Join Lake County Schools as a School Safety Guardian. Make a difference and help keep our students safe! Apply at https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/page/employment . Click "current job openings" and then type "Guardian" in the "Search Jobs" box.

6 days ago, LCS Communications
Make a difference. Help Keep Our Students Safe. Join Lake County Schools as a School Safety Guardian. Serve and support your local school district. All FDLE Certified and 144-hour Guardian Trained welcome. Full and Part-Time positions available. Apply at lake.k12.fl.us/page/employment. Questions? Contact us at safetyandsecurity@lake.k12.fl.us or 352-253-6675
🚗 Get Your Car Rider Tag!

Ready to make pickup faster and smoother? Sign up for your car rider tag now!

Having your tag is necessary for our staff to quickly identify your vehicle during dismissal, keeping the pickup line moving efficiently and getting your student home safely.

**It only takes a few minutes to sign up!**

👉 **Click the link below to register:

https://forms.gle/NPV92vbc4iFGBVeB6

Let's make dismissal stress-free for everyone! 😊
18 days ago, Astatula Elementary
Cars arranged in rows on white background with text on yellow box reading "Request your Astuta car rider tag and avoid the line at meet the teacher!"
Congratulations Bobcats!! 🐾
18 days ago, Astatula Elementary
An advertisement features a cat mascot with thumbs up. Text reads "Congratulations, Bobcats! Another Year of Amazing Gains!" Register today by calling (352)343-1334 M-Thurs. 8:00-4:00
You're Invited to Kindergarten Registration!

**Join us on July 9th from 10 AM–5:30 PM** as we help your family get ready for kindergarten — we can't wait to welcome you!

Here's what we have planned for you:

* 📋 **Drop off paperwork** — We’ll help ensure you have completed all the necessary paperwork.

* 👋 **Meet our amazing staff** — Say hello to office staff, team members and our school principal, Mr. Sherman, who are so excited to welcome your child and family

* 🏫 **Tour the school** — Come take a look around all the special places where your child will learn, play, and grow

This is a wonderful chance to get to know our school community, feel right at home, and ask any questions you may have — we’re here for you every step of the way!


19 days ago, Astatula Elementary
Jungle-themed poster. The heading reads "Astaluta Elementary Kindergarten Registration" and includes the website. Below is a list of required documents for registration.
📚 Mr. Shorty & Mr. Carlos.....CAUGHT RED-HANDED! 📚

Whether you're diving into a graphic novel in the park, sneaking in chapters at bedtime, or getting lost in a fantasy world at the beach or pool—we want to catch YOU reading!

📸 Here's how to participate:

Find a cool spot and get lost in a great book
Ask a family member to snap a photo of you mid-read
Add your pic to the comments section below

The best readers aren't always the quietest ones—they're the ones who can't put a book down! 🌟
19 days ago, Astatula Elementary
Mr. Carlos and Mr. Shorty are sitting in chairs and reading children's books in the office.
☕🍧 Grab Your Favorites at Meet the Teacher! ☕🍧

While you are on campus meeting your teacher on Aug. 6th from 10am-12pm --- don't miss out on delicious refreshments!

☕ Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck — Perfect for parents! 🍧 Kona Ice — A sweet treat for the whole family!

Can't wait to see everyone!

21 days ago, Astatula Elementary
Meet the Teacher is Thursday, August 6th from 10am to 12pm. Get info for transportation, ELC, and community organizations. We can't wait to see you!
This is a photo of Travelin' Tom's coffee truck that will be selling drinks at the event.
This is a picture of the Kona Ice Truck that will be selling snow cones at the event.
Attention early shoppers! If you're ready to get a head start on back to school shopping, please click the link below for the 26-27 School Supply Lists. ✂️✏️🎒😊

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q9a8ewtL9K2qWYRnPpaXko7YCHpkXKDqSa--6S0ghIs/edit?usp=sharing

about 1 month ago, Astatula Elementary
26-27 School Supply Lists see the lists by clicking on the link below

