This fall, Lake County voters are being asked to consider a 1-mill property tax to support school safety, student mental health, and teacher pay. We are sharing facts about the referendum to help voters make an informed decision at the polls. Learn more at https://sites.google.com/lake.k12.fl.us/school-safety-referendum?usp=sharing
6 days ago, LCS Communications
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Today is the day! The Leesburg Jackets take on the Mount Dora Hurricanes tonight, and Fox 35 is getting everyone excited. News crews are at both schools today for a Friday Football Blitz with the bands, cheerleaders, players, and more. Whether you're cheering for the Jackets or the ‘Canes, tune in from 8-10 a.m. and join the fun!
11 days ago, LCS Communications
Fox 35 Orlando Friday Football Blitz event for 8AM. Teams shown: Leesburg High School with a red logo and Mt. Dora High School with a grey logo.
The Leesburg Jackets take on the Mount Dora Hurricanes 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 Jackets or the ‘Canes, tune in tomorrow morning and join the football frenzy!
12 days ago, LCS Communications
A promotional poster for "Friday Football Blitz" shows logos for Leesburg High School and Mt. Dora High School.
Tune in to Fox35 for Football Friday this week, as they feature the big game between Leesburg and Mount Dora 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 Jackets and the Hurricanes, who play at 7 p.m. Friday night. Join the fun!
13 days ago, LCS Communications
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This fall, Lake County voters are being asked to consider a 1-mill property tax to support school safety, student mental health, and teacher pay. We are sharing facts about the referendum to help voters make an informed decision at the polls. Got questions? Email us at LCSCommunications@lake.k12.fl.us Learn more at: https://sites.google.com/lake.k12.fl.us/school-safety-referendum?usp=sharing
13 days ago, LCS Communications
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This fall, Lake County voters are being asked to consider a 1-mill property tax to support school safety, student mental health, and teacher pay. We are sharing facts about the referendum to help voters make an informed decision at the polls. Learn more: https://sites.google.com/lake.k12.fl.us/school-safety-referendum?usp=sharing

18 days ago, LCS Communications
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Today is the day! We've decided to Go Gold in honor of Tavares High School Student Alexander "Alex" Jace Croson, who died in June after a courageous battle with cancer, and in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. If you wore gold today, post your photos on your personal social media pages with the hashtag #WeRideWithAlex. Make the post public and we'll share it here! Or, send your photos to us at LCSCommunications@lake.k12.fl.us.Every child deserves a future. Learn more about Alex and his legacy here: https://fuelinghope4cancer.org/
20 days ago, LCS Communications
Poster for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. A boy sits in a car. Icons include a ribbon, QR code, and donation information.
Kids who miss too much school in pre-k and kindergarten are less likely to be @readingby3rd. Supporting good attendance from the start helps children establish routines, relationships and early learning skills. #AttendanceAwarenessMonth #YourPresenceMatters
27 days ago, LCS Communications
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Every child deserves the chance to grow, learn and dream. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the children and families facing childhood cancer. We are dedicating this month to the memory of Tavares High School student Alexander "Alex" Jace Croson, remembering his courage and strength and the impact he made on those who knew him. On Wednesday, September 16, students and staff across Lake County Schools will wear gold in Alex's honor and in support of children everywhere who are fighting cancer. Get ready to Go Gold next week.
28 days ago, LCS Communications
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Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you on Tuesday!
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
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Today is the day! The East Ridge Knights take on the Lake Minneola Hawks tonight, and Fox 35 is getting everyone excited. News crews are at both schools today for a Friday Football Blitz with the bands, cheerleaders, players, and more. Whether you're cheering for the Knights or the Hawks, tune in from 8-10 a.m. and join the fun!
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
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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!
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
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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/
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
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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!
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
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Mount Dora High School celebrated the opening of the newly renovated W. T. Bland, Jr. Stadium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning. The school and the district thank the Mount Dora Community Trust for their generous donation of $1.3 million toward this $6.1 million project, which modernized the historic 1961 facility and resolved longstanding drainage issues to better serve students, athletes, families, and the Mount Dora community. We also appreciate the partnership with Williams Company, Jass and Associates Architecture, Halff, and Southeastern Surfaces & Equipment for helping us bring the vision to life.
about 2 months ago, LCS Communications
A pair of orange scissors placed over a bell with "Moses Day High School Stadium Renovation" printed. Behind, a metal fence and a white wall.
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Man with microphone at podium with logo, another man standing behind a railing, white wall in background.
A group of people sit in chairs around a podium in a stadium. A woman speaks into a microphone.
A group of people sit in chairs around a podium in a stadium. A woman speaks into a microphone.
Superintendent Kornegay standing at podium in black pants and orange and black top, holding a microphone. Podium has a Hurricanes logo in orange.
Please remember that Wednesdays are early release days for Lake County Schools!
about 2 months 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 2 months 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
2 months ago, LCS Communications
Advertisement for Daytona International Speedway's Back to School Student Offer. Includes a QR code and ordering instructions.

If you hear loud noises and see lots of police officers and deputies at LifePointe Church and Umatilla Middle School this week, don’t be alarmed! The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is conducting active assailant training for all School Resource Deputies and Officers. The sessions will be held on Thursday, August 6, at LifePointe Church, 3551 E Orange Ave. in Eustis, and on Friday, August 7, at Umatilla Middle School, 305 E Lake Street in Umatilla. The interactive training will include simulated gunfire and student actors to create real-life scenarios. Thank you to all involved for everything you do to keep our Lake County Schools campuses safe!

2 months ago, LCS Communications
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Congratulations to the winners of the Lake County Historical Society and Museum's "2026 Pride in America Poster Contest." They were acknowledged at a Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting on August 4. The winners are:

FIRST PLACE:
* Phoenix Ianicone James, 2nd grade - The Villages Elementary
* Kevin Polanco, 3rd grade - Fruitland Park Elementary
* Imogen Krug, 4th grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
* Kylie Padilla, 5th grade - Pine Ridge Elementary

SECOND PLACE:
* Camila Ruiz, 2nd grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
* Amira Fricke, 3rd grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
* Robert Matthews, 4th grade - The Villages Elementary
* Theodore Underwood, 5th grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
2 months ago, LCS Communications
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