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Weekly Hornet Buzz- October 20th

Posted Date: 10/19/25 (05:00 PM)


Hornet Buzz

Week of October 20th, 2025

 
Poster promoting Unity Day and Red Ribbon Week, with daily themes and activities.

From the Desk of Mrs. Alligood

Dear Hornet Families,
On Wednesday, October 22, we will join schools across the nation in celebrating Unity Day—a day dedicated to bullying prevention. Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange to show that we stand together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

The following week, we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week from Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31. This year’s theme is “Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free!” Each day will feature a fun dress-up theme and an important message about making positive, healthy choices:
  • Monday: “Be Red-y to live Drug Free!” – Wear Red
  • Tuesday: “We don’t need drugs to make us sparkle!” – Wear your Bling
  • Wednesday: “Winners choose to be drug free!” – Wear your favorite sports attire
  • Thursday: “Swap out drugs for a better life!” – Students dress as teachers and teachers dress as students
  • Friday: “A drug-free life is the missing piece to a happy story!” – Dress as your favorite storybook character
Remember all outfits must be school appropriate.
Thank you for supporting these important initiatives at home and helping us teach our students that making positive choices and treating others with kindness are always the best paths to success.

With gratitude,
Mrs. Alligood
Principal
 

Tardy Reminder

If you arrive to school to drop your child off, and the front door is already closed, you MUST walk your child in and sign them in. Please do NOT drop them off at the front door and leave.

Important Dates

10/22- Honor Roll 3rd-5th grade 2:15pm
10/22- Unity Day: Wear Orange
10/24- NEST Meeting- Fairness
10/27-10/31- Red Ribbon Week
10/30- Trunk or Treat 5:30pm-7pm
Cafeteria Menu- Click Here!
 
Three young girls enjoy a treat, smiling at the camera.
Our winners of the Unity Day poster contest shared yummy ice cream treats with their classmates to celebrate!
Two women wearing crowns smile in a kitchen setting, with a British-themed decoration.
It was a great week in the cafeteria! Each day our cafeteria was transformed into a different country. Students enjoyed traditional American food, English food, Japanese food, Spanish food, and Italian food. Thank you to our wonderful cafeteria staff!
A colorful flyer promoting Unity Day and Red Ribbon Week with themed dress-up days.
A flyer announces a Trunk or Treat event at Hernando Elementary, with a decorated truck illustration.
Trunk Sign Up- Click Here!
 
A yellow speech bubble with 'CONTACT US' over a background of blue and yellow hearts.

Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

  • (352) 726-1833
  • www.hes.citrusschools.org
  • www.facebook.com/HernandoElementary