Florida’s construction industry is booming! Central Florida offers many career opportunities in the construction trades and plenty of room to grow. Whether your passion is skilled trades, project management, engineering, architectural drafting, electricity, or HVAC, there’s a place for you in this high-demand field. And CTE courses in Lake County's public schools can help you build skills, knowledge, and industry connections to construct the career of your dreams. Florida's Future: Powered by Public Education.
We are excited to share that Mr. Lively has been selected as a winner of the Florida Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award. This honor reflects his outstanding commitment to agricultural education and the meaningful impact he makes on his students. Mr. Lively will attend the National Ag in the Classroom Conference in Providence, Rhode Island this summer. Congratualtions, Mr. Lively and thank you for everything that you do to make our students the best they can be!
Rising Seniors- It's almost time!!
Class of 2027 families, senior year is approaching, and senior portraits are the first step in this important milestone.
CADY, our school’s exclusive partner for senior portraits, has served schools for more than 25 years with a distinctive approach to senior photography, combining state-of-the-art studios, premier customer service, and magazine-worthy images that truly capture each senior’s unique story.
This elevated experience is not your typical school photo day in the gym. Senior portraits are meant to be different and celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime season.
Please take a moment to submit your contact information by copying and pasting the link below.
cady.com/SeniorRegistration
CADY will use this information to send you everything you need to know: scheduling details, deadlines, outfit tips, reminders, and other important updates.
Completing this form helps ensure your rising senior is fully prepared and that every senior is represented in the upcoming yearbook.
Class of 2027 families, senior year is approaching, and senior portraits are the first step in this important milestone.
CADY, our school’s exclusive partner for senior portraits, has served schools for more than 25 years with a distinctive approach to senior photography, combining state-of-the-art studios, premier customer service, and magazine-worthy images that truly capture each senior’s unique story.
This elevated experience is not your typical school photo day in the gym. Senior portraits are meant to be different and celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime season.
Please take a moment to submit your contact information by copying and pasting the link below.
cady.com/SeniorRegistration
CADY will use this information to send you everything you need to know: scheduling details, deadlines, outfit tips, reminders, and other important updates.
Completing this form helps ensure your rising senior is fully prepared and that every senior is represented in the upcoming yearbook.
Create, design, and share with CTE Video Production & Digital Design in Lake County's public schools! Careers in video production and digital design let you turn your ideas into stories, graphics, and content that reach the world. From filming, editing, and animation to web design, social media content, and digital marketing, CTE students gain hands-on experience with the tools and technology professionals use every day.
This CTE Month, imagine bringing your creativity to life by producing a video, designing graphics, or creating digital experiences. With CTE, your skills can lead to high-demand careers in media, marketing, entertainment, and beyond. Florida's Future: Powered by Public Education.
This CTE Month, imagine bringing your creativity to life by producing a video, designing graphics, or creating digital experiences. With CTE, your skills can lead to high-demand careers in media, marketing, entertainment, and beyond. Florida's Future: Powered by Public Education.
Parents/guardians of K-12 students: We need your feedback. Please complete the Family Stakeholder Survey today: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/299325/p2577 A brief video on how to access and begin the survey can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IxZmYQob6XU9jUNNH-oEVo-haXmPO1JX/view?usp=drive_link
📣 Class of 2026, Cap & Gown portraits and exclusive products are now available to view and purchase! Follow the link to view and order yours today. #CADYsenior cady.com/capgown26
✨👑 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | NIGHT TO SHINE 2026 👑✨
LifePointe Church is excited to host Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, on
📅 Friday, February 13, 2026
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 LifePointe Church | Eustis, Florida
Night to Shine is a worldwide celebration centered on God’s love, honoring individuals ages 14+ with special needs—and we can’t do it without YOU. 💙
Volunteers help create a night where every guest is treated like royalty 👑 through friendship, encouragement, and joy. Whether you serve as a buddy, help with set-up, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence makes a lasting impact.
To find out more information and to fill ou t a volunteer form, go here- https://lpceustis.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/6805dbce-0c2d-42d5-b3fc-b63c679f8bbf
LifePointe Church is excited to host Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, on
📅 Friday, February 13, 2026
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 LifePointe Church | Eustis, Florida
Night to Shine is a worldwide celebration centered on God’s love, honoring individuals ages 14+ with special needs—and we can’t do it without YOU. 💙
Volunteers help create a night where every guest is treated like royalty 👑 through friendship, encouragement, and joy. Whether you serve as a buddy, help with set-up, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence makes a lasting impact.
To find out more information and to fill ou t a volunteer form, go here- https://lpceustis.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/6805dbce-0c2d-42d5-b3fc-b63c679f8bbf
CTE courses don’t just keep up with the workforce—they lead the way! These programs are constantly evolving to match today’s job market, giving students hands-on, industry-aligned skills that employers are actively looking for. By working closely with local industry partners, CTE programs stay locked in on real career trends and real opportunities. And here’s the best part—many local employers are ready to hire CTE students straight out of high school, offering immediate pathways into competitive, in-demand careers.
This Saturday 2/7/26 the UHS FFA horse evaluation team traveled to the Florida State fair in Tampa to compete against 50 other schools, with the top 15 teams earning a spot to the state finals in March. I am pleased to announce the Umatilla FFA horse evaluation team placed 2nd and will be advancing to the state finals. Congratulations to our teammembers Drew Parkinson, Megan Stephenson, Kate Tyree, and Charla Blake!
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teen Dating Violence is a pattern of emotional, verbal, sexual, or physical abuse used by one person in a current or past dating relationship to exert power and control over another when one or both of the partners is a teenager. Abuse may include insults, coercion, social sabotage, sexual harassment, stalking, threats and/or acts of physical or sexual abuse. This month, we are bringing awareness to this issue, educating students about it, and helping them understand how to prevent it. Wednesday, Feb. 11, is Wear Orange Day. Wear your orange and show you support.
