10 per bag

Fundraiser Dates:
April 2nd – April 17th

All order forms & money are due:
April 17th
(Return packets to your homeroom teacher or the front office)

Pickup Information:
Pickup date and details will be announced soon.

Our School Goal:
We are working to raise $5,000 to support our Dolphin family!

Top Seller Incentives (K–2 & 3–5):

  • Top Seller: Choice of Beats Solo headphones OR a Hoverboard

  • 2nd Place: $50 Walmart Gift Card

  • 3rd Place: $25 McDonald’s Gift Card

Student Incentives:

  • Sell 10 dozen donuts and earn a special edition Dolphin keychain

  • If we reach our school goal, every student who sells at least ONE item will receive popcorn and a drink!

Thank you for always supporting our students, our school, and our PTO. We can’t wait to see our Dolphin family make this fundraiser a huge success!

#DolphinPride #AESPTO #KrispyKremeFundraiser #SupportOurSchool

16 days ago, Avon Elementary
Colorful flyer for an Avon Elementary PTO Krispy Kreme fundraiser featuring donuts, coffee, and dolphin graphics. It advertises original glazed donuts for $16 per dozen and specialty donuts (chocolate iced, kreme filled, raspberry filled) for $18 per dozen, plus ground coffee (regular or decaf) for $10 per bag. Fundraiser runs April 2–April 17, with order packets due April 17. School goal is $5,000. Incentives include prizes for top sellers (headphones or hoverboard, $50 Walmart gift card, $25 McDonald’s gift card) and a dolphin keychain for students who sell 10 dozen. A school-wide reward offers popcorn and a drink if the goal is met. Pickup details will be announced later.
📚✨ AES PM3 Testing 2026 is Coming Up! ✨📚

Avon Elementary students will be participating in PM3 testing on the following dates:

⭐ Kindergarten
• Wednesday 4/22 – ELA
• Wednesday 4/29 – Math

⭐ 1st Grade
• Thursday 4/23 – ELA
• Thursday 4/30 – Math

⭐ 2nd Grade
• Thursday 4/23 – ELA
• Thursday 4/30 – Math

⭐ 3rd Grade
• Tuesday 5/5 – ELA
• Thursday 5/7 – Math

⭐ 4th Grade
• Tuesday 5/5 – ELA
• Thursday 5/7 – Math

⭐ 5th Grade
• Tuesday 5/5 – ELA
• Thursday 5/7 – Math
• Monday 5/11 – Science

✅ Help your child be ready for success:
• Get a good night’s sleep
• Eat a healthy breakfast (Breakfast is served at school until 7:20 AM)
• Arrive to school on time

We are proud of our students and know they will do their best!❤️🐬 #AvonElementary #PM3Testing
19 days ago, Avon Elementary
Flyer titled “AES PM3 2026 Testing Schedule” for Avon Elementary. The schedule lists testing dates by grade: Kindergarten: Wednesday 4/22 ELA; Wednesday 4/29 Math 1st Grade: Thursday 4/23 ELA; Thursday 4/30 Math 2nd Grade: Thursday 4/23 ELA; Thursday 4/30 Math 3rd Grade: Tuesday 5/5 ELA; Thursday 5/7 Math 4th Grade: Tuesday 5/5 ELA; Thursday 5/7 Math 5th Grade: Tuesday 5/5 ELA; Thursday 5/7 Math; Monday 5/11 Science Design features a chalkboard-style background with a dolphin mascot wearing a graduation cap, a sun drawing in the corner, and six white boxes displaying each grade level’s schedule.
Happy Assistant Principal’s Week to our amazing Mrs. Reser! 🎉❤️

Thank you for everything you do for Avon Elementary School each and every day. Your leadership, dedication, and care for our students and staff do not go unnoticed. You bring positivity, encouragement, and a strong sense of community to AES, and we are so grateful for the impact you make! 🌟📚

