🚗💨 FORD DRIVE 4UR COMMUNITY! 🚘
Simple test drive, BIG impact!
Just 10 minutes of your time is all it takes to help Avon Park High School earn up to $6,000!
Test drive a Ford to earn $30 to support APHS Career and Tech Ed programs.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY!
Your test drive directly helps support:
📈 Business Management
🍳 Culinary Arts
🩺 Health Sciences
🌱 Agriculture/Animal Science
🤖 Applied Robotics
📅 When: Saturday, October 10 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Bill Jarrett Ford (1301 US Highway 27 N, Avon Park, FL)
Come take a test drive & make a difference!
❤️ High school students, staff, and community members—see you there!
Simple test drive, BIG impact!
Just 10 minutes of your time is all it takes to help Avon Park High School earn up to $6,000!
Test drive a Ford to earn $30 to support APHS Career and Tech Ed programs.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY!
Your test drive directly helps support:
📈 Business Management
🍳 Culinary Arts
🩺 Health Sciences
🌱 Agriculture/Animal Science
🤖 Applied Robotics
📅 When: Saturday, October 10 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Bill Jarrett Ford (1301 US Highway 27 N, Avon Park, FL)
Come take a test drive & make a difference!
❤️ High school students, staff, and community members—see you there!
Attention Seniors: Senior Picture Retakes is this Friday, October 2nd in the auditorium. This is for students who either did not take a picture on the original picture day or do not like their first picture. Please know that if you do a retake picture on Friday your original picture will be replaced. Please email Mrs. Borden to schedule a time. They are only on campus until 11am.
Attention Underclassmen: picture retakes (for 9th-11th grade) will be in the auditorium tomorrow. Announcements will be made based on first letter of last name. This is for students who did not take a picture on the original picture day.
We need your help!
The Annual ESE Fall Festival 2026 is Coming Soon!
We need your help to support a day of games, prizes, food, and fun for our special stars! Our ESE family continues to grow, and we need your help to continue creating memorable events for our students! ❤️
📅 Event Details
Date: October 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Auditorium
🎁 Donation Needs:
Prizes:
Small Toys ($5 or less)
Ear Buds
APHS Merchandise
Gift Cards – $5 (Any Fast Food, Walmart, Dollar Tree)
Food / Supplies:
Paper Plates
Cookies (Oreo's or Chocolate Chip)
Chips (Variety Pack)
Candy
CapriSun
Small Monetary Donations (towards food and prizes)
⏰ Donation Deadline:
Please bring any donations by 10/23/2026. Together we make a difference!
Thank you for supporting our students! ❤️
For questions, please contact Paulette Daley: daleyp@highlands.k12.fl.us, Angel Harris: harrisa@highlands.k12.fl.us, or Sheri McCall Villone: mccallvs@highlands.k12.fl.us.
The Annual ESE Fall Festival 2026 is Coming Soon!
We need your help to support a day of games, prizes, food, and fun for our special stars! Our ESE family continues to grow, and we need your help to continue creating memorable events for our students! ❤️
📅 Event Details
Date: October 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Auditorium
🎁 Donation Needs:
Prizes:
Small Toys ($5 or less)
Ear Buds
APHS Merchandise
Gift Cards – $5 (Any Fast Food, Walmart, Dollar Tree)
Food / Supplies:
Paper Plates
Cookies (Oreo's or Chocolate Chip)
Chips (Variety Pack)
Candy
CapriSun
Small Monetary Donations (towards food and prizes)
⏰ Donation Deadline:
Please bring any donations by 10/23/2026. Together we make a difference!
Thank you for supporting our students! ❤️
For questions, please contact Paulette Daley: daleyp@highlands.k12.fl.us, Angel Harris: harrisa@highlands.k12.fl.us, or Sheri McCall Villone: mccallvs@highlands.k12.fl.us.
APH families! We value your feedback! Please take a few minutes to complete our district accreditation survey and help us keep improving. Thank you! https://insights.cognia.org/s/lfd2e7fh
Happy National AVID day from APHS AVID!
To celebrate today, we’re sharing a look at some of the things we’ve been working on so far. Students have created AVID Success Plans, built relationships, planned fundraisers and advertisements, and started thinking about their college and career goals.
We’ve also had the opportunity to learn from some wonderful college and career professionals, including Mrs. Barrett, our APHS College & Career Coordinator, Eddie Ganzy from the University of Central Florida, and Southeastern University recruiter Jamison Lee.
This week, students also completed our “Filling My Jar” project, reflecting on the people, experiences, goals, and little things that bring them joy and keep them motivated.
We’re excited for all that’s ahead this year!
Happy National AVID Day!
Go Devils!
To celebrate today, we’re sharing a look at some of the things we’ve been working on so far. Students have created AVID Success Plans, built relationships, planned fundraisers and advertisements, and started thinking about their college and career goals.
We’ve also had the opportunity to learn from some wonderful college and career professionals, including Mrs. Barrett, our APHS College & Career Coordinator, Eddie Ganzy from the University of Central Florida, and Southeastern University recruiter Jamison Lee.
This week, students also completed our “Filling My Jar” project, reflecting on the people, experiences, goals, and little things that bring them joy and keep them motivated.
We’re excited for all that’s ahead this year!
Happy National AVID Day!
