Hornet Buzz- Week of 8/17/2026

Posted Date: 08/16/26 (05:00 PM)

Week of August 17, 2026

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From the Desk of Mrs. Alligood

Dear Hornet Families,

What an incredible first week at Hernando Elementary! Our hallways have been filled with smiles, laughter, learning, and so much excitement as our Hornets returned to campus.

And now, we are ready for ALL of our Hornets to be here! We are so excited to welcome all of our PreK and Kindergarten students to campus on Monday! Their arrival makes our school feel complete. Whether this is your first year as a Hornet or you are returning for another year, we are so glad you are here. This is our year to shine!

Speaking of being proud to be a Hornet, be on the lookout next week for something special! HES magnets will be coming home with our students so that you can proudly display your Hornet pride wherever you go. Put one on your refrigerator, car, or anywhere you want to show everyone that you are part of the HES family! We are incredibly proud of our school, our students, and our staff, and we hope our new magnets will be a small reminder of just how special it is to be a Hernando Hornet!

Here’s to an amazing year ahead as we continue to Spotlight Success in every Hornet!

With Hornet Pride,

Jerrica Alligood

Principal

Word of the Week

Routine- what you do regularly to keep yourself ready to learn

Important Dates

8/17- First day with all students!

8/17- 8/21- PM1 Testing

8/19- Boy Scouts Information Night 6pm

9/7- Labor Day- No School

9/8- PTO Meeting 5:15pm

9/11- Patriots Day- Wear Red, White, and Blue

Cafeteria Menu- Click Here!

Spotlight on Parent Pick-Up and Drop Off Safety

Make sure your child knows how they will be getting home each day. Notify the teacher or front office of any dismissal changes.
Display your car tag clearly in your windshield or hanging from your rearview mirror throughout dismissal until your child is safely in your vehicle.
If your car tag has not been updated with this year's sticker, or if you do not have a car tag, you will be asked to park while your identity is verified.
Do not block the intersection as you enter the parking lot. If space is available, please pull forward.
Remain in the pickup line, do not drive around other vehicles waiting for students, and follow the instructions of the person directing traffic.
Remain in your vehicle throughout arrival and dismissal. If you need to assist your child with buckling, please pull into a visitor parking space after leaving the pickup line.
Parents may not walk up to the front entrance to drop off or pick up students.

Spotlight on the First Week of School!

A young girl smiles while holding a whiteboard with a drawing of a ship and the text 'I went on a ship!'.

Children work together on a puzzle spread across a carpeted floor, illuminated by a pink lamp.

A young student sits at a desk, looking at a book with colorful pictures.

Two young students are focused on their work at desks in a classroom, with one drawing and the other opening a crayon box.

HES PTO Spirit Wear is on sale!

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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