LCE will have our final SAC/PTO meeting of the 2025-2026 school year on Tuesday, May 5th at 2:30 in the music room. All are welcome!
We need a few extra hands for helping PTO sell snow cones on May 1st! Sign up below if you are available!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-63728883-may2026
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-63728883-may2026
Staff Appreciation Week is May 4-8, 2026. LCE is looking for donations to help celebrate our staff! Sign up below! All donations need to be brought into the office by May 1st.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-63740534-teacher
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-63740534-teacher
PTO is requesting extra hands for Friday, May 1st! Students will be able to purchase snow cones for $2.00. If you are available to assist, please sign up here!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-63728883-may2026
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-63728883-may2026
Staff Appreciation Week is May 4-8, 2026. LCE is looking for donations to help celebrate our staff! Sign up below! All donations need to be brought into the office by May 1st.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-63740534-teacher
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-63740534-teacher
Reminder: LCE will have a SAC / PTO meeting on 4-14 at 2:30 in the music room!
LCE will have a SAC / PTO meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 2:30! All are welcome to join!
LCE PTO needs a few extra hands to assist with April Snow Cones on Friday, April 10th! Sign Up below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-63347039-april
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-63347039-april
LCE PTO needs extra hands to assist with April Snow Cones on Friday, April 10th! Sign Up below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-63347039-april
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-63347039-april
Report Card Conferences will be TONIGHT at LCE from 4-6pm.
During this time, parents will also be able to:
*Pick Up Tasty Traditions Orders
*View Student STEM projects in the cafeteria
*Enroll Students for Kindergarten & VPK (26-27 school year)
*Purchase LCE Swag and Smencils!
2026-2027 VPK Enrollment for The School Board of Highlands County.
VPK Enrollment Details
Enrollment Opens: March 23, 2026
Participating 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:
https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/
Step 2: Gather Documents
Ensure you have the following documents ready for the checklist:
Guardian's ID
VPK Certificate
Child's birth certificate
Physical
Immunization record
Proof of residency
Step 3: Enroll
Enroll in person at a participating school site.
VPK Instruction: 3 Hours - Free
Extended Day Enrichment Option: $75 registration + $50 first week payment.
VPK Enrollment Details
Enrollment Opens: March 23, 2026
Participating 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:
https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/
Step 2: Gather Documents
Ensure you have the following documents ready for the checklist:
Guardian's ID
VPK Certificate
Child's birth certificate
Physical
Immunization record
Proof of residency
Step 3: Enroll
Enroll in person at a participating school site.
VPK Instruction: 3 Hours - Free
Extended Day Enrichment Option: $75 registration + $50 first week payment.

We need a few more helping hands on Thursday for Dragon Cart Sales!
Sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-62887306-march
Sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-62887306-march
LCE needs extra hands for Thursday, March 26th for Dragon Cart Sales!
Sign Up Below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-62887306-march
Sign Up Below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AB22A6FDCE9-62887306-march
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