Save the Date! We hope you are having an incredible summer but make sure to mark your calendars for Meet the Teacher!

about 1 month ago, Astatula Elementary
Meet the Teacher is Thursday, August 6th from 10am to 12pm. Get info for transportation, ELC, and community organizations. We can't wait to see you!
Have you registered for the Lake County Schools Trades & Transportation Hiring Event? It's not too late! We are looking for plumbers, electricians, bus drivers, mechanics, grounds workers, and technicians. Join us from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, June 17, at East Ridge Middle School, 13201 Excalibur Road, in Clermont. We will help you learn about the many job opportunities that are available in our schools. Bring your resume and come prepared because our hiring managers will conduct interviews on-site! Register today at https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/lcs/e/62bgYCr
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
Photo of trades workers and bus driver. Wording says, "Trades and Transportation Hiring Event. Join us. June 17, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Candidates will be able to meet directly with hiring managers in Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation.

Come and join us! Be a part of the Lake County Schools Vendor Networking Fair at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 11, and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you at Tavares High School for this engaging event! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform

about 2 months ago, LCS Communications
Vendor Networking. How to do business with Lake COunty School District. For local small, minority, and veteran owned businesses. Facilities/growth planning, maintenance, grounds, transportation, warehouse, procurement services. Thursday, June 11, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon, Tavares High School Gymnasium, 603 N. New Hampshire Ave. To attend register here: Come and join us! Be a part of Vendor Networking Fair and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform Image includes several business logos and the LCS logo.

Come and join us! Be a part of the Lake County Schools Vendor Networking Fair at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 11, and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you at Tavares High School for this engaging event! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform

about 2 months ago, LCS Communications
Vendor Networking. How to do business with Lake COunty School District. For local small, minority, and veteran owned businesses. Facilities/growth planning, maintenance, grounds, transportation, warehouse, procurement services. Thursday, June 11, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon, Tavares High School Gymnasium, 603 N. New Hampshire Ave. To attend register here: Come and join us! Be a part of Vendor Networking Fair and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform Image includes several business logos and the LCS logo.
Please remember our early dismissal schedule this week. All Lake County schools will follow a Wednesday dismissal schedule on Wednesday, May 27; Thursday, May 28; and Friday, May 29, which is the last day of school. Mark your calendars, plan accordingly, and prepare for a great summer break!
about 2 months ago, LCS Communications
Illustration shows a starfish, beach bag with a pineapple and sunglasses sticking out, a red and white life preserver, and the LCS logo around the border with a "Don't forget" memo at the top. Wording says, " Early Dismissal: Wednesday, May 27, Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29. Follow Wednesday Dismissal times all three days. Last day of classes is Friday, May 29. Have a great summer break!"
A heartfelt reception at Astatula Elementary last week brought together our past Bobcats and those at AES who helped shape them. Graduating seniors who attended Astatula from 2012–2019 returned to campus to reconnect with former teachers and staff, share memories, and celebrate this milestone together. 🎓💛

It was a joy to see former students laugh, swap stories, and thank the educators who supported them along the way— your visits remind us why we do this work.

