Thank you to all of the families who participated in the Color Run this past weekend! We had over 200 participants registered, which is outstanding! We hope everyone had a blast, and we look forward to continuing our tradition with this event next school year. We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for next year as well. Please feel free to email us at FlorenceElementaryPTO.ky@gmail.com or attend one of our monthly meetings 😊
We also want to give a huge thank you to those who participated in our fundraiser with 99Pledges, and congratulations to Annalise Baldridge for coming in first place! Her family wins a membership pass to the Cincinnati Zoo!! Remaining prizes earned will be passed out soon to students during school hours.
Thank you again for everyone’s participation and generosity. Without your help, we couldn’t do the things we do during the school year!
-FES PTO
We also want to give a huge thank you to those who participated in our fundraiser with 99Pledges, and congratulations to Annalise Baldridge for coming in first place! Her family wins a membership pass to the Cincinnati Zoo!! Remaining prizes earned will be passed out soon to students during school hours.
Thank you again for everyone’s participation and generosity. Without your help, we couldn’t do the things we do during the school year!
-FES PTO
Reminder - This week is our annual GoPantry Food Drive! We are collecting Fruit Cups and Apple Sauce (cups/squeeze pouch) for the GoPantry organization. GoPantry helps our school with food boxes for long breaks and we love when we can help them back in return! Please consider sending in Fruit Cups and/or Applesauce this week!
Thank you to our local Florence Elks Lodge for their generous donations to our Family Resource Center and our Special Education Department. We appreciate their generousity!
9/18/26 PM Bus Changes
Update from the bus garage:
Bus 137 students will be late arriving home today. Bus 117 will be bringing 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 or the cemetary and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Update from the bus garage:
Bus 137 students will be late arriving home today. Bus 117 will be bringing 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 or the cemetary and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Message from the FES PTO:
We are now 44% of the way to our goal of raising $5,000 and are completely blown away by everyone’s generosity! There are still a few days left to send those links out and work on earning prizes. Thanks again to all who have contributed so far!
We still need volunteers to help run the event if anyone is able to help! Must be 18 or older to throw powder. https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A4FAFA929A4F8C16-65720017-2026?useFullSite=false
We are now 44% of the way to our goal of raising $5,000 and are completely blown away by everyone’s generosity! There are still a few days left to send those links out and work on earning prizes. Thanks again to all who have contributed so far!
We still need volunteers to help run the event if anyone is able to help! Must be 18 or older to throw powder. https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A4FAFA929A4F8C16-65720017-2026?useFullSite=false
FES Families - See the attached flyer for the upcoming FES Family Olympics Night presented by the FES Family Resource Center in partnership with SkoolAid. Register by scanning the QR code or visiting https://forms.gle/zsT1Zk2GdYKbMQ236/
Date: Thursday, September 24th
Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
Date: Thursday, September 24th
Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
Update from the FES PTO:
We have raised almost $1,100 in the 99Pledges optional fundraiser! Keep sharing those links with family & friends- every contribution helps!
We would love to meet our school-wide goal and have the story time with Mr Burch, and don’t forget about the prize incentives for every tier reached! When your student raises $150, they get to squirt “ketchup” all over Mr Burch while he’s dressed up as a hot dog!!
Please remember that registering on 99Pledges is NOT registering for the color run itself. You must turn in a completed registration form to participate in the color run. $5 per person, $20 for a family of 4 or more people.
Thanks to all who have contributed and registered so far!
-FES PTO
9/11/26 PM Bus Changes
Update from the bus garage:
Bus 172 students will be arriving close to on time today but on bus 129.
Bus 117 students will be late today. Bus 296 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 or the cemetary and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Message from FES PTO:
The moment you’ve all been waiting for… the Color Run Grand Prize! The student who raises the most funds in the 99Pledges Fundraiser will win a standard family membership to the Cincinnati Zoo! The membership is good for 2 adults and up to 5 children, including year-round unlimited admission, and free parking! Just in time for HallZOOween and the incredible Festival of Lights!!
Get your student registered for 99Pledges here: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/2026floren?home_v2=true
We are also still looking for volunteers to help before, during, and after the event: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A4FAFA929A4F8C16-65720017-2026?useFullSite=false
The moment you’ve all been waiting for… the Color Run Grand Prize! The student who raises the most funds in the 99Pledges Fundraiser will win a standard family membership to the Cincinnati Zoo! The membership is good for 2 adults and up to 5 children, including year-round unlimited admission, and free parking! Just in time for HallZOOween and the incredible Festival of Lights!!
Get your student registered for 99Pledges here: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/2026floren?home_v2=true
We are also still looking for volunteers to help before, during, and after the event: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A4FAFA929A4F8C16-65720017-2026?useFullSite=false
9/10/26 PM Bus Changes
Update from the bus garage:
Bus 117 students will be arriving close to on time today but on bus 129.
Bus 10 students will be arriving on time but on bus 296 today.
Bus 172 students will be late today. Bus 296 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 or the cemetary and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Update from the bus garage:
Bus 117 students will be arriving close to on time today but on bus 129.
