3/9/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 89 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 172 will bring them home on a 2nd run.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610.
Thank you!
Bus 89 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 172 will bring them home on a 2nd run.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610.
Thank you!
3/3/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 172 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 098 will bring them home on a 2nd run.
Bus 54 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 128 will bring them home on a 2nd run.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610.
Thank you!
Bus 172 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 098 will bring them home on a 2nd run.
Bus 54 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 128 will bring them home on a 2nd run.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610.
Thank you!
The PTO has moved their meeting originally scheduled for this evening to Monday, March 9th at 5:45 PM in the cafeteria. We will be discussing our upcoming Coin War and Teacher Appreciation Week. The meeting is open to all parents and guardians of FES students, and kids are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!
3/2/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 172 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 098 will bring them home on a 2nd run.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610.
Thank you!
Bus 172 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 098 will bring them home on a 2nd run.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610.
Thank you!
Spring Picture Day has been rescheduled!
New Date - Monday, March 30th, 2026
To purchase pictures - visit mylifetouch.com and use event/picture day ID EVT2GNN76
New Date - Monday, March 30th, 2026
To purchase pictures - visit mylifetouch.com and use event/picture day ID EVT2GNN76
2/20/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 54 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 119 will bring them home on a 2nd run.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610.
Thank you!
Bus 54 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 119 will bring them home on a 2nd run.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610.
Thank you!
Message from the FES PTO:
Our Sweethearts Dance is only a few days away! TONIGHT from 6-8 PM. We will have concessions, dancing, and even have a Prince & Princess for each grade (and a King & Queen for 5th grade). Adult supervision is required.
REMINDER - Younger siblings are permitted to join with adult supervision but no students older than 5th grade will be permitted to attend.
We cannot wait to see you there!
Our Sweethearts Dance is only a few days away! TONIGHT from 6-8 PM. We will have concessions, dancing, and even have a Prince & Princess for each grade (and a King & Queen for 5th grade). Adult supervision is required.
REMINDER - Younger siblings are permitted to join with adult supervision but no students older than 5th grade will be permitted to attend.
We cannot wait to see you there!

2/12/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 98 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 89 will bring them home on a 2nd run.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610.
Thank you!
Bus 98 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 89 will bring them home on a 2nd run.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610.
Thank you!
Message from transportation department:
Bus 98 will be picked up 20-25 minutes behind normal schedule today. They will be picked up by bus 89. All students will still have the opportunity to get breakfast upon arrival to school.
Message from the FES PTO:
Our Sweethearts Dance is only a few days away! This Friday, February 13th from 6-8 PM. We will have concessions, dancing, and even have a Prince & Princess for each grade (and a King & Queen for 5th grade).
Adult supervision is required. Younger siblings are allowed to attend with the adult supervising, but no children who are older than 5th grade may attend with families.
We could also use your help. We have several spots available to volunteer, and you can still enjoy the dance with your student(s). Please sign-up to serve by clicking this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FAFA929A4F8C16-62040183-sweethearts.
We cannot wait to see you there!
Our Sweethearts Dance is only a few days away! This Friday, February 13th from 6-8 PM. We will have concessions, dancing, and even have a Prince & Princess for each grade (and a King & Queen for 5th grade).
Adult supervision is required. Younger siblings are allowed to attend with the adult supervising, but no children who are older than 5th grade may attend with families.
We could also use your help. We have several spots available to volunteer, and you can still enjoy the dance with your student(s). Please sign-up to serve by clicking this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FAFA929A4F8C16-62040183-sweethearts.
We cannot wait to see you there!

Message from the FES PTO:
Friendly reminder: Our next PTO meeting is this evening, February 2nd, at 5:45 PM in the cafeteria. We will be discussing the upcoming Sweetheart Dance. The meeting is open to all parents and guardians of FES students, and kids are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!
Friendly reminder: Our next PTO meeting is this evening, February 2nd, at 5:45 PM in the cafeteria. We will be discussing the upcoming Sweetheart Dance. The meeting is open to all parents and guardians of FES students, and kids are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!

