PHOTOS: Windermere Elementary Fifth Grade Farewell Drive-Thru

Laura Herrington, the school's office clerk, waves a pom-pom at students passing by.

Heavy rain didn't scare of students, as many came prepared with umbrellas.

A golf cart decked out with balloons and posters rolls through the school's bus loop.

Students take in a final lap around the bus loop as teachers cheer them on.

Para-professional Vicky Wise, left, and Shawn Anderson, a third-grade teacher, waves and congratulates students as they pass by.

For some students, it was hard to hold back the tears as they said goodbye to teachers.

Vehicles were decorated with colorful balloons and posters that were both humorous and sincere.

Some students showed up to the event already wearing their cap and gown.

Students take in a final lap around the bus loop as teachers cheer them on.

Sporting her best Mickey Mouse gloves, Judy Callan, a resource tutor at the school, waves at students as they drive by.

Students take in a final lap around the bus loop as teachers cheer them on.

Third-grade teacher Corby Reeves waves her pom-pom as she cheers on fifth graders making their way around the bus loop.

First-grade teacher Stacey Beavin waves her pom-pom as she cheers on fifth graders making their way around the bus loop.

Students came equipped with signs and cheer as they enjoyed the morning's event.

Some students showed up to the event already wearing their cap and gown.

Students came equipped with signs and cheer as they enjoyed the morning's event.

A beach-trip ready Volkswagen van was a big hit with teachers and staff.

Students take in a final lap around the bus loop as teachers cheer them on.

It was a big day for second-grade teacher Cherie Ruhle, who celebrated both the graduating students, as well as the last day of her 36-year long stint in education.

Students celebrated with posters, balloons and in some cases, bubble blowers.

Students take in a final lap around the bus loop as teachers cheer them on.