Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year's Mario-Kart Coin War! You all blew us away with your generosity. We raised over $2,500!!! For each grade's winner, we will have a pizza party this Friday, April 24th, except for Pre-K, which will be on Thursday, April 30th. AND the top class in each of our original groups will also get a special frozen treat! The top class from each grade is as follows:
Pre-K: Waluigi (AM) - 10.78 lbs
Kindergarten: Koopa Troopa (Dodd) - 78.97 lbs
1st: Luigi (Bryan) - 55.87 lbs
2nd: Dry Bones (Windham) - 82.73 lbs
3rd: Daisy (Marker) - 76.62 lbs
4th: Monty Mole (Bodenbender) - 162.99 lbs
5th: Mario (Padgett) - 8.64 lbs
Message from FES PTO:
This week (Monday, April 20th to Friday, April 24th) is our Teacher Appreciation week, 'Teachers are our MVPs'. We highly encourage you to show your gratitude to the staff at Florence Elementary by having your students write a thank-you note or other small token of appreciation to their teacher, the administration, the cafeteria workers, and/or anyone else who impacts their day at school. We are grateful for the teachers and staff's hard work and dedication to the school and its students. We are grateful to celebrate and honor them! Thank you!
4/13/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 74 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 098 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 74 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 098 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!
Coin War Day 4 Update! You all have raised over $1,600. Over 500 lbs of coins have been donated, which means the top class in each grade gets a pizza party!! Here are the rankings after Day 4 by grade:
Preschool
1st Place: Waluigi (AM) - 10.78 lbs
2nd Place: Swoop (PM) - 5.08 lbs
KINDERGARTEN
1st Place: Koopa Troopa (Dodd) - 54.97 lbs
2nd Place: Princess Peach (Petty) - 28.29 lbs
3rd Place: Toad (Hanna) - 21.97 lbs
4th Place: Whomp (Wolford) - 2.81 lbs
5th Place: Boo (Plummer) - 2.15 lbs
1ST GRADE
1st Place: Luigi (Bryan) - 25.68 lbs
2nd Place: Spike (Justice) - 20.28 lbs
3rd Place: Thwomp (Speagle) - 9.37 lbs
4th Place: Donkey Kong (Parks) - 5.17 lbs
5th Place: Wiggler (Wilson) - 4.46 lbs
2ND GRADE
1st Place: Dry Bones (Windham) - 49.63 lbs
2nd Place: Goomba (Wordeman) - 29.66 lbs
3rd Place: Koopa Paratroopa (Tuminello) - 17.97 lbs
4th Place: Hammer Bro (Nanini) - 16.14
5th Place: Pokey (Ravencraft) - 1.67 lbs
3RD GRADE
1st Place: Daisy (Marker) - 30.32 lbs
2nd Place: Rosalina (Quinn) - 15.54 lbs
3rd Place: Birdo (Timmerding) - 12.16 lbs
4th Place: Yoshi (Shaw) - 10.07 lbs
5th Place: Kamek (Ortwein) - 2.70 lbs
4TH GRADE
1st Place: Monty Mole (Bodenbender) - 74.58 lbs
2nd Place: Diddy Kong (Lawrence) - 17.63 lbs
3rd Place: Bowser (Lutz) - 11.38 lbs
4th Place: Bowser Jr. (Byrd) - 2.40 lbs
5TH GRADE
1st Place: Piranha Plant (Morgan) - 26.44 lbs
2nd Place: Shy Guy (Gabbard) - 3.54 lbs
3rd Place: Lakitu (Klette) - 3.52 lbs
4th Place: Mario (Padgett) - 0.79 lbs
Thank you all again for your support!
2025-2026 Yearbooks are on sale now through April 5th. Yearbooks are $30 and will be delivered in the fall (if you move - we will notify you for pick up or shipping it to you). You can purchase the yearbook ONLINE ONLY at ybpay.lifetouch.com using yearbook ID code 13796826. See attached flyer for details!
