Back to School Night for Florence Elementary is scheduled for Monday, August 17th from 4pm-7pm. Please stop by any time during those hours to meet your teachers, walk the building, learn about our Title 1 programming, and learn about resources available here at FES. We hope to see you there! This is for all students Preschool-5th grade attending Florence Elementary.
REMINDER - The Florence Elementary FRC is hosting our annual FREE Yard Sale on Thursday, August 6th from 1pm-6pm. Everything is free and has been donated. Come shop and find great items for your family and home! See flyer below for information.
If you have questions or donations for the yard sale, please reach out to our FRC Coordinator lindsay.chappell@boone.kyschools.us.
If you have questions or donations for the yard sale, please reach out to our FRC Coordinator lindsay.chappell@boone.kyschools.us.
Children ages 3-5 residing in Boone County can be screened in the 5 areas of development. See attached flyers for information, dates, and times.
Florence Elementary Summer Family Newsletter:
https://boonecounty.edurooms.com/newsletters/florence-elementary-school/newsletters/knightly-news-family-newsletter-151230
https://boonecounty.edurooms.com/newsletters/florence-elementary-school/newsletters/knightly-news-family-newsletter-151230
Florence Elementary Summer Staff Newsletter:
https://boonecounty.edurooms.com/newsletters/florence-elementary-school/newsletters/florence-elementary-summer-staff-newsletter
https://boonecounty.edurooms.com/newsletters/florence-elementary-school/newsletters/florence-elementary-summer-staff-newsletter
Florence Elementary Summer Family Newsletter
https://boonecounty.edurooms.com/newsletters/florence-elementary-school/newsletters/knightly-news-family-newsletter-151230
https://boonecounty.edurooms.com/newsletters/florence-elementary-school/newsletters/knightly-news-family-newsletter-151230
5/28/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 74 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 98 will bring them home on a 2nd run. Please note that the bus bringing them home could change depending on how fast routes are completed today. The bus garage is supposed to update Zonar for tracking to the bus bringing them home.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610. Additionally, entering the parking lot for parent pick up prior to 3:10 is not permitted for safety reasons. Please park in the overflow lot and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Bus 74 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 98 will bring them home on a 2nd run. Please note that the bus bringing them home could change depending on how fast routes are completed today. The bus garage is supposed to update Zonar for tracking to the bus bringing them home.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610. Additionally, entering the parking lot for parent pick up prior to 3:10 is not permitted for safety reasons. Please park in the overflow lot and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Kindergarten Promotion Parking Details -
Parking will be on the Kindergarten Playground. Please look for Mr. Hanley and Deputy Combs as they will be helping direct traffic to the parking spots. You will have to walk around the building to the front gym doors to enter for the ceremony. Please see the attached map for how Deputy Combs would like parking to be. Please do not arrive to park until after 9:00 am.
The ceremony starts at 9:30 am. Doors will open at approximately 9:10 am once we have all students settled in classrooms and morning routines are complete.
Parking will be on the Kindergarten Playground. Please look for Mr. Hanley and Deputy Combs as they will be helping direct traffic to the parking spots. You will have to walk around the building to the front gym doors to enter for the ceremony. Please see the attached map for how Deputy Combs would like parking to be. Please do not arrive to park until after 9:00 am.
The ceremony starts at 9:30 am. Doors will open at approximately 9:10 am once we have all students settled in classrooms and morning routines are complete.
Boone County FRC's present - Wild About Reading
Get ready to go Wild for Reading at our summer reading event! You will be able to explore fun stations like a scavenger hunt, animal crafts, reading buddy adoptions, bingo, safari bus reading experience, and more! Plus enjoy snacks and hands-on learning from community partners! Come read, roar, and explore!
