Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26th, is an early release day. Please speak with your students about any adjustments to their after school plans as they will be dismissed from school at 1:15.
It's GAME DAY!
LaBelle Middle School does NOT accept cash at the gate. There will be a QR Code posted at the gate that will take you to the link below.
Student Price: $6
Adult Price: $8
The link for online tickets is https://www.givebacks.com/causes/d89d30fa-165c-42d0-895e-a825c25e5cbe/events/6bd1d0e1f15635
Also, LMS football games are played at the high school field which is part of the main campus:
LaBelle High School
4050 East Cowboy Way LaBelle, FL 33935
SAVE THE DATES - FAST PM1 Testing will be administered on Tuesday, September 8th (ELA) and Tuesday, September 15th (MATH).
Testing letters with more information will be sent home this week.
Testing letters with more information will be sent home this week.
Picture Day is Friday, September 4th and we are excited to see all of our students' smiling faces. Order forms will be sent home this week, and are attached for anyone interested in purchasing school pictures.
Mark your calendars for the Highlands County College & Trade Fair on Tuesday, August 18th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Sebring High School Smith Center.
This event is FREE and open to all middle and high school students! Meet representatives from more than 30 colleges, universities, and trade schools, ask questions, explore your options, and discover exciting opportunities for life after graduation.
Whether you already have a plan or you're just starting to explore what's out there, this event is for you. Bring your family, bring your questions, and we'll see you on August 18th!
This event is FREE and open to all middle and high school students! Meet representatives from more than 30 colleges, universities, and trade schools, ask questions, explore your options, and discover exciting opportunities for life after graduation.
Whether you already have a plan or you're just starting to explore what's out there, this event is for you. Bring your family, bring your questions, and we'll see you on August 18th!
The School Board of Highlands County is excited to launch Highlands PLUS, a brand-new way for non-enrolled and non-traditional students in our community to access high-quality district courses. Students can take as little as one course or several. Courses can be taken in person or virtually through Highlands Virtual School (HVS)! Please note that course availability varies by school.
Whether your student is looking to explore a new passion or get ahead, we offer incredible courses in:
🔬 STEM
🎨 Fine Arts
💼 Career & Technical Education (CTE)
📚 Core Academics (Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies—including Honors!)
💻 Virtual Learning
We are an authorized StepUp for Students provider! We accept payments directly through the EMA portal as well as direct pay options. This program is specifically designed for non-traditional students who may be utilizing the FTC or FES school choice scholarships.
Access to a district Chromebook is fully included in your course enrollment price. Accidental Chromebook damage is covered by paying an annual $10 use fee.
Note: Highlands PLUS is for non-enrolled students, meaning SBHC acts as a contracted service provider. Participants are not enrolled as full-time public school students.
👉 Ready to customize your child's education? Log into your StepUp EMA portal or visit our district website at https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/plus to explore courses and begin enrollment today!
#HighlandsPLUS #StepUpForStudents #SchoolChoice
Whether your student is looking to explore a new passion or get ahead, we offer incredible courses in:
🔬 STEM
🎨 Fine Arts
💼 Career & Technical Education (CTE)
📚 Core Academics (Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies—including Honors!)
💻 Virtual Learning
We are an authorized StepUp for Students provider! We accept payments directly through the EMA portal as well as direct pay options. This program is specifically designed for non-traditional students who may be utilizing the FTC or FES school choice scholarships.
Access to a district Chromebook is fully included in your course enrollment price. Accidental Chromebook damage is covered by paying an annual $10 use fee.
Note: Highlands PLUS is for non-enrolled students, meaning SBHC acts as a contracted service provider. Participants are not enrolled as full-time public school students.
👉 Ready to customize your child's education? Log into your StepUp EMA portal or visit our district website at https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/plus to explore courses and begin enrollment today!
#HighlandsPLUS #StepUpForStudents #SchoolChoice
Parents: Your student will be returning their Chromebook and Charger tomorrow (mainly 7th/8th Grade) in their science classes. Please make sure that your student has both in hand.
On 5/21, students who have Wink or Edwards will turn theirs in.
On 5/21, students who have Wink or Edwards will turn theirs in.
Parents: Your student will be returning their Chromebook and Charger over the next two days through their science classes. Please make sure that your student has both in hand.
