Yearbooks are officially on sale! 🎉
If you didn’t pre-order, you can still grab one in the front office for $28. Limited quantity available—once they’re gone, they’re gone!
The latest edition of "The Current" has been published! Catch up on the Lake County Schools news you might have missed, and subscribe to have it emailed to you every quarter! See the May 2026 edition here: https://tinyurl.com/4xahf462
Thank you to our amazing sponsors for helping us celebrate our teachers! Your support means everything to the Tavares Elementary family. ❤️
📣 Updated Information: Kindergarten Awards Ceremony 📣
Please note there has been a change to our Kindergarten Awards Ceremony schedule. Thank you for your flexibility and support!
Join us as we celebrate our amazing Kindergarten Bullpups and all they’ve accomplished this year! 🐾🎉
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
📍 Music Room
Ceremony Times:
🏆 Schaefer, Strem & Crofts – 9:15 AM
🏆 Evans, Wittman & Hand – 10:30 AM
We are so proud of our students’ growth, hard work, and bright futures ahead. We can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with our families! ❤️
Please note there has been a change to our Kindergarten Awards Ceremony schedule. Thank you for your flexibility and support!
Join us as we celebrate our amazing Kindergarten Bullpups and all they’ve accomplished this year! 🐾🎉
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
📍 Music Room
Ceremony Times:
🏆 Schaefer, Strem & Crofts – 9:15 AM
🏆 Evans, Wittman & Hand – 10:30 AM
We are so proud of our students’ growth, hard work, and bright futures ahead. We can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with our families! ❤️
🍔🐾 BULLPUP SPIRIT NIGHT 🐾🍔
Join us for a fun night out while supporting our school! ❤️
📍 Ale House – Mount Dora
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
When you show the flyer at checkout, 20% of qualifying food sales will be donated back to Tavares Elementary! 🎉
Bring your family, friends, and Bullpup spirit for a great meal and a great cause. We can’t wait to see our Bullpup families there! 🐶❤️
📌 Reminder: Valid for dine-in only during the event hours. Beverages and alcohol are excluded.
Join us for a fun night out while supporting our school! ❤️
📍 Ale House – Mount Dora
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
When you show the flyer at checkout, 20% of qualifying food sales will be donated back to Tavares Elementary! 🎉
Bring your family, friends, and Bullpup spirit for a great meal and a great cause. We can’t wait to see our Bullpup families there! 🐶❤️
📌 Reminder: Valid for dine-in only during the event hours. Beverages and alcohol are excluded.
Today we are celebrating one of the very best—our amazing school nurse, Nurse Jennifer! ❤️🏥🐾
From bumps and bruises to big feelings and everything in between, Nurse Jennifer cares for our Bullpups each day with compassion, patience, and a heart for helping others. She is a calm presence, a trusted support system, and an important part of our school family.
Thank you, Nurse Jennifer, for the countless ways you care for our students and staff each and every day. We are so grateful for you and all you do for Tavares Elementary! ❤️🏥🐾
From bumps and bruises to big feelings and everything in between, Nurse Jennifer cares for our Bullpups each day with compassion, patience, and a heart for helping others. She is a calm presence, a trusted support system, and an important part of our school family.
Thank you, Nurse Jennifer, for the countless ways you care for our students and staff each and every day. We are so grateful for you and all you do for Tavares Elementary! ❤️🏥🐾
Today we celebrate an incredible leader on National School Principals’ Day! ❤️🐾
Mrs. Werner, thank you for the heart, dedication, and vision you bring to our school each and every day. Your leadership creates a place where students feel valued, staff feel supported, and our entire Bullpup community continues to grow and thrive.
We are grateful for the countless ways you show up for our students, families, and team—always with positivity, care, and a commitment to excellence.
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Werner today and showing our appreciation for all she does! ❤️🐾
Today we celebrate our amazing School Lunch Heroes! 🍎🥪🦸♀️ Behind every meal served is a team that shows up with care, consistency, and a whole lot of heart. From early mornings to busy lunch waves, our cafeteria staff work hard to make sure every Bullpup is nourished and ready to learn. Thank you for the smiles, the kindness, and the important role you play in our school each and every day. We appreciate you more than you know! ❤️🐾
We are incredibly grateful to East Coast Life Church Tavares for their generous support of our school community! ❤️🐾
Their donation of food for our pantry will make a meaningful difference for our families, and their thoughtful gift cards for every teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week truly meant so much to our staff.
We are excited to welcome East Coast Life Church Tavares as a new partner and are looking forward to all the ways we can work together to support our students, families, and community in the future. 💪🏼
Thank you for showing up for our Bullpup family
💛🍌🐾 We had a Minion-tastic morning celebrating our incredible volunteers at our “One in a Minion” Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast!