Share your favorite memory of Astatula or a message for our returning seniors in the comments below! #AstatulaElementary #BobcatAlumni #OnceABobcatAlwaysABobcat
about 2 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Large group photo of diverse high school seniors gathered indoors, most standing with a few crouching in front. Many wear ID badges. Decorations include gold and black balloons, trophies on the floor at right, and framed artwork on the walls. An American flag is visible at upper left. A prominent sign reads "CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR" and references "AYTILLA HIGH SCHOOL" and "Recently Returned Welcome," indicating this is a reunion or reception for returning alumni.
Rectangular white frosted celebration cake decorated with red icing flowers and green leaves, a black piped top border, and a red-and-white wavy base border. Red icing on top reads "Congratulations Graduates 2026." The cake sits on a red tablecloth patterned with black graduation caps; behind it are two festive centerpieces with metallic gold and silver tinsel and small "CONGRATS GRAD" cutouts.
Classroom photo of 12 students seated at individual desks with one adult teacher standing behind them. Students mostly smile at the camera; several desks show name tags (examples: NOVA, SARA, SadieR, Landon, Skyler, Jude, L. EMMANUEL, Mason). Classroom walls display numeric ranges and posters; a clock, filing cabinet, and two wooden doors are visible on the right. A front-right desk holds a small plaque reading "Pamela Duke IT Teacher of the Year 2013–2014" and other miscellaneous items. The image captures a bright, organized learning environment and a group school photo.
Group photo of 16 mostly young adults and teens with one older woman, posed and smiling in a classroom/office setting. Left foreground shows a cluttered desk with an open laptop (HP logo), papers, and supplies; the wall above is covered in black material. Right background includes a sink, countertops, storage bins, and a closed door. Visible clothing text includes "SAVAGER BASEBALL" on a red polo, "JOSTEN" on a name tag, and "USA ELITE! VELOPME INVITATIONAL" on a gray T‑shirt. The scene feels casual and celebratory, likely documenting a school gathering or alumni return.
Class of Longtime Bobcats — From Pre-K with Mrs. Quero! 💚
Today we’re celebrating a very special group of 5th graders who have been Astatula Elementary Bobcats since Pre‑K.

Please join us in congratulating these longtime Bobcats — leave a 💚 or a message of encouragement below! #BobcatPride #FromPreKto5th #AstatulaElementary
about 2 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Group photo of one adult woman and many children posing on tiered steps in a school setting. The backdrop is a black curtain decorated with colorful hibiscus flower cutouts and small palm trees, giving a luau or tropical theme. The adult (wearing glasses, an olive-green top, and patterned pants) stands near center-left; most children sit on the steps in front, many wearing leis and smiling at the camera. The scene conveys a celebratory, joyful moment honoring longtime Bobcats who began in Pre‑K with Mrs. Quero.
Seen in Green: Students in Mrs. Crawford’s Class 💚
#MentalHealthAwareness
#BeSeenInGreen #AstatulaElementary
about 2 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Students stand in front of a classroom promethoen board all wearing green and smiling. Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month
Class of the Week: Mrs. Bouchard’s Homeroom! 🎉🌟✏️
🤝🧩Thank you, Mrs. Bouchard, for creating a classroom where every student feels supported and encouraged. Parents and families — give this class a virtual high-five in the comments! 🙌
about 2 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Group photo in a classroom showing one adult woman (teacher) and a diverse group of smiling elementary students gathered around a large gold trophy. The trophy base plaque reads "ASTATULA CLASS OF THE WEEK." Children wear a variety of graphic shirts (examples visible: MINECRAFT, Champion, NOT NO MAYBE with a skeleton graphic, NASA, Angel with a Stitch character, PHX 21, and LEADER OF THE BOBCAT CLUB). Background includes a decorative display with an owl image and a dark green forest motif; the numbers "222020" appear on the display. The mood is celebratory and proud.
Group photo in a classroom showing one adult woman (teacher) and a diverse group of smiling elementary students gathered around a large gold trophy. The trophy base plaque reads "ASTATULA CLASS OF THE WEEK." Children wear a variety of graphic shirts (examples visible: MINECRAFT, Champion, NOT NO MAYBE with a skeleton graphic, NASA, Angel with a Stitch character, PHX 21, and LEADER OF THE BOBCAT CLUB). Background includes a decorative display with an owl image and a dark green forest motif; the numbers "222020" appear on the display. The mood is celebratory and proud.

