Emerald Shores Elementary School

09/07/2026

🐾 EVENTS THIS WEEK AT EMS! 💚💛

It’s going to be another exciting week at Emerald Shores Elementary! We have lots happening, and we can’t wait to see our panther families!

📚 FAST PM1 Testing
We’re finishing up FAST PM1 testing this week! We are so proud of our panthers for working hard and giving their best effort! ⭐

🍧 Kona Ice — Wednesday
Kona Ice will be here during student lunches on Wednesday!
👉 Don’t forget to prepay using the QR code below.

🏫 OPEN HOUSE — THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
We are so excited to welcome our Panther families for a special evening at EMS!

📚 4:15 PM — SAC Parent Meeting
📍 Media Center

📖 4:45 PM — Title I Parent Presentation
📍 Cafeteria

🏫 5:00–6:00 PM — Open House / Meet the Teacher
Come meet your child’s teacher, visit the classroom, and learn more about the exciting year ahead!

We can’t wait to welcome our Panther families and make this a fantastic evening together! 💚💛

🐾 One Team. One Mission.
⭐ Every Step Counts. Every Panther Matters!

09/06/2026

KONA ICE IS COMING TO EMS! 🐾💚💛

Get ready, Panthers! Kona Ice will be at Emerald Shores Elementary this Wednesday during our Panthers lunch time! 🎉🍧

Want to make sure your Panther gets a delicious treat? Prepay now by clicking the QR code below! 📲

We can’t wait to see those smiling faces enjoying some Kona Ice! 😋🌈

Every step counts. Every panther matters. One Team. One Mission. 🐾💚💛

09/04/2026

📚💚💛Our book fair begins Tuesday, September 8th! The Fair encourages students to read AND raises much-needed funds for our school. The easiest way for kids to shop the Fair is by creating and funding your child’s eWallet. No more worrying about cash, and their balances show right on the register. Visit our school homepage to get started:

Visit our school's homepage to get the latest Book Fair news, shop our Online Fair, and more!

09/03/2026

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS, PANTHER FAMILIES! 🐾💚💛

We are so excited to see everyone next Thursday, September 10, at EMS! 🎉

Here’s what’s happening:

🗣️ 4:15 PM — SAC Parent Meeting
📍 Media Center

📚 4:45 PM — Title I Parent Presentation
📍 Cafeteria

🏫 5:00–6:00 PM — Open House / Meet the Teacher
Come meet your child’s teacher, visit the classroom, and learn more about the exciting year ahead!

We can’t wait to welcome our Panther families and make this a fantastic evening together! 💚💛

One Team. One Mission. Every Step Counts. Every Panther Matters! 🐾

See you Thursday! 💚💛

09/02/2026

Our new parent communication platform is here….woohoo! You can find it in the App Store or on Google Play under Marion Co. Public School FL💙💛🤗

09/02/2026

🎉🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SEPTEMBER PANTHERS! 🎂🎉

Help us wish a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all of our amazing Emerald Shores staff members celebrating birthdays this month! 🥳💚💛

We are so thankful for each of you and the heart, dedication, and positive energy you bring to our Panthers every single day. We hope your special day is filled with joy, laughter, and lots of love! 💕🎈

🎉 Happy Birthday, September Birthdays! 🎉
We are so lucky to have you on our One Team, One Mission! 🐾

💚💛 Panther Pride! 💚💛

09/01/2026

🌟 We are SO proud of this Panther! 🌟

Congratulations to Michael on receiving the Women & Men of Purpose & Destiny, Incorporated Award…woohoo! 🏆👏

He was also recognized by our Mayor and the State of Florida for his outstanding accomplishments and commitment to making a difference. What an incredible honor!

Your hard work, character, leadership, and dedication are an inspiration to those around you. We are proud to celebrate YOU and all that you represent! 💚💛🐾

Keep shining, keep leading, and keep walking in your purpose and destiny! The future is bright!

Every Step Counts. Every Panther Matters. One Team. One Mission. 💚💛

08/30/2026

08/27/2026

🐾💚💛 OUR FIRST HOUSE PEP RALLY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! 💛💚🐾

What an AWESOME way to kick off our first House Pep Rally at Emerald Shores! 🎉🙌 Our Panthers brought the energy, the excitement, and SO much House Pride! 🐾🔥

Every Early Release Day, we’ll start our morning with a school-wide House Pep Rally! 🎉 Students/staff will compete in fun One-Minute Challenges to see which color House can earn the most points! 🏆

The competition is ON! Who will rise to the top and earn those House Points? Will it be red, blue, yellow, or purple?👀💪

We’re building school spirit, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a whole lot of panther pride along the way!

Every step counts. Every panther matters. One Team. One Mission. 🐾💚💛

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08/26/2026

🐾💚💛 A Special Day for Our Safety Patrol Panthers! 💛💚🐾

Today was a BIG day at Emerald Shores Elementary as we proudly held our Safety Patrol Pinning Ceremony! 🎉

Congratulations to the Panthers who were selected to serve on Safety Patrol this year! This is a tremendous honor and a wonderful opportunity for our students to demonstrate leadership, responsibility, service, and Panther Pride. 🐾

We are so proud of each of you and know you will represent Emerald Shores with pride! Wear those pins proudly—you’ve earned them! 👏💚💛

Every step counts. Every Panther matters.
One Team. One Mission. 🐾