Sweet celebrations for some outstanding students! 🍦🎉 This year’s Monthly Academic Behavior Award Winners were recognized at our Ice Cream Social this week for consistently exemplifying the habits of successful learners through: Metacognition, Self-Concept, Self-Monitoring, Strategy, Motivation, and Volition.
Our hearts are full after an amazing Special Olympics event for our PreK and Intensive Support students this week!💛 From smiles and cheers to determination and teamwork, our students truly shined bright . We are so proud of every athlete who participated and grateful to our staff, families, and volunteers who helped make this special day unforgettable!
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Our hearts are full after an amazing Special Olympics event for our PreK and Intensive Support students this week!💛 From smiles and cheers to determination and teamwork, our students truly shined bright . We are so proud of every athlete who participated and grateful to our staff, families, and volunteers who helped make this special day unforgettable!
Today, Pine Ridge proudly hosted our very first Senior Walk! 🎓
Former bears and graduating seniors paraded through campus as students, staff, and proud parents cheered them on and celebrated this exciting milestone. The energy, applause, and smiles made this inaugural event incredibly special and created memories we will cherish for years to come!
Former bears and graduating seniors paraded through campus as students, staff, and proud parents cheered them on and celebrated this exciting milestone. The energy, applause, and smiles made this inaugural event incredibly special and created memories we will cherish for years to come!
This morning, we proudly welcomed a new group of students into the National Elementary Honor Society! 🌟
These outstanding students have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, responsibility, and service both in and out of the classroom. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact they will continue to make in our school and community.
These outstanding students have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, responsibility, and service both in and out of the classroom. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact they will continue to make in our school and community.
Congratulations to our talented student artists who were selected as this year’s Principal’s Choice winners at our recent Art Show! 🎨✨
These outstanding pieces will be proudly displayed in our front office lobby throughout the 2026–2027 school year, showcasing the creativity and talent of our students for all visitors to enjoy.
As we welcome this year’s winners, last year’s featured artwork will transition to the gallery wall in our media center, continuing to inspire our school community.
We are so proud of all of our student artists and grateful to our art program for fostering such incredible creativity! 👏🖌️
These outstanding pieces will be proudly displayed in our front office lobby throughout the 2026–2027 school year, showcasing the creativity and talent of our students for all visitors to enjoy.
As we welcome this year’s winners, last year’s featured artwork will transition to the gallery wall in our media center, continuing to inspire our school community.
We are so proud of all of our student artists and grateful to our art program for fostering such incredible creativity! 👏🖌️
FIELD DAY
The PRE PTO Sponsored FIELD DAY will take place on Friday, May 29th 2026!
The PRE PTO Team will be in great need of volunteers to help make sure this event runs smoothly and students have a blast!
If you are a LEVEL 2 Approved Lake County Volunteer and are interested in volunteering please use the link that was sent to your Focus email to sign up.
The PRE PTO Sponsored FIELD DAY will take place on Friday, May 29th 2026!
The PRE PTO Team will be in great need of volunteers to help make sure this event runs smoothly and students have a blast!
If you are a LEVEL 2 Approved Lake County Volunteer and are interested in volunteering please use the link that was sent to your Focus email to sign up.
We wrapped up an amazing Teacher Appreciation Week on Friday celebrating the incredible staff who make Pine Ridge shine every single day! 🐻
On Friday, our team enjoyed a special visit from the Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck (sponsored by PTO)☕ and received a meaningful gift from administration— personalized PRE jerseys featuring the year they became part of the Pine Ridge family. What a fun way to honor the dedication, heart, and years of service our teachers and staff bring to our Bears each day!
On Friday, our team enjoyed a special visit from the Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck (sponsored by PTO)☕ and received a meaningful gift from administration— personalized PRE jerseys featuring the year they became part of the Pine Ridge family. What a fun way to honor the dedication, heart, and years of service our teachers and staff bring to our Bears each day!
