At the 98th Florida FFA State Convention Umatilla's very own Drew Parkinson was elected to serve as the Florida FFA Area III State Vice President. Drew makes Umatilla history by being the first Umatilla FFA member elected to state office.
She will serve Florida FFA throughout the 2026-2027 school year.
We are incredibly proud of you, Drew!!
🌍✈️ DON'T JUST LEARN ABOUT HISTORY... WALK THROUGH IT.
Imagine standing where empires rose and fell. Exploring ancient streets that have shaped the modern world. Experiencing breathtaking architecture, incredible food, unforgettable culture, and memories you'll talk about for the rest of your life.
The UHS Summer Travel Series invites Umatilla High School students, families, and alumni to travel together on an incredible 10-day adventure throughout France!
This is more than a trip. It's a chance to see the world beyond the classroom, make lifelong memories with friends and family, and experience a destination that most people only read about in books.
The best part? Nearly everything is included in the cost of the trip: airfare, hotels, transportation, guided tours and attractions, educational experiences, and most meals. The only things you'll need to budget for are a few meals and souvenirs.
Every year, people hear about opportunities like this and think, "Maybe next time." Then they see everyone else's photos. They hear everyone else's stories. And they wish they had gone. Don't let that be you.
Whether you're a current Bulldog, a parent, grandparent, sibling, or proud UHS alum, you're invited to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
📍 Learn more and reserve your spot today: https://my.passports.com/login?g=RSTOKES2027
The countdown has already begun. The question isn't whether this trip will be amazing.
The question is: Will you be there?
Imagine standing where empires rose and fell. Exploring ancient streets that have shaped the modern world. Experiencing breathtaking architecture, incredible food, unforgettable culture, and memories you'll talk about for the rest of your life.
The UHS Summer Travel Series invites Umatilla High School students, families, and alumni to travel together on an incredible 10-day adventure throughout France!
This is more than a trip. It's a chance to see the world beyond the classroom, make lifelong memories with friends and family, and experience a destination that most people only read about in books.
The best part? Nearly everything is included in the cost of the trip: airfare, hotels, transportation, guided tours and attractions, educational experiences, and most meals. The only things you'll need to budget for are a few meals and souvenirs.
Every year, people hear about opportunities like this and think, "Maybe next time." Then they see everyone else's photos. They hear everyone else's stories. And they wish they had gone. Don't let that be you.
Whether you're a current Bulldog, a parent, grandparent, sibling, or proud UHS alum, you're invited to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
📍 Learn more and reserve your spot today: https://my.passports.com/login?g=RSTOKES2027
The countdown has already begun. The question isn't whether this trip will be amazing.
The question is: Will you be there?
Have you registered for the Lake County Schools Trades & Transportation Hiring Event? It's not too late! We are looking for plumbers, electricians, bus drivers, mechanics, grounds workers, and technicians. Join us from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, June 17, at East Ridge Middle School, 13201 Excalibur Road, in Clermont. We will help you learn about the many job opportunities that are available in our schools. Bring your resume and come prepared because our hiring managers will conduct interviews on-site! Register today at https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/lcs/e/62bgYCr
Come and join us! Be a part of the Lake County Schools Vendor Networking Fair at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 11, and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you at Tavares High School for this engaging event! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform
Come and join us! Be a part of the Lake County Schools Vendor Networking Fair at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 11, and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you at Tavares High School for this engaging event! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform
Attention incoming Bulldogs!
Freshman Orientation at Umatilla High School will be held on Thursday, July 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. This is a great opportunity for new students to tour the campus, learn about school expectations, pick up schedules, and get ready for an exciting year at UHS. Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbMUcdOHkADvvnBqvCWYKoUMaOC0N74hFy-fE9PUIbtzCjgw/viewform?usp=dialog
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030 and helping you start your high school journey. See you on July 30!
Hey Class of '26!- Your Graduation photos are here! If you didn't receive an email with a link to your photos, check them out at cady.com/graduation.
Step-by-Step instructions were included in the email “Welcome to Senior Year” which you should have received Tuesday afternoon. If you have a rising senior and didn’t receive this email, plese log in to FOCUS and check your contact information.
⚾️🐾 BIG NEWS FOR BULLDOG NATION! 🐾⚾️
Please help us give a HUGE Umatilla welcome to Coach Matt Prevesk, our new Umatilla High School Baseball Head Coach!
We are beyond excited to have Coach Prevesk join the Bulldog family and can’t wait to see the future of UHS Baseball under his leadership. The future is bright for Bulldog Baseball, and we’re excited for our school and community to meet him!
📣 Join us for a Meet & Greet
📅 Thursday, May 28
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Bulldog Student Union (BSU)
Please help us give a HUGE Umatilla welcome to Coach Matt Prevesk, our new Umatilla High School Baseball Head Coach!
