Lake County Schools is seeking input from educators, students, and families to better understand how our K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) materials have impacted classroom practices and literacy development. Please complete a 15-minute survey to provide your feedback. The survey is open May 14-28. You may take the survey here: http://bit.ly/3F1xOdL
about 9 hours ago, LCS Communications
Lake County Schools logo with wording that says K-12 ELA Instructional Materials Perception Survey May 14 through May 28, Access the survey at http://bit.ly/3F1xOdL Click link in post. Images show a child's hands pointing at wording in a picture book, and hands of a teen or adult typing on a computer keyboard.
Mark your calendar and prepare for a schedule change during the last week of school! Schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.. Then, students will follow the Wednesday early release schedule for Tuesday, May 27; Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29, which is the last day of classes!
about 17 hours ago, LCS Communications
Wording says "End-of-Year Dates to Remember. Schools Closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Early Dismissal, Tuesday, May 27; Wednesday, May 28, Thursday, May 29. Follow Wednesday dismissal times all three days. Last day of classes is Thursday, May 29. Have a great summer break. Graphic illustrations around the border of a starfish, beach umbrella, life preservers, and a beachbag with a pineaplle and heart shaped sunglasses sticking out.
Mark your calendar for a schedule change in the last week of school! Schools will be closed on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. Then, students will follow the Wednesday early release schedule for Tuesday, May 27, Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29, which is the last day of classes!
about 18 hours ago, LCS Communications
Wording says "End-of-Year Dates to Remember. Schools Closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Early Dismissal, Tuesday, May 27; Wednesday, May 28, Thursday, May 29. Follow Wednesday dismissal times all three days. Last day of classes is Thursday, May 29. Have a great summer break. Graphic illustrations around the border of a starfish, beach umbrella, life preservers, and a beachbag with a pineaplle and heart shaped sunglasses sticking out.
🎓🌸 Celebrate Graduation with Beautiful Bouquets & Custom T-Shirts! 🎓🌸 Make this graduation day extra special by pre-ordering a stunning bouquet and a custom class T-shirt featuring every graduate’s name on the back! Available exclusively at Umatilla High School Graduation. 📅 Preorder Now & Pick Up Onsite to ensure you get your hands on these amazing keepsakes. 📍 Visit Us: thecommencementgroup.com/umatilla 📱 Scan the QR Code for easy ordering! #UmatillaHS #Graduation2023 #CelebrateSuccess #SeniorMemories #CustomTShirts #GraduationBouquets #PreorderNow #ClassOf2023
3 days ago, Umatilla High School
"Flyer promoting beautiful bouquets and custom class T-shirts for Umatilla High School's graduation. The flyer features an image of a bouquet with a teddy bear and flowers, and an image of the back of a T-shirt with a list of graduate names. Text highlights preordering the items for onsite pickup at graduation. A QR code is included for easy access to ordering. The flyer also includes the website link: thecommencementgroup.com/umatilla/."
🎓 Spring Creek Charter School Senior Reception 🎓 Graduates, we want to celebrate YOU! If you attended Spring Creek anytime from Pre-K to 8th grade, please join us for a special Senior Reception as we celebrate your graduation! 🎉 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 21st ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM (Arrive after 8:30 AM and check in at the front office) Come back, reconnect, and be part of this exciting moment in your journey. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎓👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 #SpringCreekCharter #GraduationCelebration #ClassOf2023 #SeniorReception #Graduates #Alumni #ProudMoment
3 days ago, Umatilla High School
Flyer for Spring Creek Charter School's Senior Reception, scheduled for Wednesday, May 21st at 9:00 AM. The flyer invites alumni who attended from Pre-K to 8th grade to come back and celebrate their graduation. The event details include arriving after 8:30 AM and checking in at the front office. The flyer also features an illustration of hands holding up graduation caps, symbolizing the celebration.
The school year is coming to an end, but that means Summer BreakSpot is right around the corner! The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Summer BreakSpot Program will be sharing their live map with over 3,000 sites for summer meals on May 15. Summer BreakSpot is a federally funded program filling the hunger gap by serving nutritious meals to Florida kids and teens while school is out. Thousands of locations across Florida will provide kids 18 and under breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks at no cost, including schools, community centers, churches, and more. No application needed. To sign up for notifications about Summer BreakSpot, head over to www.summerbreakspot.org/find-location/. We hope you will share this information as you see fit. All the best for a wonderful weekend! Truly, Sandra Sandra Woodard Director of Communications Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
3 days ago, Umatilla High School
Promotional image for Summer BreakSpot, featuring the slogan “Where Free Meals and Fun Meet.” The image shows a smiling girl with sunglasses holding a fruit drink on the left and a smiling boy holding a sandwich on the right. Colorful abstract shapes fill the background in yellow, orange, green, and purple. The website summerbreakspot.org is displayed at the bottom.