Bus 10 students will be arriving on time but on bus 296 today.
Bus 172 students will be late today. Bus 296 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 or the cemetary and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Message from the FES PTO:
The PTO is looking for volunteers to help with set up, manning the color stations to throw powder, monitoring the temporary tattoo table, and clean up after the event is over. Volunteers throwing powder must be 18 years old or older.
To sign up - use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FAFA929A4F8C16-65720017-2026#/
The PTO is looking for volunteers to help with set up, manning the color stations to throw powder, monitoring the temporary tattoo table, and clean up after the event is over. Volunteers throwing powder must be 18 years old or older.
To sign up - use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FAFA929A4F8C16-65720017-2026#/
Message from the FES PTO -
The PTO will be holding our 3rd annual Color Run on Saturday September 19 from 10:30am-12:30pm! Your student will be coming home with registration sheets and information on our optional fundraiser to be held through 99Pledges. If you have participated in our past Color Run events, it will be set up the same as before. Kona Ice will have a truck at the event with treats available for purchase as well!
Only one registration form is needed per family, and there is a $5 fee per student, up to $20 per family of 4 or more. The registration fees are NOT the same as the 99Pledges fundraiser. Please turn in registration by Wednesday September 16.
There is also an optional fundraiser that your student can sign up for to earn prizes! Whatever prize tier your student reaches, they will earn all prizes up to and including that level, with one grand prize winner. The grand prize will be announced soon!
We also have an Amazon registry for anyone who would like to help purchase items to be used for the Color Run. All items will be sent directly to the school. There are a number of items on the list that can be purchased outside of Amazon if you’d like to do so, and then deliver yourself to the school prior to the event. If you go this route, we request that you let us know what you’ve purchased so we can remove from the list.
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3CN0ASRBJ7ED4?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_A4213VCJH9EM1SZQ2XS4&language=en-US
If you are interested in volunteering, we will be sending out a Sign Up Genius very soon.
As always, we look forward to this event and hope you are as well! We thank you in advance for your participation and contributions!
Many thanks from your FES PTO
The PTO will be holding our 3rd annual Color Run on Saturday September 19 from 10:30am-12:30pm! Your student will be coming home with registration sheets and information on our optional fundraiser to be held through 99Pledges. If you have participated in our past Color Run events, it will be set up the same as before. Kona Ice will have a truck at the event with treats available for purchase as well!
Only one registration form is needed per family, and there is a $5 fee per student, up to $20 per family of 4 or more. The registration fees are NOT the same as the 99Pledges fundraiser. Please turn in registration by Wednesday September 16.
There is also an optional fundraiser that your student can sign up for to earn prizes! Whatever prize tier your student reaches, they will earn all prizes up to and including that level, with one grand prize winner. The grand prize will be announced soon!
We also have an Amazon registry for anyone who would like to help purchase items to be used for the Color Run. All items will be sent directly to the school. There are a number of items on the list that can be purchased outside of Amazon if you’d like to do so, and then deliver yourself to the school prior to the event. If you go this route, we request that you let us know what you’ve purchased so we can remove from the list.
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3CN0ASRBJ7ED4?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_A4213VCJH9EM1SZQ2XS4&language=en-US
If you are interested in volunteering, we will be sending out a Sign Up Genius very soon.
As always, we look forward to this event and hope you are as well! We thank you in advance for your participation and contributions!
Many thanks from your FES PTO
9/4/26 PM Bus Changes
Update from the bus garage:
Bus 11 students will be ON TIME but brought home on Bus 172.
Bus 172 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 or the cemetary and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Reminders -
1. The PTO Chick-Fil-A Community Care Event is still going on through 9/5. Order Drive Thru, Carry out, or Dine in food using the code Florence at the Mall Road Chick-Fil-A and they will donate a portion of the bill back to our PTO.
2. No school Monday, September 7th. This is for the Labor Day holiday. To see the school calendar, visit - https://www.boone.kyschools.us/page/2025-2026-calendars
3. To view Family Newsletters if you lose the email, you can visit - https://florence.boone.kyschools.us/o/florence/page/knightly-news-family-newsletter-archive. You can also find them on the FES Website under Quick Links.
Have a great evening!
1. The PTO Chick-Fil-A Community Care Event is still going on through 9/5. Order Drive Thru, Carry out, or Dine in food using the code Florence at the Mall Road Chick-Fil-A and they will donate a portion of the bill back to our PTO.
2. No school Monday, September 7th. This is for the Labor Day holiday. To see the school calendar, visit - https://www.boone.kyschools.us/page/2025-2026-calendars
3. To view Family Newsletters if you lose the email, you can visit - https://florence.boone.kyschools.us/o/florence/page/knightly-news-family-newsletter-archive. You can also find them on the FES Website under Quick Links.
Have a great evening!
Reminder - this week (8/31-9/5) is a Chick-Fil-A (Mall Rd location) Community Care event benefiting FES PTO. To support, please order food (dine in, carry out, or drive through) using the mobile app and using code Florence.
Additionally, there are several staff at the restaurant tonight from 5-7 to visit with students if you choose to dine in!