Go Devils!
***CORRECTED TIME***
The Gator Nation is Coming to APHS!
Learn • Explore • Plan • Become a Gator
Date: Tuesday, September 22
Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Location: Media Center
Interested in UF?
Have at least a 3.5 GPA
Be in good academic standing in 1st and 2nd periods
See Mrs. Barrett for a pass
Dual Enrollment & Interns
You are also invited if you do not have a class during this time or have made arrangements with your teacher.
Presentation Will Include:
Application process
Admission requirements
Programs and opportunities
Important information for prospective students
And more!
See yourself as a Gator!
Opportunity Today • A Brighter Tomorrow
The Gator Nation is Coming to APHS!
Learn • Explore • Plan • Become a Gator
Date: Tuesday, September 22
Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Location: Media Center
Interested in UF?
Have at least a 3.5 GPA
Be in good academic standing in 1st and 2nd periods
See Mrs. Barrett for a pass
Dual Enrollment & Interns
You are also invited if you do not have a class during this time or have made arrangements with your teacher.
Presentation Will Include:
Application process
Admission requirements
Programs and opportunities
Important information for prospective students
And more!
See yourself as a Gator!
Opportunity Today • A Brighter Tomorrow
Senior Retakes will be on Friday Oct. 2nd in the morning.
This is for seniors who did NOT take a picture on Friday Sep. 4th or if you really did not like your picture, please understand if you retake it your old picture will be replaced with the new one, you do not get to choose between the two. So make sure you think about it before you sign up for retakes.
If you are going to come to the retake day please email Mrs. Borden @ bordent@highlands.k12.fl.us so she can schedule you a time, they will only be here until 11am.
This is for seniors who did NOT take a picture on Friday Sep. 4th or if you really did not like your picture, please understand if you retake it your old picture will be replaced with the new one, you do not get to choose between the two. So make sure you think about it before you sign up for retakes.
If you are going to come to the retake day please email Mrs. Borden @ bordent@highlands.k12.fl.us so she can schedule you a time, they will only be here until 11am.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN DUAL ENROLLMENT?
DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSION
Date & Time: Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 5:30 p.m.
Location: Avon Park High School Media Center
It's Possible to Save Money on College
SFSC tuition is waived for high school students who take approved college-level classes through SFSC's Dual Enrollment program.
It's Possible to Finish College Faster.
When Dual Enrollment students take college-level classes, they earn credits that apply to both their high school and college graduation requirements.
It's Possible to Choose Your Path.
Dual Enrollment students can earn an associate degree, college credit certificate, or career certificate in a vocational program.
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE — IT'S POSSIBLE
DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSION
Date & Time: Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 5:30 p.m.
Location: Avon Park High School Media Center
It's Possible to Save Money on College
SFSC tuition is waived for high school students who take approved college-level classes through SFSC's Dual Enrollment program.
It's Possible to Finish College Faster.
When Dual Enrollment students take college-level classes, they earn credits that apply to both their high school and college graduation requirements.
It's Possible to Choose Your Path.
Dual Enrollment students can earn an associate degree, college credit certificate, or career certificate in a vocational program.
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE — IT'S POSSIBLE
📚 TESTING REMINDER for 9th & 10th Grade Students! 📚
Hey, Red Devils! 🔴⚪⚫
Testing is Thursday, September 10!
✅ Eat breakfast & bring water
✅ Arrive at school on time
✅ Bring your charged device
✅ Come prepared, focused, and ready to do your best!
Parents/Guardians: Please help remind your student to be prepared with their charged Chromebook.
Immediately following the SAC meeting on September 14th, there will be a Title 1 parent meeting in 302 at 5:30PM. ALL PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.
There will be a SAC meeting on September 14, 2026 at 5:00PM. It will be held in room 302 at Avon Park High School. We hope to see you there!
Attention Parents and Fans: There have been some adjustments to both JV and Varsity football games for the remainder of the season.
Please see both updated schedules below. Any questions or concerns, please reach out to Coach Albritton.
Reminder: All sports schedules can be found here: https://highlandscountysbfl.sites.thrillshare.com/o/aph/page/fall-schedules
Please see both updated schedules below. Any questions or concerns, please reach out to Coach Albritton.
Reminder: All sports schedules can be found here: https://highlandscountysbfl.sites.thrillshare.com/o/aph/page/fall-schedules
Dear parents,
School pictures for underclassmen are ready for your viewing!
Your child’s school pictures are now available! To view them online, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address. You’ll need your student’s ID number or their portrait id and access code to locate their photos.
School pictures for underclassmen are ready for your viewing!
Your child’s school pictures are now available! To view them online, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address. You’ll need your student’s ID number or their portrait id and access code to locate their photos.
Attention APHS Sports Fans! We are implementing a new cashless system for tickets.
There is a link for GoFan to purchase below. We will also be using credit card or tap to pay (Apple Pay, Cash App, etc.) at the gate.
Purchasing ahead of time is highly suggested. Thank you for being patient through this transition.
Here is the direct link to find tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/FL5778
There is a link for GoFan to purchase below. We will also be using credit card or tap to pay (Apple Pay, Cash App, etc.) at the gate.
Purchasing ahead of time is highly suggested. Thank you for being patient through this transition.
Here is the direct link to find tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/FL5778