Today was all about YOU—our amazing volunteers who give your time, energy, and heart to support our students and staff. Your impact is felt in so many ways, and our school is a better place because of you. 🐾
Thank you for being truly one in a minion. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💙🐾
Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who help our Bullpups start and end their day safely—our amazing bus drivers! 🚌🐾
Rain or shine, they show up with patience, care, and a commitment to keeping our students safe on every ride. Their impact goes far beyond transportation—they build relationships, create routines, and help set the tone for a great day of learning.
Join us in thanking our bus drivers for all they do to support our school community. We appreciate you today and every day! 🚌🐾
What a totally awesome day celebrating our teachers! 🌮🎉
A huge thank you to our incredible PTO for treating our staff to a delicious taco bar and bringing all the fun with a 90s-themed photo booth! From the food to the throwback vibes, it was the perfect way to show our teachers just how much they are appreciated.
We are so grateful for the time, effort, and love our PTO pours into making our staff feel special. And to our teachers... thank you for all you do every single day for our Bullpups! ❤️🐾
✨ The Future is Bright! ✨
Join us as we celebrate our amazing 5th grade Bullpups and all they’ve accomplished this year at our 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony! 🎓🐾
📅 Wednesday, May 27
📍 Tavares Elementary School – Multipurpose Room
⏰ 8:45 AM Ceremony
Headley • Zachar • Starks • Vandergriff
⏰ 10:15 AM Ceremony
Abbarno • Patel • LeCours
We are so proud of our students and can’t wait to honor this special milestone as they prepare for their next big adventure! 🌟
Join us as we celebrate our amazing 5th grade Bullpups and all they’ve accomplished this year at our 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony! 🎓🐾
📅 Wednesday, May 27
📍 Tavares Elementary School – Multipurpose Room
⏰ 8:45 AM Ceremony
Headley • Zachar • Starks • Vandergriff
⏰ 10:15 AM Ceremony
Abbarno • Patel • LeCours
We are so proud of our students and can’t wait to honor this special milestone as they prepare for their next big adventure! 🌟
🐾✨ Our Littlest Bullpups Are Ready to Shine! ✨🐾
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our amazing VPK (Pre-K) Bullpups at their End-of-Year Award Ceremony! 🎉
📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
📍 Music Room
🕘 Ceremony Times:
• Khan – 9:15 AM
• McDonald – 10:15 AM
This special celebration honors the growth, learning, and milestones our youngest students have achieved this year. We are so proud of our Bullpups and can’t wait to celebrate with our families! 🐾🎓
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our amazing VPK (Pre-K) Bullpups at their End-of-Year Award Ceremony! 🎉
📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
📍 Music Room
🕘 Ceremony Times:
• Khan – 9:15 AM
• McDonald – 10:15 AM
This special celebration honors the growth, learning, and milestones our youngest students have achieved this year. We are so proud of our Bullpups and can’t wait to celebrate with our families! 🐾🎓
We loved welcoming our newest Bullpups and their families at Kindergarten Round-Up! 🐾 It was so exciting to meet our future learners and begin building connections that will carry into the 2026–2027 school year. 🎒✨ Our faculty & staff are already looking forward to a year filled with growth, belonging, and lots of learning. ❤️🐾 If you weren’t able to attend, don’t worry—we’ll have another opportunity in early June to get your child enrolled and ready to start their Bullpup journey. 🗓️🐾 We can’t wait to meet the rest of our incoming kindergarten class! 🎉
⏰ It’s almost time to get TOTALLY RAD! 🛼🎉
Teacher Appreciation Week at Tavares Elementary is coming up April 27 – May 1, and we’re ready to celebrate our amazing teachers in style! 💖
Break out your 80s & 90s gear, neon colors, denim, and favorite throwback looks—each day has a fun theme for students and staff to join in! 😎✨
Check out the flyer for all the details and start planning those outfits now… we can’t wait to see everyone show their Bullpup pride! 🐾
Teacher Appreciation Week at Tavares Elementary is coming up April 27 – May 1, and we’re ready to celebrate our amazing teachers in style! 💖
Break out your 80s & 90s gear, neon colors, denim, and favorite throwback looks—each day has a fun theme for students and staff to join in! 😎✨
Check out the flyer for all the details and start planning those outfits now… we can’t wait to see everyone show their Bullpup pride! 🐾
🐾❤️ Save the Date, Bullpup Families! ❤️🐾
We are excited to celebrate the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our amazing Bullpups at our End-of-Year Award Ceremonies! 🎉
Please see the flyers for specific grade-level dates and times. We look forward to recognizing our students and sharing these special moments with our families.