Teacher Appreciation Week is all about celebrating the incredible people who make our school stronger every day! 👯♀️
Thursday's Staff Twin Day was filled with fun, laughter, and teamwork — a perfect reminder that we truly grow better together. Staff also enjoyed a special treat from Jeff’s Bagel Run with delicious bagels and iced coffee to help fuel the day! ☕🥯
Thank you to our amazing educators and staff for the care, collaboration, and commitment you bring to our students each and every day.
Thursday's Staff Twin Day was filled with fun, laughter, and teamwork — a perfect reminder that we truly grow better together. Staff also enjoyed a special treat from Jeff’s Bagel Run with delicious bagels and iced coffee to help fuel the day! ☕🥯
Thank you to our amazing educators and staff for the care, collaboration, and commitment you bring to our students each and every day.
Day 3 of Teacher Appreciation Week was one to remember! ✌️
Our staff embraced their inner flower child for yesterday's dress-up theme — and the outfits did not disappoint! We wrapped up the day with an evening together in Downtown Clermont filled with good food, great company, and lots of laughter.
Moments like these remind us just how special our school family truly is. We are so grateful for the amazing educators and staff members who make a difference every single day!
Our staff embraced their inner flower child for yesterday's dress-up theme — and the outfits did not disappoint! We wrapped up the day with an evening together in Downtown Clermont filled with good food, great company, and lots of laughter.
Moments like these remind us just how special our school family truly is. We are so grateful for the amazing educators and staff members who make a difference every single day!
Aloha from Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌺🌴☀️
Today our staff traded in their usual attire for Hawaiian shirts and tropical vibes as we enjoyed an amazing cookout sponsored by Liberty Baptist. Thank you for helping us celebrate our incredible teachers and staff in such a meaningful (and delicious!) way.
A special shoutout to Kent Klewitz (Mrs. Brokaw-Klewitz’s husband) and Adam Clow (PTO President) for manning the grill and serving up lunch for our team. We appreciate your time, support, and servant hearts!
Mahalo to everyone who helped make today so special! ❤️
Today our staff traded in their usual attire for Hawaiian shirts and tropical vibes as we enjoyed an amazing cookout sponsored by Liberty Baptist. Thank you for helping us celebrate our incredible teachers and staff in such a meaningful (and delicious!) way.
A special shoutout to Kent Klewitz (Mrs. Brokaw-Klewitz’s husband) and Adam Clow (PTO President) for manning the grill and serving up lunch for our team. We appreciate your time, support, and servant hearts!
Mahalo to everyone who helped make today so special! ❤️
Teacher Appreciation Week is off to a blooming start! 🌸🌿
Yesterday, we kicked off the celebration with positivity, creativity, and a little fun as our staff embraced our plant positivity theme by creating beautiful floral coasters together. Staff also enjoyed a grab & go snack and drink stand to help keep everyone refreshed and appreciated throughout the day.
We are so grateful for the incredible educators who help our school community grow each and every day. 💚
Yesterday, we kicked off the celebration with positivity, creativity, and a little fun as our staff embraced our plant positivity theme by creating beautiful floral coasters together. Staff also enjoyed a grab & go snack and drink stand to help keep everyone refreshed and appreciated throughout the day.
We are so grateful for the incredible educators who help our school community grow each and every day. 💚
Today we recognize and celebrate the amazing nurse who keeps Pine Ridge cared for every single day! 💙🩺
Thank you for the compassion, patience, and dedication you show to our students, staff, and families. From comforting students to supporting our school community, your impact is felt far beyond the clinic doors.
We are grateful for all you do to help keep Pine Ridge healthy, safe, and supported. Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! ✨
Thank you for the compassion, patience, and dedication you show to our students, staff, and families. From comforting students to supporting our school community, your impact is felt far beyond the clinic doors.
We are grateful for all you do to help keep Pine Ridge healthy, safe, and supported. Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! ✨
From tiny caterpillars to beautiful butterflies 🐛➡️🦋
Our PreK and Kindergarten students had a magical moment releasing their butterflies after watching the full transformation up close. This hands-on experience brought science to life—teaching patience, growth, and the beauty of change.
