Happy Friday NES Families, Please visit this link for the 2/2/26 Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/7d3r5
🎉 Welcome to the Leadership Team!
✨Please join us in welcoming Derek Hickman, the new Assistant Principal at North Elementary School. Mr. Hickman was formerly a teacher at Yearling Middle School and Central Elementary School. With a strong commitment to students, staff, and our school community, we look forward to the leadership and support he will bring in this new role. Please join us in welcoming him!
Happy Friday NES Families, Please click this link for the Family Newsletter for the week of 01/26/26: https://app.smore.com/n/znps8
Our North Elementary tiger is roaring with pride because our students are officially 100 DAYS SMARTER today! 📚✨
From counting to reading, creating to collaborating, our students have been learning, growing, and shining every single day. We are so proud of how far they’ve come in just 100 days!
💙 100 days of learning
💛 100 days of kindness
🐯 100 days of ROAR-some students
Here’s to many more days of curiosity, confidence, and success at North Elementary!
#NorthElementary
#100DaysSmarter
#100thDayOfSchool
#TigerPride
#ElementaryExcellence
From counting to reading, creating to collaborating, our students have been learning, growing, and shining every single day. We are so proud of how far they’ve come in just 100 days!
💙 100 days of learning
💛 100 days of kindness
🐯 100 days of ROAR-some students
Here’s to many more days of curiosity, confidence, and success at North Elementary!
#NorthElementary
#100DaysSmarter
#100thDayOfSchool
#TigerPride
#ElementaryExcellence
📣 Looking Ahead to the 2026–2027 School Year
Okeechobee County Schools is announcing a series of campus transitions that will take effect beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. These changes are designed to better serve students at every grade level, align programs with the right facilities, and maximize the benefits of recent and upcoming capital investments across the district.
With the completion of the new Okeechobee High School campus, the school will expand to serve students in grades 9–12 full-time. Ninth-grade students will attend school at the new high school campus. This transition provides students with a more cohesive high school experience and expanded access to programs and opportunities.
As part of these changes, secondary students currently enrolled at Okeechobee Achievement Academy will relocate to the former Freshman Campus building. Elementary students participating in the IBP program will transition to Seminole Elementary School. These moves allow academic programs to be better aligned with facilities designed to support student needs and focused services.
In addition, the district will open a new Early Learning Center dedicated exclusively to VPK students. Having VPK as the only students on this campus allows for a safe, welcoming, and age-appropriate environment focused on early childhood development, early literacy, and kindergarten readiness.
To support these transitions, capital improvement projects will take place at the newly configured Okeechobee Achievement Academy and the future Early Learning Center. These improvements will focus on refreshing facilities, enhancing learning spaces, and ensuring students and families are welcomed into modern, engaging environments. The district will also work closely with families to support student transportation needs wherever possible.
These campus transitions reflect a thoughtful, long-term approach to serving students at every stage of their educational journey. Additional details, timelines, and family communications will be shared as planning continues.
💜Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to support student success across Okeechobee County Schools.
Okeechobee County Schools is announcing a series of campus transitions that will take effect beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. These changes are designed to better serve students at every grade level, align programs with the right facilities, and maximize the benefits of recent and upcoming capital investments across the district.
With the completion of the new Okeechobee High School campus, the school will expand to serve students in grades 9–12 full-time. Ninth-grade students will attend school at the new high school campus. This transition provides students with a more cohesive high school experience and expanded access to programs and opportunities.
As part of these changes, secondary students currently enrolled at Okeechobee Achievement Academy will relocate to the former Freshman Campus building. Elementary students participating in the IBP program will transition to Seminole Elementary School. These moves allow academic programs to be better aligned with facilities designed to support student needs and focused services.
In addition, the district will open a new Early Learning Center dedicated exclusively to VPK students. Having VPK as the only students on this campus allows for a safe, welcoming, and age-appropriate environment focused on early childhood development, early literacy, and kindergarten readiness.
To support these transitions, capital improvement projects will take place at the newly configured Okeechobee Achievement Academy and the future Early Learning Center. These improvements will focus on refreshing facilities, enhancing learning spaces, and ensuring students and families are welcomed into modern, engaging environments. The district will also work closely with families to support student transportation needs wherever possible.
These campus transitions reflect a thoughtful, long-term approach to serving students at every stage of their educational journey. Additional details, timelines, and family communications will be shared as planning continues.
💜Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to support student success across Okeechobee County Schools.
Strong readers start with strong attendance! 📖🐯 Students who attend school regularly in the early grades are far more likely to read proficiently by 3rd grade. Thank you, North Elementary families, for helping our Tigers show up, learn, and grow every day!
Good morning NES families, Our phones are working again. Thank you for your patience!
Good morning NES Families, We are currently experiencing issues with our external phone lines at North. If you need to get in contact with someone immediately, please reach out via Rooms to your child's teacher, email rosalva.velasquez-pineda@okeeschools.org or jessica.lowe@okeeschools.org. We apologize for this inconvenience and will update once the lines are working again.
