Thursday was our Genius Showcase! During conferences, families had a chance to tour and experience the different areas of genius that we help our students develop. Families could start with our 1st grade music program about The 8 Habits and our 2nd grade program about our 5 paradigms, then travel to STEM stations, visit our ART show, sharpen the saw at our PE station, and tour our gifted showcase! Leaders truly SOAR at Woodlawn! #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
8 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A group of approximately 40 elementary-aged children performs on a stage during a school assembly. They are dressed in colorful casual attire, standing and sitting on risers. A teacher stands with her back to the camera, directing them. Above, a banner reads "WHERE READERS SOAR!" under stage lights.
Lost and Found

PLEASE make sure to check out the Lost and Found outside the cafeteria during Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, March 26.

All items will be donated after that.
9 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
Two children’s books from "The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class" series, a small tan plush dog in a plastic bag, and a Cruella de Vil Tsum Tsum plush on a blue surface.
Six assorted children’s tops including a black butterfly hoodie, a purple "Nukimori" shirt, an orange puffer jacket, a lavender satin zip-up, a pink quarter-zip, and a black Spider-Man hoodie.
Several jackets and hoodies including a blue and white color-block zip-up, a beige "Love and Hope" hoodie, a black Aeropostale hoodie, a pink fuzzy vest, and a patterned fleece.
A collection of outerwear featuring a grey and blue patterned fleece, a pink faux-fur vest, a grey Reebok hoodie, a camouflage hoodie, and a navy Aeropostale zip-up hoodie.
Various hoodies including a black quilted puffer, a pink GAP zip-up, a hot pink Juicy Couture zip-up, a green "Dino-Mite" hoodie, and a navy hoodie with colorful graphics.
A black Ariat zip-up jacket, a white "So What" sweatshirt, a tan sweatshirt with a leopard-print bow, a light blue fuzzy hoodie, and several other colorful children's sweatshirts.
A black leather-style jacket, a pink and white striped cardigan, a grey hoodie, a black zip-up hoodie, and a tan sweatshirt with a leopard-print bow.
A three-tier shelf containing various lost items: the top shelf has hats and gloves; the middle shelf has lunch boxes and books; the bottom shelf holds over fifteen colorful water bottles.
Assorted jewelry on a blue surface, including several beaded bracelets (pink, blue, and starfish themes), silver charm bracelets, delicate necklaces, rings, earrings, a gold watch, and a rainbow scrunchie.
Ten pairs of eyeglasses in various colors (black, purple, red, clear, teal), a Spider-Man watch, a black smartwatch, a gold watch, and assorted jewelry laid out on a blue surface.
🍴 Lunch Schedule Update! 🍴

Hey, Eagle Families! 🦅

If you were planning to join your student for lunch on Tuesday, March 31, please take note of these special timing changes for two of our grade levels:

1st Grade: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

5th Grade: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

We love seeing you at the picnic tables, so make sure to update your calendars and arrive a few minutes early to sign in at the front office. See you then!
10 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
An announcement on a white sticky note against a yellow background details lunch time changes for Tuesday, March 31. It lists 1st grade lunch from 11:00–11:30 and 5th grade lunch from 11:30–12:00. The note includes an eagle logo and a cartoon of two children eating lunch.
Tuesday, our first grade leaders finished up their learning about habitats with a trip to Highlands Hammock State Park and the presentation of their habitat projects! What a fun day of learning in first grade! There are lots of pictures on our Facebook page, so be sure to take a look!

#TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
10 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A large group of elementary-aged children and several adults pose for a photo on a grassy field. They are dressed in casual, colorful clothing, some wearing binoculars. In the background, there is a brown wooden building, parked cars, and a dense line of trees under a bright sky.
Attention Woodlawn Families,
There are a lot of call outs coming your way in the next 2 weeks with very important information. Our Leadership Ambassadors on the communications team have been working hard recording messages for you and your family. Please make sure you listen to our students tell you about all of the happening events here at Woodlawn.
11 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
Gemini said A blue and white flyer titled "DON’T HANG UP!" featuring a telephone icon and a soaring eagle logo. Text informs families at Woodlawn that students have recorded important messages regarding upcoming events. It encourages listeners not to end the calls, which will be sent over the next two weeks.
A child with braided hair, wearing a blue DKNY t-shirt and red pants, sits in a metal chair. They are looking down at and reading from a folded white paper held in their left hand against a background of wooden cabinets and a wall calendar.
A young boy in a green Nike t-shirt and dark shorts sits on a chair, holding a small white paper with both hands. He is reading the text on the paper intently. In the background, a Dr. Seuss calendar and a microphone are visible.
A young girl with long brown hair, wearing a light blue ruffled top and denim shorts, sits on the edge of a chair. She holds a small white paper in her right hand, reading aloud into a desk-mounted microphone positioned in front of her.
📣📣 Calling ALL future Woodlawn Kindergartners…WE ARE READY for you! We are saving you a seat for the 2026-2027 school year and we hope you’ll join us for our Kindergarten Round-Up! Here’s the details for our special day!