We appreciate your hard work, your support, and the way you go above and beyond for everyone in our school family 💫

#AvonElementary #AssistantPrincipalWeek #ThankYou #AESStrong #SchoolLeaders #Gratitude #MakingADifference ❤️
26 days ago, Avon Elementary
Graphic celebrating Assistant Principal’s Week at Avon Elementary School. The design features a chalkboard-style background with the text “We love our assistant principal” and a red heart. In the center is a portrait of a smiling woman with curly light brown hair and glasses, wearing a red polka dot top, standing outdoors with greenery behind her. Surrounding the image are colorful school-themed drawings including a sun, rainbow, chalk, an apple, a globe, and a cartoon dolphin wearing a graduation cap.
🐬✨ Avon Elementary PTO Krispy Kreme Fundraiser ✨🐬

Avon Elementary School PTO is excited to kick off our FIRST Krispy Kreme Fundraiser! We are raising funds to support our students, school events, and campus needs, and we need your help to make it a success!

🍩 What’s for Sale?

Original Glazed Donuts – $16 per dozen
Specialty Donuts (Chocolate Iced, Kreme Filled, Raspberry Filled) – $18 per dozen
Ground Coffee (Regular or Decaf) – $10 per bag
📅 Fundraiser Dates:
April 2nd – April 17th

📝 All order forms & money are due:
April 17th
(Return packets to your homeroom teacher or the front office)

📦 Pickup Information:
Pickup date and details will be announced soon.

🎯 Our School Goal:
We are working to raise $5,000 to support our Dolphin family!

🏆 Top Seller Incentives (K–2 & 3–5):

🥇 Top Seller: Choice of Beats Solo headphones OR a Hoverboard
🥈 2nd Place: $50 Walmart Gift Card
🥉 3rd Place: $25 McDonald’s Gift Card
🎉 Student Incentives:

Sell 10 dozen donuts and earn a special edition Dolphin keychain
If we reach our school goal, every student who sells at least ONE item will receive popcorn and a drink!
💙 Thank you for always supporting our students, our school, and our PTO. We can’t wait to see our Dolphin family make this fundraiser a huge success!

🐬🍩✨

#DolphinPride #AESPTO #KrispyKremeFundraiser #SupportOurSchool
26 days ago, Avon Elementary
Avon Elementary PTO Krispy Kreme fundraiser flyer with a dolphin theme. The flyer advertises donut and coffee sales, including original glazed donuts for $16 per dozen, specialty donuts (chocolate iced, kreme filled, raspberry filled) for $18 per dozen, and ground coffee (regular or decaf) for $10 per bag. Fundraiser runs April 2–April 17, with order forms due April 17; pickup details will be announced later. The school’s goal is $5,000. Incentives include prizes for top sellers (headphones or hoverboard, $50 Walmart gift card, $25 McDonald’s gift card), a dolphin keychain for students who sell 10 dozen, and a school-wide reward of popcorn and a drink if the goal is reached. Decorative images show donuts, coffee, and cartoon dolphins.
Avon Elementary Families 🐬❤️

There will be no school this Friday.

🚫 No AES Daycare

Enjoy the long weekend! We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, April 6th.

Have a safe and relaxing weekend! 🌼
about 1 month ago, Avon Elementary
Decorative school announcement image featuring a smiling cartoon dolphin mascot wearing a graduation cap. The dolphin stands among colorful spring flowers with butterflies, a sun, and a cloud in the background. Large, bright text reads “No School Friday!”
🎉 Fin-tastic Friday at Avon Elementary! 🐟✨

Get ready to spread some positivity on March 27th by wearing your favorite Positive Vibes T-shirt! 🌈💛

Let’s fill our school with kindness, smiles, and great energy all day long. We can’t wait to see everyone’s uplifting messages and bright styles!