IN THE NEWS: It's almost graduation season! Reporter Emily McLeod at WKMG took a look back at last year's graduation rate and talked with Superintendent Kornegay about what our district is doing to make sure students make it across that stage. Watch here: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/05/07/lake-county-schools-see-increase-in-graduation-rates-for-2023-2024-school-year/
8 days ago, LCS Communications
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
9 days ago, LCS Communications
Wording says: National School Nurse Day, May 7, 2025, Celebrate Your School Nurse. Green, pink, blue and purple penants are hanging and a logo with a school in the middle says School Nurse Day May 7 2025
The Lake County Sheriff's Office Agriculture/Marine Unit visited Mr. Todd and Ms. Price's class today! Deputy VanBuskirk gave students an inside look at the specialized teams that help keep our community safe. 🚓🚤👮‍♂️ #LCSO #StudentExperience #CareerExploration
12 days ago, Umatilla High School
Deputy VanBuskirk stands on the deck of the Lake County Sheriff's Office boat, ready to present to students, with a clear blue sky above.
A group of students and teachers pose smiling in front of a Lake County Sheriff's Office boat, with Deputy VanBuskirk standing onboard. A sheriff's truck from the Agriculture/Marine Unit is visible in the background.
Another angle of the same group of students and teachers standing in front of the Sheriff's boat, with everyone smiling and waving. The Agriculture/Marine Unit truck is parked to the side.
A student smiles while wearing Lake County Sheriff tactical gear, including a vest labeled "Sheriff," standing next to the Agriculture/Marine Unit truck.
A student poses in full tactical gear, including a helmet and vest labeled "Sheriff," in a parking lot next to law enforcement equipment and vehicles.
Another student stands in tactical gear, including a helmet and sheriff vest, in front of the Marine Unit truck with gear laid out nearby.
A student wearing sheriff tactical gear smiles at the camera with the Marine Unit truck in the background.
Deputy VanBuskirk assists a student in putting on sheriff tactical gear, while both stand in front of the Agriculture/Marine Unit truck.
A student laughs while Deputy VanBuskirk helps adjust tactical gear, with law enforcement boots and vests visible nearby.
🏆 Regional Semifinals Victory! ⚾️ Umatilla takes the win in a nail-biter and is headed to the Regional Finals! Final Score: Umatilla 3 - 2 "What a spectacular community turnout! The show of love and support for Umatilla High School Sports was truly inspiring. Your contributions made a real difference. Your time and effort are driving us toward meaningful progress and shared success." • By Deta Brunson, UHS Administration, and UHS Coaches Come out and support your Bulldogs as they battle for a spot in the state championship! Let’s pack the stands! 📅 When: Monday & Tuesday, May 5th & 6th 📍 Where: Umatilla High School 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 🎫 Tickets: $9 on GoFan #GoBulldogs #UmatillaBaseball #RegionalFinalsBound #GoUHS #UmatillaAthletics "
12 days ago, Umatilla High School
A baseball team posing for a group photo on the field after a victory. The players are wearing black and orange jerseys with "DOGS" written on them. They are making hand gestures resembling the letter "U" and forming a celebratory pose. The scoreboard in the background shows a score of 3 for the home team and 2 for the guest team. Some fans are visible in the background, cheering on the team.
May is Mental Health Awareness month. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Every Friday UHS will be going green. Wear green to promote positive mental health. Understand the importance of your overall well-being by making your mental health a priority. May 5th-May 9th Spirit Week Mellow Monday: Wear your PJs to ease stress! Twin Tuesday: Team up with a friend by wearing the same outfit—you’re not alone in this! Wellness Wednesday: Wear something that expresses your emotions. Thoughtful Thursday: Brighten someone’s day with a positive message on your shirt! Go Green Friday: Show your support by wearing green! Mental wellness is the foundation for growth—nurture it daily!
