A new state law -- House Bill 1105, which was signed into law on July 1 -- stipulates how and when students can use personal electronic devices during the school day in an effort to support focused learning in all Florida public school classrooms. The law says:
• Elementary and middle school students may not use a cell phone or other personal electronic device at any time during the school day.
• High School students may use cell phones and other personal electronic devices during instructional time only if a teacher gives permission for educational purposes.
• Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis for students with an IEP, specific health needs, or English language learners (ELL).
Our Code of Student Conduct has been updated to reflect this law. See the Code of Student Conduct at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RZS1-ppNFeQ_vSnOamPTlz0voX11U5Bs/view?usp=sharing . Thank you for working with us to create and maintain more focused learning environments for our students.
“We understand that these exercises can raise concerns,” Deputy Superintendent Chad Farnsworth said. “However, law enforcement officials stress the importance of training in realistic settings to be better equipped to protect our students and staff.”
The trainings were intentionally scheduled during the summer when students and teachers are not on campus. Participation is limited to student actors whose parents have provided written consent. The district notified the community in advance through social media and the district and school websites.
“We are deeply grateful for the partnership we share with local law enforcement and for their ongoing commitment to keeping our schools safe,” Farnsworth added. “While we all wish this type of training wasn’t necessary, we must prepare. We support our officers and deputies as they train to be there for us when we need them most.”
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) conducts active assailant training on an ongoing basis as required by state statutes and accreditation requirements to ensure the safety of all involved if such a scenario plays out at one of our schools. It’s especially vital for School Resource Deputies to undergo active assailant training in a realistic environment, as their preparedness can significantly reduce casualties and protect students and staff during such critical incidents, an LCSO spokesperson explained. Demonstrating our teamwork in safety, representatives from Lake County Schools and the Florida Department of Education will also be in attendance at the upcoming training.
Are you ready for some football? Join Lake County Schools employees, students, friends, and families in Gainesville as the Florida Gators take on the Long Island Sharks on Saturday, August 30. A portion of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Education Foundation of Lake County to support Lake County Schools! Get your tickets at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lakecounty60
📚✨ Support Our Treadway Teachers! ✨📚
Our teachers worked incredibly hard this past year, and we want to show them just how much they’re appreciated! 💚
We’re sharing our Teacher Wishlist filled with classroom items that will help our staff start the year strong. If you’re able to purchase an item to show your support, it would mean the world to our team!
You can scan the QR code or click the link below to contribute. Thank you for helping us take care of the people who take care of our students! 🐻💙💚
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🌟 Campus Cleanup Day – Let’s Make Treadway Look “A-mazing”! 🌟
We’re inviting our school community to join us for a Campus Cleanup Day on Saturday, August 2 from 8:00–11:00 AM. Let’s work together to make our campus shine as bright as our new A school grade! 🅰️🐻
Bring your friends and family to help with:
🌿 Pulling weeds
🌻 Laying mulch
💦 Power washing
🧹 General sprucing up
Please use the QR code to sign up and let us know you're coming. We can’t wait to see our Treadway pride in action! 💙💚
📣 VPK Update
Please note a correction regarding our VPK Meet the Teacher event: VPK students will meet their teacher on August 11. We look forward to seeing our youngest Tready Bears then! 🐻📚
📣 Attention VPK Families!
We will be holding our required VPK Parent Meeting on Tuesday, August 5 at 6:00 PM. Teachers will share important information about the VPK curriculum, policies, and parent procedures.
Please note: this meeting is for parents only. Students will meet their teacher on August 11.
Mrs. Gabor (Henderson) was spotlighted for the incredible way she transforms her classroom into an an exciting and engaging learning environment! Her passion, creativity, and dedication create a space where students feel inspired and engaged every day! 🍎🙌🐻 #TreadwayProud #EngagingLearners #BearPride
https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/community/2025/07/07/she-loves-reading-but-says-her-math-instructor-inspired-her-to-teach-
We’re excited to share our school supply lists for the upcoming school year! You can find our K-5 grade-level lists pictured below.
🗓️ Meet the Teacher is Wednesday, August 6th, and we encourage you to bring all supplies with you that day. Dropping them off early helps students feel prepared and keeps that first day stress-free!
We can’t wait to see everyone soon and kick off another amazing year at Treadway Elementary!
