Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you on Tuesday!
4 days ago, LCS Communications
An announcement reads: "Schools and offices will be closed on Monday for Labor Day." Three stars in various colors adorn the graphic.
The East Ridge Knights take on the Lake Minneola Hawks tomorrow night, and Fox35 is getting everyone excited about the big game! News crews will be on site at both schools from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. tomorrow for a Friday Football Blitz with the bands, cheerleaders, football players, and more! Whether you're cheering for the Knights or the Hawks, tune in tomorrow morning and join the football frenzy!
5 days ago, LCS Communications
Advertisement for Friday Football Blitz featuring two high school teams. Top text reads: "Fox 35 Friday Football Blitz." Logos of East Ridge High School and Lake Minneola High School.
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite all K-12 Florida students to participate in the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month contests. Six essay winners will be awarded a 2-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans. Learn more: https://www.floridahispanicheritage.com/
5 days ago, LCS Communications
An advertisement for the 2026 Florida Hispanic Heritage Month art and essay contests. A vibrant pattern decorates the blue background.
Tune in to Fox35 for Football Friday this week, as they feature the big game between East Ridge and Lake Minneola high schools! It will be a live, on-air pep rally from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with band members, cheerleaders, football players and others, cheering on the Knights and the Hawks, who play at Minneola at 7 p.m. Friday night. Join the fun!
6 days ago, LCS Communications
Poster with red, white, and blue background. Text reads "FOX 35 FRIDAY 8AM GOOD DAY ORLANDO" and "FRIDAY FOOTBALL BLITZ." Logos of two high schools are shown.
Please remember that Wednesdays are early release days for Lake County Schools!
27 days ago, LCS Communications
Children wearing backpacks walk together through a brick hallway, with a yellow sign reading "Don't Forget!" and "Wednesday Early Release."
Join the Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Sept. 12 as they take on the Houston Astros for Lake County Schools Suicide Prevention Night. Your ticket includes a Rays mental health awareness T-shirt. Purchase using the QR code or the following link by September 10: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lakecounty550
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
Lake County Schools Rays Suicide Awareness Night, Sept. 12. Attendees receive a Tampa Bay Rays "It's Okay to Ask for Help" Shirt. By purchasing through the QR Code you will be supporting Lake County Schools. Image of player in Rays uniform. QR Code. Dark blue background.
Students can receive a **free ticket** with each paid adult admission to the Coke Zero Sugar 400! Scan the QR code or visit the link to claim this offer before **Friday, August 21, 2026**! https://www.gofevo.com/event/DIS26Back2SchoolLakeCountySchools
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
Advertisement for Daytona International Speedway's Back to School Student Offer. Includes a QR code and ordering instructions.

Join Lake County Schools as a School Safety Guardian. Make a difference and help keep our students safe! Apply at https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/page/employment . Click "current job openings" and then type "Guardian" in the "Search Jobs" box.

about 2 months ago, LCS Communications
Make a difference. Help Keep Our Students Safe. Join Lake County Schools as a School Safety Guardian. Serve and support your local school district. All FDLE Certified and 144-hour Guardian Trained welcome. Full and Part-Time positions available. Apply at lake.k12.fl.us/page/employment. Questions? Contact us at safetyandsecurity@lake.k12.fl.us or 352-253-6675
Have you registered for the Lake County Schools Trades & Transportation Hiring Event? It's not too late! We are looking for plumbers, electricians, bus drivers, mechanics, grounds workers, and technicians. Join us from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, June 17, at East Ridge Middle School, 13201 Excalibur Road, in Clermont. We will help you learn about the many job opportunities that are available in our schools. Bring your resume and come prepared because our hiring managers will conduct interviews on-site! Register today at https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/lcs/e/62bgYCr
3 months ago, LCS Communications
Photo of trades workers and bus driver. Wording says, "Trades and Transportation Hiring Event. Join us. June 17, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Candidates will be able to meet directly with hiring managers in Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation.

Come and join us! Be a part of the Lake County Schools Vendor Networking Fair at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 11, and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you at Tavares High School for this engaging event! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform

3 months ago, LCS Communications
Vendor Networking. How to do business with Lake COunty School District. For local small, minority, and veteran owned businesses. Facilities/growth planning, maintenance, grounds, transportation, warehouse, procurement services. Thursday, June 11, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon, Tavares High School Gymnasium, 603 N. New Hampshire Ave. To attend register here: Come and join us! Be a part of Vendor Networking Fair and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform  Image includes several  business logos and the LCS logo.