What a joyful way to end the year in Ms. Northway’s classroom! 🎉 Our Astatula Elementary DHH students celebrated big.💛
Huge thanks to our students, families, and Mrs. Northway for making this celebration so special.

about 2 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Collage of classroom award and graduation photos. Top-left and bottom-center: wide classroom views with young children seated at low tables on a colorful alphabet rug; several children wear medals while a blonde child in the foreground eats a blue-frosted cupcake with a spoon; adults (including a woman in a green dress and a woman in a wheelchair) and classroom shelves, a whiteboard/screen, and learning materials are visible. Top-right and middle-left: close-ups of two children eating cupcakes — a girl with dark pigtails in a teal dress wearing a medal and blue bracelet, and a boy in a blue Superman T-shirt wearing a medal and yellow bracelet; light-colored cabinets are in the background. Middle-right: three children (the same girl and boy plus another boy in a white shirt) sit together eating cupcakes from plates; background shows a refrigerator with magnets, shelves with books, a red beanbag, and windows. Remaining photos show a teacher seated on a yellow stool presenting small trophies, books, and "Certificate of Achievement" to individual children who stand beside her wearing medals, plus portrait-style shots of young children in maroon graduation caps and gowns and an outdoor group photo by palm trees with yellow flower decorations.
Collage of classroom award and graduation photos. Top-left and bottom-center: wide classroom views with young children seated at low tables on a colorful alphabet rug; several children wear medals while a blonde child in the foreground eats a blue-frosted cupcake with a spoon; adults (including a woman in a green dress and a woman in a wheelchair) and classroom shelves, a whiteboard/screen, and learning materials are visible. Top-right and middle-left: close-ups of two children eating cupcakes — a girl with dark pigtails in a teal dress wearing a medal and blue bracelet, and a boy in a blue Superman T-shirt wearing a medal and yellow bracelet; light-colored cabinets are in the background. Middle-right: three children (the same girl and boy plus another boy in a white shirt) sit together eating cupcakes from plates; background shows a refrigerator with magnets, shelves with books, a red beanbag, and windows. Remaining photos show a teacher seated on a yellow stool presenting small trophies, books, and "Certificate of Achievement" to individual children who stand beside her wearing medals, plus portrait-style shots of young children in maroon graduation caps and gowns and an outdoor group photo by palm trees with yellow flower decorations.
Collage of classroom award and graduation photos. Top-left and bottom-center: wide classroom views with young children seated at low tables on a colorful alphabet rug; several children wear medals while a blonde child in the foreground eats a blue-frosted cupcake with a spoon; adults (including a woman in a green dress and a woman in a wheelchair) and classroom shelves, a whiteboard/screen, and learning materials are visible. Top-right and middle-left: close-ups of two children eating cupcakes — a girl with dark pigtails in a teal dress wearing a medal and blue bracelet, and a boy in a blue Superman T-shirt wearing a medal and yellow bracelet; light-colored cabinets are in the background. Middle-right: three children (the same girl and boy plus another boy in a white shirt) sit together eating cupcakes from plates; background shows a refrigerator with magnets, shelves with books, a red beanbag, and windows. Remaining photos show a teacher seated on a yellow stool presenting small trophies, books, and "Certificate of Achievement" to individual children who stand beside her wearing medals, plus portrait-style shots of young children in maroon graduation caps and gowns and an outdoor group photo by palm trees with yellow flower decorations.

Here is another Summer Reading Challenge that is calling ALL readers! Whether you're a bookworm 🐛, a graphic novel fan 💥, or just discovering your next favorite story, there's something for YOU!

