You asked, and we listened! We know that transitions—from starting Kindergarten to preparing for life after high school—can be both exciting and overwhelming. To support you and your student, we are thrilled to invite you to our first district-wide family engagement event:
HOPE Café: Helping Our Parents Engage- Grade Transition and Summer Success Expo
When: Saturday, April 18th | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: New Horizons Learning Center, 3200 Minnesota Ave, Panama City, FL 32405
Why Attend? HOPE Café is designed to bridge the summer learning gap and provide you with the resources, connections, and information needed to ensure your child is ready for their next academic phase. Whether your child is moving into elementary, middle, or high school, we have tailored sessions and resources just for you:
Elementary Tracks
Reading Strategies for Home: Practical tips for families, presented by
BDS
, the Early Learning Coalition, and Reading Pals.
Summer Bridge Activities & Healthy Habits: How to keep the learning going all summer.
Behavior Strategies: Navigating and supporting challenging behaviors at home.
Secondary Tracks
Transition to Middle School: What to expect and how to prepare your student for the move to 6th grade.
Resiliency Education Overview: A deep dive into the 6th–8th grade resiliency curriculum.
Graduation Pathways: Understanding the requirements and options for High School success.
Food & Fun for the Whole Family: This isn't just an info session—it’s a celebration! While you gather resources, your family can enjoy:
Lunch & Refreshments: Free hot dogs, drinks, and snacks for attendees.
Interactive Fun:: Cops-4-Kids,
BDS
School Buses, and the Lynn Haven Fire Department, STEM will be on-site with games and activities.
Prizes: Don’t miss out on our door prizes and take-home resources!
Community & Resources: Our community room and outdoor areas will be packed with partners to support your family's health and education, including;
Health & Wellness: PanCare (providing physicals), Child Find, SNAP, and the Early Learning Coalition.
Literacy & Learning: New Worlds Reading, Reading Pals, and the FLOW Library Bus.
Future Planning: Gulf Coast State College, Military representatives, and Career Source.
Support: Student Services will be available to help with Parent Portal access and online enrollment