We are beyond excited to have Coach Prevesk join the Bulldog family and can’t wait to see the future of UHS Baseball under his leadership. The future is bright for Bulldog Baseball, and we’re excited for our school and community to meet him!
📣 Join us for a Meet & Greet
📅 Thursday, May 28
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Bulldog Student Union (BSU)
Please remember our early dismissal schedule this week. All Lake County schools will follow a Wednesday dismissal schedule on Wednesday, May 27; Thursday, May 28; and Friday, May 29, which is the last day of school. Mark your calendars, plan accordingly, and prepare for a great summer break!
Can’t make it to graduation in person? Join us live as we celebrate the Umatilla High School Class of 2026!
Our graduation ceremony will be streamed live this Friday evening. The livestream will begin at 6:45 PM, with the ceremony starting promptly at 7:00 PM.
Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doPzzy5gFA0
Be part of this special celebration from wherever you are!
Our graduation ceremony will be streamed live this Friday evening. The livestream will begin at 6:45 PM, with the ceremony starting promptly at 7:00 PM.
Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doPzzy5gFA0
Be part of this special celebration from wherever you are!
The latest edition of "The Current" has been published! Catch up on the Lake County Schools news you might have missed, and subscribe to have it emailed to you every quarter! See the May 2026 edition here: https://tinyurl.com/4xahf462
Umatilla High School is proud to announce the hiring of Matt Prevesk as the next Head Baseball Coach for the Bulldogs baseball program. Prevesk will replace Tanner Clark, who recently stepped down after five highly successful seasons leading the program and establishing a culture of excellence that elevated Umatilla Baseball to new heights.
Coach Clark leaves behind a tremendous legacy of success both on and off the field. Under his leadership, the Bulldogs experienced sustained competitiveness, increased expectations, and tremendous growth throughout the program. Umatilla High School extends its sincere appreciation for his dedication and impact over the last five years.
Coach Prevesk brings an impressive playing background and a wealth of collegiate experience that will provide tremendous value to Bulldog student-athletes. A four-year varsity baseball player at Apopka High School, Prevesk continued his playing career at some of the highest levels of collegiate baseball.
He spent two seasons at the University of Florida, where he earned SEC Academic Honor Roll recognition and was part of teams that competed in the College World Series, including a national runner-up finish.
Prevesk then transferred to the University of Central Florida, where he played two additional seasons and earned Big 12 Honorable Mention honors. During the 2024 season, he led the team with 80 hits while posting an impressive .342 batting average.
In addition to his collegiate experience, Prevesk competed in several prestigious summer baseball leagues, including the Valley League in Charlottesville, Virginia, with the Winter Garden Squeeze in the Florida League, and with Martha’s Vineyard in the highly respected New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL).
Principal Brent Frazier expressed excitement about the future of the program.
"We are incredibly excited to welcome Matt to Umatilla High School and Bulldog Baseball," said Frazier. "Matt is a high-character individual with tremendous values and an extensive collegiate playing background. The experience he has gained and the network he has built throughout his career will be pivotal as we continue taking our program to the next level. We believe our players will benefit tremendously from his knowledge, leadership, and mentorship both on and off the field."
In addition to serving as Head Baseball Coach, Prevesk will also be joining the Umatilla High School faculty as a teacher, allowing him to build strong relationships with students and make a positive impact beyond athletics.
Coach Prevesk's combination of character, leadership, competitive experience, and passion for developing young people makes him an outstanding fit for the future of Bulldog Baseball.
Umatilla High School looks forward to beginning this exciting new chapter and continuing the tradition of excellence both in the classroom and on the baseball field.
Coach Clark leaves behind a tremendous legacy of success both on and off the field. Under his leadership, the Bulldogs experienced sustained competitiveness, increased expectations, and tremendous growth throughout the program. Umatilla High School extends its sincere appreciation for his dedication and impact over the last five years.
Coach Prevesk brings an impressive playing background and a wealth of collegiate experience that will provide tremendous value to Bulldog student-athletes. A four-year varsity baseball player at Apopka High School, Prevesk continued his playing career at some of the highest levels of collegiate baseball.
He spent two seasons at the University of Florida, where he earned SEC Academic Honor Roll recognition and was part of teams that competed in the College World Series, including a national runner-up finish.
Prevesk then transferred to the University of Central Florida, where he played two additional seasons and earned Big 12 Honorable Mention honors. During the 2024 season, he led the team with 80 hits while posting an impressive .342 batting average.
In addition to his collegiate experience, Prevesk competed in several prestigious summer baseball leagues, including the Valley League in Charlottesville, Virginia, with the Winter Garden Squeeze in the Florida League, and with Martha’s Vineyard in the highly respected New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL).