🗓️Date: Wednesday, April 8th
⏰Time: 8:30-9:30 AM

What to Expect:
✅ Complete Registration Paperwork
✅ Learn about Kindergarten Expectations
✅ Tour our School
✅ Meet Woodlawn Teachers and Staff

We hope to see future kindergartners and their families for this fun filled morning! If you plan on attending, please click this link to register for our round-up event. Come SOAR with us.

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11 days ago, Annie Noethlich

📝 Attention Woodlawn Families!

It’s almost time for our 4th and 5th grade students to show off their skills. The BEST Writing Test is happening Tuesday, March 31.

We want every student to feel confident and ready to soar! You can help your student succeed by:

💤 Getting a good night's sleep the night before.

🍳 Eating a healthy breakfast in the morning.

⏰ Arriving at school on time to start the day stress-free.

Let’s help our leaders do their very best! 🦅✨

12 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
Gemini said A square graphic with a blue background and a white central note. Bold blue text reads "BEST WRITING TEST" and "TUESDAY, MARCH 31" for "4TH & 5TH GRADES." An eagle mascot logo in the bottom right corner features the slogan "Where Leaders SOAR." Decorative orange ribbons accent the corners.
Abracadabra…there was a Magic Show at Woodlawn to celebrate students who had positive behavior for a time frame of February and March! A huge shout out to Magic by Nelson for keeping our students entertained and in awe! #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestIsYetToCome
12 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
Gemini said A male performer in a blue blazer stands on a stage before a large audience of seated children in a school assembly. Behind him is a black curtain and a sign reading "WHERE LEADERS SOAR." An American flag and a speaker flank the stage. The children's backs face the camera.
Woodlawn families showed up BIG TIME for our Heartland Food Bank cereal drive! Before the break, our Leadership Ambassadors went around to collect the cereal and a few went with Mr. Wright and Mrs. Gilbert to the Heartland Food Bank to deliver the cereal. We are pleased to announce that our Eagles collected 603 boxes of cereal with Miss Hargrove’s class being our top class! Way to give back Woodlawn families. #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestIsYetToCome
12 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
Gemini said A group of nine people—three adults and six children—pose outside the Heartland Food Bank. The adults stand on the ground in front of a loading dock, while the children stand behind them on the elevated platform near stacked boxes of food. Everyone is smiling in a casual, outdoor setting.
Thursday was our SOCK HOP Daddy Daughter Dance! Our cafeteria was transformed into a 50s juke joint and our Woodlawn ladies were treated to a night out with a special guy in their life. They danced the night away to 50s tunes with a little bit of popular requests, ya know like Golden, mixed in! Girls got 50s themed tattoos while dads had a chance to “record a note” for their girls all in the midst of enjoying a pizza meal. Shout out to our 4th grade team and other staff for planning this special evening for our eagles! There are so many great pictures on our Facebook page, be sure to check them out!
#TheWoodlawnWay #TheBestIsYetToCome #70YearsStrong
22 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A retro-style marquee sign hangs indoors, featuring a teal background with "WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY" in bold black letters. A pink ribbon below reads "DADDY / DAUGHTER DANCE 2026." The sign is framed by a red L-shaped border with glowing marquee lights and a large red arrow pointing right.
Yesterday was the 2nd annual Mr. Wright Day…where we flipped the script on the master of costumes by wearing some costumes of our own to surprise him!
It truly was a day to just say “Thank You, Mr.Wright!” for being the BEST leader we could ever ask for! The video is on our Facebook page, or try this link: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2401487126931322
What he does for Woodlawn, his staff, and his students is hard to put into words…so we will just say, THANK YOU!!
22 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
This week on Tuesday, Mrs. McHargue, one of our amazing 5th grade teachers, welcomed the South Florida State College pre-service teachers to her classroom to model a 5E science lesson with hands on explore activities around electricity! Way to go, Mrs. McHargue! Thanks for pouring into our future educators. #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestIsYetToCome
23 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
Gemini said A group of adults sits at clustered desks in a classroom, participating in a "Jot Thoughts" activity about electricity shown on a large screen. They are writing on papers and sticky notes. A teacher stands nearby observing, while colorful educational posters and math charts decorate the walls.
Lost and Found March 9, 2026
25 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A collection of children's upper-wear on a tiled floor, including a black "Venom" hoodie, a charcoal Hurley hoodie, a lavender Reebok zip-up, a striped white knit cardigan, a pink Champion hoodie, a white sweatshirt with a cat graphic, and a beige ribbed top with black bows.
An assortment of jackets and sweaters featuring a grey Nike hoodie, a navy Aeropostale zip-up, a light grey Polo Assn. zip-up hoodie, a grey and black color-blocked fleece, and a cream-colored fleece jacket with a black floral pattern. Most items are on white plastic hangers.
Various outwear items including a brown and white plaid flannel jacket, a black "Wild Buck Hunting Club" hoodie, a bright red zip-up jacket, a purple Columbia fleece, and black Puma athletic pants with colorful logo taping along the sides.
A flat lay featuring a heavy black puffer coat, a grey zip-up hoodie, a red #24 sports jersey, a Mario-themed lunch box, two water bottles, and several colorful beanies (pink, grey, striped, blue, and a yellow Garfield hat).
A three-tier wooden "Lost and Found" shelf. The top shelf holds water bottles and lunch boxes; the middle shelf is crowded with various colorful water bottles, including an "Elsa" bottle; the bottom shelf contains a basketball, scarves, a pink bonnet, and stray gloves.
Last week our kindergarten leaders celebrated Read Across America Week! Look at all the adventures they got into all while learning. It’s The Woodlawn Way! Lots more pictures are on our Facebook page, so be sure to check them out!

