Magic vs. Bulls – Dec. 1, 7:30 PM! It’s Building Resilient Kids Night at the Kia Center! Buy from our special link to get early access to watch NBA players warm up up-close 👀. Get tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lcsstudent2

4 months ago, LCS Communications
Image of man in Orlando Magic Uniform. Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Monday, December 1st, at 7:30 p.m.
Umatilla FFA had an awesome day at the Florida FFA Sub-District Contest! 🌟

Help us congratulate these outstanding students:

🥇 Drew Parkinson – 1st Place in Prepared Public Speaking and moving on to Districts!

🥈 Isabella Bryant – 2nd Place in Extemporaneous Public Speaking!

🥈 Justin Street – 2nd Place in Safe Tractor Operations!

We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication! 💙💛
4 months ago, Umatilla High School
Three Umatilla FFA students stand together indoors, all wearing official blue FFA jackets, black skirts or pants, and black shoes. The student in the center, holding a red ribbon, stands slightly in front of the two students beside him. They are smiling, and behind them is a stage area with a large cross on the wall and musical instruments, including drums, visible in the background.
Two Umatilla FFA students stand together indoors, both wearing official blue FFA jackets and black skirts. One student holds a blue award ribbon as they smile for the photo. Behind them is a stage area with a large cross on the wall and a drum set enclosed in a transparent sound booth.
Three Umatilla FFA students stand together indoors wearing official blue FFA jackets and black skirts. The student in the center holds a red award ribbon while all three smile for the photo. Behind them is a stage area with a large cross on the wall and a drum set inside a transparent sound booth.
Our advanced horticulture students tapped into their artistic side this week! They were challenged to design custom centerpieces for the Umatilla Chamber of Commerce breakfast this Thursday. 💐
From listening to the client’s vision to showcasing professional floral design techniques, our students created beautiful arrangements that truly impressed.
We are  so proud of their creativity, skill, and professionalism. 🌸
#StudentSuccess #Horticulture #FloralDesign #CTE
4 months ago, Umatilla High School
Two women work together at a large table arranging flowers. The woman in the foreground wears headphones and a striped sweater as she places stems into a rectangular woven basket filled with floral foam. The woman behind her, with curly hair and a dark jacket, arranges flowers in a separate container. The table is covered with assorted greenery, clippers, and loose stems, and the workspace has industrial shelving and equipment in the background.
Three women work in an industrial workshop space on a project involving flowers and supplies. One woman with curly hair stands at a workbench holding a floral foam block. Another woman wearing headphones sits behind a table filled with colorful flowers and greenery. In the foreground, a third woman with light brown hair uses tape and labels at a gray table. The room is cluttered with tools, boxes, a drill press, and other equipment, creating a busy, hands-on workspace.
A rolling utility cart is filled with neatly arranged floral centerpieces in woven baskets. Each arrangement includes greenery, eucalyptus, reddish filler stems, and bright yellow tulips, along with small handwritten cards tucked among the flowers. The cart sits in a clean hallway near glass doors and a seating area, ready for delivery or display.
Four woven baskets filled with colorful floral arrangements sit on a wooden table. Each basket contains greenery, yellow tulips, eucalyptus sprigs, and small yellow and orange flowers, with a mix of red-toned filler foliage. One basket in the center has a decorative handle shaped like a duck’s head. The background shows a classroom-style whiteboard and cinder block wall.
✨ Last Chance to Register! ✨ The Lake County Schools College and Career Expo is just around the corner! Join us on December 11 for an inspiring event dedicated to empowering students and building our local workforce. Let’s create opportunities together! 💼 The last day to register for this event is November 21. Check with your school’s guidance office to see if there is still space available and to find out how to register! #FutureWorkforce #LakeCountyExpo #YouthEmpowerment
4 months ago, LCS Communications
Female student talking with vendor in a lab coat standing behind a table with a Walgreen's Specialty Pharmacy tablecloth and a Walgreen's banner behind her.
🎉 A HUGE Thank You to Tasha Rotarius and Willow Fisher Real Estate! 🎉

UHS is incredibly grateful for their generous donation and continued support of our Bulldog community. Their commitment helps us create more opportunities for our students—and we appreciate it more than words can say! ❤️🐾

#ThankYou #CommunityPartners #UHSProud #SupportLocal
4 months ago, Umatilla High School
Two adults stand in the Umatilla High School Legacy Hall, smiling and holding an oversized check from Willow Fisher Real Estate. The check, made out to Umatilla High School, is for $632 from the “Coffee & Classics Fundraiser.” The school’s large Bulldog logo is displayed on the wall behind them along with plaques honoring past graduates.
🌟 Attention UHS Juniors! 🌟
The Bezos Scholars Program application opens TODAY — and this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

This yearlong, no-cost leadership program is designed for passionate students ready to make a real difference in their community.