Message from FES PTO:
The race is ON for our Mario Kart Coin War! You all have raised over $200!! Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far! Our standings are as follows:
GROUP 1 (K-2nd)
1st Place: Hammer Bro (Nanini) - 5.56 lbs
2nd Place: Dry Bones (Windham) - 5.51 lbs
3rd Place: Luigi (Bryan) - 3.82 lbs
GROUP 2 (Pre-K and 3rd-5th)
1st Place: Waluigi (Pre-K AM) - 10 lbs
2nd Place: Piranha Plant (Morgan) - 5 lbs
2nd Place: Rosalina (Quinn) - 5 lbs
Rankings can change day to day. You've still got time to bring in those coins! And a reminder, for every $1 cash brought in adds a pound to your class's total!
The race is ON for our Mario Kart Coin War! You all have raised over $200!! Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far! Our standings are as follows:
GROUP 1 (K-2nd)
1st Place: Hammer Bro (Nanini) - 5.56 lbs
2nd Place: Dry Bones (Windham) - 5.51 lbs
3rd Place: Luigi (Bryan) - 3.82 lbs
GROUP 2 (Pre-K and 3rd-5th)
1st Place: Waluigi (Pre-K AM) - 10 lbs
2nd Place: Piranha Plant (Morgan) - 5 lbs
2nd Place: Rosalina (Quinn) - 5 lbs
Rankings can change day to day. You've still got time to bring in those coins! And a reminder, for every $1 cash brought in adds a pound to your class's total!
Message from our FES PTO:
Our Mario Kart Coin war has begun!!! Students can now bring in pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters until the end of the week. The class from each group with the most coins BY WEIGHT will win a pizza party. BONUS: Each $1 bill donated adds one pound to your class's total. Tomorrow we will share rankings and totals for each class. When you're spring cleaning, make sure to clean out those couches! Thank you for fundraising for the PTO. All donated money is invested in the school, students, families, and staff.
Our Mario Kart Coin war has begun!!! Students can now bring in pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters until the end of the week. The class from each group with the most coins BY WEIGHT will win a pizza party. BONUS: Each $1 bill donated adds one pound to your class's total. Tomorrow we will share rankings and totals for each class. When you're spring cleaning, make sure to clean out those couches! Thank you for fundraising for the PTO. All donated money is invested in the school, students, families, and staff.
Message from the bus garage for Monday 3/30/26:
Bus 172 will be doubled by bus 98 this morning. They will be running 15-20 mins late.
Message from the PTO -
Our third annual Coin War starts this coming Monday, March 30th! This year, we are changing it up with a Mario Kart theme. Each class will have its own Mario Kart character and get to see it 'race' to the finish line! Classes are divided into groups: Kindergarten through 2nd and Pre-K & 3rd-5th. The class that brings the most coins in by WEIGHT in each group will win a pizza party. AND if a student brings in cash, each dollar will add 1 pound to their class's total. Students have until Friday, April 4th, to bring in coins or cash. The winning classes will be announced before Spring Break. Thank you for always supporting our school's PTO, students, families, and staff!
Reminder for our Florence Elementary Families - Tonight is our Family Math Night and Family Book Fair Night from 5:30-7:00! Snacks will be provided and there will be fun math games, shopping challenges, and more! Book fair will also have open shopping with cash, credit, or e-wallets accepted! We hope to see you there!
Tonight is Family Night for the Book Fair! Doors open at 4:30 until 7:00.
While you're here, stay until 5:30 and stay for Family Night in the Cafe. This month's topic is math and shopping!
We can't wait to see you!
While you're here, stay until 5:30 and stay for Family Night in the Cafe. This month's topic is math and shopping!
We can't wait to see you!
3/24/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 98 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 98 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!
AM bus change 3/23/26
Message from the Bus Garage:
Bus 98 will be about 20 minutes late this morning being picked up by bus 89. Zonar has been updated for bus tracking.
3/23/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 98 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!
Message from the Bus Garage:
Bus 98 will be about 20 minutes late this morning being picked up by bus 89. Zonar has been updated for bus tracking.
3/17/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 172 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 98 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 172 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 98 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!
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AM Bus Change 3/17/26:
From the transportation department:
Bus 172 will be doubled this morning by bus 137, it will be running about 20 mins late.
Late Notice Bus change - 3/16/26
Bus 172 will be arriving home late today. Bus 098 is scheduled to bring them home on a 2nd run. Zonar has been updated.