Parent Information Bulletin:
May marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month, and UHS is celebrating by going green every Friday. Join us in raising awareness and showing your support. Take time to recognize the importance of your overall well-being and make your mental health a priority.💚
Graduation Ticket Information
UPDATE! Due to a scheduling conflict, the Senior Yearbook Signing Party has been rescheduled to Monday, May 4th during 5th period. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Seniors who ordered a Yearbook; You are cordially invited to attend our inaugural Senior Yearbook Signing Party next Friday, May 1st during 5th period in the Bulldog Student Union. We'll supply the yearbooks, pens, pizza, drinks and music; you bring the fun! Spend time with your fellow seniors having lunch
and signing yearbooks! Seniors who are not able to attend may pick up their preordered yearbook beginnig Tuesday, May 5th.
Yearbooks are sold out and will not be sold at this event. Sometimes, the publisher sends us extra copies. If they do, we will be able to sell those on a first-come, first-served basis to any student interested. If you would like to be placed on the wait list, please email Mr. Stokes. StokesR@lake.k12.fl.us. Wait list individuals will be notified the week of May 11th if a book is available to purchase.
Information on underclass distribution will be posted next week.
🚨 ATTENTION ALL INCOMING 9TH GRADERS + ANY UPPERCLASSMEN NEW TO SPORTS 🚨
If you’re planning to play a sport at Umatilla this year—this is for YOU 👀🔥
Starting this year, ALL incoming 9th graders and upperclassmen who have NEVER played a sport at UHS are required to complete an EKG/ECG BEFORE getting a sports physical 🩺
⚠️ If you played a sport at UHS last year, this does NOT apply to you!
We made it EASY ⬇️
📍 Umatilla Middle School
📅 April 29
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💲 Only $20
Knock out this requirement and get one step closer to hitting the field, court, or track 🧡🖤
💳 To purchase your EKG/ECG:
👉 http://whoweplayfor.org/form-redirect?id=261104784045049
🔗 The link will also be in our BIO!
Let’s get cleared and ready to compete 💪🐾 #TillaNation #umatillaathletics #GoDOGS #UHS
If you’re planning to play a sport at Umatilla this year—this is for YOU 👀🔥
Starting this year, ALL incoming 9th graders and upperclassmen who have NEVER played a sport at UHS are required to complete an EKG/ECG BEFORE getting a sports physical 🩺
⚠️ If you played a sport at UHS last year, this does NOT apply to you!
We made it EASY ⬇️
📍 Umatilla Middle School
📅 April 29
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💲 Only $20
Knock out this requirement and get one step closer to hitting the field, court, or track 🧡🖤
💳 To purchase your EKG/ECG:
👉 http://whoweplayfor.org/form-redirect?id=261104784045049
🔗 The link will also be in our BIO!
Let’s get cleared and ready to compete 💪🐾 #TillaNation #umatillaathletics #GoDOGS #UHS
🎶🐾 UHS Bulldog Band Booster Meeting 🐾🎶
Join us as we vote for our 2026–2027 Board Members—your voice matters!
📅 May 11th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 UHS Band Room
We hope to see all our band families there! 🧡🖤
#UHSBulldogBand #BulldogPride #BandFamily
It's that time...
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
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
The Bulldogs Student Union will be CLOSED April 20 through April 24. Please make sure that Chargers and Chromebooks come to school with your child each day as loaner equipment and tech support will be unavaiable next week.
Thank you, Lake Technical College, for welcoming 35 students and faculty from South Lake and Umatilla high schools for a first-ever field trip focused on manufacturing and engineering career pathways! The experience introduced our students—already enrolled in related high school coursework—to advanced training options available through Lake Technical College’s Advanced Manufacturing & Production Technology and CNC Production Specialist programs. months and is designed to build directly on the foundational skills students are developing in high school. We are excited about what the future holds for our students!
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
The Umatilla High School JROTC Bulldog Battalion Drill Team led by Sergeant First Class Greg Smith, recently showcased their precision and discipline at the State Drill Meet on 11 April 2026 at Ridge Community High School in Davenport, FL. The cadets demonstrated exceptional teamwork, military bearing, and attention to detail, proving their dedication to excellence. Their hard work and countless hours of practice paid off as they conducted themselves through this meet. The cadet’s achievement goes to show their commitment, skills, leadership, and potential.
Hey class of 2025! If you still have your cap and gown from last year and would like to help out one of our Class of '26 graduates, please bring your cap and gown to the front office!
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.
The Florida FFA Association recently selected twelve students as candidates for state FFA office. Thirty FFA members from throughout the state took part in the 2026 State Officer Screening Process. These student members were challenged with an intense interview process, which included an individual interview, individual problem-solving activity, State Degree interview, agricultural knowledge Interview, and a conversational exercise. The 2026-2027 State FFA Officer Team will be announced during at the 98th Florida FFA State Convention and Expo.
Umatilla's very own Drew Parkinson was selected as a State officer candidate for Area III. This the first time Umatilla FFA has had a State officer candidate. Please wish Drew luck at the Florida FFA convention in June. Congratulations, Drew!
Umatilla's very own Drew Parkinson was selected as a State officer candidate for Area III. This the first time Umatilla FFA has had a State officer candidate. Please wish Drew luck at the Florida FFA convention in June. Congratulations, Drew!
📸 Seniors — Don’t Miss This!
Your Senior Panoramic Picture is happening tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12:30 PM in the football stadium!
This is your chance to be part of a lasting memory with the entire Class of 2026—make sure you’re there and ready, looking your best!
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM 📍 Location: Football Stadium
Don’t miss out on being included in this iconic senior tradition!
Your Senior Panoramic Picture is happening tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12:30 PM in the football stadium!
This is your chance to be part of a lasting memory with the entire Class of 2026—make sure you’re there and ready, looking your best!
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM 📍 Location: Football Stadium
Don’t miss out on being included in this iconic senior tradition!
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, Umatilla, FFA members competed at the Florida FFA ornamental horticulture District contest. Please congratulate Lynzee Bowling and Drew Parkinson for placing first in the consumer used category in advancing to the state finals at the University of Florida on April 23.
Other participants included: Artistic design- Chloie Sebree, Landscape-Reese Garrison, Marketing- Gracie Lively and Briley Lorentzen, and Production- Bo Street and Connor Savage
Other participants included: Artistic design- Chloie Sebree, Landscape-Reese Garrison, Marketing- Gracie Lively and Briley Lorentzen, and Production- Bo Street and Connor Savage
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.
On Saturday March 28, 2026 The Umatilla FFA horse evaluation team competed at the Florida FFA State Finals held at the University of Florida. Umatilla FFA finished 5th in the state. Please congratulate Drew Parkinson, Kate Tyree, Macyn Rotarius, and Megan Stephenson
Congratulations to (From left to right) Ben Solomon, Keegan Hobbs, Julianna Fox, Sylvia Cantarero, Amanda Weiler, Kassandra Clow, and Emily Snow for earning the Cambridge Scholar Award, and congratulations to K-Lynn Bays for earning the Cambridge Scholar Award with Merit.
