Just a heads up!!! We have Picture Retakes on Wednesday, October 22. If you want your child to have re-takes, please send back the packet of pictures that they received and turn them in on re-take day. If you already paid, you DO NOT need to pay again.
1 day ago, LPE Facebook Team
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MONSTER BASH and COSTUME PARADE
Friday, October 31, 2025

PLEASE, Feed our Monsters!

To allow students to trick or treat in the cafeteria, we need candy! We
would greatly appreciate families donating bags of candy for us to use. Candy
can be dropped off in the front office and put in the monsterโ€™s mouth, or you can
donate through parent pick-up or drop-off at any time before Friday, October 24th. Thank you for your donations!!

Any student who receives a referral from October 1st through October 31st will NOT be allowed to participate
in the Monster Bash!

2 days ago, Liz Ridgeway
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๐Ÿฉ Calling all doughnut lovers at LPE! ๐Ÿฉ Get ready to sweeten your day because our delicious Krispy Kreme fundraiser starts TODAY, September 29th, 2025! Indulge in your favorite original glazed and specialty doughnuts while supporting a great cause. This limited-time treat fest runs until Friday, October 10th, so grab your order forms and spread the word! All money is due by Monday, October 13th. Let's make this fundraiser our sweetest one yet!

#LPEFundraiser #KrispyKreme #DoughnutLove #SupportLPE

4 days ago, LPE Facebook Team
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Don't forget, this Wednesday is a 2-hour early release (9/24/25). All bus routes & parent pickup lines will be two hours earlier on Wednesday. Please notify your child's teacher if there is a change in the way your child will be going home.
10 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County
9-24-25 Early Release
Art Club is CANCELLED for this week (9/22-9/26). We will be back at it next week!
11 days ago, Liz Ridgeway
Art club is cancelled this week.
Tuesday, September 16th is Picture Day! Please don't forget that the money is due on September 16th. No late payments will be accepted by the school, and the school cannot provide change.
24 days ago, LPE Facebook Team
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Our next School Advisory Committee (SAC) and Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO) meetings will be held on Monday, September 8th at 2:45pm in the Lake Placid Elementary Media Center. We hope to see you there!

29 days ago, LPE Facebook Team
Join Us: School Advisory Committee Meeting; Monday, September 8 at 2:45pm Learn and Give Input Lake Placid Elementary Media Center
Don't forget Wednesday is EARLY RELEASE and SNOW CONE DAY! Help support our PE and Art teachers by purchasing a Snow Cone. The money raised will be used to help purchase supplies!
about 1 month ago, LPE Facebook Team
playful illustrations of kids enjoying themselves at the playground with snow cones.
โ€œIEP Binder for Parentsโ€ Webinar
Parents will create an organizational binder of educationally relevant documentation and activities that will assist in maintaining records and promoting positive communication ๏‚ง

In this session, the binder will be utilized so that parents can be prepared, actively listen and become an informed voice during IEP meetings. ๏‚ง Parents will possess the โ€œtools of the tradeโ€ allowing them to actively engage in the planning of their childโ€™s educational career and be equal members of the IEP Team. Date/Time: Thursday, September 4, 2025 @ 9:00am

Register at : https://bit.ly/IEPWebinar-Sept2025

For additional information or questions, please contact: Rebecca Cox at rebecca.cox@fdlrsheartland.org
about 2 months ago, HGM Facebook Team
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LPE's Annual Title I Meeting will be held today 2:45pm in the Media Center. We will also hold a School Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting immediately following our Title I meeting. Hope you to see you there!
about 2 months ago, LPE Facebook Team
Lake Placid Elementary Title 1 Annual Parent Meeting Please join us on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:45pm in the Lake Placid Elementary Media Center.  Come, see, and hear the wonderful things happening in our school and learn more about our Title 1 Program.  The purpose of the meeting is to provide information ot help parents: learn about the goals and purposes of Title I, Review the district's Title I policy, Learn about the standards, curriculum, and assessments, and provide suggestions and ask questions regarding policies, programs, and workshops.  Our school believes that positive parent/family involvement is a key component to reaching the greatest student achievement possible and will encourage involvement in all school activities.  Title 1 funds were used to sponsort this event.

School starts Monday! ๐Ÿ“š Our teachers are ready, classrooms are prepped, and campuses are sparkling. Letโ€™s make this year amazing from day one!

๐ŸšŒ Find bus pickup/drop-off times: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/infofinder
๐Ÿ•ง School start times are listed on each school's website
๐Ÿณ FREE breakfast and lunch is provided every day, for every student

#SBHCFlorida #HighlandsSchools

about 2 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Reminder, new school year starts on Monday, set your alarm.

PARENTS /GUARDIANS: The Commissioner of Education requires that training is available for parents/guardians on the consequences of making a school threat or false report via FortifyFL. Please discuss with your student the seriousness of this issue. Click to access course: www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/threatsweaponsinfo

2 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County

You've been asking, and we've been working behind the scenes to collect as much information for back-to-school for our schools, all in one place:

๐ŸŽ’ Supply Lists
๐Ÿซ Open houses & orientations
๐Ÿ‘• Dress codes
๐Ÿ“ƒ New student registration
๐ŸšŒ Attendance zones & bus routes
๐Ÿ“ฒ App information

Back-to-school hub: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/bts25

Finally, download our app, follow your school's individual social media pages, and let's work together to create a great start to the new year!

2 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
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)!
3 months ago, LPE Facebook Team
Text: LPE's Open House Tuesday, August 5th 4:30pm-6:30pm: Meet the teacher, Get your parent pick-up tag and/or bus information, sing up for 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
5 months ago, LPE Facebook Team
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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
5 months ago, LPE Facebook Team
Watermelon that has a cut out that says Hello Summer
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.
5 months ago, Patricia Smith
Cartoon of four students eating snow cones on a PE blacktop.
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.
5 months ago, LPE Facebook Team
Rock the test! Don't' stress just do your best
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.
5 months ago, LPE Facebook Team
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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!!!
5 months ago, LPE Facebook Team
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