Thank you for your support of our school PTO!
See flyer for details!
9/1/26 PM Bus Changes
Bus 117 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 131 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 or the cemetary and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Bus 117 students will be arriving home late today. Bus 131 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 or the cemetary and avoid blocking neighborhood driveways.
Reminder - this week (8/31-9/5) is a Chick-Fil-A (Mall Rd location) Community Care event benefiting FES PTO. To support, please order food (dine in, carry out, or drive through) using the mobile app and using code Florence.
Additionally, there will be several teachers at the restaurant Tuesday evening (and maybe some other evenings) to dine with if you want.
Thank you for your support of our school PTO!
See flyer for details!
FES Parents & Families -
Starting off the school year has been great but we have had some complaints and questions regarding the blocking of traffic on Center St. in the afternoons from both the community members and the City of Florence public safety. Due to this, please see the attached image for where to park prior to 3:10 pm. We cannot be blocking any part of center street while waiting to enter the parking lot.
We have the 3:10 pm limit on the parking lot due to emergency procedures and the need for normal traffic flow in our parking lot. This was decided jointly with the FES Emergency Planning Team, Boone County Sheriff's Department, Florence PD & Fire, and Boone County EMA.
If you must be in the area prior to 3:10 pm, please utilize the BCS Overflow parking lot on the top right of the image below (at the corners of Center St & Shelby St) or the cemetary loop that is next to the school on Center St. (see left side of image).
Any one who does not follow these guidelines will be cited or ticketed by Florence Police or Boone County Sheriff's office for violating KRS 189.450. To read this statute, please visit: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=46536.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Hanley or Deputy Combs at the school (859-282-2610, todd.hanley@boone.kyschools.us, chris.combs@boone.kyschools.us, or using the BCS app.).
Starting off the school year has been great but we have had some complaints and questions regarding the blocking of traffic on Center St. in the afternoons from both the community members and the City of Florence public safety. Due to this, please see the attached image for where to park prior to 3:10 pm. We cannot be blocking any part of center street while waiting to enter the parking lot.
We have the 3:10 pm limit on the parking lot due to emergency procedures and the need for normal traffic flow in our parking lot. This was decided jointly with the FES Emergency Planning Team, Boone County Sheriff's Department, Florence PD & Fire, and Boone County EMA.
If you must be in the area prior to 3:10 pm, please utilize the BCS Overflow parking lot on the top right of the image below (at the corners of Center St & Shelby St) or the cemetary loop that is next to the school on Center St. (see left side of image).
Any one who does not follow these guidelines will be cited or ticketed by Florence Police or Boone County Sheriff's office for violating KRS 189.450. To read this statute, please visit: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=46536.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Hanley or Deputy Combs at the school (859-282-2610, todd.hanley@boone.kyschools.us, chris.combs@boone.kyschools.us, or using the BCS app.).
The PTO is holding a dine and donate event next week at the Chick-Fil-A on Mall Road.
All week August 31 - September 5, the PTO will receive a percentage of sales made with the mobile app and credit given at checkout using the code FLORENCE. Customers can place orders for drive-thru, dine in, and carry out, but it must be a mobile order for credit to be given and is only at the Mall Rd location. Thank you!!
All week August 31 - September 5, the PTO will receive a percentage of sales made with the mobile app and credit given at checkout using the code FLORENCE. Customers can place orders for drive-thru, dine in, and carry out, but it must be a mobile order for credit to be given and is only at the Mall Rd location. Thank you!!
Beginning of the Year reminders for FES Families -
1. Back to School Night is schedule for Monday, August 17th from 4-7 pm. Stop by anytime during those hours to meet your teachers, finish registering, tour the school, and learn about our Title 1 programs and other resources.
2. The first day of school for student in grade Kindergarten to 12th grade in Boone County Schools is Wednesday, August 19th. Florence Elementary School starts the day at 8:40 am.
3. You can find your bus stop using the bus stop locator from Transportation - https://www.boone.kyschools.us/page/transportation
4. You can track your student's bus using the Zonar App. This app is available on both Apple and Android devices. Please see the attached flyer for information.
5. The Florence Elementary School Family Handbook can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fuczoyKMxnoH_dRwzOj0W1C3IrpMOOFs/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111393308833599047261&rtpof=true&sd=true
Please make sure to review the information in this document.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
1. Back to School Night is schedule for Monday, August 17th from 4-7 pm. Stop by anytime during those hours to meet your teachers, finish registering, tour the school, and learn about our Title 1 programs and other resources.
2. The first day of school for student in grade Kindergarten to 12th grade in Boone County Schools is Wednesday, August 19th. Florence Elementary School starts the day at 8:40 am.
3. You can find your bus stop using the bus stop locator from Transportation - https://www.boone.kyschools.us/page/transportation
4. You can track your student's bus using the Zonar App. This app is available on both Apple and Android devices. Please see the attached flyer for information.
5. The Florence Elementary School Family Handbook can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fuczoyKMxnoH_dRwzOj0W1C3IrpMOOFs/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111393308833599047261&rtpof=true&sd=true
Please make sure to review the information in this document.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
