Wishing all of our families and partners peace and prosperity in the new year! Classes resume on Tuesday, January 6. We will see you soon!
about 8 hours ago, LCS Communications
We wish you a happy new year. Fireworks in the background.
Thank you to Beau & Crystal for coming to Tavares Elementary School today! You are always so good to us, and we truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. The Hot Chocolate bar was a huge hit—thank you for providing so many delicious flavors and tasty toppings. Our staff and students felt the love! ❤️☕
10 days ago, Tavares Elementary
Thank you to Beau & Crystal
Thank you to Beau & Crystal
Thank you to Beau & Crystal
Thank you to Beau & Crystal
Thank you to Beau & Crystal
Thank you to LCSO for stopping by Tavares Elementary School and delivering 10 baskets for some of our families. We are grateful for your generosity and for the strong relationship we share. Working together makes a difference for our kids and our community. 💙
10 days ago, Tavares Elementary
Thank you to LCSO
Thank you to LCSO
Thank you to LCSO
Thank you to LCSO
Thank you to LCSO
Thank you to LCSO
Thank you to Cindy at The Cross Church for supporting so many of our children in need by coordinating families to adopt them for the holidays. Because of your kindness, many of our students will wake up to joy on Christmas morning. We are truly grateful for all you do for Tavares Elementary School. Merry Christmas! 🎄❤️
10 days ago, Tavares Elementary
Thank you, Cindy
Thank you, Cindy
Thank you to Debi Canaday for connecting the Nam Knights Green Swamp Chapter motorcycle club with Tavares Elementary. What they did for our children in need was truly unbelievable. Their kindness and generosity filled our hearts, and words cannot express how grateful we are for their support during the holidays. Merry Christmas! 🎄❤️
10 days ago, Tavares Elementary
Thank you Nam Knights Green Swamp Chapter motorcycle club
Thank you Nam Knights Green Swamp Chapter motorcycle club
Thank you Nam Knights Green Swamp Chapter motorcycle club
Thank you Nam Knights Green Swamp Chapter motorcycle club
Thank you Nam Knights Green Swamp Chapter motorcycle club
Thank you Nam Knights Green Swamp Chapter motorcycle club
The CompassLife Church has been such a blessing to Tavares Elementary School. Their dedication to making sure our children in need have snacks throughout the day and food on the weekends means so much to our families. During the holidays, they went above and beyond by collecting toys for our students. We are so grateful for your love and generosity—thank you Marlene Seamans-Conn, Gigi Norris, and Amber Callahan! We love you all! ❤️🎄
10 days ago, Tavares Elementary
Thank you Compass Life Church
Thank you Compass Life Church
A huge thank you to Thomas Cottle and Painters Unleashed for their incredible generosity and heart for our students. Closing two businesses so employees could shop for toys and then delivering a trailer full to Tavares Elementary is beyond amazing. We cannot thank you enough for thinking of our children in need and for the joy you’ve brought to our families this Christmas. We are so grateful for this new partnership. Merry Christmas to you all! 🎄❤️
10 days ago, Tavares Elementary
A huge thank you to Thomas Cottle and Painters Unleashed
A huge thank you to Thomas Cottle and Painters Unleashed
A huge thank you to Thomas Cottle and Painters Unleashed
A huge thank you to Thomas Cottle and Painters Unleashed
A huge thank you to Thomas Cottle and Painters Unleashed
A huge thank you to Thomas Cottle and Painters Unleashed
A huge thank you to our own Coach Chrissy Baker and her friends for spending their Friday night shopping for our children in need. Our students are so lucky to have people like you who care so deeply. You are all amazing—thank you for your generosity and heart! ❤️
10 days ago, Tavares Elementary
thank you to our own Coach Chrissy Baker and her friends
thank you to our own Coach Chrissy Baker and her friends
thank you to our own Coach Chrissy Baker and her friends
thank you to our own Coach Chrissy Baker and her friends
We are so grateful to Nicole Abbarno and her family for their generosity and support of our Tavares Elementary children. Thank you for spreading joy and kindness this holiday season. Merry Christmas and happy holidays! 🎄❤️
10 days ago, Tavares Elementary
Thank you so much to Nicole Abbarno and her family

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from Tavares Elementary! ✨🎄

As the holidays approach, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all of the amazing individuals and organizations who have supported our students this season. Your generosity has brought toys, treats, food, clothing, and joy to our children in need—and helped make our holiday celebrations extra special!

A special thank you to:

Beau & Crystal – for the Hot Chocolate bar and delicious toppings

LCSO – for baskets for our families

Cindy at The Cross Church – for arranging holiday adoptions

Nam Knights Green Swamp Chapter & Debi Canaday – for supporting our children in need

Coach Chrissy Baker & friends – for shopping for our students

Nicole Abbarno & family – for toy donations

Amanda Nelson & Martial Arts World – for adopting children in need

Marlene Seamans-Conn, Gigi Norris, Sunshine Callahan, CompassLife Church – for pantry and holiday support

Thomas Cottle & Painters Unleashed – for bringing toys for our students

Boo Boo Cow Foundation – for donating sweatshirts and hoodies

Jason West, Caskeys Mower Shop – for the amazing Polar Express train

Crystal McIntyre & friends – for making a special gift for our VPK teacher

Marlin Construction Company, Inc. – for donating the trailer for our downtown Tavares parade

ARK Home Improvements, Justin Brewer, & Cody Burger – for helping bring the Polar Express train to life for the parade

Our Tavares Elementary PTO – for everything you do to help us celebrate the season and support our students

Your kindness, generosity, and support have helped make our Polar Express theme come alive, from decorations inside and outside the school to the parade float, and have brought joy to so many students and families.