📅 Ceremony Schedule:
• Kindergarten – May 28 (Music Room)
▫️ Schaefer, Strem, & Evans – 9:15 AM
▫️ Wittman & Hand – 10:30 AM
• 1st Grade – May 26 at 1:15 PM
• 2nd Grade – May 28 at 12:00 PM
• 3rd Grade – May 29 at 8:45 AM
• 4th Grade – May 28 at 8:45 AM
📍 All ceremonies (except Kindergarten) will be held in the Cafeteria/Multi-Purpose Room.
These celebrations are a great way to honor the dedication, perseverance, and success of our students this school year. We can’t wait to celebrate together! 🐾🎓
We are excited to celebrate the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our amazing Bullpups at our End-of-Year Award Ceremonies! 🎉
Please see the flyers for specific grade-level dates and times. We look forward to recognizing our students and sharing these special moments with our families.
📅 Ceremony Schedule:
• Kindergarten – May 28 (Music Room)
▫️ Schaefer, Strem, & Evans – 9:15 AM
▫️ Wittman & Hand – 10:30 AM
• 1st Grade – May 26 at 1:15 PM
• 2nd Grade – May 28 at 12:00 PM
• 3rd Grade – May 29 at 8:45 AM
• 4th Grade – May 28 at 8:45 AM
📍 All ceremonies (except Kindergarten) will be held in the Cafeteria/Multi-Purpose Room.
These celebrations are a great way to honor the dedication, perseverance, and success of our students this school year. We can’t wait to celebrate together! 🐾🎓
We love being part of a community that truly shows up for its people ❤️🐾
The City of Tavares continues to create amazing opportunities for families of all ages—from youth athletics to programs that keep our senior community active, connected, and thriving.
🏈 Looking for something fun and active for your child this summer? Check out the NFL Flag Football League for ages 5–14!
💛 Know a senior who enjoys staying social and active? There are so many great events, fitness classes, and walking programs happening throughout April and May!
We’re proud to partner with a city that invests in connection, wellness, and community for everyone. Take a look at the flyers below for details and how to get involved!
The City of Tavares continues to create amazing opportunities for families of all ages—from youth athletics to programs that keep our senior community active, connected, and thriving.
🏈 Looking for something fun and active for your child this summer? Check out the NFL Flag Football League for ages 5–14!
💛 Know a senior who enjoys staying social and active? There are so many great events, fitness classes, and walking programs happening throughout April and May!
We’re proud to partner with a city that invests in connection, wellness, and community for everyone. Take a look at the flyers below for details and how to get involved!
🐾🔬 3rd Grade STEAM Bowl Team Success! 🔬🐾
Our 3rd grade STEAM Bowl team has been hard at work, and we couldn’t be prouder! These students have shown determination, teamwork, and a willingness to take on new challenges as they prepared for the competition.
A special thank you to Coach Mr. LeCours for his dedication and support in helping our students grow their confidence and skills. Your guidance has made a lasting impact!
We also want to thank Mrs. Bodwell for her continued encouragement and support of all our STEAM teams. We appreciate all you do for our Bullpups!
Way to go, 3rd grade! Your effort and enthusiasm truly represent Bullpup Pride! 🐾✨
Our 3rd grade STEAM Bowl team has been hard at work, and we couldn’t be prouder! These students have shown determination, teamwork, and a willingness to take on new challenges as they prepared for the competition.
A special thank you to Coach Mr. LeCours for his dedication and support in helping our students grow their confidence and skills. Your guidance has made a lasting impact!
We also want to thank Mrs. Bodwell for her continued encouragement and support of all our STEAM teams. We appreciate all you do for our Bullpups!
Way to go, 3rd grade! Your effort and enthusiasm truly represent Bullpup Pride! 🐾✨
What an incredible year of family events we’ve shared together! From fun nights to meaningful learning experiences, we’ve loved seeing our school community come together.
Now, we need your voice.
Please take a few minutes to complete our Family Event Feedback Survey and let us know:
Which events you loved most
What we can improve
What you’d like to see next year
Your feedback truly helps us plan events that are fun, meaningful, and worth your time.
👉 Click here to share your thoughts or copy and paste the link below in a browser window: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmihw0BcxuIX1NxIgv5hvgISagPIjIw4cUjPfiIBlyHC8jXg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115490129720878273662
Thank you for being such an important part of our Bullpup family—we appreciate you!
With gratitude,
TES Leadership
