Cracker Trail Elementary wishes a joyful and restful Thanksgiving to all of our students, families, caretakers, and staff. We are truly thankful for each and every one of you and the wonderful community you help create. 💙🐎💛
Our staff celebrated the season by adding notes of gratitude to our Thankful Tree, and we’re excited to share a few of the heartfelt ornaments with you today. 🍁✨
Thank you, Mustangs, for filling our school with kindness, creativity, and gratitude.
Have a safe and happy holiday! 🐎💙
🦃 Cracker Trail Elementary’s 1st Grade Thanksgiving Parade! 🦃
Our amazing first graders brought the halls to life last week with their Annual Thanksgiving Parade! Students proudly showcased the creative, one-of-a-kind turkeys they designed, and our Mustangs lined the halls to cheer them on. 🐎💙
But the biggest surprise? 🎅✨
A special appearance by Santa Claus himself at the end of the parade! He dropped by early to celebrate with our Mustangs and spread a little extra holiday cheer.
#CTEMustangs #CTERocks #1stGrade #Thankful #CreativeStudents #Santa #ThanksgivingParade
We are so proud of our talented students and grateful to our supportive school community. Way to go, Mustangs! 💛💙
🚦✨ This week we’re proud to showcase our Cracker Trail Elementary Safety Patrols! We are so thankful for all they do to help our students get to and from class safely and keep our campus running smoothly. 💛🐎
September - Edward Ovalle
Thank You, Avon Park Legion Highlands Post 69!
Our Cracker Trail Elementary Mustangs are sending a big THANK YOU to the members of American Legion Avon Park Highlands Post 69 for visiting our 2nd grade classrooms recently! 🐎💙💛
As a special closing activity for our students’ War of 1812 unit, Legionnaires of Post 69 taught our Mustangs all about Old Glory, shared important lessons on flag etiquette, and helped bring history to life. Students also learned about the Star-Spangled Banner and the making of the first American flag — a memorable experience they won’t forget!
We are so grateful for your time, patriotism, and dedication to educating our students.
#CTEMustangs #CTERocks #CTEPatriots #USA #Gratitude #Patriotism #OnceaMustangalwaysaMustang
August - Aubrey Ridenour
We’re so excited to celebrate Mrs. Lyter’s class! Every student has officially completed their very own tile for our upcoming "I Am pART Of This Community" Tile Wall. 🎨✨
Their creativity, teamwork, and Mustang spirit truly shine through each design. We can’t wait to see these tiles become part of a beautiful, permanent display at our school!
Way to go, Mustangs! 💙🤍
#CTEMustangs #CTERocks #MustangART #TileWallProject #CreativityInAction #ElementaryExcellence #IAmpARTOfThisCommunity #CTEMILab
We can’t wait to see everyone at our 2025 Cracker Trail Hoedown this Thursday (TOMORROW!) from 5:00–7:00 PM! 🤠💛
Bring the whole family for an evening full of fun, performances, food, games, and Mustang pride!
Check out the campus map and event schedule so you know where to find all the excitement happening around campus!
📅 Hoedown Schedule
5:00 PM – Gates Open
5:15 PM – Mountain Dew Cloggers (Cafeteria Stage)
5:30 PM – Dance Unlimited (Entertainment Stage)
5:45 PM – Mountain Dew Cloggers (Cafeteria Stage)
6:15 PM – Dance Unlimited (Entertainment Stage)
6:50 PM – Hoedown Throwdown School-Wide Dance (Entertainment Stage)
6:55 PM – Classroom Door Décor Contest Winner Announced + KISS THE PIG! 🐷💋
7:00 PM – Another fun Hoedown complete!
We’re looking forward to an amazing night with our Cracker Trail families!
Thanks for helping us spread the word—and we’ll see y’all at the Hoedown! 🤠✨
Don’t forget to send in your pennies for Thursday night’s HoeDown finale - Kiss the Pig! The buckets are filling up, and our Mustangs are getting excited to see which CTE staff members will have to pucker up and kiss the pig! 😄🐽
So tell us… Who do YOU want to kiss the pig?
Ask your child to drop their pennies in the bucket of your favorite “lucky” staff member!