From all of us at Tavares Elementary—thank you, happy holidays, and a joyful New Year! ❤️🎁💙

10 days ago, Tavares Elementary
Seasons Greetings
📚✨ Exciting News from Tavares Elementary! ✨📚 We are thrilled to share that the Friends of Reading Executive Board has approved our funding request for $500 to restock our book vending machine! A huge thank you to the Friends of Reading for supporting our innovative approach to encouraging student achievement and fostering a love of reading. Your generosity will help improve literacy skills for students of all ages here in Lake County. We are so grateful for your support in making reading fun and accessible for everyone. Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of readers! ❤️📖
10 days ago, Tavares Elementary
Thank you Friends of Reading
Please click the following link for a message from the Florida Department of Education regarding Family Empowerment Scholarships. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R4_fTeRZ0Jk3eCOFcdvPxXMuyfisypx3/view?usp=sharing
15 days ago, LCS Communications
Florida Department of Education logo
Please click the following link for a message from the Florida Department of Education regarding Family Empowerment Scholarships: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R4_fTeRZ0Jk3eCOFcdvPxXMuyfisypx3/view?usp=sharing
15 days ago, LCS Communications
Florida Department of Education logo
✨🎄 LIGHT UP TES is almost here! 🎄✨

We’re excited to share all the fun planned for this year’s event! Ticket bundles are $5 for 5 tickets (cash only) and can be used for food, treats, and activities throughout the night. 🍿❄️🎨

From hot dogs and snow cones to cotton candy, cookies, nachos, ornament-making, and more—there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Our PTO will also be selling TES Spirit Shirts for tickets, so be sure to stop by their table!

Check out the flyer below for all the details, and get ready for a festive evening with our TES family. 💡💚❤️

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎅✨
22 days ago, Tavares Elementary
Light up TES

The December Bullpup Bark has arrived! 🐾 Stay in the loop with school news, celebrations, and important updates.
🔗 Read it here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG3sqeryJE/YP_8wJ7DNKb0YKI9gmC90w/view?utm_content=DAG3sqeryJE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h5fb8efc938

22 days ago, Tavares Elementary
December Bullpup Bark Cover

✨ Light Up TES Tomorrow Night! ✨

Join us for an evening of sparkle, community, and four amazing student performances throughout the night! 🎤🎶🎭💫

Bring the family, soak in the lights, and cheer on our talented Bullpups as they shine bright! 💙🐾

See you there this Thursday, Dec. 11th from 5–7 PM!

22 days ago, Tavares Elementary School
Cheerleaders perform at 5:10pm, Tri-City Twirlers will perform at 5:30pm, Martial Arts World has a demonstration at 5:50pm and we close out the night with TES Chorus at 6:30pm
🎉 You’re Invited to Our December PTO Meeting! 🎉 Join us on Thursday, December 4th at 5:30 PM in the Media Center to learn how you can make a difference at Tavares Elementary! ❤️ ✨ Snacks and childcare will be provided! We’ll be discussing exciting upcoming events like the Tavares Christmas Parade, Light Up TES, Holiday Spirit Month, and our School Toy Drive. 📣 We need YOUR input! Parents, guardians, teachers, and staff—everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!
29 days ago, Tavares Elementary
12.4.2025 PTO Meeting
❤️🎁 Thank You for Spreading Holiday Joy, Bullpup Community! 🎁❤️ We are so grateful for the incredible generosity shown to our students and families! ✨ A huge thank you to Crystal McIntyre for donating a Polar Express Train for our VPK students—what a magical surprise! 🎄 Thank you to Advocating for Kids, Inc. for providing gifts for families in need, bringing smiles and comfort this season. 🧥 And a heartfelt thank you to the Boo Boo Cow Foundation, Inc. for donating sweatshirts and hoodies to keep our kids warm. Your kindness is truly making a difference in the lives of our Bullpups and their families. We are so thankful for our amazing community! ❤️🐾
29 days ago, Tavares Elementary
Sweatshirts with hoodies to keep our Bullpups warm
Sweatshirts with hoodies to keep our Bullpups warm
Sweatshirt with hoodies donations
Train decoration donation for VPK
Train decoration donation for VPK.
Gift donations for families in need
Gift donations for families in need
🎄🚂 A Huge Thank You to Caskey’s Mower Shop & Jason West! 🚂🎄

We added to our Polar Express decorations today, and it truly took our display to the next level! A heartfelt thank you to Jason West and the team at Caskey’s Mower Shop for their incredible generosity in volunteering their time and resources to help make childhood dreams come true at Tavares Elementary.

The Polar Express–themed train you built for our school is absolutely amazing and is now proudly displayed at the front of our campus. We, the adults, already love it, so we know our students are going to have an absolute blast seeing it! The joy it brings truly captures the magic of the season.

We are so grateful for community partners like Caskey’s Mower Shop who help create unforgettable moments for our students. ❤️ Thank you for spreading joy and making memories that will last a lifetime!
about 1 month ago, Tavares Elementary
Thank You, Caskey's Mower
Polar Express Train
Polar Express Train
Polar Express Train
Polar Express Train
Polar Express Train

Magic vs. Bulls – Dec. 1, 7:30 PM! It’s Building Resilient Kids Night at the Kia Center! Buy from our special link to get early access to watch NBA players warm up up-close 👀. Get tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lcsstudent2

about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
Image of man in Orlando Magic Uniform. Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Monday, December 1st, at 7:30 p.m.