From bumps and bruises to big feelings and everything in between, Nurse Jennifer cares for our Bullpups each day with compassion, patience, and a heart for helping others. She is a calm presence, a trusted support system, and an important part of our school family.
Thank you, Nurse Jennifer, for the countless ways you care for our students and staff each and every day. We are so grateful for you and all you do for Tavares Elementary! ❤️🏥🐾
Today we celebrate an incredible leader on National School Principals’ Day! ❤️🐾
Mrs. Werner, thank you for the heart, dedication, and vision you bring to our school each and every day. Your leadership creates a place where students feel valued, staff feel supported, and our entire Bullpup community continues to grow and thrive.
We are grateful for the countless ways you show up for our students, families, and team—always with positivity, care, and a commitment to excellence.
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Werner today and showing our appreciation for all she does! ❤️🐾
Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who help our Bullpups start and end their day safely—our amazing bus drivers! 🚌🐾
Rain or shine, they show up with patience, care, and a commitment to keeping our students safe on every ride. Their impact goes far beyond transportation—they build relationships, create routines, and help set the tone for a great day of learning.
Join us in thanking our bus drivers for all they do to support our school community. We appreciate you today and every day! 🚌🐾
Join us as we celebrate our amazing 5th grade Bullpups and all they’ve accomplished this year at our 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony! 🎓🐾
📅 Wednesday, May 27
📍 Tavares Elementary School – Multipurpose Room
⏰ 8:45 AM Ceremony
Headley • Zachar • Starks • Vandergriff
⏰ 10:15 AM Ceremony
Abbarno • Patel • LeCours
We are so proud of our students and can’t wait to honor this special milestone as they prepare for their next big adventure! 🌟
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our amazing VPK (Pre-K) Bullpups at their End-of-Year Award Ceremony! 🎉
📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
📍 Music Room
🕘 Ceremony Times:
• Khan – 9:15 AM
• McDonald – 10:15 AM
This special celebration honors the growth, learning, and milestones our youngest students have achieved this year. We are so proud of our Bullpups and can’t wait to celebrate with our families! 🐾🎓
Teacher Appreciation Week at Tavares Elementary is coming up April 27 – May 1, and we’re ready to celebrate our amazing teachers in style! 💖
Break out your 80s & 90s gear, neon colors, denim, and favorite throwback looks—each day has a fun theme for students and staff to join in! 😎✨
Check out the flyer for all the details and start planning those outfits now… we can’t wait to see everyone show their Bullpup pride! 🐾
We are excited to celebrate the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our amazing Bullpups at our End-of-Year Award Ceremonies! 🎉
Please see the flyers for specific grade-level dates and times. We look forward to recognizing our students and sharing these special moments with our families.
📅 Ceremony Schedule:
• Kindergarten – May 28 (Music Room)
▫️ Schaefer, Strem, & Evans – 9:15 AM
▫️ Wittman & Hand – 10:30 AM
• 1st Grade – May 26 at 1:15 PM
• 2nd Grade – May 28 at 12:00 PM
• 3rd Grade – May 29 at 8:45 AM
• 4th Grade – May 28 at 8:45 AM
📍 All ceremonies (except Kindergarten) will be held in the Cafeteria/Multi-Purpose Room.
These celebrations are a great way to honor the dedication, perseverance, and success of our students this school year. We can’t wait to celebrate together! 🐾🎓
The City of Tavares continues to create amazing opportunities for families of all ages—from youth athletics to programs that keep our senior community active, connected, and thriving.
🏈 Looking for something fun and active for your child this summer? Check out the NFL Flag Football League for ages 5–14!
💛 Know a senior who enjoys staying social and active? There are so many great events, fitness classes, and walking programs happening throughout April and May!
We’re proud to partner with a city that invests in connection, wellness, and community for everyone. Take a look at the flyers below for details and how to get involved!
Our 3rd grade STEAM Bowl team has been hard at work, and we couldn’t be prouder! These students have shown determination, teamwork, and a willingness to take on new challenges as they prepared for the competition.
A special thank you to Coach Mr. LeCours for his dedication and support in helping our students grow their confidence and skills. Your guidance has made a lasting impact!
We also want to thank Mrs. Bodwell for her continued encouragement and support of all our STEAM teams. We appreciate all you do for our Bullpups!
Way to go, 3rd grade! Your effort and enthusiasm truly represent Bullpup Pride! 🐾✨
What an incredible year of family events we’ve shared together! From fun nights to meaningful learning experiences, we’ve loved seeing our school community come together.
Now, we need your voice.
Please take a few minutes to complete our Family Event Feedback Survey and let us know:
Which events you loved most
What we can improve
What you’d like to see next year
Your feedback truly helps us plan events that are fun, meaningful, and worth your time.
👉 Click here to share your thoughts or copy and paste the link below in a browser window: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmihw0BcxuIX1NxIgv5hvgISagPIjIw4cUjPfiIBlyHC8jXg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115490129720878273662
Thank you for being such an important part of our Bullpup family—we appreciate you!
With gratitude,
TES Leadership
Good news, Bullpup families! The Yearbook Pre-Order deadline has been EXTENDED to Monday, March 20!
Don’t miss your chance to PRE-ORDER your copy today by visiting here:
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectStudent?isAdvertisementOnly=False
A limited number of yearbooks will be available for cash purchase once they arrive, but the only way to guarantee your copy is to pre-order! 🐾
We are so proud of our 5th grade STEAM Bowl team for their incredible hard work, dedication, and teamwork! These students have spent countless hours preparing, problem-solving, and pushing themselves to grow—and it truly shows.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Brooks & Mrs. Bodwell for their leadership, encouragement, and commitment to helping our students succeed. Your impact makes a difference!
Way to go, 5th grade—your hard work and determination make us proud! 🐾💡
Let’s hear it for our amazing 4th grade STEAM Bowl team! These students have shown perseverance, curiosity, and a true commitment to learning as they prepared for this exciting challenge.
A big shoutout to Mrs. Wittman & Mrs. Bodwell for guiding and inspiring our students every step of the way. Your dedication and passion for STEAM shine through in your team!
4th grade Bullpups, you’ve made us so proud—keep reaching for the stars! 🚀🐾
April is the Month of the Military Family in Florida! Students and staff were asked to “Purple Up!” today, April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. Purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, Space Force blue and Navy blue. Did you purple up? If so, post your photo on your personal social media page with #LCSPurpleUp2026
