Cardinal Forest Elementary

Our teachers know how to make learning fun—but they also know how to let loose! 🎉🐦

Meet the amazing teams that make Cardinal Forest Elementary such a special place to learn, grow, and belong. Our Mighty Red Birds bring collaboration, care, creativity, and plenty of personality to our school community!

Meet the Nest Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing PTA for transforming our teacher’s lounge into such a beautiful and welcoming space. Your time, hard work, creativity, and generosity mean so much to all of us. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do to support our staff and make Cardinal Forest Elementary such a special place!

CFES Teachers Lounge Makeover Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

We’re excited to welcome our students and families back to school! Join us for our Cardinal Forest Open House on August 21.

🍎 Meet your teachers
📚 Visit your classrooms
✏️ Get ready for an amazing new school year
🍧 And enjoy a sweet treat from Kona Ice, who will be on the premises from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM!

📅 August 21
⏰ Time:
9:00-10:00
Preschool/Pre-K/Kindergarten

10:30-11:00
Families New to Cardial Forest
Meet in the Cafeteria

11:30-12:45
Returning Students (Grades 1st through 6th)

Cardinal Forest Elementary School Supplies — Campus Survival Kits and Insta-Kits Shop ready-made kits customized to your school’s supply list or create your own personalized kit. Enjoy convenient, organized, and stress-free back-to-school shopping for students and families.

🎉 Kindergarten Popsicle Play Date! 🍧

Calling all incoming Cardinal Forest Elementary kindergarten students and their families!

Join us for a fun, casual play date to help our new kindergarteners meet classmates, make new friends, and get comfortable before the school year begins.

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Cardinal Forest Elementary School Playground

We'll have popsicles to enjoy while the kids play! Siblings are welcome, and parents can connect with other kindergarten families.

We hope to see you there! 💙💛

🎉 Welcome to the Cardinal Forest Family! ❤️🖤
We're excited to introduce the newest members of our Cardinal Forest Elementary team! We hope you'll enjoy getting to know the amazing people who will be helping our students learn, grow, and shine this school year.
Welcome to the nest! We can't wait for an incredible 2026–2027 school year together. ❤️🖤

🎉 Pop-Up Playground Playdate! 🛝

Cardinal Forest Elementary families are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of meeting new friends, playing together, and connecting before the new school year begins!

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 4
🕟 Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Cardinal Forest Elementary Playground

Whether you're a new CFES family or a returning Cardinal, everyone is welcome! This is a relaxed opportunity for children to play while families get to know one another and build connections within our school community.

We hope you'll stop by, say hello, and help us kick off another amazing year at Cardinal Forest Elementary!

❤️ We can't wait to see you there!

Today was more than just the last day of school—it was a day full of hugs, happy tears, and heartfelt goodbyes. ❤️

As the students walked the halls one last time and said goodbye to the teachers who encouraged, challenged, and cared for them throughout the year, it was impossible not to feel emotional. The bonds formed in a classroom go far beyond lessons and assignments. They are built through kindness, patience, laughter, and countless moments that shape young hearts and minds.

Summer is here, and we're excited for all the adventures ahead, but today we're holding a little extra gratitude for the memories, friendships, and relationships that made this school year so special. Until next year.

Celebrate Earth Week!
April 20 to 24
While we all work hard to protect our planet each day, Earth Week gives us a chance to learn about new opportunities and make commitments to do even more. Students will enjoy special activities at school, and families can join the fun at home using our BINGO board

Monday: wear a nature print for Wildlife Day
Tuesday: (at home): wear white for Zero Waste Day
Wednesday: wear green to celebrate Earth Day
Thursday: wear red for Climate Day
Friday: wear blue for Watershed Day