FORZA Child Development Center at the Parrish Schoolhouse

☀️💙 Happy Father’s Day to all of the amazing dads, grandfathers, stepdads, and father figures out there! Today, we celebrate the love, support, laughter, and memories you create every single day.

And what better way to celebrate than on the very first day of summer? 🌴🌊 Here’s to sunshine, family time, backyard BBQs, beach days, and making unforgettable memories together.

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and joy-filled Father’s Day and summer season! ☀️👨‍👧‍👦

❤️💛💚 Today, we celebrate Juneteenth — a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and honors freedom, resilience, culture, and progress.

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. It serves as an important reminder of our nation’s history and the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice for all.

Take time today to learn, reflect, celebrate, and uplift the voices and contributions that continue to shape our communities and our future. ✨🖤

❤️ Today we celebrate the symbol of our nation, our freedom, and the unity that brings us together. Happy Flag Day!

Take a moment to honor the Stars and Stripes and all that it represents. Wishing everyone a safe, patriotic, and meaningful day! ⭐🗽

Our official school supply lists for the 2026–2027 school year are now available. Be sure to check them out and start planning ahead.

📲 Families can simply save a picture of their child’s supply list for easy shopping, or visit forzavpk.org/parrish-schoolhouse to access them anytime.

🛍️ Don’t forget: Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs from August 1st – August 31st! During this time, families can shop tax-free on most school supplies priced at $50 or less per item, making it the perfect opportunity to stock up and save.

Happy shopping, Koalas!✏️🍎🐨

☀️📚 Prevent the “Summer Slide” 🎨✏️

Did you know that without regular practice over the summer, children can lose important academic and developmental skills? Keeping their minds active through reading, hands-on learning, creativity, and play helps children stay confident and prepared for the new school year ahead!

Let’s keep those skills strong and those smiles even bigger this summer! 💙

Thank you to everyone who came out today to support our school!!! This was such a fun way to kick off summer!!! Summer Bash 2026 in the books!!!! A special shout out to Brittany Fangmeier and Mrs.V for all of your support today!! Aubrey even won a raffle basket!!! We hope everyone has a wonderful summer!!!

☀️💦 Join us for a BIG SUMMER BLOWOUT at the FORZA Child Development Center at the Parrish Schoolhouse on Saturday, May 30th from 11 AM – 1 PM! 💦☀️

FREE family fun including:
🌭 Hot Dogs
🌊 Water Games
🎨 Crafts & Tattoos
🎠 Carousels
🥤 Dirty Soda Trucks
🧺 Raffle Baskets & More!

📍 12214 U.S. 301 N., Parrish, FL 34219

Bring your family and friends and kick off summer with us! 🩵

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten. ❤️🤍💙 As we spend time with family and friends, we reflect with gratitude on the freedoms we enjoy because of them.

❤️🤍💙 Reminder that we will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙 We wish all of our families a safe and meaningful long weekend. School will resume on Tuesday.