See the flyer below for more information about '26 - '27 VPK Registration!
3 days ago, Lake Country Elementary
This infographic provides the enrollment details for the **2026-2027 Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)** program for The School Board of Highlands County.  ---  ## **Enrollment Overview**  **VPK enrollment opens March 23, 2026** at the following school sites:  * Cracker Trail Elementary * Lake Country Elementary * Memorial Elementary  > **Note:** Spots are limited!  ---  ## **Enrollment Steps**  ### **Step 1: VPK Certificate**  Complete the VPK Application by visiting the Early Learning Family Portal:  * **URL:** [https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/](https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/)  ### **Step 2: Gather Documents**  You will need to provide the following items:  * Guardian's ID * VPK Certificate * Child's birth certificate * Physical * Immunization record * Proof of residency  ### **Step 3: Enroll**  Register at a participating school site.  * **Costs:** $75 registration + $50 first week payment.
LCE needs extra hands on Thursday, March 26th to assist with Dragon Cart Sales.

Parents can sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-62887306-march
4 days ago, Lake Country Elementary
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
12 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Risk-free college savings starting at $29/mo.  Florida Prepaid
PTO needs a few more volunteers for Friday, March 6th!

Sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-62689379-march
12 days ago, Lake Country Elementary
PTO will be selling snow cones on March 6th! Extra hands are needed to help with set up, money collection, and clean up!

Sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-62689379-march
14 days ago, Lake Country Elementary
It's officially March! Here are some important upcoming dates for LCE! Don't forget Tasty Traditions Fundraiser order forms and money due TOMORROW, Monday, March 2nd.
15 days ago, Laura Halloran
LCE March Dates
Parents, our fundraiser for Tasty Traditions kicks off on Thursday, February 12th. Students will be bringing home the fundraiser packet that afternoon, please check backpacks for that info.

Timeline:
-Students sell Tasty Traditions from 2/12-3/2.
-No orders will be accepted past March 2nd
-Student Prize Day - 3/27
-Order Pick Up - 3/31 (Parent Conference Night)

Student prize information is attached
about 1 month ago, Lake Country Elementary
Flyer
Imprtant LCE February dates, including early release at 12 noon this Thursday, 2/12 and no school this Friday, 2/13.
about 1 month ago, Laura Halloran
Important February dates, early release thursday 2/12 and no school Friday 2/13
LCE needs extra hands on 2/12 to hand out Dragon Treats during grade level PE! If you are available to help, please sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-62214488-dragon
about 1 month ago, Lake Country Elementary
Last week, LCE celebrated the 5th grade science fair winners! Great Job, Dragons!
about 1 month ago, Katherine Eures
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PTO will be selling snow cones on 2/6/26. We need extra hands! Sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-61932090-febuary
about 1 month ago, Lake Country Elementary
PTO will be selling snow cones on 2/6/26. We need extra hands! Sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-61932090-febuary
about 1 month ago, Lake Country Elementary
Tomorrow is "Hats OFF to a Good Book" Day!

Students should wear their favorite hat and bring a good book to school!
about 2 months ago, Lake Country Elementary
Tomorrow is "Stars, Stripes, and Stories" Day!

Students should dress in patriotic attire (including stars and stripes)!
about 2 months ago, Lake Country Elementary
Our book fair is happening this week! Students can purchase books during the day. Parents are welcome to attend the book fair on Thursday evening from 5-7 during our Literacy Lawn Party as well.
about 2 months ago, Lake Country Elementary
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Tomorrow is "Books Bring Us Together" Day!

Students should wear their grade level color:
PK - Yellow
KG - Black
1st - Blue
2nd - White
3rd - Green
4th - Pink
5th - Red
about 2 months ago, Lake Country Elementary
Tomorrow is "Pledge to Read Like Crazy" Day!

Students should dress in their most outrageous outfits, hair do's and/or silly socks to show they are crazy about reading!
about 2 months ago, Lake Country Elementary

Tomorrow is "Read, White, & Blue" Day!

Students should wear red, white, and blue to school to show their pride for reading!

about 2 months ago, Lake Country Elementary
Dress Up Days

Next week is Literacy Week! We have so much fun planned!

  • Don't forget to RSVP for our Literacy Lawn Party on 1/29 (Flyers already went home with students).

  • The LCE Annual Book Fair will run January 26th-30th!

  • Also, students will have the opportunity to read each night with a reading log & participate in our dress up days. Look for those flyers to come home on tomorrow!

about 2 months ago, Lake Country Elementary
Literacy Lawn Party
Dress Up Days
Book Fair

January 26-30, 2026

Mark your calendars for Literacy Week at LCE!

about 2 months ago, Lake Country Elementary
Celebrate Literacy Week