🤠 Open House is THIS AFTERNOON, Mustangs! 🎉
Join us later today, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM as we kick off another amazing school year at Cracker Trail Elementary!
While you're here, be sure to:
🏥 Bring your photo ID to help complete all necessary forms (Emergency Treatment Form, Student Residency Form, and more).
📚 Bring your labeled school supplies and drop them off in your child's classroom.
🚌 Register with the Transportation Department if your child will be riding the bus.
🚗 Pick up your new parent pickup tag.
👋 Meet your teacher, explore the classroom, and reconnect with friends!
🍧 Grab a snow cone! Snow cones are $2 each, or prepay $10 today and receive a snow cone on each of our tentative Snow Cone Days during the 2026–2027 school year!
☕🍪 Stop by The Brew Crew, where they'll be serving decaf flavored drinks along with an assortment of delicious food and snacks! Portions of tonight’s profits will be donated back to Cracker Trail Elementary!
Our PreK Classes (Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Madden) will be holding their Open House in our Media Center.
Look over the included campus map for locations of our PreK Open House (media center), parent pick up tags & daycare (cafeteria), bus transportation (Room 403), and The Brew Crew (Bus Loop).
We are excited to Run Strong Together and can't wait to welcome all of our Mustangs back for an incredible school year! The first day of school is Tuesday, August 11, 2026!
See you tonight! 🐴❤️
#CTEMustangs #TogetherWeRunStrong #OpenHouse2026 #BackToSchool #MustangNation #HighlandsCountySchools #SnowConeDay #TheBrewCrew
The countdown is almost over! Join us on tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM as we kick off another amazing school year at Cracker Trail Elementary!
While you're here, be sure to:
📚 Bring your labeled school supplies and drop them off in your child's classroom.
🚌 Register with the Transportation Department if your child will be riding the bus.
🏥 Complete all necessary forms (such as School Compact, Emergency Treatment Form, Student Residency Form, plus many more ).
🚗 Pick up your new parent pickup tag.
👋 Meet your teacher, explore the classroom, and reconnect with friends!
We are excited to Run Strong Together and can't wait to welcome all of our Mustangs back for an incredible school year! The first day of school is next week, Tuesday, August 11, 2026!
See you at Open House! 💙💛
#CTEMustangs #TogetherWeRunStrong #OpenHouse2026 #BackToSchool #FutureReady #MustangPride #OneWeekAway #WelcomeBack
Join us at Cracker Trail Elementary's Open House on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:00–7:00 PM and treat yourself to a delicious snow cone!
📍 Snow Cones: $2 each
📍 Location: PE Area
Want to pay for all year? Prepay $10 tomorrow and receive a snow cone at each of our tentative Snow Cone Days during the 2026–2027 school year:
🍧 September 25
🍧 November 20
🍧 January 29
🍧 February 26
🍧 April 30
Every purchase helps support our PE Program and Trailblazer Teams, so you're helping our Mustangs stay active while enjoying a cool treat!
We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow as we kick off another amazing school year—Together We Run Strong! 🐎💙💛
#CTEMustangs #TogetherWeRunStrong #OpenHouse2026 #SnowConeDay #SupportOurSchool #Trailblazers #MustangPride #BackToSchool #HighlandsCountySchools
Today, we officially kicked off an exciting new school year! Mr. K. and Mrs. Brooker took time to reflect on all we accomplished together last year and shared the vision & pathways that will guide us on our trail to success throughout this school year. Afterward, our amazing staff enjoyed a delicious meal, great fellowship, and time reconnecting before heading off to prepare their classrooms for our Mustangs!
We can't wait to welcome our students back and make this our best year yet!
Just a reminder Open House is tomorrow night – Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Registration for K-5 students is still open every day this week until 3:00 pm.
📸 Do you spot one (or more!) of your favorite CTE staff members in these photos? Give them a shout-out in the comments and help us celebrate the incredible team that makes Cracker Trail Elementary such a special place!
