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Elevate News | April 9, 2026

Posted Date: 04/09/26 (11:30 AM)


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Celebrating Our Purple Star School Recognition
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We are proud to share that our school has been recognized as a 2026 Purple Star School—a distinguished honor awarded to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.

The Purple Star School designation highlights schools that go above and beyond to ensure military families feel welcomed, supported, and connected. This includes providing resources, easing transitions during school changes, and fostering a sense of belonging for students whose families serve our country.

This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire school community in creating a caring and inclusive environment for all students. We are especially grateful to our Military Family Life Counselor, Allison Donahoe-Beggs, who proudly attended the award ceremony and accepted this honor on behalf of our school.

We celebrate this achievement with our students, staff, and families—especially our military-connected families—who enrich our school community every day! 

DATES AT A GLANCE
Fri, Apr 10 Military Family Coffee

EMS Spring Social
Apr 13-17 "Purple Up" Whole School Spirit Week
Apr 14 Dessert with the Directors
Apr 16 EMS Community Meeting
Fri, Apr 17 SM Assembly
 
ELAC Meeting

Military Lunch with Your Student
Thurs, Apr 23 EMS Community Meeting

Earthmade Snowcones @ EMS Campus
Fri, Apr 24 TS Assembly

CALENDAR QUICK LINKS
25/26 Academic Calendar
26/27 Academic Calendar **newly released**
Schoolwide Events Calendar
Athletics Calendar
ELO-P Calendar

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FAMILY SURVEY
Last call! Your feedback is truly important to us. Can you please take a few minutes to complete this year's Family Survey (one per family)? Click here to complete.

MILITARY FAMILY COFFEE
TOMORROW! Friday, April 10, 8:45 AM
You are invited to join us for a special morning of coffee, connection, and crafts as we get ready to kick off Purple Up Week! Details and RSVP link.

EMS SPRING SOCIAL
TOMORROW! Friday, April 10 - Details here!


DESSERT WITH THE DIRECTORS
This Tuesday, April 14, 6:00-7:00 pm 
While we have plenty of school updates to share, our main goal for the evening is Connection. We’ve heard from you that getting to know other families is a priority, so we’ve carved out dedicated time for you to network, share experiences, and build friendships within the Elevate community. Whether you’re new to the school or a long-time member, come enjoy a treat and meet the people who make our school great. Childcare provided by Champions (must be pre-registered). 
More details and RSVP link here. 
 
APRIL LOAD THE LOUNGE
This month's Load the Lounge is hosted by Elevate's 1st Grade families but any family is invited to join in too!! Simply drop off snack/beverage donations to the school office. For donation ideas, click here.


COUNSELORS NEWSLETTER
Hot off the press! Check out this month's K-5 Counselors Corner Newsletter.

PANORAMIC PHOTOS
The campus panoramic photos have arrived and will be distributed via parent request (office pick up or sent home with your student) shortly! Extra photos will be available for purchase once all photos have been distributed (we'll keep you posted).

ELO-P SUMMER PROGRAM
We are excited to open the interest form for our Summer Enrichment Program, where students will become explorers of Earth and Beyond! This program will run from Tuesday, June 2 through Friday, July 3, and is open to currently enrolled students in grades K–6. Deadline to complete the Interest Form is April 18. Get all the details and complete the form here.

 

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All students, staff, and volunteers are invited to participate in our Whole School "Purple Up" Spirit Week: Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17!

Purple Up Week is a time set aside to recognize and celebrate military-connected students for their strength, resilience, and service. It is part of the broader Month of the Military Child, observed each April across the United States. 

Students may choose to participate in the spirit themes listed below OR wear their school uniform - these are not free dress days.

Get all the details here!

 

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It's Yearbook Time! Purchase a recognition ad to celebrate your student and purchase a Yearbook today!!
Have questions? Reach out to yearbook@elevateschool.com.

HABIT OF THE WEEK
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ELEVATE SPIRIT STORE
Grab some Elevate gear today! ...Golden Eagles T-shirts, sweatshirts, water bottles, hats, and more! Ten percent of each purchase will go directly to The Elevate School Foundation which supports Elevate's Mission.

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QUICK LINKS
Elevate School cultivates leaders and positive changemakers by inspiring students to be excellent in academics, exceptional in leadership, expansive in creativity, and engaged in community.
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