Reminder - The FES Family Fitness night is tonight (1/22) from 5:30-7:00 pm. During this event, Students and Parents will join Mr. Lacoude and Ms. Chappell for a PE Class, Snacks, and Info on Healthy Habits from St. Elizabeth. If you are able to attend - please email lindsay.chappell@boone.kyschools.us
We hope to see you tonight!

We are excited to announce that we have an additional kindergarten teacher joining our team. Ms. Emily Wolford comes to us with 4 1/2 years experience in elementary teaching near Muncie, Indiana. Ms. Wolford brings experience in teaching using the same curriculum programs we use here at FES and at a school with diversity. We are very excited to have her here as a Knight!
Ms. Wolford will begin teaching her own class on Tuesday, January 20th. She has spent the last few days shadowing our kindergarten classes, meeting students, and setting up her classroom. Students who will be moving into Ms. Wolford's class will have letters sent home today or tomorrow and also be notified by Mr. Burch through this messaging app.
Ms. Wolford will begin teaching her own class on Tuesday, January 20th. She has spent the last few days shadowing our kindergarten classes, meeting students, and setting up her classroom. Students who will be moving into Ms. Wolford's class will have letters sent home today or tomorrow and also be notified by Mr. Burch through this messaging app.

Upcoming Event - Family Fitness Night on 1/22/26
Time: 5:30-7:30
Students & Parents - Come joine Mr. Lacoude and Ms. Chappell for a PE Class, Snacks , and Healthy Habits presentation from St. Elizabeth Physicians.
Questions - Email lindsay.chappell@boone.kyschools.us
Time: 5:30-7:30
Students & Parents - Come joine Mr. Lacoude and Ms. Chappell for a PE Class, Snacks , and Healthy Habits presentation from St. Elizabeth Physicians.
Questions - Email lindsay.chappell@boone.kyschools.us

Reminder - our next 1n5 Parent Session this evening titled "QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer). The session will begin at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria and is designed for parents and caregivers - childcare is not available. This event is presented by the FES Family Resource Center and 1n5.
Questions - Email lindsay.chappell@boone.kyschools.us
Questions - Email lindsay.chappell@boone.kyschools.us

Message from the PTO:
Families, the Holiday Hullabaloo is tomorrow, December 18th! It will be from 6 to 8 PM, a change from our originally scheduled time. There will be milk & cookies, pictures with Santa, a bounce house, special performances by our choir and dance team, and much more! We will be selling tickets to purchase gift baskets. We accept cash or paypal. You can also bring in a canned good in exchange for a ticket to get popcorn or purchase it for $1 per bag. The weather does call for rain tomorrow, but we still plan to offer train rides so please dress accordingly. We are so excited to celebrate together! Thank you for continuing to support our school and students. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at florenceelementarypto.ky@gmail.com.
Families, the Holiday Hullabaloo is tomorrow, December 18th! It will be from 6 to 8 PM, a change from our originally scheduled time. There will be milk & cookies, pictures with Santa, a bounce house, special performances by our choir and dance team, and much more! We will be selling tickets to purchase gift baskets. We accept cash or paypal. You can also bring in a canned good in exchange for a ticket to get popcorn or purchase it for $1 per bag. The weather does call for rain tomorrow, but we still plan to offer train rides so please dress accordingly. We are so excited to celebrate together! Thank you for continuing to support our school and students. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at florenceelementarypto.ky@gmail.com.

Per BCS -
Due to inclement weather all Boone County Schools will be
CLOSED for MONDAY DECEMBER 15TH. **The district's notification provider is currently experiencing high traffic resulting in delays. Messages have been sent out, it just may take a little while before they are received.**

Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions all Boone County Schools will be CLOSED for FRIDAY DECEMBER 12TH.

Due to the expected weather, the PTO has rescheduled the holiday Hullabaloo to next Thursday, December 18.

Message from FES PTO:
The Holiday Hullabaloo is almost here! It is this Friday, December 12th from 5:30-8:30 PM. We hope to see you there for all of the fun things we have in store! Raffle baskets, canned food drive, milk & cookies, train rides and more.
We could also use your help the day of the event. Our time commitments are only an hour of your time so you can still enjoy the festivities with your family. If you are able to volunteer, please click the link below to sign-up. You can also reach out to us at florenceelementarypto.ky@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you for helping to make this school great for our students!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FAFA929A4F8C16-60814225-holiday