Come and join us! Be a part of the Lake County Schools Vendor Networking Fair at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 11, and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you at Tavares High School for this engaging event! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform

3 months ago, LCS Communications
Vendor Networking. How to do business with Lake COunty School District. For local small, minority, and veteran owned businesses. Facilities/growth planning, maintenance, grounds, transportation, warehouse, procurement services. Thursday, June 11, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon, Tavares High School Gymnasium, 603 N. New Hampshire Ave. To attend register here: Come and join us! Be a part of Vendor Networking Fair and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform  Image includes several  business logos and the LCS logo.
Please remember our early dismissal schedule this week. All Lake County schools will follow a Wednesday dismissal schedule on Wednesday, May 27; Thursday, May 28; and Friday, May 29, which is the last day of school. Mark your calendars, plan accordingly, and prepare for a great summer break!
4 months ago, LCS Communications
Illustration shows a starfish, beach bag with a pineapple and sunglasses sticking out, a red and white life preserver, and the LCS logo around the border with a "Don't forget" memo at the top. Wording says, " Early Dismissal: Wednesday, May 27, Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29. Follow Wednesday Dismissal times all three days. Last day of classes is Friday, May 29. Have a great summer break!"
The latest edition of "The Current" has been published! Catch up on the Lake County Schools news you might have missed, and subscribe to have it emailed to you every quarter! See the May 2026 edition here: https://tinyurl.com/4xahf462
4 months ago, LCS Communications
Images of two newsletter pages. Wording says, "Check out "The Current," Lake County Schools' New Community Newsletter. Discover the achievements of our students and employees, and stay connected to the great things happening in our schools. Scan below for the May 2028 edition.Scan here to subscribe, and have THE Current emailed to you every quarter."


Every year the Lake County Education Association awards a scholarship established by Cynthia Schumacher, a longtime Lake County Schools educator and LCEA leader, to recognize graduating seniors who are the children or grandchildren of LCEA educators. Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, school improvement, community service, and intended majors that support public education. Congratulations to this year's winners:
• Land Baltunis from Leesburg High School, attending Santa Fe College
• Dosumu Damilola from Lake Minneola High School, attending the University of Florida
• Alexis Parisi from Lake Minneola High School, attending the University of Florida
• Caleb Paul from Lake Minneola High School, attending Daytona State College
• Geomar Robinson from East Ridge High School, attending the University of Central Florida
• Spencer Scheiderer from Mount Dora High School, attending Florida State University

4 months ago, LCS Communications
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Lake-Sumter State College Dual-Enrollment (DE) students: Your dual enrollment classes start in less than a week! Sign up for an appointment today at the link here to reserve your course materials: https://forms.gle/u8EbcRsBSvRGQY5t8

The DE bookstore will be open Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 15, for all Summer 2026 sessions (NOTE: We are NOT open for morning appointment times on Monday, May 11).

Our bookstore is located at 509 S. Palm Ave. in Howey-in-the-Hills. If you have any questions, contact the Department of College and Career Readiness at 352-742-6987.
4 months ago, LCS Communications
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Attention Lake-Sumter State College Dual Enrollment (DE) students: The DE bookstore will be open Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 15, for all Summer 2026 sessions. Below is a link to the form to request materials and an appointment to pick them up (NOTE: We are NOT open for morning appointment times on Monday, May 11).

Our bookstore is located at 509 S. Palm Ave. in Howey-in-the-Hills. If you have any questions, contact the Department of College and Career Readiness at 352-742-6987.

Request form: https://forms.gle/u8EbcRsBSvRGQY5t8
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Stock image of open paperback book with yellow sticky tabs on top of the open page.

April is the Month of the Military Family in Florida! Students and staff were asked to “Purple Up!” today, April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. Purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, Space Force blue and Navy blue. Did you purple up? If so, post your photo on your personal social media page with #LCSPurpleUp2026

5 months ago, LCS Communications
April is the month of the military family. Did you purple up today?
April is the Month of the Military Family in Florida! The Month of the Military Family provides communities with an opportunity to honor and share gratitude for the service of military children. This year, we invite you to “Purple Up!” on April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. Purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, Space Force blue and Navy blue. Students and staff in schools across Florida are encouraged to participate in this celebration of the courage of military families and to honor their hard work.
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Lake County Schools Celebrates Month of the Military Family. Purple UP for Military Families. Please wear purple on April 15
April is the Month of the Military Family in Florida! The Month of the Military Family provides communities with an opportunity to honor and share gratitude for the service of military children. This year, we invite you to “Purple Up!” on April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. Purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, Space Force blue and Navy blue. Students and staff in schools across Florida are encouraged to participate in this celebration of the courage of military families and to honor their hard work.
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Lake County Schools Celebrates Month of the Military Family. Purple UP for Military Families. Please wear purple on April 15
Ready for next steps? Start your career in just one year at Lake Technical College! Lake Tech is your gateway to high-demand careers right here in Lake County. With hands-on training in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, and information technology, you’ll gain the real-world skills employers are looking for—fast. Lake Tech puts you to work on projects, builds your expertise, and prepares you for success from day one. Whether you’re passionate about helping others in healthcare, mastering technology, or excelling in skilled trades, Lake Tech has programs designed to match your career and life goals.
6 months ago, LCS Communications
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