Good news, Avon Park Middle School families! We've heard your feedback and understand the need for an earlier morning drop-off. To help with your morning routine, we're adjusting our schedule. Beginning tomorrow, Thursday August 14th, the parent drop-off gate in the front and the walker gate in the back will now open at 7:30 a.m. With safety in mind, please continue to follow the campus procedures that keep the line moving efficiently and only drop off your child in the front drop off loop and not on the streets around campus. We're happy to be able to make this adjustment for our school community!
APM Families: Girls softball tryouts will be held beginning on Monday August 11th directly afterschool until 4:30 pm. All athletic paperwork must be entered into home campus online and your child cleared before they are eligible to participate in the tryout. If you student is not yet cleared but interested in trying out, they can attend the tryout to get more information and to get the necessary paperwork, but they will not be able to participate in the tryout itself. Participants will need to bring a bat, glove, water bottle and hat with them to practice. These items can be dropped off at the beginning of the day in Ms. Rouse’s room.
School starts Monday! 📚 Our teachers are ready, classrooms are prepped, and campuses are sparkling. Let’s make this year amazing from day one!
🚌 Find bus pickup/drop-off times: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/infofinder
🕧 School start times are listed on each school's website
🍳 FREE breakfast and lunch is provided every day, for every student
#SBHCFlorida #HighlandsSchools
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
🎉 HUGE NEWS for Avon Park Middle School! 🎉
We're incredibly proud to announce that Avon Park Middle School has officially been recognized as a PBIS Model School! This amazing achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and positive behavior demonstrated by our incredible students, staff, and families every single day.
Being a PBIS Model School means we're committed to creating a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment where every student can thrive. It's about teaching, modeling, and reinforcing expected behaviors, and celebrating success!
Thank you to everyone in our school community for making this possible. Let's keep up the great work, Red Devils! #PBIS #AvonParkMiddle #ModelSchool #PositiveVibes #BeRED
We're incredibly proud to announce that Avon Park Middle School has officially been recognized as a PBIS Model School! This amazing achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and positive behavior demonstrated by our incredible students, staff, and families every single day.
Being a PBIS Model School means we're committed to creating a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment where every student can thrive. It's about teaching, modeling, and reinforcing expected behaviors, and celebrating success!
Thank you to everyone in our school community for making this possible. Let's keep up the great work, Red Devils! #PBIS #AvonParkMiddle #ModelSchool #PositiveVibes #BeRED
APM Families: Football practice and tryouts will be held on August 4th though August 8th from 4:00 – 5:30 PM daily. All athletic paperwork must be entered into home campus online and your athlete cleared before they are eligible to attend practice on 8/4. You can swing by our front office next week to pick up paperwork if needed or give us a call with questions at 863-452-4333 about what is needed for eligibility. We are looking forward to getting our football season started!
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
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
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!
Our afterschool tutoring program has officially ended for this school year. Please make sure you have made other arrangements beginning this week for your child to get home from school in the afternoon.
Good evening Avon Park Middle School Families. This is just a reminder that your student will be taking the F.A.S.T. PM3 for Math or Algebra/Geometry tomorrow morning. Students have been reminded and it is extremely important that your students arrive to school on time, get a good night's rest, eat a good breakfast and come to school with their chromebook fully charged in order to do their best on the test. We look forward to seeing the growth students have made this year!
Good evening Avon Park Middle School Families. This is just a reminder that your student will be taking the F.A.S.T. PM3 for ELA tomorrow morning. Students have been reminded and it is extremely important that your students arrive to school on time, get a good night's rest, eat a good breakfast and come to school with their chromebook fully charged in order to do their best on the test. We look forward to seeing the growth students have made this year!
APMS Families: Your students will be bringing home a letter today that contains information on the upcoming F.A.S.T. Assessments. Your student will be taking the F.A.S.T. PM3 for ELA on Thursday, May 1st and the F.A.S.T. PM3 for Math on Thursday, May 8th. Please make sure to review this information with your students. There are several important reminders on this paper in regard to Electronic Devices, Testing Rules, Discussion of Test Content after Testing, Leaving Campus during a Test, and Testing Accommodations. If you have any questions after reviewing this document, please feel free to contact Ms. Morgan or Ms. Lambert at (863) 452-4333.