✨ What You’ll Get:
• An all-expenses-paid trip to Aspen, Colorado, including access to the Aspen Ideas Festival
• Workshops, mentorship, leadership training, and free college advising
• A supportive community of student leaders from across the U.S. and Africa
• $1,000 in funding to launch your own Community Change Project

✨ Who Can Apply:
• Current juniors at public schools serving communities facing economic barriers
• Students who’ve taken at least one advanced course (Honors, AP, IB, etc.)
• Students willing to commit 10–20 hours per month starting this May
• Applicants must nominate a school staff member to join the program alongside them
⏰ Deadline to apply: January 15, 2026
Start your application soon—this is a life-changing opportunity!

For info, flyers, and resources, visit the program’s website and learn more about last year’s Scholars. Let’s see a Bulldog become a Bezos Scholar! 🐾🌟
4 months ago, Umatilla High School
A promotional banner for the Bezos Scholars Program featuring the text “Become the Leaders We Need” in large white letters on a yellow background. On the right side, a group of diverse high school students smile outdoors with mountains and blue sky behind them. Several students wear navy blue hoodies with “BSP” printed on the front. At the bottom, smaller text reads “Bezos Scholars Program” and “Juniors can apply by January 15, 2026.”
What: FREE Thanksgiving Dinner
When: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 2pm to 4pm
Where: 250 Ferran Park Drive, Eustis, FL
Contact: Feed Your Soul Ministries (352) 931-7459
Details: The dinner is a hot buffet meal with smoked turkey and ham catered by Two Guys Smoking BBQ.
>>Owner John Hilt has provided service of Smoking the meats, delivering and carving for free for 7 years.
5 months ago, Umatilla High School
What: FREE Thanksgiving Dinner When: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 2pm to 4pm Where: 250 Ferran Park Drive, Eustis, FL Contact: Feed Your Soul Ministries (352) 931-7459 Details: The dinner is a hot buffet meal with smoked turkey and ham catered by Two Guys Smoking BBQ. >>Owner John Hilt has provided service of Smoking the meats, delivering and carving for free for 7 years.
👥 Thank You to Our Sponsors! 👥 A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for providing snacks, water, and prizes for our College and Career Expo! Your support ensures that Lake County students have a memorable and impactful experience. Let’s keep building a bright future for our community! The deadline to register is November 21. Students can register with their school’s guidance department! #ThankYouSponsors #CommunitySupport
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Female vendor smiling behind a table with a blue tablecloth that says SECO Energy, Energize Your Career.
🦃 Thanksgiving Help is Here! 🧡
Join Helping Hands Community Outreach for a Thanksgiving Giveaway on Saturday, November 22, 2025! If you or someone you know could use a little extra support this holiday season, stop by and pick up a free Thanksgiving meal box while supplies last.

📍 417 N. Grove Street, Eustis, FL
📅 November 22, 2025 9:00 am until 12 pm

No registration required — just come by and we’ll be happy to help. Please share so families in need don’t miss out! 🤝💛
5 months ago, Umatilla High School
“Flyer titled Thanksgiving Giveaway in Eustis with fall-themed graphics including pumpkins and autumn leaves. The flyer announces a free Thanksgiving meal giveaway happening on November 22, 2025, in Eustis, Florida. It provides event details such as date, time, and location, and encourages families in need to attend.”
🎉 Win Prizes at the Expo! 🎉
Students, this year’s College and Career Expo has something extra special! Engage with exhibitors, learn about careers, and vote for your favorite displays to enter prize drawings! Don’t miss the chance to win some awesome gift cards while mapping out your future! 🌟This event is open to all high school juniors and seniors. Students can register with their school’s guidance department. Time is running out! #CareerExpoPrizes #WinBig #LakeCountyYouth
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Male student talking to two male vendors standing behind a table with a display board that says "Want a Career in Plumbing?"
ATTENTION High School Seniors--- We want to help you pay for college! For official rules visit: mynews13.com/projectweather
**Exclusively on Spectrum News13**
See Ms. Campbell for a printed application if you plan to apply for this scholarship.
5 months ago, Umatilla High School
Graphic for the Spectrum News 13 Project Weather Scholarship announcing a $1,000 award. The image features weather icons such as clouds, rain, and sunshine, along with graduation caps and pencils on a blue background. Text explains that one high school senior from each of nine Central Florida counties — Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia — will receive $1,000 for excellence in science. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on January 13, 2026.
Know a high school junior passionate about history, civics, and leadership? SECO Energy is selecting 12 students to sponsor and represent the co-op at the 2026 Youth Tour in Tallahassee (Feb 4-5). Four will be chosen for the NRECA Youth Tour in D.C. (June 15-20). Transportation, meals, and hotel accommodations included. Applications are due 12/15: https://secoenergy.com/youth-tour-application/.
5 months ago, Umatilla High School

Join us for Building Resilient Kids Night on Dec. 1 as the Orlando Magic take on the Chicago Bulls! Buy through our special link to get early access to the Kia Center and see players warming up courtside — before the crowd arrives! It’s a night to celebrate resilience, teamwork, and supporting Lake County Schools students. Get tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lcsstudent2

