Hey Red Devils!
🏈🎉 Get ready to pump up the pride! We can't wait to see everyone at the Avon Park High School Homecoming Parade! 🚗📣
📅 When: 5:00 PM
🗺️ Where: Begins on North Butler Ave ➡️ Proceeds to Main Street
Let's paint the town red!
🏈🎉 Get ready to pump up the pride! We can't wait to see everyone at the Avon Park High School Homecoming Parade! 🚗📣
📅 When: 5:00 PM
🗺️ Where: Begins on North Butler Ave ➡️ Proceeds to Main Street
Let's paint the town red!
📣 AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES!
📝 PSAT/NMSQT TESTING – TOMORROW, OCTOBER 14!
This test is for 10th grade students and any 11th or 12th grade student needing an ELA or Math Graduation Testing Requirement.
✅ Get a good night’s sleep.
⏰ Arrive at school on time.
📚 Bring a fully charged school-issued device.
The PSAT/NMSQT is an important opportunity to practice for the SAT and may help students qualify for National Merit recognition.
Let’s show up, stay focused, and do our best! ❤️🖤🤍
📝 PSAT/NMSQT TESTING – TOMORROW, OCTOBER 14!
This test is for 10th grade students and any 11th or 12th grade student needing an ELA or Math Graduation Testing Requirement.
✅ Get a good night’s sleep.
⏰ Arrive at school on time.
📚 Bring a fully charged school-issued device.
The PSAT/NMSQT is an important opportunity to practice for the SAT and may help students qualify for National Merit recognition.
Let’s show up, stay focused, and do our best! ❤️🖤🤍
📢 ATTENTION RED DEVILS! 📢
Join us TONIGHT for our School Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting!
This is your chance to stay informed, share findings, share your voice, and collaborate on strategies to support our students, staff, and school community.
All parents, staff, and community members are welcome to attend!
🗓 When: Tonight at 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Room 302
👥 Who: Parents, staff, & community members
Topics We’ll Cover:
• Parent Involvement
• School Planning
• Collaboration
We hope to see you there! ❤️🖤
Join us TONIGHT for our School Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting!
This is your chance to stay informed, share findings, share your voice, and collaborate on strategies to support our students, staff, and school community.
All parents, staff, and community members are welcome to attend!
🗓 When: Tonight at 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Room 302
👥 Who: Parents, staff, & community members
Topics We’ll Cover:
• Parent Involvement
• School Planning
• Collaboration
We hope to see you there! ❤️🖤
🚗💨 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!
👗👔 Avon Park High School Homecoming Dance Dress Code Guidelines 💃🕺
Heading to the Homecoming Dance on October 24, 2026?
Please review the official dress code rules below to ensure you're ready for the big night!
Ladies:
• Semi-formal dress or pant suit.
• Dresses shall be no shorter than a 3x5 index card from the top of the knee (including slits).
• No dress will be form-fitting, revealing, or show excess skin; this includes excessive skin that can be seen through transparent materials.
• No side cutouts or mid-drift tops that show belly.
Gentlemen:
• Tie required or dress shirt and jacket.
• No jeans, hats, or head coverings.
• Shirts must be tucked in at all times; pants must be worn at waist.
❓ Questions about your outfit?
If you are unsure whether your clothing selection meets these guidelines, please see Mrs. Whidden or Mrs. Edsall, who will make the determination.
Heading to the Homecoming Dance on October 24, 2026?
Please review the official dress code rules below to ensure you're ready for the big night!
Ladies:
• Semi-formal dress or pant suit.
• Dresses shall be no shorter than a 3x5 index card from the top of the knee (including slits).
• No dress will be form-fitting, revealing, or show excess skin; this includes excessive skin that can be seen through transparent materials.
• No side cutouts or mid-drift tops that show belly.
Gentlemen:
• Tie required or dress shirt and jacket.
• No jeans, hats, or head coverings.
• Shirts must be tucked in at all times; pants must be worn at waist.
❓ Questions about your outfit?
If you are unsure whether your clothing selection meets these guidelines, please see Mrs. Whidden or Mrs. Edsall, who will make the determination.