#CTEMustangs #TogetherWeRunStrong #WelcomeBackCTE #MustangStrong #ReadyToRide #BackToSchool #OneTeamOneMission #HighlandsCountySchools #BestYearYet
These amazing Mustangs may be heading off to middle school, but they'll always be part of our herd! We are so thankful they took time out of their summer to help our teachers get classrooms ready for the new school year and Open House. Your willingness to give back shows what it means to be part of the CTE family.
💪 Together We Run Strong!
📅 Open House
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎒 First Day of School
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
📝 Registration is still open! Register now and join the CTE family. Our front office is open Monday through Friday until 3:00 PM to assist with registration.
Thank you to these incredible young ladies for showing Mustang pride and reminding us that no matter where life takes you, you'll always have a home at Cracker Trail Elementary! 🤠💙
#CTEMustangs #TogetherWeRunStrong #MustangPride #AlwaysAMustang #BackToSchool2026 #OpenHouse2026 #FutureLeaders #CTEFamily #SeeYouSoon #JoinTheHerd
As we prepare to welcome our Mustangs back for another great school year, please review our clinic procedures for student medications and medical documentation.
💊 Medication Drop-Off Begins: Monday, August 3, 2026
👨👩👧👦 Parents/Guardians Must Bring Medications to School and meet with Nurse Dean. Students are not permitted to transport medications to school.
📋 Required Medical Forms must be dated July 1, 2026, or later to be accepted for the 2026-2027 school year.
Please see the flyer for complete details and requirements. Thank you for helping us keep our Mustangs safe, healthy, and ready to learn!
#CTEMustangs #TogetherWeRunStrong #BackToSchool #SchoolNurse #MustangFamily #StudentSafety #ReadyForLearning
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Facilities Department for refreshing several classrooms across campus with a fresh coat of paint. Your hard work helps create welcoming spaces where our Mustangs can learn and grow!
Many of our teachers have also been spending part of their summer preparing their classrooms for another incredible school year. We can't wait to welcome all of our staff back next week as we gear up for an amazing year together!
📅 Open House Reminder
🗓️ Tuesday, August 4, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📢 Registration Reminder: Register by 3:00 PM tomorrow, Friday, July 31, to have your child's teacher assignment ready for Open House! General registration will continue next week for families who miss the deadline.
We can't wait to welcome our Mustang families back to the Ranch! 🐴💙
#CTEMustangs #TogetherWeRunStrong #BackToSchool2026 #OpenHouse2026 #FreshStart #ThankYouFacilities #MustangPride #SeeYouSoon #ReadyToLearn
Friday, July 31 is the LAST day to register your child if you would like them to be assigned a homeroom teacher before our Open House on Tuesday, August 4!
Our front office is open until 3:00 PM to assist with registrations.
✅ You can still register your child after July 31, but students registered after the deadline will not have a homeroom teacher assigned in time for Open House.
Don't miss this important deadline so your child can meet their teacher and start the school year off strong!
We can't wait to welcome our newest Mustangs! 💙💛
#CTEMustangs #TogetherWeRunStrong #FutureMustangs #OpenHouse2026 #BackToSchool #KindergartenRegistration #MustangPride #LastCall
🐴🎉 Open House is just ONE WEEK away, Mustangs! 🎉🐴
The countdown is on! Join us on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM as we kick off another amazing school year at Cracker Trail Elementary!
While you're here, be sure to:
📚 Bring your labeled school supplies and drop them off in your child's classroom.
🚌 Register with the Transportation Department if your child will be riding the bus.
🏥 Complete all necessary forms (such as School Compact, Emergency Treatment Form, Student Residency Form, plus many more ).
🚗 Pick up your new parent pickup tag.
👋 Meet your teacher, explore the classroom, and reconnect with friends!
We are excited to Run Strong Together and can't wait to welcome all of our Mustangs back for an incredible school year! The first day of school is Tuesday, August 11, 2026!
See you at Open House! 💙💛
#CTEMustangs #TogetherWeRunStrong #OpenHouse2026 #BackToSchool #FutureReady #MustangPride #OneWeekAway #WelcomeBack
Our Cracker Trail Elementary Daycare students had a STRIKING good time on their almost-end-of-the-summer bowling field trip! From cheering each other on to celebrating every pin that fell, the smiles and laughter made for the perfect way to wrap up a fun-filled summer.