Our PreK and Kindergarten students had a magical moment releasing their butterflies after watching the full transformation up close. This hands-on experience brought science to life—teaching patience, growth, and the beauty of change.
KONA ICE: Friday May 15th 2026
Our final KONA ICE visit will take place on Friday, May 15th 2026 during student's scheduled recess times. Below are a few important reminders to make our last event our best one yet!
• PRE-PAY: The Pre-Pay Link below will close on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 at 11:59PM EST. https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K150X6193643
• CASH FORM: If you miss the pre-pay window and or would like to send in CASH with your student on the day of the event (5/15/26) you must send in EXACT CHANGE + the CASH FORM. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PUapUnIqRBSMSrLuXjyTBt_tCTOj5I2y/view?usp=sharing
• REFILL OPTION: The REFILL OPTION is only for student's who currently have reusable KONA Cup. Students are not permitted to purchase a cup + a refill for the same visit.
• NO REFUNDS: Please note there are no refunds.
If you have any questions please email Pine Ridge PTO at pineridgepto@gmail.com
Our final KONA ICE visit will take place on Friday, May 15th 2026 during student's scheduled recess times. Below are a few important reminders to make our last event our best one yet!
• PRE-PAY: The Pre-Pay Link below will close on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 at 11:59PM EST. https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K150X6193643
• CASH FORM: If you miss the pre-pay window and or would like to send in CASH with your student on the day of the event (5/15/26) you must send in EXACT CHANGE + the CASH FORM. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PUapUnIqRBSMSrLuXjyTBt_tCTOj5I2y/view?usp=sharing
• REFILL OPTION: The REFILL OPTION is only for student's who currently have reusable KONA Cup. Students are not permitted to purchase a cup + a refill for the same visit.
• NO REFUNDS: Please note there are no refunds.
If you have any questions please email Pine Ridge PTO at pineridgepto@gmail.com
Yesterday we celebrated our bus drivers for Bus Driver Appreciation Day—thank you for safely getting our Bears to and from school each day with care!
Cool treats for some seriously committed learners! 🍧
Our 3rd–5th graders earned snow cones during recess as a reward for consistently completing their weekly FAST Friday folders. Their hard work and dedication to mastering grade-level standards is something to celebrate!
Keep up the great work—we’re so proud of your effort and focus! 💙
Our 3rd–5th graders earned snow cones during recess as a reward for consistently completing their weekly FAST Friday folders. Their hard work and dedication to mastering grade-level standards is something to celebrate!
Keep up the great work—we’re so proud of your effort and focus! 💙
Our PTO-sponsored Spring Fling Dance was filled with laughter, music, and so many great memories. From the creative outfits to the packed dance floor, it was amazing to see our school community come together and celebrate.
A huge thank you to our PTO for making this event possible and to everyone who helped plan, set up, and chaperone. And of course—thank you to our students for bringing the energy and making it such a fun evening!
A huge thank you to our PTO for making this event possible and to everyone who helped plan, set up, and chaperone. And of course—thank you to our students for bringing the energy and making it such a fun evening!
📚✨ Don’t miss out on the memories! ✨📚
Our Pine Ridge Elementary yearbooks are on sale now, and ordering closes on May 14th! This is your chance to capture all the smiles, special events, friendships, and unforgettable moments from this school year.
From classroom fun to school celebrations, the yearbook is a keepsake your child will treasure for years to come! 🐻
Be sure to place your order before the deadline—once sales close, no extra copies are guaranteed!
Our Pine Ridge Elementary yearbooks are on sale now, and ordering closes on May 14th! This is your chance to capture all the smiles, special events, friendships, and unforgettable moments from this school year.
From classroom fun to school celebrations, the yearbook is a keepsake your child will treasure for years to come! 🐻
Be sure to place your order before the deadline—once sales close, no extra copies are guaranteed!