Happy Friday NES Families! Please visit this link for our 01/19/26 Family Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/uyewd
Tiger families—attendance matters! Consistent attendance helps students learn, grow, and stay on track. Let’s make every day count! 🐯💙
🎉Don't miss this family-focused event where kids can get an up-close and hands-on experience with vehicles that fly, dig, rescue, dump, honk, and MORE!
🌟Health screenings and lunch are also provided!
🌟Health screenings and lunch are also provided!
Happy Friday NES Families, Please visit this link for the family newsletter for 01/12/2026: https://app.smore.com/n/xne61
Let’s start each day strong, Tigers! 🐯 Arrive on time, be ready to learn, and remember: 5 unexcused tardies equal 1 unexcused absence.
Happy New Year NES Families! We are excited to welcome students back tomorrow and begin our new optional walk-in drop off procedures. Please visit the links below for procedures to follow if you choose to walk your student to class in the morning. We look forward to starting our second half strong!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E5zED-mqw6dhZYxdS6fqx3RYv6NbGWIQ/view?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fbczvNisgu3hiIVbBc5IUxar-uMhbdkk/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117597257800802917154&rtpof=true&sd=true
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oluTCdrm-H7RiQxWZeXAo8KUsxf_GSbC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117597257800802917154&rtpof=true&sd=true
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E5zED-mqw6dhZYxdS6fqx3RYv6NbGWIQ/view?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fbczvNisgu3hiIVbBc5IUxar-uMhbdkk/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117597257800802917154&rtpof=true&sd=true
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oluTCdrm-H7RiQxWZeXAo8KUsxf_GSbC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117597257800802917154&rtpof=true&sd=true
Good evening NES families, Just a reminder we have our Winter Wonderland tonight! Join us for Christmas stories and treats! Wear your festive Christmas gear or PJs. We can't wait to spend time with you!
Mrs. Nolte's 5th grade class has been learning about the Stock Market and were excited to share and present (with MUCH GUSTO) their one-pager with Mrs. Lowe today! Their excitement was contagious! I see stockbrokers and public speakers in our future! Well done!
December has been busy with lots of fun activities! Students participated in singing Christmas Carols at the City Tree Lighting Ceremony, Student Council and PTO participated in the Christmas Parade, Kindergarten students sang and danced to Christmas songs for their families, and teachers were celebrated with cookies for National Cookie Day sponsored by PTO!
Dear NES Families,
I am writing to share a bittersweet update with you. Our assistant principal, Mrs. Briney, has decided to pursue a new opportunity beyond NES, with her last day being December 19th. While we are sad to see her go, we are incredibly grateful for the time, heart, and dedication she has poured into our school community.
During her time at NES, Mrs. Briney has loved our students deeply, supported families with care and compassion, and truly embraced what it means to be part of the NES family. Her impact on our school is meaningful and lasting, and we know she will continue to do wonderful things in her next chapter.
Please rest assured that all current supports and structures will remain in place. Our administrative team is already working on next steps to ensure a smooth and steady transition for students, staff, and families.
We wish Mrs. Briney the very best as she moves forward and thank her for the service, joy, and dedication she brought to NES.
Thank you, families, for your continued partnership and trust.
I am writing to share a bittersweet update with you. Our assistant principal, Mrs. Briney, has decided to pursue a new opportunity beyond NES, with her last day being December 19th. While we are sad to see her go, we are incredibly grateful for the time, heart, and dedication she has poured into our school community.
During her time at NES, Mrs. Briney has loved our students deeply, supported families with care and compassion, and truly embraced what it means to be part of the NES family. Her impact on our school is meaningful and lasting, and we know she will continue to do wonderful things in her next chapter.
Please rest assured that all current supports and structures will remain in place. Our administrative team is already working on next steps to ensure a smooth and steady transition for students, staff, and families.
We wish Mrs. Briney the very best as she moves forward and thank her for the service, joy, and dedication she brought to NES.
Thank you, families, for your continued partnership and trust.
Happy Friday NES Families! Please visit this link for the Family Newsletter for Week of 12/15/25: https://app.smore.com/n/b3wnv
🎄✨ North Elementary families, we need your help spreading a little extra holiday magic! ✨🎄
As we wrap up this wonderful season, we’d love for our teachers and staff to feel all the joy, appreciation, and gratitude that makes our school so special. 💛💙
We’ve put together a very short Google Form where you can share a holiday message, a note of thanks, or a little encouragement for the amazing people who take care of our kids each day. Your words truly mean the world to them!
👉 https://forms.gle/N5BqdiJdT422mzM8A
❤️Please take a moment to fill it out and help us sprinkle some festive cheer around the building!
Thank you for being such a bright part of our school family. Happy Holidays, North Elementary! 🎅🏼✨🎁