Ketterlinus Elementary School PTO

10/16/2026

It’s Back! KES Pine Cone Turkey Contest! 🦃

Get ready to show off your creativity and imagination in our annual KES Pine Cone Turkey Contest! Check out the flyer below for all the contest details. Entries are due by November 2, so start creating today!

10/15/2026

🎙️🐬 Another sneak peek is here! 👀

The next episode of the KES PODcast is coming soon, and we can’t wait to share more with our Dolphin family!

Here’s a hint, think duos. 🤔

Stay tuned… you won’t want to miss this one! 🐬✨

10/15/2026

Coffee with a Cop at KES! 🐬☕️

What a special morning at KES!

Our families had the opportunity to enjoy coffee, donuts, and meaningful conversations with members of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Augustine Police Department.

Moments like these are about so much more than gathering together. They give our children the chance to see the caring people behind the uniforms, build trust, and feel connected to the community that supports them.

We are especially grateful to our parent volunteers for helping make this morning so welcoming and memorable. A heartfelt thank-you to Martine Smith, SJCSD Title I Parent Engagement Coordinator, for providing the donuts and joining us!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to be there. Your presence, kindness, and support help make KES the warm, connected community it is.

We are grateful for mornings like this—and for the many people who show up for our children. 💙🐬

10/14/2026

Here’s a little sneak peek of Monster Mash! 🎃👻 A huge thank-you to our artistic volunteers who are helping bring this handmade festival to life for our KES family! 💜🐬

✨ The magic happens because of our volunteers! ✨ This FREE event wouldn’t be possible without the helping hands of our amazing community. Want to be part of the fun on the day of the event? We’d love to have you! 🧡

🖐️ Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FACAA2FA6FCCE9-66463900-monster

Trust us, it takes a village to make the monster magic happen! 👻💜

10/13/2026

We are so excited for Monster Mash! 👻Join us for this FREE event Friday, October 16th at 5 PM on Francis Field!

Please RSVP here so we can appropriately plan - https://wv3.io/pnGPI2bZ 🎃

Sign-up here to lend a hand and help us bring one of our favorite KES traditions to life! - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FACAA2FA6FCCE9-66463900-monster

10/12/2026

Don’t forget to wear red WEDNESDAY to support saying no to drugs and making healthy choices for ourselves and others!

10/11/2026

We are so proud to see Ketterlinus Elementary featured in for its role in helping shape literacy instruction across the country!

As an early pilot school for UFLI Foundations, our incredible teachers and leadership helped pave the way for a research-based reading program now used in classrooms nationwide. From our little school in St. Augustine to the national spotlight, what an incredible impact! 🌟

Congratulations to Principal Tucker and our amazing KES educators for their dedication to helping students become confident, successful readers. Big things are happening at Ketterlinus! 💙📖

📖 Check out the magazine and read the feature here:

In Every Elementary Backpack The Exclusive Magazine of St. Johns County SchoolsWe believe that when you educate a parent, you enrich a child. St. Johns Parent Magazine exists to connect parents with the local programs, professionals, and resources that help St. Johns County children thrive, from men...

10/10/2026

Thank you to our local firefighters for visiting and teaching our VPK through 2nd grade students about fire safety! 🚒🔥

Our students had a wonderful time learning important safety tips and exploring the world of firefighting. We are incredibly grateful to the St. Augustine Fire Department for taking the time to educate and inspire our young learners.

Thank you for all you do to keep our schools, families, and community safe every day!

10/08/2026

🌊 Calling All KES Volunteers! 💙

We have some exciting PTO events coming up, and we need YOUR help to make them a success! Whether you have an hour to spare or can lend a hand throughout an event, every bit of help makes a difference!🐬

Wednesday - 10/14 - Coffee with a Cop (rescheduled) - ☕https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FACAA2FA6FCCE9-66574505-coffee

Friday - 10/16 - Monster Mash Volunteers - 👻https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FACAA2FA6FCCE9-66463900-monster