Date: 6/2/2026
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Location - Collins Elementary (9000 Spruce Drive, Florence, KY 41042)
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcb6cY4ofMX7bbFxUeX5xF905Cws5qtdChVQDX6bp206ypbQ/viewform?usp=send_form
Get ready to go Wild for Reading at our summer reading event! You will be able to explore fun stations like a scavenger hunt, animal crafts, reading buddy adoptions, bingo, safari bus reading experience, and more! Plus enjoy snacks and hands-on learning from community partners! Come read, roar, and explore!
Date: 6/2/2026
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Location - Collins Elementary (9000 Spruce Drive, Florence, KY 41042)
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcb6cY4ofMX7bbFxUeX5xF905Cws5qtdChVQDX6bp206ypbQ/viewform?usp=send_form
5/21/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 098 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 172 will bring them home on a 2nd run. Please note that the bus bringing them home could change depending on how fast routes are completed today. The bus garage is supposed to update Zonar for tracking to the bus bringing them home.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610. Additionally, entering the parking lot for parent pick up prior to 3:10 is not permitted for safety reasons. Please park in the overflow lot and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Thank you!
5/18/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 098 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 172 will bring them home on a 2nd run. Please note that the bus bringing them home could change depending on how fast routes are completed today. The bus garage is supposed to update Zonar for tracking to the bus bringing them home.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610. Additionally, entering the parking lot for parent pick up prior to 3:10 is not permitted for safety reasons. Please park in the overflow lot and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Thank you!
Bus 098 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 172 will bring them home on a 2nd run. Please note that the bus bringing them home could change depending on how fast routes are completed today. The bus garage is supposed to update Zonar for tracking to the bus bringing them home.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610. Additionally, entering the parking lot for parent pick up prior to 3:10 is not permitted for safety reasons. Please park in the overflow lot and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Thank you!
Reminder - No school for students tomorrow, 5/19/26
No school, Monday, 5/25/26 for Memorial Day.
Last day for students is Friday, May 29th!
No school, Monday, 5/25/26 for Memorial Day.
Last day for students is Friday, May 29th!
We kindly ask that overdue library books be returned or paid for if they cannot be located.
Reminders have been sent home with students throughout the week. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Welden at 282-2610. Thank you!!
Reminders have been sent home with students throughout the week. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Welden at 282-2610. Thank you!!
5/15/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 098 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 010 will bring them home on a 2nd run. Please note that the bus bringing them home could change depending on how fast routes are completed today. The bus garage is supposed to update Zonar for tracking to the bus bringing them home.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610. Additionally, entering the parking lot for parent pick up prior to 3:10 is not permitted for safety reasons. Please park in the overflow lot and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Thank you!
Bus 098 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 010 will bring them home on a 2nd run. Please note that the bus bringing them home could change depending on how fast routes are completed today. The bus garage is supposed to update Zonar for tracking to the bus bringing them home.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610. Additionally, entering the parking lot for parent pick up prior to 3:10 is not permitted for safety reasons. Please park in the overflow lot and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Thank you!
5/12/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 098 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 172 will bring them home on a 2nd run. Please note that the bus bringing them home could change depending on how fast routes are completed today. The bus garage is supposed to update Zonar for tracking to the bus bringing them home.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610. Additionally, entering the parking lot for parent pick up prior to 3:10 is not permitted for safety reasons. Please park in the overflow lot and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Thank you!
Bus 098 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 172 will bring them home on a 2nd run. Please note that the bus bringing them home could change depending on how fast routes are completed today. The bus garage is supposed to update Zonar for tracking to the bus bringing them home.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610. Additionally, entering the parking lot for parent pick up prior to 3:10 is not permitted for safety reasons. Please park in the overflow lot and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Thank you!
5/8/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 011 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 172 will bring them home on a 2nd run. Please note that the bus bringing them home could change depending on how fast routes are completed today. The bus garage is supposed to update Zonar for tracking to the bus bringing them home.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610. Additionally, entering the parking lot for parent pick up prior to 3:10 is not permitted for safety reasons. Please park in the overflow lot and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Thank you!