On 5/20, students who have Shannon-Houston, Jamison, or Santos will turn theirs in. Students who have Wink or Edwards will turn theirs in on 5/21.
On 5/20, students who have Shannon-Houston, Jamison, or Santos will turn theirs in. Students who have Wink or Edwards will turn theirs in on 5/21.
📢 ATTENTION AVON PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES! 📢
It’s time to order your yearbooks! To make sure you get the correct book, please follow these specific steps carefully:
1️⃣ Click the link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015677131093216
2️⃣ Sign up: Create an account or sign in using your Google account.
3️⃣ IMPORTANT STEP: Once your account is created, click on your account in the top right corner and go to the edit section for Avon Park Middle School.
4️⃣ Update the Year: Change the school year to 2025-2026. (The system is currently showing the next school year, so you must manually change this to ensure you are buying this year’s book!)
Pricing (Before Tax):
📘 Soft Cover: $32.22
📕 Hard Cover: $39.11
Don’t miss out on the memories—order yours today! 📖✨
Avon Park High School is partnering with Who We Play For to provide affordable heart screenings for our youth. These ECG/EKG screenings are painless, non-invasive, and take only 5 minutes, but they can save a life. Every result is read by a board-certified pediatric cardiologist.
Here are the details for our upcoming screening night:
📍 Event Details
WHEN: Tuesday, May 12th | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
WHERE: Avon Park High School (School Auditorium)
700 E. Main Street, Avon Park, Florida, 33825
COST: $20.00 (Financial assistance is available if needed)
📝 How to Register
Space is limited, so please sign up in advance at the link below:
👉 whoweplayfor.org/form-redirect?id=261167679728069
Here are the details for our upcoming screening night:
📍 Event Details
WHEN: Tuesday, May 12th | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
WHERE: Avon Park High School (School Auditorium)
700 E. Main Street, Avon Park, Florida, 33825
COST: $20.00 (Financial assistance is available if needed)
📝 How to Register
Space is limited, so please sign up in advance at the link below:
👉 whoweplayfor.org/form-redirect?id=261167679728069
📢 ATTENTION RED DEVIL ATHLETES & PARENTS! 📢
It’s time to gear up for the 2026-2027 school year! To ensure your student-athlete is cleared and ready to play, please review the following requirements and upcoming dates.
🗓️ IMPORTANT DATES
Physical Night: May 12th | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ APHS.
Athletic Clearance Opens: May 18th (via Home Campus).
Validity: All forms and certificates must be dated 5/12/26 or later to be valid for the new school year.
🏥 PHYSICALS & MEDICAL INFO
New Forms Required: You must use the NEW FHSAA physical packet (revised 2/26). Physicals MUST be completed on this specific form.
Where to get one: * Dr. Lackey’s Office (Sebring): Free physicals all year long (Appointment required).
APCC: Free physicals (Appointment required).
ECG Requirement (New State Law): All incoming freshmen and students who have NEVER played a high school sport must complete an ECG on the new EL1 form.
Note: Current athletes who have already played an FHSAA sport in high school do not need a new ECG.
💻 5 STEPS FOR ATHLETIC CLEARANCE
Do NOT turn in physical packets to the school. Parents must keep the hard copies and upload everything digitally.
Visit: Go to AthleticClearance.com and click "Start Clearance Here."
Select Info: Choose Florida ➡️ Register/Login ➡️ Select 2026-2027 ➡️ Select Avon Park High ➡️ Select all sports you plan to play.
Signatures: Complete all info and electronic signatures (both Parent and Student signatures required).
Uploads (Part 1): Upload Page 4 only of your Physical (EL2) and your 4 NFHS Video Certificates (Concussion, Heat Illness, Sudden Cardiac, and Sportsmanship).
Uploads (Part 2): Upload Emergency Treatment form, drug testing, parent contract, ECG/EL1, birth certificate, proof of residence, government ID, and insurance card.
✅ FINISHING UP: Once everything is uploaded, click SUBMIT and wait for school approval.
Let’s have a great season! Go Red Devils! 🔴⚫
It’s time to gear up for the 2026-2027 school year! To ensure your student-athlete is cleared and ready to play, please review the following requirements and upcoming dates.
🗓️ IMPORTANT DATES
Physical Night: May 12th | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ APHS.
Athletic Clearance Opens: May 18th (via Home Campus).
