Your Voice, Our Plan! 📢

At NES, we believe that education is a team sport. We are currently updating our Parent & Family Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact for the upcoming year, and we can’t do it without YOU!

What should our goals look like? How can we communicate better? Tell us what you think in our 5-minute survey. Your feedback directly shapes how we support your student.

👉 Share your input here: https://forms.gle/wfrMiZWUNEZsAP3t9

Help us make NES the best place for our kids to grow. Thank you for being such an active part of our school family! 🦅✨

#SchoolCommunity #ParentVoice #StudentSuccess #PartnersInEducation
3 days ago, North Elementary School
tiger holding cell phone for parent and family engagement survey for north elementary school
Good Evening and Happy Sunday Tigers! We apologize about getting this sent out later than normal. Please take a look at this weeks Newsletter and stay up to date with what is happening at North Elementary. We are looking forward to another amazing week! https://app.smore.com/n/te4nk
4 days ago, Ms. Tamara Sandlin
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Happy Friday NES Families, Please click this link for the 04/13/26 Family Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/6tj1s
13 days ago, North Elementary School
Good Morning NES Family,
This is a reminder that Spring Pictures are due Friday, April 10th. Please return your unwanted photos and/or payment by Friday. Thank you for supporting our school.
15 days ago, Ms. Tamara Sandlin
🎉🚌 Assistant Principal Week! 🚌🎉

North Elementary is excited to celebrate Assistant Principal Week and recognize our amazing new assistant principal, Mr. Hickman! 💙💛

From day one, he has jumped right on the Energy Bus—building strong connections with our students, creating meaningful relationships with families, and learning all about what makes North Elementary so special.

We are so thankful for his positivity, leadership, and heart for our school!

👏 Join us in celebrating Mr. Hickman this week!
Drop a comment below with a kind word or message of appreciation!

#EnergyBus #NorthElementary #ThankYouMrHickman
15 days ago, Ms. Tamara Sandlin
Mr. Hickman
Happy Thursday NES Families, Please click this link for the Family Newsletter for Week of 04/06/2026: https://app.smore.com/n/dcms67. Remember NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!
21 days ago, North Elementary School
Join us for an After School GLOW PARTY on April 10th from 3:15PM - 4:30PM hosted by our NES PTO! Ticket for entry is $5.00 and includes one glow item. Additional glow items and snacks will be for sale $1.00 each. PERMISSION SLIPS and money are due by April 8th. We look forward to having a great time!
22 days ago, North Elementary School
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Happy Friday NES Families! Please visit this link for the newsletter for Week of 3/30/26: https://app.smore.com/n/revbj
27 days ago, North Elementary School
📚✏️ Attention North Elementary Families!

Our 4th and 5th grade students will be taking the B.E.S.T. Writing Assessment on April 1, 2026. We are so proud of their hard work and know they are ready to shine!

Please take a moment to review the attached document for helpful resources and ways to support your child at home.

Let’s cheer them on as they do their best! 🐯✨
27 days ago, Ms. Tamara Sandlin
BEST Writing 3
BEST Writing 2
BEST Writing 1
🌸📸 Spring Picture Reminder! 📸🌸

North Elementary families—Spring Pictures are due April 10th!

Please send back any unwanted pictures or payment if you would like to purchase them.

Thank you for helping us stay organized and on schedule—we appreciate you! 💙💛
27 days ago, Ms. Tamara Sandlin
Spring Pictures
🍎April Lunch Menus are posted!

Find the menu's here:
https://www.okeeschools.org/page/food-service
28 days ago, The Okeechobee County School Board
April Lunch Menu Elementary
It is time for our annual Kindergarten Round Up!!! If you have a student who will be entering kindergarten, please call the front office to schedule your 15 minute appointment.
about 1 month ago, Ms. Tamara Sandlin
Kindergarten Round Up
Good evening! Please see the letter below from the Commissioner of Education regarding school prayer.

¡Buenas noches! Por favor, consulte la carta a continuación del Comisionado de Educación con respecto a la oración escolar.
about 1 month ago, Okeechobee County School Board
Letter from the Commissioner of Education Regarding School Prayer
We hope all of our North Elementary families had a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break! ☀️💙

This week, we are recognizing See Something, Say Something Week at school. We have planned some fun and simple dress-up days to help share an important message with our students about speaking up and looking out for one another.

Please take a look at the flyer below and encourage your child to participate throughout the week!

Together, we can help create a safe, supportive, and caring school community. 💛

#NorthElementary #SeeSomethingSaySomething #PublicSchoolProud
about 1 month ago, Ms. Tamara Sandlin
See Something 2026
🌸 North Elementary Spring Break Reminder 🐯

Spring Break is almost here! There will be no school March 16–20, 2026.

We hope our students and families enjoy a week to rest, relax, and refuel so everyone can come back ready to finish the year strong! 💙💛

Students will return back to school on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

We can’t wait to see our Tigers back after the break!
#NorthElementary #PublicSchoolProud
about 1 month ago, Ms. Tamara Sandlin
Spring Break
📢 Important Reminder for North Elementary Families

Tomorrow, Friday, March 13, is a FULL day of school. It is not a half day.

Please plan for students to attend school for the entire day. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! 🐯💙💛

#NorthElementary #PublicSchoolProud
about 1 month ago, Ms. Tamara Sandlin
3/12/26 is a full day
Good morning NES Families, This is a friendly reminder that any students planning to participate in the Teddy Bear Fundraiser must turn in their money no later than tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11th. Thank you for your continued support at NES!
about 1 month ago, North Elementary School
📚✨ Order Your 2025–2026 North Elementary Yearbook! ✨📚

Capture the memories from this school year with a North Elementary Yearbook!

🖥️ Order Online:
Visit www.strawbridge.net
Enter Online Code: YB34866

💲 Price: $25
📅 Order by: March 31, 2026

💙 Yearbook Ad Opportunities for Families
Celebrate your student with a special yearbook ad!

Ad sizes available:
• Full Page: $50
• 1/2 Page: $25
• 1/4 Page: $15

📌 Ad Deadlines:
• Design your own ad and email the .jpg by March 27, 2026
• Or email pictures for us to design your ad by March 25, 2026

📧 Send ad photos or completed ads to:
Hannah.Moore@okeechools.org

📝 All yearbook ad order forms are due by March 30, 2026.

Don’t miss the chance to celebrate your student and preserve the memories from the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉
about 2 months ago, Ms. Tamara Sandlin
Yearbook Ad
Order your yearbook
Happy Friday NES Families, Please click this link for the newsletter for Week of 03/09/2026: https://app.smore.com/n/68v2n
about 2 months ago, North Elementary School
📸✨ Reminder for Our Families! ✨📸

Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day for all students! We will also be taking Cap & Gown pictures for our Kindergarten graduates — we can’t wait to see their big smiles!

We are continuing to celebrate Read Across America Week, and tomorrow’s theme is inspired by Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” Students are encouraged to Dress for Success and show us their future-ready style!

It’s going to be a wonderful day filled with smiles, celebration, and big dreams. We can’t wait to see everyone looking their best! 💙💛
about 2 months ago, North Elementary School
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