Bus 011 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 172 will bring them home on a 2nd run. Please note that the bus bringing them home could change depending on how fast routes are completed today. The bus garage is supposed to update Zonar for tracking to the bus bringing them home.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610. Additionally, entering the parking lot for parent pick up prior to 3:10 is not permitted for safety reasons. Please park in the overflow lot and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Thank you!
5/7/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 010 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 172 will bring them home on a 2nd run. Please note that the bus bringing them home could change depending on how fast routes are completed today. The bus garage is supposed to update Zonar for tracking to the bus bringing them home.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610. Additionally, entering the parking lot for parent pick up prior to 3:10 is not permitted for safety reasons. Please park in the overflow lot and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Thank you!
Bus 010 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 172 will bring them home on a 2nd run. Please note that the bus bringing them home could change depending on how fast routes are completed today. The bus garage is supposed to update Zonar for tracking to the bus bringing them home.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610. Additionally, entering the parking lot for parent pick up prior to 3:10 is not permitted for safety reasons. Please park in the overflow lot and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Thank you!
FES Families -
The Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) is approaching very quickly. This is a state required assessment for students in grades 3, 4, and 5 in elementary school. Please see the attached calendar of assessment dates for FES.
3rd grade will test 5/8 through 5/14
4th grade will test 5/8 through 5/15
5th grade will test 5/8 through 5/21
Reminders -
1. Students will not be permitted to have any phones, smart watches, or any other type of electronic communication device during KSA testing. This is per the state guidelines.
2. Attendance is important! Students will be testing each day starting as early as 8:50 am and lasting until they are done. Students who are late or absent will have to complete make up testing in the afternoons or another day.
3. Please make sure students have a good nights sleep and a healthy breakfast so that their minds and bodies are ready to show off all their learning!
Thank you for your help and we are excited for this opportunity for FES students to show how smart they are!
The Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) is approaching very quickly. This is a state required assessment for students in grades 3, 4, and 5 in elementary school. Please see the attached calendar of assessment dates for FES.
3rd grade will test 5/8 through 5/14
4th grade will test 5/8 through 5/15
5th grade will test 5/8 through 5/21
Reminders -
1. Students will not be permitted to have any phones, smart watches, or any other type of electronic communication device during KSA testing. This is per the state guidelines.
2. Attendance is important! Students will be testing each day starting as early as 8:50 am and lasting until they are done. Students who are late or absent will have to complete make up testing in the afternoons or another day.
3. Please make sure students have a good nights sleep and a healthy breakfast so that their minds and bodies are ready to show off all their learning!
Thank you for your help and we are excited for this opportunity for FES students to show how smart they are!
5/5/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 010 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 172 will bring them home on a 2nd run.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610. Additionally, entering the parking lot for parent pick up prior to 3:10 is not permitted for safety reasons. Please park in the overflow lot and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Thank you!
Bus 010 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 172 will bring them home on a 2nd run.
We have several other buses that may be late arriving today due to double runs at the middle and high schools. Please make sure to track your student's bus using Zonar. Info about zonar can be found at: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/o/bcs/page/transportation-copy
Reminder - if you switch to parent pick up, please notify the office prior to 2:45 pm by calling 859-282-2610. Additionally, entering the parking lot for parent pick up prior to 3:10 is not permitted for safety reasons. Please park in the overflow lot and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Thank you!
FES Bus Number Updates - The BCS Transportation Department has notified us that they new buses replacing some of the older buses. Below is a list of the current changes.
Bus 89 will be bus 010.
Bus 54 will be bus 011.
Bus 94 will be bus 185.
If you will have any questions, please reach out to the bus garage at 859-384-5340.
Bus 89 will be bus 010.
Bus 54 will be bus 011.
Bus 94 will be bus 185.
If you will have any questions, please reach out to the bus garage at 859-384-5340.