See you Thursday, November 20 between 5-7 PM (NOT 6, 7!) at the HoeDown, Mustangs! 💙🤍
#CTEMustangs #CTERocks #CTEHoeDown #MustangPride #KissThePig #PennyPower
Our 4th grade Mustangs had an AMAZING day on their annual field trip to Medieval Times! This special adventure is the grand finale to their study of the Middle Ages, where students enjoyed a delicious medieval-style meal and watched exciting live reenactments—including a real Jousting Tournament! ⚔️✨
A HUGE thank-you to our wonderful sponsors for helping make this unforgettable learning experience possible. We appreciate you! 💛📚
Charles P. Cox, CPA
The Family of Leo Kerman and Amaiya Goff
Central Florida Ag Service
Joyce Kundrick
A&A Lawn Care/"A" Tree Service
Brian and Morgan Norris
G4 Premier Solutions LLC
Linda Eldridge
KJ Davis
Tricia & Wally Cox
Dee's Place
Linda Blackwelder
Pugh Utility Service
Ritenour & Williams Family
Excavation Point
White's Transmission
Ogg Construction
The Rowe Family
Mandy Carlisle
Cindy Caveney
#CTEMustangs #CTERocks #CTE4thGrade #MiddleAges #ThankYou
#CrackerTrailElementary #4thGradeAdventures #MedievalTimes #HandsOnLearning
On Veteran’s Day, our entire school gathered to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Our students lifted their voices in song as a tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our nation’s heroes. 🎶❤️
A heartfelt thank you to VFW Post 4300 for joining us and paying tribute to our veterans with the solemn playing of Taps and the three-volley salute. Your presence added deep meaning and reverence to our ceremony.
We are also grateful to the many veterans who were able to join us. Thank you for your service and for the example you set for our students and community.
We honor you. We thank you. We will never forget.
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #CTEProud #PatrioticPride
We are excited to share highlights from the Summit Awards, where two outstanding members of our CTE family were honored for their dedication and impact! 💙💛
👩🏫 Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Denise Hines
Our amazing 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Hines was recognized for her unwavering dedication, inspiring teaching, and the positive difference she makes every single day in our students' lives. Her passion and commitment to excellence shine through in everything she does! 🌟📚
🛠️ School-Related Employee of the Year: Mrs. Sonia Almenteros
Our Plant Manager, Mrs. Almenteros was honored for keeping our school running smoothly and looking its best. Her hard work, kindness, and behind-the-scenes efforts create a safe, welcoming environment for the entire Cracker Trail Elementary community. 🌼🏫
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Hines and Mrs. Almenteros on these well-deserved kudos! We are so proud of you!
A heartfelt thank you to our table sponsors and amazing business partners at Glades Electric Cooperative, represented by Trustee Vicki Pontius and Chief Communications Officer Jennifer Koukos, who joined us to celebrate Mrs. Hines and Mrs. Almenteros.
#CrackerTrailElementary #CTERocks #SummitAwards #TeacherOfTheYear #SchoolRelatedEmployeeOfTheYear #MustangProud
🏆2025 CTE Hoedown Door Decoration Contest! 🐎
✅ Vote by liking your favorite classroom door!
🗳️ Votes are open now through Thursday, Nov. 20.
🎉 The winning teacher will be announced at the Hoedown!
Thank you to all of our teachers for getting into the Hoedown spirit! 🎨🏆
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CsrVTvFt2/
💛🐎🖤Click on the link below to listen to this amazing group of CTE leaders as they share their mission to help others! What a wonderful way to spread kindness throughout our school today as we celebrate ! 💛🐎🖤
Send in cans through November 20th.
https://highlands.revtrak.net/elementary-schools-page/cracker-trail-elementary/cte-hoedown/#/list
World Kindness Day is a global celebration dedicated to promoting empathy, compassion, and simple acts of kindness toward others, ourselves, and the world. 🌎💫
Established in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, this day reminds us that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference!
Here at Cracker Trail Elementary, we’re spreading kindness by giving motivational bracelets to every student and staff member! 💪✨
💛 Let’s show our CTE spirit loud and proud—wear your motivational shirt and your bracelet as we celebrate kindness together! 💛
#CTEMustangs #WorldKindnessDay #ChooseKindness
Thank you, Ms. Jolin, for sharing the Gift of Reading and supporting our Mustangs! 🐴🖤💛
🖤💛 LAST CALL, MUSTANGS! 💛🖤
Dinners must be pre-ordered!
🍽️ Last day to purchase meals: November 13th
🐖 Pulled Pork — $7
🌭 Hot Dog — $5
(Each meal served with chips & a drink)
🤠 CTE Hoedown
📅 November 20, 2025
⏰ 5:00–7:00 pm
Don’t miss out, Mustangs — order your dinner today!
https://highlands.revtrak.net/elementary-schools-page/cracker-trail-elementary/cte-hoedown/#/list
Our amazing Mustangs shared what kindness means to them — and their words are sure to make you smile! ✨
Check out this heartwarming video of CTE students spreading positivity and reminding us that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. 🐎💫
#CTEMustangs #ChooseKindness #MustangPride #KindnessCounts
https://shorturl.at/ZN02J