🚨 APHS RED DEVILS BOYS SOCCER TRYOUTS 🚨
Attendance is MANDATORY for all four days!
📅 WHEN: October 12th, 13th, 14th, & 15th
⏰ TIME: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 LOCATION: Boys and Girls Club (Rec Field), 207 E. State St., Avon Park, FL
What to bring & remember:
• Be on time
• Bring a refillable water bottle
• Wear appropriate footwear
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Any student who is not cleared will NOT be permitted to partake in tryouts. Make sure your paperwork and clearances are completely up to date before Day 1!
Share this post with anyone interested in trying out! ⚽🔥
Attendance is MANDATORY for all four days!
📅 WHEN: October 12th, 13th, 14th, & 15th
⏰ TIME: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 LOCATION: Boys and Girls Club (Rec Field), 207 E. State St., Avon Park, FL
What to bring & remember:
• Be on time
• Bring a refillable water bottle
• Wear appropriate footwear
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Any student who is not cleared will NOT be permitted to partake in tryouts. Make sure your paperwork and clearances are completely up to date before Day 1!
Share this post with anyone interested in trying out! ⚽🔥
🚗💨 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!
📣 REMINDER: Avon Park High School Homecoming Dance 📣
Please review the following attendance and discipline guidelines for this year's dance:
Attendance & Discipline Rules:
• Referrals leading to ISS (In-School Suspension), OSS (Out-of-School Suspension), or unexcused absences between October 12th – 23rd will result in no admittance to the dance.
• Any student who has received OSS at any point this school year may not attend.
Late Entry Policy:• No one will be admitted to the dance after 9:30 p.m.
Please review the following attendance and discipline guidelines for this year's dance:
Attendance & Discipline Rules:
• Referrals leading to ISS (In-School Suspension), OSS (Out-of-School Suspension), or unexcused absences between October 12th – 23rd will result in no admittance to the dance.
• Any student who has received OSS at any point this school year may not attend.
Late Entry Policy:• No one will be admitted to the dance after 9:30 p.m.
🎬 Get ready for Homecoming, Red Devils! 🍿✨
The biggest event of the fall is here! This year's Homecoming Dance theme is "Lights, Camera, Action!" Grab your tickets and get ready to walk the red carpet.
📌 Ticket Sales Info:
📅 On Sale: October 12 – October 23
⏰ When: Available during A & B Lunch
💵 Cost: $20 per ticket
🎟️ Homecoming Dance Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Location: Avon Park High School
Make sure to grab your tickets during lunch before sales close on October 23rd! 🎟️👑
The biggest event of the fall is here! This year's Homecoming Dance theme is "Lights, Camera, Action!" Grab your tickets and get ready to walk the red carpet.
📌 Ticket Sales Info:
📅 On Sale: October 12 – October 23
⏰ When: Available during A & B Lunch
💵 Cost: $20 per ticket
🎟️ Homecoming Dance Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Location: Avon Park High School
Make sure to grab your tickets during lunch before sales close on October 23rd! 🎟️👑
📣 REMINDER: Avon Park High School Homecoming Dance 📣
Bringing a date from another school? Out of School Date Forms are due this Friday, October 9!
🚨 Please note: Forms submitted after Friday, October 9 will not be accepted. Make sure to turn yours in on time!
Bringing a date from another school? Out of School Date Forms are due this Friday, October 9!
🚨 Please note: Forms submitted after Friday, October 9 will not be accepted. Make sure to turn yours in on time!
😈 PERFECT ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE! 😈
Show your Red Devil Pride!
Can you hit perfect attendance for one full week?
🗓️ Dates: October 5–9
🎯 Goal: Attend ALL your classes for 1 full week!
🍦 Reward: Get a SWEET TREAT on Monday, October 12!
Let’s show that Red Devil Spirit! GO! ATTEND! WIN! 🔴
Show your Red Devil Pride!
Can you hit perfect attendance for one full week?
🗓️ Dates: October 5–9
🎯 Goal: Attend ALL your classes for 1 full week!
🍦 Reward: Get a SWEET TREAT on Monday, October 12!
Let’s show that Red Devil Spirit! GO! ATTEND! WIN! 🔴
🚗💨 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!
🚗💨 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.