By the end of the trip, we had lots of happy faces... and a whole bunch of tired Mustangs! 💙 Thank you to our daycare staff for making this summer one our students will always remember.
We hope everyone has had a safe and relaxing break, and we can't wait to welcome our Mustangs back for another great school year! CTE’s Open House is August 4, 2026 from 5 pm to 7 pm. The first day of school is Tuesday, August 11!!
#CTEMustangs #TogetherWeRunStrong #SummerDaycare #BowlingFun #StrikeUpTheFun #MustangMemories #FutureMustangs #SeeYouSoon
Is your child turning 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026? It's time to register and become a Cracker Trail Mustang! 🤠
📅 Registration is Open for all Kindergarten through 5th Grade Students!
🕣 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📋 Please bring the following documents:
✅ Original Birth Certificate
✅ Florida Immunization Record
✅ Physical Exam (dated within 12 months of the first day of school)
✅ Proof of Residence (mortgage, lease, utility bill, etc.)
✅ Proof of Custody (if applicable)
✅ Parent/Guardian Photo ID
⭐ Important Deadlines & Dates
📌 Register by noon on Friday, July 31, 2026 for your child to receive their homeroom teacher assignment at Open House.
📌 Open House is Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 5 PM to 7 PM.
📌 Register by 2:30 PM on Friday, August 7, 2026 to help ensure your child is ready to begin school on the first day, Tuesday, August 11.
We can't wait to welcome our newest Mustangs to the herd! ❤️💙 Come join the Cracker Trail Elementary family and get ready for an amazing school adventure!
#CTEMustangs #TogetherWeRunStrong #MustangRegistration #FutureMustangs #HighlandsCountySchools #BackToSchool #MustangPride
Whether your student is looking to explore a new passion or get ahead, we offer incredible courses in:
🔬 STEM
🎨 Fine Arts
💼 Career & Technical Education (CTE)
📚 Core Academics (Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies—including Honors!)
💻 Virtual Learning
We are an authorized StepUp for Students provider! We accept payments directly through the EMA portal as well as direct pay options. This program is specifically designed for non-traditional students who may be utilizing the FTC or FES school choice scholarships.
Access to a district Chromebook is fully included in your course enrollment price. Accidental Chromebook damage is covered by paying an annual $10 use fee.
Note: Highlands PLUS is for non-enrolled students, meaning SBHC acts as a contracted service provider. Participants are not enrolled as full-time public school students.
👉 Ready to customize your child's education? Log into your StepUp EMA portal or visit our district website at https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/plus to explore courses and begin enrollment today!
#HighlandsPLUS #StepUpForStudents #SchoolChoice
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Mustang Banner Sponsors for your generous support during the 2025–2026 school year! Your partnership helps our students, staff, and school community continue to run strong each and every day.
As we saddle up for another incredible school year, we'll be reaching out once school is back in session regarding banner renewals.
🤠 Ready to ride with the Mustangs? We'd love to showcase your business as one of our Banner Sponsors! It's a great way to support our school while gaining visibility in our community.
For more information about becoming a Banner Sponsor, please contact Mrs. Lee in the front office. We'd love to have you join the herd!
Thank you for helping our Mustangs stay on the trail—we couldn't do it without our incredible community partners! ❤️
#TogetherWeRunStrong #CrackerTrailElementary #MustangPride #JoinTheHerd #SupportOurMustangs #CommunityPartners #BannerSponsor #GallopingTogether #ThankYouSponsors #MustangStrong
We are incredibly grateful to Chen Dental for their generosity and support of our school community! As part of their commitment to giving back through their core value of Generous, they presented Cracker Trail Elementary with a wonderful Welcome Back to School gift basket during their quarterly All Team Meeting.
Thank you for investing in our students, staff, and schools. Community partnerships like yours help us start the school year feeling encouraged and supported!
