Leicester Elementary School

05/29/2026

Preschool Special Olympics! Our littlest learners had quite the day! Thank you so much to all the people who work so hard to put this together as well as the volunteers. Our seventh grade buddies were incredible and the preschoolers loved them!

05/27/2026

It was hard to find a dry eye at LES this morning! The halls of our elementary school were filled with excitement and pride as the Leicester High School seniors walked through in their caps and gowns. Led by Ms. Steiger and Ms. Ford and greeted by cheers, smiles, and wide eyes, our kindergarten students, in particular, looked up (high up!) in awe, whispering to one another and marveling at the idea that one day that would be them. It was a powerful full circle moment for LES staff! Many of these seniors began their educational journey right here in the same hallways as young learners just starting out. To now see them returning ready to graduate and take their next steps is both moving and deeply rewarding. Moments like this remind us of the lasting impact of early education and the incredible growth that happens over the years. Congratulations, Seniors! We are so proud of you! 🩷

05/25/2026

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Leicester Elementary School PTO donates communication board to Integrated Preschool
LEICESTER — On Monday, the Leicester Integrated Preschool held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the installation of a new playground communication board, an important addition that will help ensure all students can engage, connect, and communicate during play.
The project was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Tracy Rodwill, secretary of the Leicester Elementary School PTO, and preschool Speech-Language Pathologist Sarah Swift. With support from the PTO, the board was purchased and donated through the Flutie Foundation.
Communication boards like this provide students with speech and language challenges, including those with Childhood Apraxia of Speech, autism, or other communication needs, a way to express themselves on the playground. By offering visual symbols and language supports, the board helps give every child a voice during unstructured playtime, fostering inclusion and meaningful peer interaction.
For Rodwill, this project is especially personal. Her son, Donovan, a student in the Leicester Integrated Preschool, has been diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech, a neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to coordinate the movements needed for speech. Donovan currently communicates using limited verbal speech, sign language, and a high-tech communication device. The addition of the playground communication board will provide him and other students like him with greater opportunities to communicate and participate alongside their peers during play.
“I’m so thankful that, as a community, we were able to provide a more inclusive play experience for all children,” Rodwill shared.
The Leicester Elementary School community is proud to support initiatives that prioritize inclusion and belonging. The PTO continues to play a vital role in enhancing student experiences, demonstrating the powerful impact of dedicated volunteers working together to support both students and staff.

05/23/2026

Yesterday’s Special Olympics event was absolutely incredible! From the energy and teamwork to the determination and smiles on every athlete’s face, it was truly inspiring to be a part of.
The support from families, volunteers, coaches, and the community made the day even more special. Events like this remind us what sports are really about -inclusion, perseverance, courage, and celebrating every achievement big or small.
So proud of all the athletes who gave it their all and showed what true strength and sportsmanship look like. What an awesome event and an unforgettable day! 💙🏅

05/19/2026

🎶 What an incredible Spring Showcase! ☀️

Under the direction of Mrs. Hiltz, our LES students delivered a truly outstanding musical performance for their families and friends on the blacktop this week. Students selected their favorite songs from music class throughout the year and proudly shared their talents on a beautiful sunny day filled with music, smiles, and celebration.

Families were dazzled by the creativity, confidence, and joy our students brought to the blacktop, making it another unforgettable showcase created by Mrs. Hiltz.

Congratulations to all of our talented students and a special thank you to Mrs. Hiltz for inspiring a love of music in our school community! We continue to be impressed by you all!🎵👏

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05/18/2026

Thank you so much LES PTO and friends who donated!!! Our staff felt the love today for sure! 🩷🩷🩷

05/15/2026

LES makes the paper!

05/14/2026

Mrs. Mueller’s class supporting their peers on Apraxia Awareness Day! 💙

05/14/2026

When you raise almost $48,000, your admin team will agree to do just about anything! Today we had the pleasure of following through on our end of the fundraising bargain by kissing this sweet little (not so little) piggie. Meet George, affectionately known as Georgie, a kunekune pig who visited us from Lilac Hedge Farm. Georgie was the guest of honor as our LES students surpassed their Fun Run goal! LES students and staff, PreK though 4, got to meet Georgie and watch Ms. Steiger and Mrs. Ford plant a wet one on him. He was a perfect gentleman who loved eating his snacks and making the students smile and giggle. We are so proud of our LES students and community for continuing to support our school, and so very thankful for our incredible PTO and Lilac Hedge Farm for making this happen. You can find George and his girlfriend, Pua, lounging in their backyard area at Lilac Hedge, and though he looks quite happy after all his kisses, we can’t guarantee he’s ready for more yet!

05/12/2026

Leicester Elementary School has some pretty full hearts these days. On Monday, the Leicester Integrated Preschool held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new playground communication board. Through the collaborative efforts of Tracy Rodwill, secretary of our Elementary School PTO, and our preschool SLP, Sarah Swift, the PTO was able to purchase and donate this board through the Flutie Foundation. This resource supports students with speech and language challenges, such as Childhood Apraxia of Speech, autism, or other communication needs, by giving them a voice during play. We are so proud to be part of a community that values inclusion and works together to ensure all children can connect, communicate, and belong on the playground. We cannot thank you enough! 🩷