5 months ago, LCS Communications
Image of man in Orlando Magic Uniform. Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Monday, December 1st, at 7:30 p.m.
📅 Event Details: College and Career EXPO! 📅
📍 Location: Clermont Arts and Rec Center
📅 Date: December 11, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Whether you're exploring career options or scouting out colleges, there’s something for everyone!
This event is open to all high school juniors and seniors. Students can register with their school’s guidance department! #LakeCountyCareers #PathwaysToSuccess
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Female student speaking with a man in a Marine uniform in front of a table with a red Marines tablecloth topped with Marines posters, hats, T-shirts and other paraphernalia

Congratulations to senior sailor Payton VanBuskirk!
This past weekend, Payton VanBuskirk represented the Lake Eustis High School 420 Team at the Fort Pierce Regatta — and brought home a 1st place victory! Competing against a strong fleet of talented sailors from across the region, Payton demonstrated incredible skill, focus, and sportsmanship throughout the races.
The win marks a proud moment for both Payton and the Lake Eustis sailing community, reflecting the team’s hard work, dedication, and love for the sport.
Congratulations again to Payton VanBuskirk on this impressive achievement! We can’t wait to see what’s next for her and the Lake Eustis High School 420 Team as the season continues.

5 months ago, Umatilla High School
Two people stand on a sandy beach in front of palm trees, both smiling and giving thumbs-up gestures. They wear medals around their necks, suggesting a competition or award event. The ocean and a bright, partly cloudy sky are visible in the background.
Three people sit in a small white sailboat floating on calm, shallow water. The sky is blue with scattered clouds, and distant shoreline structures are visible on the horizon. The group appears relaxed and enjoying a sunny day on the water.
Experience NBA excitement for a cause! Join us on Monday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. for LCS Building Resilient Kids Night as the Orlando Magic take on the Chicago Bulls at the Kia Center! When you purchase tickets through our special link, you’ll get early access to the arena to watch NBA players warm up up-close — a one-of-a-kind experience for kids and families! Every ticket helps support programs that strengthen and uplift Lake County students. Get your tickets today: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lcsstudent2
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Image of man in Orlando Magic Uniform. Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Monday, December 1st, at 7:30 p.m.
🚨 Attention Senior Parents! 🚨

Time is running out to celebrate your senior’s journey in the 2026 edition of the Bulldog Tales Yearbook! 🧡🐾 Senior Memory Pages are selling fast — and once the space is gone, it’s gone for good!

📅 Deadline: January 24 (or sooner if we sell out!)
💻 Order & Design: YearbookForever.com
💰 Prices: $100–$250

Don’t miss your chance to honor your Bulldog’s memories, milestones, and moments before they graduate! 🎓✨

#UmatillaHigh #SeniorClass2026 #Yearbook #SeniorMemories
5 months ago, Umatilla High School
Flyer for Umatilla High School Senior Memory Pages. The text reads: “Umatilla High School Senior Memory Pages. Make your senior’s year with a Senior Memory Page in the yearbook! YearbookForever.com. Deadline is January 24, 2026, but don’t wait! Space is limited.” The design features bold blue, orange, and yellow geometric shapes and a circular photo of smiling high school students standing together in a hallway.
Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong autoimmune condition causing the destruction of the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. This means the body can’t control blood sugar (glucose) on its own. Without management of high blood glucose levels, over time it can lead to serious and life-threatening health complications. Click here to learn about screening your child for this condition: https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/diabetes/_documents/diabetes-type1-parent-guide.pdf
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Image of smiling teen in background with wording that says, "What Parents Need to Know. Screening for Type I Diabetes. Florida Health."
🎓 Empowering Future Leaders 🎓 At the College and Career Expo, we’re all about helping Lake County students explore career opportunities right here in our community. Our goal? To grow a dynamic workforce and help young people stay local while building meaningful careers! Join us on December 11 to make a difference. This event is open to all high school juniors and seniors. Students can register with their school’s guidance department! #LocalCareers #EmpowerOurYouth
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Vendors behind table with a Lake Tech banner in the background talking with a student.

Let's congratulate our Raider Teams!

This past Saturday, November 1, 2025, our 3 Raider teams Competed against 14 other Army JROTC Programs from our Region. They competed in a 5k Run, a ½ mile Obstacle course, build and cross a One-Rope bridge, a one-mile casualty rescue simulation and 20-meter relay with 10-30 lb. kettle bells. All three teams did exceptionally well. Our Female team came out on top and won 1st Place is our region and qualified to represent Umatilla High School and Region 4 at the Florida State Raider Championship. The Finals are held at the Sandhill Boy Scout Reservation in Brooksville, FL on Novermber 15, 2025. Go Bulldogs!

5 months ago, Umatilla High School
Umatilla HIgh JROTC Cadets participate in events against 14 othre JROTC Programs from the the region.
Umatilla HIgh JROTC Cadets participate in events against 14 othre JROTC Programs from the the region.
Umatilla HIgh JROTC Cadets participate in events against 14 othre JROTC Programs from the the region.
A group of Umatilla High School JROTC cadets in camouflage uniforms stand in formation on a grassy field under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Two cadets in the front hold a black and orange unit flag, and a building labeled “Falcon Field” is visible in the background.
Umatilla HIgh JROTC Cadets participate in events against 14 othre JROTC Programs from the the region.
Umatilla HIgh JROTC Cadets participate in events against 14 othre JROTC Programs from the the region.