#AvonElementary #FintasticFriday #PositiveVibes #SpreadKindness
about 1 month ago, Avon Elementary
A vertical flyer with a light beige background and orange decorative shapes in the corners. The text reads: “Fin-tastic Friday. Wear a Positive Vibes T-shirt. March 27th.” Small star icons separate the lines of text.
✏️📚 Avon Elementary BEST Writing Test 📚✏️

🗓️ Tuesday, March 31st
👩‍🏫 4th & 5th Grade

Students will be taking the computer-based writing test. 💻✍️
Please make sure your child arrives to school on time and ready to do their best! ⭐

#AvonElementary #BESTWritingTest #StudentSuccess #TestDay #DoYourBest
about 1 month ago, Avon Elementary
Promotional school flyer for Avon Elementary’s BEST Writing Test. The design features a red, white, and blue color scheme with a white center panel and angled red and blue borders. At the top, large blue text reads “Avon Elementary BEST Writing Test.” Below, a red rounded banner with white text states “Tuesday March 31st” and “4th & 5th Grade.” Under the banner, blue text explains: “Students will be taking the computer based writing test. Please make sure your child arrives to school on time.” In the bottom right corner, a smiling cartoon dolphin mascot wearing an “Avon” shirt holds a pencil, reinforcing the school theme.
Need something to do over Spring Break that's FREE and FUN? Head to one of our local libraries and see Stella 🐾 and Janie 🐾, our local Therapy Dogs that work with the HSCO, and both LOVE to READ! 📖

Highlands County Library Schedule: Spring Break with Therapy Dogs.
📖 Avon Park: Tues, March 17 @ 11 am
📖 Sebring: Wed, March 18 @ 11 am
📖 Lake Placid: Thursday, March 19 @ 11 am.
about 2 months ago, Avon Elementary
Two therapy dogs sit on a rug in a children’s library section. A small brown, white, and black corgi with its tongue out sits beside a taller gray dog; both wear alphabet-print bandanas. Bookshelves filled with children’s books line the space, and a small sign on a table reads, “Meet our Therapy Dogs: Stella & Janie!” with adults and a child browsing in the background.
Flyer for the Highlands County Library System titled “Spring Break with Therapy Dogs.” Event dates and locations: Avon Park Public Library, Tuesday, March 17 at 11 a.m.; Sebring Public Library, Wednesday, March 18 at 11 a.m.; Lake Placid Memorial Library, Thursday, March 19 at 11 a.m. Logos for the County of Highlands, Heartland Library Cooperative, and the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office are displayed. A circular badge shows two therapy dogs, Stella and Janie, with the words “Highlands County Therapy Dogs – Sheriff’s Office – Instilling Hope.”

📢 Avon Elementary – 3rd Quarter Parent Conference Sign-Up

It’s time to schedule your child’s 3rd Quarter Report Card Parent Conference!

Please click on the attached document and select your child’s teacher. You will be directed to SignupGenius.com, where you can choose an appointment time that works best for your family.

🔹 In-person conferences are required for 3rd quarter.
🔹 Conferences will be held the week of March 30th.
🔹 Each teacher has their own schedule listed within their link with their days and times.
🔹 If a teacher’s name is not in blue, they have sent home separate report card sign-up information.

https://tinyurl.com/AES3rdQtrConferences

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher through the Rooms message portal.

We look forward to meeting with you!

about 2 months ago, Avon Elementary
Gemini said To ensure this image is ADA-compliant and accessible for screen readers, the alt text needs to capture both the informative text and the visual context. Alt Text Educational flyer for Avon Elementary featuring the school's mascot—a blue dolphin wearing a graduation cap—standing in a school hallway with blue lockers. The headline reads "Avon Elementary: 3rd QUARTER REPORT CARD PARENT CONFERENCES." Additional text states, "Conferences start week of March 30th" and "CLICK THE LINK IN THE MESSAGE TO SCHEDULE." A banner in the background says "HOME OF THE DOLPHINS!"
🌸☀️ Avon Elementary Spring Break coming soon! ☀️🌸