Read. Explore. Earn rewards. Have FUN! 🎉

Sign up today and start your reading adventure! Who's in?

about 2 months ago, Astatula Elementary
Directions for Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Journal. Read books from the list and bring your journal to Barnes and Noble.
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Challenge: Read 8 books, visit the store 4 times & collect your stickers
Spanish version of the Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Flyer
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading information sheet and book bracket.
Our recognition for Mental Health Awareness Month continues! 💚 Students, teachers, and staff are encouraged to Be Seen in Green on Friday, May 22 and every Friday in May to show support for mental health awareness. Wearing green is a simple, powerful way to stand together, start conversations, and remind one another that it’s okay to ask for help. 🌿
Will you join us this Friday?
2 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Four people—two adult women and two young boys—pose in a classroom, all wearing green shirts. The woman on the left wears a light green t-shirt, denim shorts, glasses, and a lanyard; the woman on the right wears a dark green polo, glasses, and sunglasses on her head, with her hand on the shoulder of the boy beside her. The two boys stand in front: the left boy wears a light green shirt printed with "ASTATOULA ELEMENTARY," and the right boy wears a light green shirt and a dark beaded necklace. Behind them an American flag and a large screen display a YouTube video titled "Ancient Forest" showing a scenic forest sunset; classroom shelves and decorations are visible.
Could they crack the codes to escape Ember? 🔐🔥 Yesterday, our incredible 5th graders showed epic teamwork, sharp problem-solving, and nonstop excitement as they worked together to break the clues and escape Ember! 🙌✨
2 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Classroom scene in low light with small groups of students working at gray desks pushed together. Most students use phone flashlights or small lamps to read papers on their desks. Foreground left: a student with dark curly hair in a gray hoodie (partial "AKAN" text) leans over papers with a yellow spherical object beside them. Foreground right: two blonde students at a desk — one in a black top looking down at illuminated papers, the other smiling and holding a pencil; a pink "owala" water bottle, light pink tumbler, and phone sit nearby. Mid-ground and background: more students focused on worksheets by flashlight; one student on the right looks toward the camera brightly lit. Classroom details include light-colored walls, a sunflower decoration on a door, an American flag, and windows with dark blinds. Papers with grids and text are visible but unreadable from this distance.
Dimly lit classroom where students sit at individual desks using flashlights to illuminate worksheets. Ceiling acoustic tiles and vents are visible; a large projection screen or whiteboard sits at left. Back wall features a row of five sunflower cutouts, a clock, and a door with posted emergency contact text above it. Several students hold flashlights; one foreground student uses a red flashlight at right. A yellow smiling emoji overlays a student’s face in the lower-left foreground. Visible wall text above the door lists emergency numbers (POLICE 911, AMBULANCE 911, FIRE 911) and other unreadable phone numbers. A partially visible worksheet labeled with a form-like title (e.g., "EXAMINER II") appears on a desk.
Low-light classroom activity with students using phone flashlights and small lamps to work on worksheets. Foreground: a boy shines his phone flashlight at his work beside a girl wearing glasses; both focus on separate papers. To their right, girls use individual light sources — one with a flexible desk lamp held over her worksheet. Background shows more students similarly engaged. A yellow smiling emoji covers a distant student’s face. Visible worksheet text includes headings like "CLUES" with numbered lines, a "SUPPLY" grid containing letters (e.g., TISSUE) and numbers, and "TRANSFORM" grids with letter sequences; grid details are partially visible but not fully readable.
Group of elementary/middle school students working in a dim classroom using flashlights to read papers. Foreground center: a girl in a tie-dye long-sleeve shirt holds a red flashlight over a paper labeled "CODE TO DE-BUG." Nearby, a girl with glasses and curly hair in a black-and-white baseball jersey smiles at the camera, while other students sit or lean over desks holding flashlights. Wall text above a door reads "THIS IS ROOM 609" with directions or room numbers beneath ("GO 412, 510, 615, & 616"). Classroom features include bookshelves, a framed rainbow picture, purple string lights, student desks, and a star on a door.
Five students gathered around two tables in a dimly lit classroom, each using flashlights to read and write on papers. Some students hold flashlights close to worksheets; others write by the beam. Background shows bookshelves, classroom storage, and a board with blue-and-white string lights and a "WE LEARN" sign. Visible text on objects includes "VESTIBULE," "60BA," and brand labels like "Gatorade" and "STRANGER THINGS" on water bottles. A person in a blue shirt is partially visible at the far left.