Validity: All forms and certificates must be dated 5/12/26 or later to be valid for the new school year.
🏥 PHYSICALS & MEDICAL INFO
New Forms Required: You must use the NEW FHSAA physical packet (revised 2/26). Physicals MUST be completed on this specific form.
Where to get one: * Dr. Lackey’s Office (Sebring): Free physicals all year long (Appointment required).
APCC: Free physicals (Appointment required).
ECG Requirement (New State Law): All incoming freshmen and students who have NEVER played a high school sport must complete an ECG on the new EL1 form.
Note: Current athletes who have already played an FHSAA sport in high school do not need a new ECG.
💻 5 STEPS FOR ATHLETIC CLEARANCE
Do NOT turn in physical packets to the school. Parents must keep the hard copies and upload everything digitally.
Visit: Go to AthleticClearance.com and click "Start Clearance Here."
Select Info: Choose Florida ➡️ Register/Login ➡️ Select 2026-2027 ➡️ Select Avon Park High ➡️ Select all sports you plan to play.
Signatures: Complete all info and electronic signatures (both Parent and Student signatures required).
Uploads (Part 1): Upload Page 4 only of your Physical (EL2) and your 4 NFHS Video Certificates (Concussion, Heat Illness, Sudden Cardiac, and Sportsmanship).
Uploads (Part 2): Upload Emergency Treatment form, drug testing, parent contract, ECG/EL1, birth certificate, proof of residence, government ID, and insurance card.
✅ FINISHING UP: Once everything is uploaded, click SUBMIT and wait for school approval.
Let’s have a great season! Go Red Devils! 🔴⚫
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade students interested in trying out for sports next school year, APHS is hosting their annual EKG/Physical night on May 12th from 4 to 7. All physicals and EKG's are free and must be completed on the new form which you can pick up from the front office prior to the event. Stay tuned for registration information or just stop by the high school on May 12th between 4PM and 7PM.
🎨 Support Our Avon Park Artists! 🎨
Get ready to celebrate the incredible creativity of our community! We are so proud to invite you to the Highlands County School District Art Show, featuring amazing works from our very own Avon Park High School and Avon Park Middle School!
Come out and see the talent our students have been working hard on all year.
📅 WHEN: April 21 – 24, 2026
🕓 TIME: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Daily
📍 WHERE: South Florida State College Gymnasium (600 West College Drive, Avon Park, FL)
🏆 Special Awards Reception 🏆
Join us on the final night, Friday, April 24th, to cheer on our student-athletes of the arts!
Elementary Awards: 5:30 PM
Middle & High School Awards: 6:00 PM
Refreshments: Enjoy light snacks provided by Everglades Seasonings from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
#AvonParkHigh #AvonParkMiddle #HighlandsCountyArts #SupportStudentArtists #APStrong #ArtShow2026
Get ready to celebrate the incredible creativity of our community! We are so proud to invite you to the Highlands County School District Art Show, featuring amazing works from our very own Avon Park High School and Avon Park Middle School!
Come out and see the talent our students have been working hard on all year.
📅 WHEN: April 21 – 24, 2026
🕓 TIME: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Daily
📍 WHERE: South Florida State College Gymnasium (600 West College Drive, Avon Park, FL)
🏆 Special Awards Reception 🏆
Join us on the final night, Friday, April 24th, to cheer on our student-athletes of the arts!
Elementary Awards: 5:30 PM
Middle & High School Awards: 6:00 PM
Refreshments: Enjoy light snacks provided by Everglades Seasonings from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
#AvonParkHigh #AvonParkMiddle #HighlandsCountyArts #SupportStudentArtists #APStrong #ArtShow2026
Attention! Soccer Venue Change!
Due to APH Flag Football making the playoffs (whoo-hoo!), APM's girls and boys soccer games for April 21st will now be played AT Hill Gustat Middle School. It was originally scheduled to be a home game.
Due to APH Flag Football making the playoffs (whoo-hoo!), APM's girls and boys soccer games for April 21st will now be played AT Hill Gustat Middle School. It was originally scheduled to be a home game.
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
Help us shape the future of our school!
We use your feedback to improve learning conditions for every student. The annual survey is open now through the end of December.
Have children at different schools in the district? Please click the link to complete a separate survey for each school your children attend so every campus gets the data they need.
