Open House at Lake Placid Elementary
As Assistant Principal, Mr. Hoffner looks forward to partnering with our teachers, staff, and families to continue fostering a school culture built on kindness, collaboration, and academic excellence.
Please join us in giving Mr. Hoffner a warm welcome! We are excited for the knowledge, enthusiasm, and leadership he will bring to our school, and we look forward to a fantastic year together.
Whether your student is looking to explore a new passion or get ahead, we offer incredible courses in:
🔬 STEM
🎨 Fine Arts
💼 Career & Technical Education (CTE)
📚 Core Academics (Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies—including Honors!)
💻 Virtual Learning
We are an authorized StepUp for Students provider! We accept payments directly through the EMA portal as well as direct pay options. This program is specifically designed for non-traditional students who may be utilizing the FTC or FES school choice scholarships.
Access to a district Chromebook is fully included in your course enrollment price. Accidental Chromebook damage is covered by paying an annual $10 use fee.
Note: Highlands PLUS is for non-enrolled students, meaning SBHC acts as a contracted service provider. Participants are not enrolled as full-time public school students.
👉 Ready to customize your child's education? Log into your StepUp EMA portal or visit our district website at https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/plus to explore courses and begin enrollment today!
#HighlandsPLUS #StepUpForStudents #SchoolChoice
Field Day is COMING!!!
Date:
-K-2nd Grade: Friday, May 15th
-3rd-5th Grade: Thursday, May 14, 2026
What to Bring:
Wear your bathing suits under your clothes to school.
TOWEL
WATER BOTTLE
CHANGE OF DRY CLOTHES
SUNSCREEN
BAG for wet items.
**Make sure you wear shoes to be able to run around and participate in the Olympic Games**
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.
🏥 Paging Dr. Fifth Grader! 🩺
Our hallways were transformed into a bustling medical center today as the entire 5th grade took part in our incredible Human Body Lab!
The science classroom was completely "scrubbed in" and converted into LPE Regional Hospital. To set the stage, our student surgeons worked in custom "operating rooms" complete with hospital ambient sounds and a visual gallery of medical scenes.
The Full Surgeon Experience:
-Professional Gear: Every student was suited up in full PPE—gowns, masks, gloves, and surgical hats!
-Official Credentials: Each learner received their own LPE Regional Hospital ID badge, officially designating them as Lead Surgeons for the day.
-Hands-On Anatomy: Students tackled the complex task of modeling the human body with precision and teamwork.
The energy was electric! It wasn’t just a science lesson; it was an immersive experience that brought anatomy to life. We are so proud of our focused, "scrubbed-in" scholars for their curiosity and dedication to the craft!
Secure your child’s future today: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/flprepaid
Don't Forget! Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day. Payments can be made online. Just check out the flyers that were sent home! Change will not be available in the office, and late payments cannot be accepted. So dress to impress for class and individual pictures tomorrow!
Lake Placid Elementary's next School Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting is this Monday, February 16th at 2:45pm! We hope to see you there!
We are super excited about our upcoming Scorch-A-Thon on Friday, March 13th! Please see the accompanying image for more information.
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We use your feedback to improve learning conditions for every student. The annual survey is open now through the end of December.
Have children at different schools in the district? Please click the link to complete a separate survey for each school your children attend so every campus gets the data they need.
Thank you for partnering with us!
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This precautionary measure is typical when there is an incident off-campus and in the area near a school, out of an abundance of caution, while law enforcement resolves the situation.
We appreciate the prompt response and thorough investigation of law enforcement, and we thank them for all they do each day to keep schools and the areas around them safe for all of us!
Here in Highlands County, we are celebrating the incredible achievements and innovative spirit of our students. Our elementary gifted students have been exploring this year's hands-on curriculum, "The Carnival of Creativity."
Building Skills for the Future
Our students are engaging in hands-on, collaborative projects that focus on their intellectual growth and the development of critical academic skills:
STEAM & Design Challenges: Students are tackling real-world, carnival-themed STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) challenges. They are applying the engineering design process and using math and science concepts to create a variety of products.
Building Resilience: A key focus is on developing perseverance and a growth mindset. These challenges are intentionally complex, giving students a safe space to practice problem-solving, learn from setbacks, and build grit.
Innovation and Leadership: Through teamwork, students are honing their critical and creative thinking abilities, practicing leadership skills, and developing real-world problem-solving strategies.
Theme: Wear your Halloween costume! (School appropriate, no weapons, or masks)
Focus: You can make healthy, safe choices even on fun and spooky days - and that is a smart piece of life’s puzzle.
