Tryon Elementary School

05/28/2026

For applications submitted before June 20th, families will be notified about their student(s) spot in the program by July 1 2026.

05/28/2026

School is barely out, but we know some families love to get a head start on back-to-school shopping! 📚✏️

There’s no need to rush summer away — we hope everyone enjoys every minute of sunshine, fun, and relaxation — but for those who like to plan ahead, our school supply list for the upcoming school year is ready! ☀️🍎

We can’t wait to welcome our students back for another amazing year!

(updated 5/28/26)

05/26/2026

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Check out what The Florida Center for Reading Research shared:

"Looking for ways to support early literacy at home this summer? Check out this Institute of Education Sciences resource developed by our colleagues here at FCRR!

📚 A Resource for Parents and Caring Adults of Children in Grades K–3: Supporting Your Child's Reading at Home

Parents and caregivers play a powerful role in helping children become confident readers. This REL Southeast infographic, based on the What Works Clearinghouse Practice Guide Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade, gives families simple, practical ways to support their child's reading development at home.

It breaks down the four foundational reading skills children develop in grades K–3 and offers easy activities, examples, and tips to use during everyday interactions."

Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/HomeReadingTips

05/26/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Diamond B Energy, The Equine Journey, All Good Things Bakery, and El Campesino for helping make our end-of-year staff luncheon so special!

Your generosity, support, and kindness mean so much to our staff. We are incredibly grateful for community partners who continually pour into our school and help us celebrate an amazing year together. Thank you for treating our staff and helping us end the year on such a wonderful note! ❤️

05/21/2026

Meet the team that makes sure every Polk County student gets to school safely every single day.

Polk County Schools has a six-person transportation team that does it all: setting bus routes, managing activity trips and maintaining an entire fleet. But what makes them truly remarkable is what they do beyond their job titles - every one of them, from the director to the mechanics to the office staff, holds a bus driver certification and gets behind the wheel every morning and afternoon.

Because that's what it takes. And they do it without hesitation.

Their dedication shows in the numbers. Six years ago, Polk County ranked 29th out of 32 counties in the western region on the state's annual bus inspection. This past school year? Third in the region - for the third time in four years.

Transportation Director Jackie Crump says it comes down to one thing.

"At the end of the day, it's about the kids. Keeping them safe, keeping our drivers safe."

When most people think about school transportation, they picture a bus driver behind the wheel and a mechanic in the garage.

05/21/2026

Our final Top Tiger Awards for the 2025-2026 school year go to these hardworking 5th graders! Zy’Mir, Josiah, and Emma were recognized by Mrs. Schweitzer for their strong work ethic! Keep up the effort in middle school!

05/20/2026

Learning has taken root at Tryon Elementary.

Students recently dedicated two exciting new additions to the school's Tiger Trail - a student-built information kiosk and a new outdoor classroom area - capping two years of hands-on work alongside community partner Champions for Wildlife.

"The Tiger Trail and outdoor classroom have given students opportunities to explore, investigate, collaborate, and take pride in creating something meaningful for our entire school community." - Principal Dr. John Mauldin

Students at Tryon Elementary School are taking learning beyond the classroom walls through an exciting hands-on project focused on the development of the school’s Tiger Trail…

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

A big thank you to Fisher Land & Tree for treating our staff to a delicious trail mix bar! 🥜🍫🍿 We are so grateful for your kindness and support of our school family. The sweet and salty treats were the perfect pick-me-up and greatly appreciated by our staff! 💛