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Pine Island Academy

Home of the Dolphins

October 11, 2026

DISCOVERING STRENGTHS AND PURSUING DREAMS

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Straight from heart of Mrs. Riedl

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Pine Island Families,


Don't forget Monday, October 12 - NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS!


October is filled with wonderful smells, perfect weather, and of course the fun activities we have planned at PIA!


Friday, Oct. 16, is Trunk or Treat! THANK YOU to all our volunteers/families in collaboration with our PTO for their work in making this event such a big hit! We have so much fun!


Additionally, it is time for our annual Character Pumpkin Challenge hosted by Mrs. Myers, our Media Specialist. Read below for all the details.


October concludes with Red Ribbon Spirit Week, and fun dress up days! See the Red Ribbon Flyer below.


It is a great day to be a Dolphin!


In Partnership,

Mrs. Riedl, Principal



HIGHLIGHTS BELOW:


  • Veteran's Day Invite/Sign-up
  • Character Pumpkin Contest
  • Red Ribbon Week Information
  • Fall Retake Pictures - Nov. 3
  • 8th grade yearbook information - located on the yearbook flyer
  • Yearbook Purchase
  • Happenings in the PIA Media Center


ELMENTARY UPDATE:


MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES


MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS


PTO UPDATES

  • Weekly Newsletter Updates

Please read through each section of the NEWSplash to ensure you have all the details. 

SCHOOL WIDE NEWS

3rd Annual Veteran's Day Concert


When: Thursday, November 5

Time: 6:30PM

Where: PIA CAFE


  • We are extending a special invite to our families and their special guest! 
  • Please click on the invitation for more details on how to participate in this special event! 
  • The deadline to register and be included in the special video presentation is Friday, October 23!

Veteran Pictures -

  • Students are asked to submit a picture ELECTRONICALLY of their honored guest, EVEN if they are NOT attending the concert.

CHARACTER PUMPKINS

ARE COMING TO PIA!



  • Your child may deliver the pumpkin to the Media Center on Monday, 10/26 or parents may leave the pumpkin in the office where the pumpkins will be gathered and delivered to the Media Center.
  • All pumpkins can be picked up on Friday, Oct. 30 between 3:00 and 3:20. Any unclaimed pumpkins will be removed from the building and disposed of promptly.
  • Be creative when creating your pumpkin storybook character. 
  • Please DO NOT CARVE the pumpkin.


This activity is optional for all PIA students.

Red Ribbon Spirit Week is coming - Oct. 26 - Oct. 30


  • Make sure to start planning for our exciting Red Ribbon spirit week.
  • Click on the graphic below for all the fun details!


Individual Fall Picture Retakes - Tuesday, November 3

  • Individual Fall Retakes and photos for new students will be on Tuesday, November 3.
  • Reminder: the packet of pictures you purchased must be returned in order to have retakes taken.
  • Any new students and students who were absent on the original picture date will also have a picture taken. 

Time to buy your

yearbook!


Check out what is happening in the Media Center at PIA

K - 5 SCHOOL INFORMATION

MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS

PTO INFORMATION

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PTO UPDATES



Click on the graphic to access the and all live links.

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Discovering Strengths & Pursuing Dreams



One Pod, Making WAVES - Fins UP...

Focused on building an Inspiring, Nurturing, Safe environment -

Unlocking, Unlimited Potential



Pine Island Academy 

805 Pine Island Rd,

St. Augustine, FL 32095

(904) 547 - 4300

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