12 days ago, Umatilla High School
A flyer promoting Mental Health Awareness Month in May. The design features a large green ribbon at the center, symbolizing mental health awareness, surrounded by diverse hands reaching toward it. The text at the top reads "MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH," and the text at the bottom encourages involvement with "GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" The background is light with rays emanating from the center, emphasizing the message
A colorful flyer for Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place from May 5th to 9th. The flyer features themed dress-up days for each day of the week: Mellow Monday: Wear pajamas to ease stress. Twin Tuesday: Wear the same outfit as your best friend. Wellness Wednesday: Wear something that expresses your emotions. Thoughtful Thursday: Brighten a day with a positive message on your shirt. Go Green Friday: Show support by wearing green. The design includes playful illustrations, such as people in pajamas, matching outfits, and a green ribbon symbolizing mental health awareness. The background is light green with handwritten-style text.
📚🎉 Last Chance to Secure Your Yearbook! 🎉📚 Purchase your yearbook by MIDNIGHT on May 6th and get an exclusive invitation to our Distribution & Signing Party on May 7th during 6th & 7th period in the cafeteria! ✨ Supplies are limited – once they're gone, they're gone! ✨ Available until sold out! Don't miss your chance to celebrate and collect signatures from your friends. Grab yours today! https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/1jdHJ5dY59mf624m4ovYr0cR #Yearbook2025 #SigningParty #MemoriesMade
16 days ago, Umatilla High School
Promotional graphic for purchasing a yearbook. The background is dark with bold, distressed white and orange text reading “YEARBOOK YEARBOOK.” A blurred stack of yearbooks with question marks adds mystery. An orange circular QR code says “SCAN ME.” A matching orange badge reads “BUY ONE,” and white text at the bottom says “Visit (yearbookforever.com) to purchase!” The phrase “UNTIL SOLD OUT!” appears in bold white letters.
📦 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.
24 days ago, Instructional Technology
A white flyer with blue, yellow, and gray accents titled "Chromebook Collection is Coming!" with a subheading, "Time to Turn Them In!" The flyer includes a checklist of reminders: remove all stickers and decorations, ensure the device is fully charged (100%), turn in both parts of the charger, report any damage early, and contact the media specialist with questions. At the bottom, it notes that collection day is coming soon and includes a tagline: “Let’s Keep It Clean – Collection Time is Near!” Icons accompany each checklist item.
🎉🏆 Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Cambridge Scholars! 🏆🎉 We are so proud of these outstanding students for their hard work and dedication in the Cambridge AICE program! 🎓✨ 🌟 Cambridge Scholar Award with Merit Awarded to students who passed 3 end-of-course Cambridge exams with a B or higher: 👏 Deanna Vaca, Emily Snow & Kassandra Clow 🌟 Cambridge Scholar Award Awarded to students who passed 3 end-of-course Cambridge exams with a C or higher: 👏 Drew Parkinson, Alyssa Kloes, Priscilla Taylor, Anna Segura-Gonzalez, Jamie Stephens, Roxanne Calcott, Evelyn Purdy & Hanna Weber Your hard work is inspiring, and we can't wait to see what you achieve next! 💡📚 Keep reaching for success! #CambridgeScholars #AICE #AcademicExcellence #HardWorkPaysOff
about 2 months ago, Umatilla High School
Graphic celebrating the 2024-2025 Cambridge Scholar Award recipients. The top section highlights students who received the Cambridge Scholar Award with Merit for passing three end-of-course Cambridge exams with a B or higher, featuring individual and group photos of Deanna Vaca, Emily Snow, and Kassandra Clow. The bottom section showcases students who earned the Cambridge Scholar Award for passing three exams with a C or higher, including Drew Parkinson, Alyssa Kloes, Priscilla Taylor, Anna Segura-Gonzalez, Jamie Stephens, Roxanne Calcott, Evelyn Purdy, and Hanna Weber. The background is dark gray, with the AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) logo on both sides and students holding framed certificates.
In honor of the month of March “Music In Our School Month” we would like to give a shout out and showcase our musically talented students in the Umatilla High School Bulldog Band program! The Swingin’ Bulldog Jazz Ensemble made history this year by earning their first ever Straight Superior rating at the FBA District 19 Jazz Band Music Performance Assessment. This qualified this ensemble to perform at the State Jazz Band Music Performance Assessment earning an Excellent rating! We would also like to celebrate two students who advanced to perform solos at the FBA State Solo and Ensemble Festival at Matanzas High School. Alissa Iwanski (a senior flute player) and Benjamin Solomon (a sophomore clarinet player) both received Superior Ratings at this prestigious event! #GoBulldogBand
about 2 months ago, Umatilla High School
Collage celebrating Umatilla High School's Bulldog Jazz Band and solo ensemble achievements at the FBA North State competition. The collage includes a 'Congrats!' message in stylish script at the top, followed by three images: a large group photo of the jazz band dressed in black suits with orange ties sitting outside a school building, a smaller image of a clarinetist posing with two instructors, and another image showing a musician performing in a classroom setting. The text at the bottom congratulates the band for earning an Excellent Rating and highlights two students, Alissa and Benjamin, for earning Superior Ratings at the State Jazz & Solo Ensemble competition at Matanzas High School. The hashtag #GoUHSBulldogBand is included at the end.
Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony Details The moment we’ve all been waiting for is almost here! Umatilla High School is proud to announce the Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony, taking place on May 23 at 7 PM at Elks Youth Camp, 24175 SE Hwy 450, Umatilla, FL. This is a time to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our graduating seniors as they take their next steps into the future. Important Information for Graduates and Families: Each graduate will receive 6 tickets for family and friends. Requests for 2 overflow tickets will be accepted from March 28 - April 6. Additional tickets may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be distributed at graduation practice, pending the payment of any outstanding fines. Overflow Seating Details: Tickets are required for overflow seating. Seniors must submit ticket requests using their school accounts. A link will be provided through FOCUS and online postings. Overflow seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. As part of the ceremony, graduates will march through the overflow area before and after receiving their diplomas. For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be live-streamed on YouTube, allowing loved ones to celebrate from anywhere. To request overflow tickets, please fill out the form here: Graduation Ticket Request Form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKFGheUgfb39u3Fxo1Jy6hgLFoXdbSKfCXl1y6xEFKrgWDmA/viewform?usp=dialog This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and we are excited to share this special moment with our graduates and their families. Be sure to check the flyer for more details, and if you have any questions, please contact [school contact information]. Congratulations, Class of 2025! Your hard work and dedication have led to this incredible milestone!
about 2 months ago, Umatilla High School
A graduation ceremony flyer for Umatilla High School’s Class of 2025. The top of the flyer features an image of graduates in green caps and gowns tossing their caps into the air with a bright sky in the background. Below, bold text announces the Graduation Ceremony on May 23 at 7 PM at Elks Youth Camp, Umatilla, FL. The flyer provides important information about tickets, overflow seating, and live streaming. Graduates will receive six tickets, with options to request overflow or additional tickets. Overflow seating requires tickets and is first-come, first-served. Contact details, a QR code for more information, and the school’s website are also included. The color scheme consists of black, orange, and white, with a modern and celebratory design.
🎓✨ Class of 2025 – We Need Your Photos! ✨🎓 Seniors & Parents – Let’s make graduation extra special! We’re creating a Graduation Video to celebrate this milestone, and we want to feature your Senior’s best moments! 📸 Upload up to 5 of your favorite photos of your Senior! 🗓 Deadline: April 13, 2025 🔗 Submit Here: Scan QR Code in Flyer or click on the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJ7JcpuGMQpOHfLyduy2IL6kNwEcK29W_huYM4CZXSuhEiCg/viewform?usp=dialog Don’t miss this chance to highlight their journey and achievements! Let’s make this a graduation to remember! 🎉 #Classof2025 #GraduationVideo #SeniorMemories
about 2 months ago, Umatilla High School
Upload up to 5 of your favorite photos of your Senior to be featured in the special graduation video! Don’t miss this chance to highlight their journey and achievements.
Prom tickets are live! discount code is ROARING20 Please read the instructions and rules before purchasing.
2 months ago, Umatilla High School
Prom tickets are live! discount code is ROARING20 Please read the instructions and rules before purchasing.
🎉 Congratulations to Rebekah Feely and Kim Price! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Rebekah Feely has been awarded School Related Employee of the Year for her outstanding dedication and support to our school community! Your hard work and commitment do not go unnoticed. A big shoutout to Kim Price, our Rookie Teacher of the Year! 🌟 Your passion for teaching and innovative approach have already significantly impacted our students. We are excited to see all the amazing things you will accomplish in the years to come! Join us in celebrating their incredible achievements! 🎊 #ProudSchool #TeamExcellence #CelebratingSuccess #BulldogProud #BulldogPride
2 months ago, Umatilla High School
Kim Price and Rebekah Feely congratulating each other.
Kim Price and Rebekah Feely standing with Superintendent and two school board members.
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
3 months ago, LCS Communications
Completing a CTE Program can open doors to scholarship