Principal Brent Frazier expressed excitement about the future of the program.
"We are incredibly excited to welcome Matt to Umatilla High School and Bulldog Baseball," said Frazier. "Matt is a high-character individual with tremendous values and an extensive collegiate playing background. The experience he has gained and the network he has built throughout his career will be pivotal as we continue taking our program to the next level. We believe our players will benefit tremendously from his knowledge, leadership, and mentorship both on and off the field."
In addition to serving as Head Baseball Coach, Prevesk will also be joining the Umatilla High School faculty as a teacher, allowing him to build strong relationships with students and make a positive impact beyond athletics.
Coach Prevesk's combination of character, leadership, competitive experience, and passion for developing young people makes him an outstanding fit for the future of Bulldog Baseball.
Umatilla High School looks forward to beginning this exciting new chapter and continuing the tradition of excellence both in the classroom and on the baseball field.
Umatilla High School announces that Head Baseball Coach Tanner Clark will be stepping down after five highly successful seasons leading the Bulldogs baseball program.
A proud Umatilla native and former Bulldog player, Coach Clark returned home to lead the program in 2021 and quickly transformed the culture and expectations of Umatilla Baseball. During his tenure, the Bulldogs achieved five consecutive winning seasons, something the program had not accomplished in decades. Under his leadership, the team became one of the most respected and competitive programs in Lake County and Central Florida.
One of the defining moments of Coach Clark’s career came during the 2024 season when the Bulldogs captured the program’s first district championship in 22 years with a memorable victory over nationally recognized powerhouse Montverde Academy. The Bulldogs also earned a berth in the FHSAA State Playoffs and finished the season with a 19-9 record. Coach Clark was subsequently named the 2024 Lake & Sumter Style Magazine Baseball Coach of the Year.
In addition to the district championship, Coach Clark guided Umatilla to several historic accomplishments, including back-to-back victories over rival Eustis High School and multiple wins over larger Central Florida programs. His teams consistently competed with toughness, discipline, and pride while helping restore excitement and community support around Bulldog Baseball.
Coach Clark also played a major role in upgrading the overall baseball facilities during his time at Umatilla. Through fundraising, community support, and countless hours of work, the program transformed from a below-average high school facility into one that is now viewed as one of the top baseball environments in the area and comparable to many college-level programs.
Coach Clark’s impact extended well beyond the baseball field. Known for emphasizing character, accountability, and academics, he built meaningful relationships with student-athletes and worked to prepare them for success in life after high school. In addition to coaching baseball, Clark also served students in the classroom through the AVID college readiness program.
“Tanner has done an incredible job leading our baseball program and building a culture our school and community can be proud of,” said Brent Frazier. “He poured his heart into this program, mentored countless young men, and helped return Bulldog Baseball to prominence. What he helped build both on and off the field will impact Umatilla Baseball for years to come.”
Before entering coaching, Coach Clark enjoyed a successful playing career at Lake-Sumter State College and the University of North Florida after graduating from high school in 2016. He also remained active in player development and summer collegiate baseball, recently joining the coaching staff of the Leesburg Lightning.
Coach Clark will continue his coaching career at Flagler College, where he will join the baseball program for the upcoming season. While Bulldog Nation will certainly miss his leadership and passion, Umatilla High School is proud to see one of its own continue to grow and make an impact at the collegiate level.
Umatilla High School thanks Coach Tanner Clark for his dedication, leadership, and commitment to Bulldog Baseball and wishes him continued success in the next chapter of his career.
A proud Umatilla native and former Bulldog player, Coach Clark returned home to lead the program in 2021 and quickly transformed the culture and expectations of Umatilla Baseball. During his tenure, the Bulldogs achieved five consecutive winning seasons, something the program had not accomplished in decades. Under his leadership, the team became one of the most respected and competitive programs in Lake County and Central Florida.
One of the defining moments of Coach Clark’s career came during the 2024 season when the Bulldogs captured the program’s first district championship in 22 years with a memorable victory over nationally recognized powerhouse Montverde Academy. The Bulldogs also earned a berth in the FHSAA State Playoffs and finished the season with a 19-9 record. Coach Clark was subsequently named the 2024 Lake & Sumter Style Magazine Baseball Coach of the Year.
In addition to the district championship, Coach Clark guided Umatilla to several historic accomplishments, including back-to-back victories over rival Eustis High School and multiple wins over larger Central Florida programs. His teams consistently competed with toughness, discipline, and pride while helping restore excitement and community support around Bulldog Baseball.
