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.
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!
