See the flyer below for more information about '26 - '27 VPK Registration!
 ### **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.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_board_of_highlands_county_ar/live_feed_image/image/25044070/large_651244244_1778517113284121_743611364351621128_n.jpg)
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
Parents can sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-62887306-march
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
Secure your child’s future today: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/flprepaid

PTO needs a few more volunteers for Friday, March 6th!
Sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-62689379-march
Sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-62689379-march
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
Sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-62689379-march
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.

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
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

Imprtant LCE February dates, including early release at 12 noon this Thursday, 2/12 and no school this 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
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-62214488-dragon
Last week, LCE celebrated the 5th grade science fair winners!
Great Job, Dragons!









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
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-61932090-febuary
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
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-61932090-febuary
Tomorrow is "Hats OFF to a Good Book" Day!
Students should wear their favorite hat and bring a good book to school!
Students should wear their favorite hat and bring a good book to school!
Tomorrow is "Stars, Stripes, and Stories" Day!
Students should dress in patriotic attire (including stars and stripes)!
Students should dress in patriotic attire (including stars and stripes)!
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.


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
Students should wear their grade level color:
PK - Yellow
KG - Black
1st - Blue
2nd - White
3rd - Green
4th - Pink
5th - Red
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!
Students should dress in their most outrageous outfits, hair do's and/or silly socks to show they are crazy about reading!
Tomorrow is "Read, White, & Blue" Day!
Students should wear red, white, and blue to school to show their pride for reading!

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!



January 26-30, 2026
Mark your calendars for Literacy Week at LCE!

