It's National Nurses Week, and we focus specifically on school nurses on Wednesday, May 7, School Nurse Day! #Schoolnurses positively impact students, families, and schools by providing direct care, managing chronic conditions, promoting mental health and school attendance, connecting families to community resources, and coordinating care to break down barriers to healthcare access. #SND2025 www.schoolnurseday.org #StudentHealth
📦 Time to Turn Them In!
Chromebook Collection is Coming!
The end of the school year is right around the corner, and it’s time to get those Chromebooks ready for return. Here’s what you need to know to make the process quick and smooth:
✅ What to Do Before You Turn In Your Device
Remove all stickers and decorations
➤ Don’t forget to clean off any sticky residue!
➤ A safe way to clean: use a slightly damp cloth (water only) — no chemicals or sprays!
➤ Check that your device is fully charged (100%)
➤ Turn in your charger
➤ Must include both parts: the brick and the cable!
➤ Report damage early
➤ If your device isn’t working or is damaged, turn it in now — don’t wait for collection day!
➤ Ask questions?
➤ See your school’s Media Specialist for help.
Completing a CTE program can open doors to scholarships! The Florida Gold Seal Scholarship covers tuition at colleges and state universities, helping you continue your education and start your career. Talk to your school counselor for more info!
#CTEMonth #Scholarships #FutureCareer
National School Counseling Week focuses public attention to the unique contribution of school counselors within the school system. This week highlights the impact counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan a successful career.
Celebrate Literacy Week is designed to raise awareness about the importance of reading and to inspire our students and families to make reading part of their daily routines.
Lake County schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
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We're thrilled to announce the new app for Lake County Schools! It's everything Lake County Schools, in your pocket.
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We're thrilled to announce the new app for Lake County Schools! It's everything Lake County Schools, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/p21fvm
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/xLdT66
Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program will be coming to your school! Click below to reserve your child's no-cost exam and eyeglasses! Apply at https://mobile.floridaheiken.org/ . The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 10, 2025
The East Ridge Knights take on the South Lake Eagles tomorrow night, and Good Day Orlando on Fox35 is getting everyone excited about the big game! News crews will be on site at both schools starting at 9 a.m. tomorrow for a Friday Football Blitz with the bands, cheerleaders, football players and more. Whether you're cheering for the Knights or for the Eagles, tune in tomorrow morning and join the football frenzy!
We are excited to announce that HBCU Week is hosting a College Fair at Disney Wide World of Sports on October 24, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to receive on-the-spot college scholarships and acceptances!
The college fair is open to all 12th-grade students with a 2.5 GPA or higher and 11th-grade students with a 3.3 GPA or higher.
The deadline to sign-up is Thursday, October 3rd and can be found at this link:
https://forms.gle/CTVQr9z4h8HAsxMG7
The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday continues through Sunday, August 11. It is designed to help Florida families save money on essential items students need for the upcoming year. It includes items such as Up to $1,500 for personal computers, tablets electronic book readers, headphones and related accessories; school supplies selling for $50 or less, such as binders, notebooks, folders, markers and pencils; backpacks, clothing and footwear up to $100; and learning aids and related resources such as flashcards, interactive books and matching games selling for $30 or less.
The Education Foundation of Lake County is looking for a new Executive Director! If you have a passion for the education of Lake County's students and you want to support the next generation of leaders, this could be the job for you! Send your cover letter and resume to Carmen Cullen-Batt at Cullen-BattC@lake.k12.fl.us for consideration. Learn more about the job at https://bit.ly/4bzXZ5M
Plan ahead for the Lake County Health Department Back-to-School Immunization Event on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 1 p.m. to 7 pm. in three location: 875 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont, 2113 Griffin Road in Leesburg, and 249 E. Collins Street in Umatilla. For more information, call 352-771-5500
Students ages 10-22 can get a free ECG heart screening on Sunday, June 30, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 S. Highway 27, Clermont. Register online at https://www.whoweplayfor.org/registration-clermont-fire
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone! Students age 10-22 can get a free ECG heart screening on Sunday, June 30, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 S. Highway 27 in Clermont. Register online at https://www.whoweplayfor.org/registration-clermont-fire