Fred Wild Elementary

Last night at the School Board meeting, we celebrated the retirement of two very special members of our Wildcat front office staff! 🎉🐾

Together, they have dedicated 63 years of service to public education in Florida, making a lasting impact on students, families, staff, and our entire school community. Their dedication, professionalism, and care have been invaluable to our Wildcat family.

While we will truly miss them on campus and in the front office, we are excited for them as they begin this well-deserved new chapter. We wish them many years of happiness, relaxation, and adventure in retirement!

Thank you both for your incredible service and commitment to education. 💙💛

A few weeks ago, several of our talented 5th grade Wildcats were recognized at the district Tag Art Awards Ceremony! 🎨🐾

Kids Tag Art is a school fundraising project in Highlands County that inspires public school, private school, and homeschool art students to design their own specialty license plate artwork. Students learn the practical application of license plate art while supporting worthy causes, modeled after Florida’s 100+ specialty license plates.

We are so proud of our Wildcats for showcasing their creativity, talent, and hard work through their unique designs. Congratulations to all of our student artists on this outstanding accomplishment! 💙💛

🎉 LOCKED IN and finishing strong! 🎉

Friday, May 22nd, is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for FWE students!

🕛 Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM for a 2-hour early release.

Please note:
❗ There will be NO FWE Daycare available after dismissal.

As we wrap up an amazing school year, we want to thank our students, staff, and families for your support, hard work, and dedication. We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! ☀️🐾

📚 Looking Ahead:
🍎 Meet the Teacher – Tuesday, August 4th
🎒 First Day of School – Tuesday, August 11th

We can’t wait to see everyone back for another great year at Fred Wild Elementary! 💙

We’re gearing up for an incredible Roarapalooza, and we need your help to make it unforgettable! From setup to activities to cleanup, there are plenty of ways to jump in and be part of the fun.

If you’re willing to lend a hand and be part of something great, sign up here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bIHjbWJVPR3AhrBKoQJUs-doK0l4ZUs91Ht6ROw5K-w/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you for supporting our community—we couldn’t do it without you!

"Are we there yet?"

🌴 2026–2027 Family Travel Planning Guide 🚢

Maximize your family time without missing a beat in the classroom! We’ve created this "at-a-glance" guide to help you align vacations and time off with our scheduled school breaks.

📃 Why Attendance Matters:
Every day in the classroom builds a foundation for student success. Missing just two days a month can significantly impact reading and math proficiency. By planning trips around our district holidays, you ensure your student stays on track and confident.

We’re gearing up for an incredible Roarapalooza, and we need your help to make it unforgettable! From setup to activities to cleanup, there are plenty of ways to jump in and be part of the fun.

If you’re willing to lend a hand and be part of something great, sign up here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bIHjbWJVPR3AhrBKoQJUs-doK0l4ZUs91Ht6ROw5K-w/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you for supporting our community—we couldn’t do it without you!

A big THANK YOU to Bill Jarrett Ford Avon Park for going the extra mile for our school during Staff Appreciation Week. They provided FREE oil changes for all staff this past Tuesday. Your support means so much to our FWE family. We appreciate you!

🎉 Roarapalooza is coming—and we need YOU! 🐾

We’re gearing up for our end-of-year celebration and are looking for parent volunteers to help make it a success! From running activity stations to supporting students, your time makes a big difference.

📅 K-2 (Waters, Allcorn, Pabuston)
Thursday, May 14 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

📅 Grades 3-5
Friday, May 15 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

✅ You must have a government-issued ID to check in
📞 Call 863-471-5400 to sign up

Let’s give our Wildcats a ROAR-ing good time to close out the year! 🐯🎪

⭐ May's Word of the Month: Responsible Decision-Making ⭐

This month, we are focusing on Responsible Decision-Making: Thinking about all options and outcomes to make the best choice.

Parents, here are some tips to help reinforce this skill at home:

👉 DESCRIBE BEING RESPONSIBLE
Take a moment to describe specific ways your child can practice being responsible.

EXAMPLE: Children can practice making responsible decisions by picking up toys after they are finished playing.

👉 CHAT ABOUT IT
Start a conversation by asking your child these questions:

Describe a decision you made today.

What were the choices you considered?

What were the possible outcomes?

What was the final outcome?

Do you think that was a responsible decision?

From the Desk of Mrs. Spencer
FWE Guidance Resource Teacher and Resiliency Coach

Happy National Principals Day to an incredible leader, Megan Moesching! 🎉

You are the definition of leadership, dedication, and determination. You have made a tremendous impact on the culture of our school, creating a positive and supportive environment where both staff and students can thrive. Your vision and commitment has helped Fred Wild reach new levels of success and continued growth

Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, and community—we appreciate you today and always!