Bluff View Elementary School

School spirit fills Bluff View cafeteria

Sep 23, 2026

Bluff View Elementary School students have seen their cafeteria transformed for Homecoming week thanks to student teacher Alice Harnly. A balloon artist in addition to being an educator, Harnly decked out the cafeteria with streamers made from orange and black balloons.

Jeri Prigge surprises students with a gift as they return from summer break

Sep 9, 2026

Jeri Prigge has again created the hottest accessory among the back-to-school set at Bluff View Elementary School. “I made everyone a bag last year to carry books in,” Prigge, a Bluff View paraprofessional, says in an Instagram Reel posted by the school. “But I missed the kids so much over the...

Retired Bluff View Elementary School staff hold reunion

Aug 19, 2026

The Bluff View Elementary School retired staff gathered on Aug. 10, at United Christ of Church in Lake City for their luncheon. This annual gathering is an opportunity to catch up, swap stories, and remember the great times shared at Bluff View Elementary, the district said in a news release. Front...

Local Lore: Lake City elementary schools

Aug 12, 2026

This week I’m finally tackling a topic that’s been requested by readers more than any other, and with the beginning of the school year on the horizon, I figured now was the right time. Similarly to Lake City’s medical history, there is a lot of information available about Lake City’s schools, so I...

FFA brings agriculture experiences to Bluff View

May 27, 2026

Lake City FFA members spent Wednesday, May 20 sharing agriculture with students during Ag Day at Bluffview Elementary. Preschool through sixth grade students had the opportunity to learn about a variety of animals, equipment, and agricultural topics through hands-on exhibits presented by FFA...

Over 120 students go screen-free during Bluff View Unplugged!

May 27, 2026

More than 120 students at Bluff View successfully completed all 16 days of the screen-free challenge during April and May called Bluff View Unplugged! “We celebrated their commitment with Dairy Queen treats while reminding ourselves how important it is to enjoy hobbies, play, reading, and time...

Classrooms honor visiting police officers

May 20, 2026

During the week of May 10–16, communities across the nation celebrated Police Week. Once again, Bluff View Elementary School honored the Lake City Police Department by inviting officers into classrooms to spend time with students. The officers read books, talked with students about their jobs,...

Fourth graders pick up around school for Earth Day

Apr 29, 2026

Bluff View Elementary School fourth grade students (pictured above) took a small portion of their day to clean up around the Bluff View campus in honor of Earth Day.

A monthlong celebration of reading at Bluff View

Mar 18, 2026

Bluff View Elementary School wrapped up a successful I Love to Read Month, in which students competed for Reading Gold. Each grade had goals set for each medal, bronze, silver, and gold. Collectively the students earned nearly 70 bronze medals, 125 silver, and more than 200 gold medals. That...

Kiwanis Club presents dictionaries to students

Feb 11, 2026

On Jan. 21, Bluff View Elementary School third grade students received dictionaries provided by the Kiwanis Club of Lake City. “All third grade students are given dictionaries at the request of their teachers,” the club said in a news release. “Kiwanis has been providing these tools of learning for...