Lake Placid Elementary

We are looking forward to seeing all of our Dragon families at LPE's Open House on Tuesday, August 5th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm! You will be able to meet your child's teacher, get parent pick-up tags and bus information, and sign up for LPE's Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO)!

Awards on May 21, 2025. Please make sure you show up with your ID to get checked in for awards. 8am - 3rd Grade 9:30 am - 2nd Grade

Looking for childcare this summer? Three Highlands County schools will be offering Summer Camps. Please click on the link that will take you to a Google Doc with more information about each camp, how to register, and a phone number to call to get more information. The locations are Cracker Trail Elementary, Sun 'N Lake Elementary, and Park Elementary Schools. https://docs.google.com/document/d/17l1EVEvRIdiVziaqN_KD6jGQXwTrSlBDm8pTPVWWno0/edit?usp=sharing

Tomorrow, Friday, May 16th, is Snow Cone Day! Don't forget to send $3.00 with your student to purchase snow cones at specials! This fundraiser benefits our STEM class.

It's our Last Test of the Year for our 5th Grade! Make sure to get some rest so you can do your best on your Science test. Thursday, May 15th 5th grade students will take the State Science test.

This is a reminder to all of our parents and guardians. Lake Placid Elementary will NOT be hosting summer daycare this year. For more information about daycare, you may contact Sun 'n Lake Elementary, Cracker Trail Elementary, or Park Elementary. Information can be found on their websites. These are the only locations that will be hosting summer daycare.

Let's Get Ready! Field Day is coming up on Monday, May 19th, for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students, and on Tuesday, May 20th, for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students. Please make sure your student has a change of clothes, a towel, a water bottle, and sunscreen. We are going to have some OUT OF THIS WORLD FUN!!!

4th Graders will take their ELA FAST test on Friday, May 2nd and Monday, May 3rd. (You can check with your teacher so you know which day your specific child will test.) Please make sure your 4th grader is at school by 7:30am. It will also prepare your child to do their best if they have had a good night's sleep, a hearty breakfast, and hear encouraging words that morning!

3rd Graders will take the FAST ELA test this Thursday, May 1st. Please make sure your 3rd grader is at school by 7:30am. We want them to do their best on the test, so a good night's sleep, a hearty breakfast, and encouraging words are super important too!

Lake Placid Elementary: 2025-2026 VPK Registration from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Monday through Friday! Space is limited! Contact the Early Learning Coalition to apply for a VPK certificate. Full Day is 3 hours of VPK +3.5 hrs extended day. Hours: 7:30 – 2:00 Free (VPK) + $50 per week (3.5 hrs) (free breakfast and lunch included) Registration is a Multi-Step process 1. Parents obtain a VPK Certificate from the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) at https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/ 2. Parents register at Lake Placid Elementary School. Parents Must Bring: -VPK Certificate of Eligibility -Child’s Birth Certificate -Proof of Residency -State of Florida Physical Record -State of Florida Immunization Record -Parent Driver’s License -$75 Registration Fee (enrichment program)

LPMS Cheer Tryouts for incoming 6th graders will be held April 28th-May 1st from 3:45 pm-5:30 pm. They will be held in the gym. Students must have a completed sports physical turned in and uploaded to athletic clearance (you can find info on the LPMS website) BEFORE coming to the first day of tryouts. NO PHYSICAL, NO TRYOUTS! Please contact LPMS for more information.

We hope to see everyone tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22nd, for our monthly PVO and SAC meetings in LPE's library at 2:45pm !

Lake Placid Elementary will be offering VPK next year. There are limited spots, but there are many benefits to attending LPE for VPK. Please see the flyer below for more information. Registration is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Parents and Guardians, you can register your child for Kindergarten any day between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. There will be no online registration this year. Please make sure when you come you have all of the following items: Current Physical, Florida Certificate of Immunization, Proof of Address (Water Bill, Utility Bill, Mortgage), Child's Certified Birth Certificate, Parent/Guardian Photo ID, and Custody Documents (If applicable)

Mark your calendars for Lake Placid Elementary's next PVO and SAC meetings. Tuesday, April 22nd at 2:45pm in LPE's library! We hope to see you there!

LPMS Cheer Tryouts for incoming 6th graders will be held April 28th-May 1st from 3:45 pm-5:30 pm. They will be held in the gym. Students must have a completed sports physical turned in and uploaded to athletic clearance (you can find info on the LPMS website) BEFORE coming to the first day of tryouts. NO PHYSICAL, NO TRYOUTS! Please contact LPMS for more information.

Parents of 5th Graders, Papers from Lake Placid Middle School went home last Friday (April 4th) for students to pick electives for next year. Please make sure your child returns this paper, signed by you, by this Friday, April 11th. LPM Guidance Counselors will be at school Friday and will need those papers. Thank you so much!

Any 5th grader interested in trying out for Cheerleading at LPMS next year there is an important parent meeting TONIGHT at 5pm. It will be held in the Commons at LPMS.