On Friday 2/6, the Umatilla FFA livestock team traveled to the Florida State Fair in Tampa to compete against 50 other schools to try and earn a top 20 spot to advance to the state finals in April. I'm excited to announce that the FFA livestock team finish 13th and will be moving on to the state finals in April.
Livestock evaluation involves evaluating beef, swine, goats, and lambs against ideal market standards to determine their form function and economic value.
Congratulations to Charla Blake, Justin Street, Drew Parkinson, and Hailyn Biller on their great work!
Livestock evaluation involves evaluating beef, swine, goats, and lambs against ideal market standards to determine their form function and economic value.
Congratulations to Charla Blake, Justin Street, Drew Parkinson, and Hailyn Biller on their great work!
The Lake County Schools Science and Engineering Fair continued today in Mount Dora as middle and high school students showcased their projects. From engineering solutions to scientific investigations, these students showed outstanding dedication and creativity. We are so proud of the thought and passion they put into their work. A huge thank‑you to the teachers, families, judges, and sponsors who helped make this event special. Stay tuned: We will share a list of all the winners soon!
📢Hey Seniors!!
💲Free Money for College!
💲Free Money for College!
UHS works closely with community businesses to make sure that our Bulldogs are preared for life after high school with Career Express. Learn more about this amazing program and how it works to make our senior Bulldogs stronger community members in the coming days as we celebrate Career Express Week!
Dream it. Build it. Own it with CTE Business programs at Lake County public schools! Did you know that careers in Entrepreneurship, Marketing, eCommerce, Finance, and Promotional Enterprise give you the skills to launch businesses, sell products, and reach customers all over the world? From creating marketing campaigns and managing online stores to designing promotions and growing your own business, CTE students learn real-world skills that make ideas profitable. This CTE Month, imagine turning your creativity into a career. Whether you dream of running your own business, leading a marketing team, or creating the next big online store, CTE Business programs at Lake County public schools give you the tools to build, promote, and succeed!
Families of students with disabilities are invited to attend one of two Transition Fairs at Lake-Sumter State College to learn more about independent living, job training, support services and more! Learn more: https://www.lssc.edu/sas/
Help us celebrate student success at Umatilla High School!
🎓 Scholarship Opportunity for Local Seniors!
The Leesburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is now accepting applications for their 2026 Scholarship Program! ❤️🤍
Eligible minority high school seniors in Lake and Sumter counties can receive $1,000 scholarships to support their postsecondary goals.
✔️ GPA of 2.5 or higher
✔️ Current high school senior (Lake or Sumter County)
✔️ Planning to attend college or postsecondary school
✔️ Submit transcript + recommendation letter(s)
🗓 Deadline: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
📲 Apply using the QR code on the flyer or visit www.lacdst.com
Don’t miss this chance to invest in your future — apply today! ✨
The Leesburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is now accepting applications for their 2026 Scholarship Program! ❤️🤍
Eligible minority high school seniors in Lake and Sumter counties can receive $1,000 scholarships to support their postsecondary goals.
✔️ GPA of 2.5 or higher
✔️ Current high school senior (Lake or Sumter County)
✔️ Planning to attend college or postsecondary school
✔️ Submit transcript + recommendation letter(s)
🗓 Deadline: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
📲 Apply using the QR code on the flyer or visit www.lacdst.com
Don’t miss this chance to invest in your future — apply today! ✨
Not sure what career path is right for you? No worries — CTE is the place to explore! Jump into your Xello tile in ClassLink to discover your interests, take career surveys, and explore careers you may have never considered.
Lake County Schools offers exciting CTE pathways in healthcare, information technology, agriculture, manufacturing, TV production, construction, culinary arts, and more—there’s something for everyone! This month is all about discovering your passions, building your future, and finding your path. Florida's Future: Powered by Public Schools.
Lake County Schools offers exciting CTE pathways in healthcare, information technology, agriculture, manufacturing, TV production, construction, culinary arts, and more—there’s something for everyone! This month is all about discovering your passions, building your future, and finding your path. Florida's Future: Powered by Public Schools.
🎓 Free Housing for College Students in Florida? Yes, really.
The Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF) offers rent-free, dorm-style housing scholarships for students with financial need, strong academics, and great character.
✨ What you get:
• Save up to $18,000/year in housing • Built-in leadership development • Food & housing stability • Supportive peer community • Free mental health counseling
📍 Available for students attending select Florida colleges & universities including UF, FSU, FAMU, FGCU, Santa Fe College, and Tallahassee State College
📚 To qualify:
✔ 3.0+ GPA ✔ Demonstrated financial need (FAFSA) ✔ Letter of recommendation ✔ Ability to live cooperatively
🗓 Deadlines: Early: March 15 Final: April 1
SSF provides housing, not cash — but the savings are life-changing.
👉 Apply now: southernscholarship.org
The Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF) offers rent-free, dorm-style housing scholarships for students with financial need, strong academics, and great character.
✨ What you get:
• Save up to $18,000/year in housing • Built-in leadership development • Food & housing stability • Supportive peer community • Free mental health counseling
📍 Available for students attending select Florida colleges & universities including UF, FSU, FAMU, FGCU, Santa Fe College, and Tallahassee State College
📚 To qualify:
✔ 3.0+ GPA ✔ Demonstrated financial need (FAFSA) ✔ Letter of recommendation ✔ Ability to live cooperatively
🗓 Deadlines: Early: March 15 Final: April 1
SSF provides housing, not cash — but the savings are life-changing.
👉 Apply now: southernscholarship.org