Thank you for partnering with us!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8LFK6ZF
We use your feedback to improve learning conditions for every student. The annual survey is open now through the end of December.
Have children at different schools in the district? Please click the link to complete a separate survey for each school your children attend so every campus gets the data they need.
Thank you for partnering with us!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8LFK6ZF
Got 90 seconds? ⏱️ That’s all it takes to help us improve our school!
We want to know how we’re doing. Your feedback helps us improve our learning environment and strengthen our relationships with students. It is completely confidential and voluntary.
👉 Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8LFK6ZF
(Note: If you have children at other schools in the district, please complete the survey once for each school!)
We want to know how we’re doing. Your feedback helps us improve our learning environment and strengthen our relationships with students. It is completely confidential and voluntary.
👉 Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8LFK6ZF
(Note: If you have children at other schools in the district, please complete the survey once for each school!)
Dear Families,
We’d love to hear from you! Please take about 90 seconds to let us know how we’re doing by completing our short annual parent survey. Your feedback helps us strengthen student relationships, improve learning conditions, and enhance the overall school environment.
Your responses are confidential, and the survey is voluntary. Your input makes a big difference. If you have children at more than one school, please complete the survey once for each school by clicking the link below more than once.
The survey will remain open through the end of December. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8LFK6ZF
Thank you for taking a moment to share your thoughts and help us continue improving our schools for every student.
We’d love to hear from you! Please take about 90 seconds to let us know how we’re doing by completing our short annual parent survey. Your feedback helps us strengthen student relationships, improve learning conditions, and enhance the overall school environment.
Your responses are confidential, and the survey is voluntary. Your input makes a big difference. If you have children at more than one school, please complete the survey once for each school by clicking the link below more than once.
The survey will remain open through the end of December. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8LFK6ZF
Thank you for taking a moment to share your thoughts and help us continue improving our schools for every student.
🎨 TAG ART is here! 🎨
All students are invited to participate in Kids Tag Art! Students can create and purchase their own artwork in the form of a license plate, keychain, mug, or mousepad.
📍 Pick up a template from Room 129
📅 Turn in all artwork, order forms, and money to Mrs. Pierce in Room 129 by October 16th, 2025.
This program is sponsored by the Highlands County Tax Office.
Learn more here 👉 http://www.hctaxcollector.com/kids-tag-art-list/
🖌️ Let’s get creative!
All students are invited to participate in Kids Tag Art! Students can create and purchase their own artwork in the form of a license plate, keychain, mug, or mousepad.
📍 Pick up a template from Room 129
📅 Turn in all artwork, order forms, and money to Mrs. Pierce in Room 129 by October 16th, 2025.
This program is sponsored by the Highlands County Tax Office.
Learn more here 👉 http://www.hctaxcollector.com/kids-tag-art-list/
🖌️ Let’s get creative!
🏀 Boys Basketball Tryouts 🏀
Tryouts will be held on October 20th & 21st from 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM.
Athletes must:
✅ Have a 2.0 GPA or higher from the 2nd semester grading period of last school year
✅ Upload all documents onto the Athletic Clearance website
✅ Be cleared by the Athletic Director
👉 See Coach Landress for more information.
🏀 Pruebas para el equipo de baloncesto de niños 🏀
Las pruebas se llevarán a cabo el 20 y 21 de octubre de 5:15 PM a 6:45 PM.
Los atletas deben:
✅ Tener un promedio de 2.0 o más alto del segundo semestre del año escolar pasado
✅ Subir todos los documentos en el sitio web de Athletic Clearance
✅ Ser aprobados por el Director Atlético
👉 Hable con el Coach Landress para más información.
Tryouts will be held on October 20th & 21st from 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM.
Athletes must:
✅ Have a 2.0 GPA or higher from the 2nd semester grading period of last school year
✅ Upload all documents onto the Athletic Clearance website
✅ Be cleared by the Athletic Director
👉 See Coach Landress for more information.
🏀 Pruebas para el equipo de baloncesto de niños 🏀
Las pruebas se llevarán a cabo el 20 y 21 de octubre de 5:15 PM a 6:45 PM.
Los atletas deben:
✅ Tener un promedio de 2.0 o más alto del segundo semestre del año escolar pasado
✅ Subir todos los documentos en el sitio web de Athletic Clearance
✅ Ser aprobados por el Director Atlético
👉 Hable con el Coach Landress para más información.