APMS Families: We have noticed an increase in tardies to school in the morning. Our first bell rings for students to go to class at 8:11am. We want to take a moment to highlight just how important it is for students to arrive at school on time each day.
Arriving on time:
1. Sets a positive tone for the day
2. Helps your child feel prepared and ready to learn
3. Minimizes disruptions to classroom learning
4. Builds strong habits that last a lifetime
When students arrive late, they can miss key instructions, classroom routines, and valuable learning time. Every minute counts, especially at the start of the school day!
Let’s work together to help every child start their day strong. We appreciate your continued support in making punctuality a priority!
APMS Families: Come out and show your support for our Boys and Girls Soccer Teams as they take on Lake Placid Middle tonight at 5:30pm. Tonight's game will be played at the Highlands County Sports Complex off of Sheriff's Tower Road in Sebring. We look forward to seeing you all there to cheer on our Red Devil Soccer Teams!
APMS Families: Please join us on Monday, April 14th, 2025 at 5:30pm in Room 201 for our Monthly SAC/PTO meeting. We look forward to seeing you there!
🎉🐸 Leap into Learning Family Night! 🐸🎉
📚✨ A Title I Sponsored Event for all SBHC Schools!
Join us for a fun and interactive evening filled with learning, laughter, and resources to help your child succeed! Families will get expert tips, hands-on activities, and info on summer programs to keep learning going strong!
🗓️ Date: April 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:15 – 7:15 PM
📍 Location: Memorial Elementary
867 Memorial Drive, Avon Park, FL
📬 Open to: All District Families
🎁 This FREE event includes:
✅ Hands-on activities & family resources
✅ Expert tips for student success
✅ VPK registration info
✅ Kindergarten "Round Up" registration
✅ A FREE book for each elementary student
🍕 Pizza & drinks will be provided!
Don't miss this amazing night of learning and fun! 💚🐸 #LeapIntoLearning #SBHCFamilyNight #TitleIEvent
🎓✨ Attention 8th Grade Families! ✨🎓
Avon Park High School invites you to our 8th Grade Parent Night — a special evening to help you and your student Get a Glimpse into the FUTURE as part of the Class of 2029!
📅 Date: April 7, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: APHS Auditorium
💬 Hear from our amazing team:
Principal Mrs. Edsall
Assistant Principals Mrs. Velasquez & Mr. Ballance
School Counselors on class options, scheduling, and graduation requirements
🤝 Explore our programs and meet staff at info tables for:
AP Capstone • Spanish • English 1 • AVID • AFJROTC • Choir & Band • Culinary Arts • Robotics • Cheer • FFA • Clubs & More!
Whether you're curious about course options, extracurriculars, or future pathways, this night is all about YOU and your student’s success! 🌟
We can’t wait to welcome the next generation of Red Devils! ❤️🖤
#APHS #ClassOf2029 #FutureRedDevils #ParentNight #WeAreAP
APMS Families Reminder: Parent Night at APMS is tonight from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. This exciting Title I event will feature a scavenger hunt, pizza, and popcorn, with a special performance by the school band. Additionally, it will serve as Report Card Pickup Night, so be sure to attend and collect your child's report card. This is a great opportunity to meet with teachers, discuss progress, and learn about strategies for finishing the school year strong. There will also be valuable information shared regarding testing strategies. We look forward to seeing you!
Avon Park High School’s 8th Grade Parent Night will take place on April 3, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the APHS Auditorium. The event, themed "Get a Glimpse into the FUTURE," will feature presentations by Principal Mrs. Edsall and Assistant Principals Mrs. Velasquez and Mr. Ballance, along with school counselors discussing 9th-grade class options, scheduling forms, and graduation requirements. Parents and students can also visit meet-and-greet tables for various academic programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities, including AP courses, AVID, JROTC, band, robotics, athletics, and honor societies.
APMS Families: Parent Night at APMS is scheduled for April 3rd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. This exciting Title I event will feature a scavenger hunt, pizza, and popcorn, with a special performance by the school band. Additionally, it will serve as Report Card Pickup Night, so be sure to attend and collect your child's report card. This is a great opportunity to meet with teachers, discuss progress, and learn about strategies for finishing the school year strong. There will also be valuable information shared regarding testing strategies. We look forward to seeing you there!