Coach Clark also played a major role in upgrading the overall baseball facilities during his time at Umatilla. Through fundraising, community support, and countless hours of work, the program transformed from a below-average high school facility into one that is now viewed as one of the top baseball environments in the area and comparable to many college-level programs.
Coach Clark’s impact extended well beyond the baseball field. Known for emphasizing character, accountability, and academics, he built meaningful relationships with student-athletes and worked to prepare them for success in life after high school. In addition to coaching baseball, Clark also served students in the classroom through the AVID college readiness program.
“Tanner has done an incredible job leading our baseball program and building a culture our school and community can be proud of,” said Brent Frazier. “He poured his heart into this program, mentored countless young men, and helped return Bulldog Baseball to prominence. What he helped build both on and off the field will impact Umatilla Baseball for years to come.”
Before entering coaching, Coach Clark enjoyed a successful playing career at Lake-Sumter State College and the University of North Florida after graduating from high school in 2016. He also remained active in player development and summer collegiate baseball, recently joining the coaching staff of the Leesburg Lightning.
Coach Clark will continue his coaching career at Flagler College, where he will join the baseball program for the upcoming season. While Bulldog Nation will certainly miss his leadership and passion, Umatilla High School is proud to see one of its own continue to grow and make an impact at the collegiate level.
Umatilla High School thanks Coach Tanner Clark for his dedication, leadership, and commitment to Bulldog Baseball and wishes him continued success in the next chapter of his career.
We’re excited to announce the launch of the official YouTube channel for @UmatillaHighSchoolFL!
Friends and family members who are unable to attend Friday’s graduation ceremony in person can still celebrate with us by tuning into our live stream this Friday evening. The livestream will begin at 6:45 PM, and the commencement ceremony will start promptly at 7:00 PM.
Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026, and be sure to subscribe to our channel for all things UHS Bulldogs!
Friends and family members who are unable to attend Friday’s graduation ceremony in person can still celebrate with us by tuning into our live stream this Friday evening. The livestream will begin at 6:45 PM, and the commencement ceremony will start promptly at 7:00 PM.
Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026, and be sure to subscribe to our channel for all things UHS Bulldogs!
"Senior parents and students, please have your student check their school cash account and with Mr. Stokes to make sure their fines are paid. There are a lot of seniors who owe money and will not get their graduate tickets if there are outstanding fines. The fines must be paid before practice Thursday."
Hey, Seniors!!!
🎓 Congratulations to the Umatilla High School Class of 2026! 🎓
Today, we proudly celebrated the incredible accomplishments of our seniors during the Class of 2026 Awards Ceremony. Through scholarships, academic honors, and special recognitions, we honored a class that has worked hard, persevered, and made their mark on Umatilla High School.
We are especially proud to announce that more than $500,000 in scholarships was awarded to members of the Class of 2026. Way to go, Bulldogs! 🐾🧡🖤
Underclass students will turn in their Chromebooks during their English classes, May 20-22.
Make sure that all stickers have been removed and that the Chromebook is charged to 100% before coming to the BSU at your assigned time.
Parents, please help your students find their chargers. If they are missing, save yourself the $20 fine by ordering this charger... tree.nb Universal Chromebook Charger https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tree.nb+universal+chromebook+charger&crid=2QJT88LHRT3L4&sprefix=tree.nb+universal+chromebook+charger%2Caps%2C105&ref=nb_sb_noss
Umatilla High School Volleyball Camp 2026
This camp isn’t just about volleyball — it’s about building confidence, hustle, discipline, and teamwork both on and off the court. Whether your player is brand new to the game or looking to level up their skills, this is the place to grow, compete, and have FUN this summer! 🔥
✔️ Skill development
✔️ Conditioning & agility
✔️ Team-building
✔️ Competitive drills & games
✔️ Led by passionate coaches and players
Get ready for a loud gym, tired legs, new friendships, and athletes leaving stronger than when they walked in. 💪🏐
Spots will fill quickly — don’t wait to sign up!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb16gTOxMjh9ZMTLvi6zuYyBsXs09ekQyD418nXSZGYggpXA/viewform?usp=pp_url
This camp isn’t just about volleyball — it’s about building confidence, hustle, discipline, and teamwork both on and off the court. Whether your player is brand new to the game or looking to level up their skills, this is the place to grow, compete, and have FUN this summer! 🔥
✔️ Skill development
✔️ Conditioning & agility
✔️ Team-building
✔️ Competitive drills & games
✔️ Led by passionate coaches and players
Get ready for a loud gym, tired legs, new friendships, and athletes leaving stronger than when they walked in. 💪🏐
Spots will fill quickly — don’t wait to sign up!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb16gTOxMjh9ZMTLvi6zuYyBsXs09ekQyD418nXSZGYggpXA/viewform?usp=pp_url