#70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
26 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
An adult dressed as the Cat in the Hat reads to a group of approximately fifteen young children in a vibrant classroom. The children sit cross-legged on a large, colorful alphabet rug. The room features brick walls, student desks, and educational posters, creating an engaging learning environment.
Last week, we wrapped up celebrating National School Social Work Week!

We are blessed with the BEST at Woodlawn with Ms. Alejandra Tinajero. She serves with the most positive attitude and helpful spirit. She’s there for our families and students and provides tons of support so students can thrive! We appreciate you this week and all year long, Ms. Tinjanero, because you make a huge difference at Woodlawn! #TheWoodlawnWay #TheBestisYettoCome #70YearsStrong
26 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
Gemini said A woman with glasses and long dark hair stands in front of a white wall featuring blue text that reads "Woodlawn Elementary School Home of the Eagles." She wears a tan cardigan over a patterned maroon shirt and an ID badge. A white table is visible behind her.
📞 Ring, Ring! It’s a Woodlawn Update!

Don't send us to voicemail! This month, some of our 3rd Grade Communications Team helped record our school-wide phone messages.

We are so proud of these students for using their voices to keep our families informed about all our upcoming events. Give them a listen and let us know if you recognize a voice!
30 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A young girl with braided hair and a purple jacket sits in a black swivel chair at a desk. She is holding a paper and looking toward a computer monitor and a microphone. A white calendar board is visible on the wall behind her.
A young girl with long brown hair and a patterned headband sits in a metal chair. She is wearing a white outfit and reading from a small piece of paper. She is positioned in an office-like setting in front of a desk with a microphone.
A young girl with blonde hair tied in a ponytail sits in a chair, reading from a small slip of paper. She is wearing a black t-shirt and shorts. A desk with a microphone and a tall wooden cabinet are in the background.
A young boy with brown hair, wearing a blue t-shirt and khaki shorts, sits in a chair holding a piece of paper. He appears to be practicing or reading aloud. A desk with a microphone and a large wooden cabinet are behind him.
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about 1 month ago, The School Board of Highlands County
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We had the opportunity to host Appetizers and Appreciation for our teachers, paraprofessionals, itinerant staff, and resource personnel who serve our self-contained ESE classrooms. Huge shout out to Dee’s place for providing such a wonderful spread. These staff members are often the unsung heroes serving selflessly, day in and day out, working with our precious children. It was fun getting to fill each other’s plates with positives, play a fun game, and hear heartfelt messages from some very thankful parents.
#TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
about 1 month ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A large group of diverse adults poses indoors, many holding decorated white plates. They are gathered in a room with framed racing posters, a quilt on the wall, and ceiling fans. A round table in the foreground holds white cups and scattered papers. The atmosphere is casual and celebratory.
Our 2nd graders had a Place Value Party on Friday! Students made place value party hats, had grab bags with base ten blocks that they represented in many ways, had a place value relay, and played pin the bow on the clown. Students finished their party with a special place value treat! Who knew numbers could be so much fun! More pictures are on our Facebook page.
#TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
about 1 month ago, Woodlawn Elementary
Gemini said Several young students sit at a blue table in a bright classroom, wearing colorful paper crowns. They are working on math activities using yellow worksheets and green blocks. Educational posters and windows line the walls, creating a focused and cheerful learning environment.
February’s Leadership Luncheon didn’t disappoint! Students who have been saving their SOAR bucks got to pay up and enjoy lunch at Wendy’s. Lots more pictures are on our Facebook page.
#TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
about 1 month ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A group of smiling children and two adults sit and stand around a large, "W"-shaped wooden table inside a Wendy’s restaurant. They are enjoying Frostys and meals. The bright, modern interior features hanging globe lights, red-framed chairs, and a visible service counter in the background.