A special thank you to Mrs. Byrd and Mrs. Rowe for representing Cracker Trail Elementary at the presentation. We appreciate you proudly representing our Mustang family!
Together, we truly run strong because of amazing community partners like Chen Dental. 💙💛🐎
#CrackerTrailElementary #CTEMustangs #TogetherWeRunStrong #MustangPride #CommunityPartners #ThankYouChenDental #SupportOurSchools #HighlandsCounty #WelcomeBack #MustangStrong
🐎☀️ Mustang Daycare Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026-2027 School Year! ☀️🐎
Looking for a safe, fun, and caring place for your child before and after school? Our Cracker Trail Elementary Daycare Program is now accepting registrations!
📚 Now Enrolling:
⭐ Pre-K through 5th Grade
🔹 Only 10 Pre-K spots available
🔹 Only 25 First Grade spots available
💲 Registration Fee: $25 per family
💙 Special pricing is available for Highlands County School Board employees!
Weekly Tuition:
• $60 – First Child
• $55 – Each Additional Child
Don't wait—spaces are limited and fill quickly!
👉 Register today using the link below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdy397Qj70a_m6b3OTBEE0WAra89-QsdI_x6iMqiU7FwoROmw/viewform
#CrackerTrailElementary #MustangDaycare #TogetherWeRunStrong #CTEMustangs #AfterSchoolCare #HighlandsCountySchools #MustangFamilies
🎒✏️ School Supply Lists Are Here! 🐎
It's time to get your Mustangs ready for an amazing school year! Supply lists for Pre-K through 5th Grade are now available for the 2026-2027 school year.
🛍️ Pick up your school supplies now and bring them to Open House!
📅 Open House
🕔 Tuesday, August 4
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📦 If you're bringing supplies to Open House, please place them in a bag labeled with your child's name.
We can't wait to welcome our Mustangs back as we kick off another great year—Together We Run Strong! ❤️🐎
#CrackerTrailElementary #CTEMustangs #TogetherWeRunStrong #SchoolSupplies #OpenHouse #BackToSchool #MustangReady #HighlandsCountySchools
Our hallways are awfully quiet right now... but not for long! 💙💛 We can't wait to hear the laughter, excitement, and hoofbeats of our Cracker Trail Mustangs filling these halls again on the first day of school - Tuesday, August 11, 2026! 🎉
🌟 Registration is OPEN for Kindergarten through 5th Grade! 🌟
So, gallop on in and get your Mustang registered! Our front office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The countdown is on... and we can't wait to welcome our Mustang family back for another amazing year as we Together We Run Strong! 🐎❤️
#CrackerTrailElementary #TogetherWeRunStrong #MustangPride #GallopIntoSuccess #BackToSchool2026 #FutureMustangs #CTERocks #SeeYouAugust11
As part of our ongoing commitment to student and staff safety, construction crews are hard at work widening the sidewalks along our bus loop. These enhancements will provide additional space for students and staff during arrival and dismissal, helping create a safer and more efficient environment for our Mustang family.
We are grateful for the work being done behind the scenes to ensure our campus is ready for another successful school year. Every improvement helps our Mustangs run a little stronger!
🐴 Together We Run Strong! 🐴
#CrackerTrailElementary #MustangPride #TogetherWeRunStrong #CTEMustangs #StudentSafety #SchoolImprovements #GrowingForOurStudents #MustangStrong #ReadyFor2627
Our Mustang campers are diving into creativity, teamwork, and fun with this year’s summer daycare theme, "Under the Sea Adventure!" Today’s featured activity: Jellyfish! 🪼
One of the best parts of summer camp is seeing our older students step up to help our younger Mustangs. Using the art skills all of our students developed in our MI Lab, students are creating together.
From colorful sea creatures to hands-on learning adventures, our campers are making a splash all summer long! 🌊💙
#CTEMustangs #TogetherWeRunStrong #UnderTheSeaAdventure #MustangPride #SummerCampFun #FutureLeaders #HandsOnLearning #CrackerTrailElementary #MustangsMakingWaves 🐎🌊
