Cracker Trail Elementary

🚌 Highlands County School Board – Transportation Information 🚌

https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/article/2298172

Bus Info & Registration Reminder!
Parents, before Open House, please:
✅ Look up your student’s bus stop location & pick-up/drop-off times at https://tinyurl.com/3n2t94fp
✅ Print and complete the bus registration form at https://5il.co/3l3r5
📲 Visit our website: https://tinyurl.com/2xxzs6ae

Do this BEFORE Open House to avoid long lines and lengthy delays!

Questions? Call your local transportation office:
Sebring 471-5789
Avon Park 784-0376
Lake Placid 699-5069

Open house nights are scheduled as follows:
Elementary Schools will be August 5th
Middle and High Schools will be August 7th
*Please check with your schools, as the times will vary

#BackToSchool #SchoolBusInfo #BusRegistration

3 days ago, SBHC Staff

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:

🎒 Supply Lists
🏫 Open houses & orientations
👕 Dress codes
📃 New student registration
🚌 Attendance zones & bus routes
📲 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!

5 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County

🌿✨ A HUGE shoutout to our friends at All About Lawns for going above and beyond to get our campus looking A+ just in time for the new school year! 🌟

From trimming and edging to clearing and cleaning, their team worked hard to make sure our school grounds are clean, green, safe, and welcoming for our students and staff. 💚

We’re grateful for your care, dedication, and attention to detail—it truly shows! Our campus is ready to shine because of you. 🏫🍃

#CTEMustangs #CommunityPartnership #AllAboutLawns #CampusPride #ThankYou

8 days ago, Cracker Trail Elementary

🚀 Rocket Day at CTE Summer Camp! 🚀 What an amazing morning we had welcoming our visitors from Sun ’n Lake Elementary! Together, we dove into the thrilling world of rocketry—exploring how rockets are designed, and even building our very own! Moments like these remind us why science is so cool and inspiring. 🔭✨ 🙌 A huge shout-out to our young engineers-in-the-making—your curiosity and creativity made this day unforgettable. And thank you to Sun ’n Lake Elementary for joining the fun!

17 days ago, Mrs. Clogston

Kids getting rocket information from expert

Summer Camp kids waiting for the rocket launch

Summer Camp kids watching the rocket fly.

Girls ready to launch the rocket they built.

CTE Summer Camp has been exploring the world! Every Tuesday we go on a virtual field trip to a different country and then we get creative and enjoy a little fun crafting time! On this day we learned about the country of Brazil! Students filled out their Summer Adventure Passports and created amazing birds of the Amazon Rainforest!

17 days ago, Mrs. Clogston

CTE Summer Camp may enjoy virtual field trips to different conutries on Tuesday's but we also enjoy going on live field trips! This was one of the most exciting field trips this summer so far. Our campers enjoyed a day of bowling, pizza, and ice cream sundaes with friends! The smiles say it all! #CTE #summeradventures

18 days ago, Mrs. Clogston

Ice cream sundaes when we arrived back to CTE!

CTE Summer Camp is in full swing! ☀️This week our campers traveled to Heartland Place in Bowling Green to enjoy a day of active outdoor play and snow cones to cool off! It was the BEST DAY EVER! #CrackerTrail #SummmerCamp #HavingFun #Friends #HeartlandEvents #ThankYou

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Clogston

All kids excited to be at Heartland Place!

🐴Today our 2nd graders had the honor of welcoming Mrs. Prendergast, CEO of the Champion for Children Foundation, to CTE to present a donation of $598 to benefit Lindsey's Wish, which helps children in our area affected by cancer. The students hosted a Wax Museum a few weeks ago to raise money for this cause. They were very excited to help our community out in such a big way.

2 months ago, Cracker Trail Elementary School

Last day of school ☀️🏖️

2 months ago, Cracker Trail Elementary School

📝School Supply packs for the 2025-2026 school year! We know you’ve got a lot on our plate right now. Make things a little easier to get prepared for next year. Order your 2025-26 school supplies today online. Just click and order an EPI pack today. Order now with our School ID of CRA300 at [ https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/ ]https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/ *Your supplies will be shipped straight to your home prior to school starting next year.