📅 March 16th–20th
🚫 No School & No AES Daycare

We hope our students and families enjoy a fun, safe, and relaxing Spring Break! 🏖️🌼

We look forward to welcoming our Dolphins back on Monday, March 23rd! 💙

#AvonElementary #SpringBreak #EnjoyYourBreak
about 2 months ago, Avon Elementary
Colorful beach-themed graphic announcing Avon Elementary Spring Break, March 16–20. Text reads “Spring Break! March 16th–20th. No School & No AES Daycare. See students back Monday, March 23rd.” The image shows a cartoon dolphin wearing a graduation cap holding a beach ball on a sandy beach with ocean water, a smiling sun wearing sunglasses, butterflies, flowers, a kite, a bucket and shovel, flip-flops, and tropical plants.
Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment is here! Lock in future college costs at today’s rates. New options include 1-year plans and payments as low as $29/month. 🎓

Secure your child’s future today: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/flprepaid
about 2 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Risk-free college savings starting at $29/mo. Florida Prepaid
📣 Calling All Incoming 5th Graders Headed to APMS! 📣

Are you interested in becoming an APMS Cheerleader for the 2026–2027 season? 🎉

Join us for our Mandatory APMS Cheer Parent Meeting to get all the important details!

🗓 March 30, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 APMS Commons

‼️ At least ONE parent/guardian MUST attend for a student to be eligible to try out.

At the meeting, we will cover:
✔️ Important Tryout Information for the 2026–27 Season
✔️ Season Overview (including mandatory dates)
✔️ Team Commitment & Expectations

Stay connected for updates and upcoming tryout information:
📘 Facebook: @APMS CHEERLEADING
📸 Instagram: @APMS_CHEERLEADING2018

Questions?
📧 deancl@highlands.k12.fl.us
📧 potts@highlands.k12.fl.us

We can’t wait to meet our future APMS cheerleaders! ❤️📣
about 2 months ago, Avon Elementary
Red and white graphic flyer titled “Mandatory APMS Cheer Parent Meeting.” The flyer includes a photo of cheerleaders in red and white uniforms holding pom-poms. Text states that the meeting will cover important tryout information for the 2026–27 season, a season overview with mandatory dates, and team commitment and expectations. The meeting is March 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the APMS Commons. At least one parent or guardian must attend for a student to be eligible to try out. Contact emails listed are deancl@highlands.k12.fl.us and potts@highlands.k12.fl.us . Social media accounts shown are Facebook: APMS Cheerleading and Instagram: @APMS_CHEERLEADING2018.
✨💎 Fin-tastic Friday at Avon Elementary! 💎✨

Get ready to shine bright like a diamond!

On Friday, February 27th, we’re celebrating in sparkling style — wear your glitter, sequins, and sparkle to school! 🌟

Let’s light up Avon Elementary with our shine! ✨🐟

#AvonElementary #FintasticFriday #ShineBright #SchoolSpirit
2 months ago, Avon Elementary
Gold glitter background with large red text reading, “Shine Bright Like a Diamond.” Below in black text: “February 27th.” At the bottom, smaller black text reads, “Fintastic Friday.
Happy School Resource Officer Day! 🎉

Thank you, Deputy DeShazo, for working so hard to keep Avon Elementary safe. We appreciate the way you connect with our students and staff and the pride you show in being a true AES Dolphin supporter! 🐬💙

We are lucky to have you! #AESDolphins
2 months ago, Avon Elementary
Collage on a black background with school-themed drawings including a sun, rainbow, chalk, apple, globe, and a dolphin next to the words “THANK YOU.” The collage features multiple photos of a uniformed school resource officer interacting with students and staff at a school. In the photos, the officer is pictured sitting at a desk, standing with students in a classroom and hallway, posing with a staff member, and holding a small black pig outdoors.