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Weekly Hornet Buzz- October 27th

Posted Date: 10/26/25 (5:00 PM)
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Hornet Buzz

Week of October 27th, 2025

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

From the Desk of Mrs. Alligood

Dear Hornet Families,
This is a reminder that next week, Hernando Elementary will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week (October 27–31)—a time for students across the nation to learn about the importance of making healthy, safe, and drug-free choices. This year’s theme, “Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free!”, reminds us that every decision we make is a piece of the bigger picture of who we become.
Throughout the week, our Hornets will take part in classroom discussions and fun dress-up days that help promote the message of living drug free and making positive choices every day. Here’s a reminder of our daily themes:
  • 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
All outfits must be school appropriate.
At Hernando Elementary, we take pride in helping our students build lifelong habits that support healthy minds and bodies. Thank you for joining us in reinforcing these important lessons at home and encouraging your child to participate in our spirit days. Together, we can help our Hornets grow up strong, confident, and drug free!

With gratitude,
Mrs. Alligood
Principal
 

Safety Reminder

For the safety of our students and staff, all visitors attending events on campus during the school day must present a valid driver’s license to enter the building.

Important Dates

10/27-10/31- Red Ribbon Week
10/30- Trunk or Treat 5:30pm-7pm
11/3- Second Grade Swimming Trips Begin- See Information from teacher for specific days
11/3- SAC Meeting 4:15pm
11/10- Fall Break- No School
11/11- Veteran's Day- No School
Cafeteria Menu- Click Here!
 
Two teachers smile for a selfie with a classroom of students.
You saw it right! Mrs. Alligood and Mrs. Florio had pink and green hair on Monday. Great job meeting your positive referral goal for quarter 1! Let's meet our goal for quarter 2!
Children sit on the floor, working with small white paper squares.
During our NEST meeting, students learned about fairness as they competed to complete activities together as a team.
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.

PTO Elf Store

It's that time of year already! Our annual PTO Elf Store is coming in November but WE NEED YOUR HELP!

The store is a way for students to be able to shop for their loved ones for Christmas while also giving back to our school and PTO. PTO relies on volunteers to help run our store. Tentative dates for the ELF Store are November 17th-21st and hours are scheduled for 9am-1:30pm. ​We will have two shifts per day, a morning and ​afternoon shift. If ​you would be willing to help, please ​fill out ​the form by clicking the button below! Thank you for your help! 
Elf Store Volunteers 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