2 months ago, Cracker Trail Elementary School

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🎉 DARE Celebration Success! 🎉 CTE 5th grade students proudly participated in the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) celebration this week! 🙌 They showcased what they've learned about making safe and responsible choices, and we couldn't be prouder of their hard work and commitment. 💪👏

2 months ago, Cracker Trail Elementary School

Group of students listening to a police officer

Police officer speaking with a group of students

Police officer with students showing them equipment

📚🎓 Don't Miss Out! 🎓📚 Yearbooks are almost gone—get yours before they’re sold out! Capture the laughs, the memories, and the fun from this school year! 📅 Purchace now and hold on to the memories forever! Yearbooks are $25 each. You can send exact cash or check (payable to CTE) to the front office or Coach Clogston. #Yearbook2025 #MemoriesForLife #LastChance

2 months ago, Mrs. Clogston

Student Mustangs enjoying the memories in the 2025 yearbook!

🍎✏️CTE teachers were treated to delicious Publix subs today in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you teachers for all that you do!

3 months ago, Cracker Trail Elementary School

🍎✏️CTE teachers were treated to delicious Publix subs today in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you teachers for all that you do!

3 months ago, Cracker Trail Elementary School

☕️🍎 During Teacher Appreciation Week, educators were treated to a special surprise that brought smiles and much-needed energy — a visit from a coffee truck!

3 months ago, Cracker Trail Elementary School

3 months ago, Cracker Trail Elementary School

🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the Trailblazing Teachers of Cracker Trail Elementary! 🐾 This week, we shine a spotlight on our incredible educators who go above and beyond every day to inspire, challenge, and support our students. Your hard work, compassion, and commitment make Cracker Trail a place where kids feel seen, valued, and excited to learn. You’re not just teaching lessons — you're building futures. Thank you for being the heart of our school and for making CTE such a special place to grow. 💛📖 #CTETeachersRock #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #CrackerTrailElementary #MustangPride

3 months ago, Cracker Trail Elementary School

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🍎 Happy National School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals who nourish our students each and every day — our School Lunch Heroes! From early mornings to busy lunch lines, you serve up more than just meals — you offer kindness, smiles, and a sense of care that helps our schools feel like home. Thank you for your dedication, your hard work behind the scenes, and the love you put into every tray. You help fuel not only bodies but futures. We see you. We appreciate you. And today, we celebrate YOU! 💛🍽️

3 months ago, Cracker Trail Elementary School

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🍎Cracker Trail Elementary🍎 Welcome to Kindergarten Open Registration 8:00am-1:00pm Monday-Friday @CTE *Must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025 We MUST have the following to complete your registration: *Student Original Birth Certificate *Immunization/Shot Record *Physical Exam (Must be within 12 months prior to the start of the school year August 11, 2025 or after) *Proof of Residence (rental agreement, mortgage deed, electric bill or utility that services your address *Proof of Custody (If the student does not live with parents *Parent/Guardian Photo Identification 📞For more information please contact us: 863-471-5777

3 months ago, Cracker Trail Elementary School

🍎Cracker Trail Elementary🍎 Welcome to Kindergarten Open Registration 8:00am-1:00pm Monday-Friday *Must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025 We MUST have the following to complete your registration: *Student Original Birth Certificate *Immunization/Shot Record *Physical Exam (Must be within 12 months prior to the start of the school year August 11, 2025 or after) *Proof of Residence (rental agreement, mortgage deed, electric bill or utility that services your address *Proof of Custody (If the student does not live with parents *Parent/Guardian Photo Identification 📞For more information please contact us: 863-471-5777

🎉 Happy National School Principals’ Day! 🎉 Today we’re celebrating Mr. Kogelschatz (Mr. K) — the heart of Cracker Trail Elementary! 🐴 Mr. K leads with kindness, dedication, and a passion for student success that shines every single day. From greeting students with a smile to supporting teachers and families, he helps make CTE a welcoming place where learning and growth thrive. Thank you, Mr. K, for everything you do for our school community! 💛📚 #PrincipalsDay #ThankYouMrK #CTEProud #SchoolLeadership #CrackerTrailElementary

3 months ago, Cracker Trail Elementary School