All Lake County public schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We honor the hard work, dedication, and contributions of the American workforce that help build strong communities and a bright future for our students. Enjoy a safe and restful holiday!
5 months ago, LCS Communications
American flag at top of chalk board. Tools and a hard hat at bottom. Wording says Schools Closed Monday for Labor Day.
Good morning Umatilla Families, We have scheduled Herff Jones to be on campus Friday, August 29th during lunches in the (not sure what you call area by Ms. Archer) for varsity athletes to order and get sized for letterman jackets! Please see the attached brochure with jacket options. Students can choose the sleeves to be black, white or orange. Students will need to bring their varsity letter and a $100 deposit to place your order. Final payment can be made when the jackets are ready. If you have any questions, please contact our Herff Jones rep, Mark Satterfield on his cell at 818-635-8776 or by email at mark@hjproud.com.
5 months ago, Umatilla High School
Black and white varsity jacket with orange accents for Umatilla High School. The back features the word “Umatilla” in orange script above a large bulldog mascot graphic. The front has a large orange letter “U” on the left chest and space for a name on the right chest. One sleeve displays “2024” with a bulldog graphic, and the other has a football-shaped patch with “#10.” The jacket has striped orange, black, and white trim on the collar, cuffs, and waistband. Text at the bottom reads: “Umatilla High. White sleeves on a black body / black snaps + white pocket trim / orange stripes + white feather.”
Good morning Umatilla Families, We have scheduled Herff Jones to be on campus Friday, August 29th during lunches in the (not sure what you call area by Ms. Archer) for varsity athletes to order and get sized for letterman jackets! Please see the attached brochure with jacket options. Students can choose the sleeves to be black, white or orange. Students will need to bring their varsity letter and a $100 deposit to place your order. Final payment can be made when the jackets are ready. If you have any questions, please contact our Herff Jones rep, Mark Satterfield on his cell at 818-635-8776 or by email at mark@hjproud.com.
It's Senior Picture Day at Umatilla High! Seniors, don't stress if you didn't get an appointment. You can still schedule your photo shoot at CADY Studios in Orlando. Last day to be photographed for the yearbook is January 21st. Visit Home.Cady.Com to make senior memories that will last a lifetime!
5 months ago, Umatilla High School
Best Friends take time to shine at Senior Picture Day!
The Bulldog Student Union is filled with equipment and crew to make senior memories that will last a lifetime!
Posing for a casual shot at Senior Picture Day.
Picture perfect!
Fixing the details.

Tickets are selling fast! Lake County Schools employees, students, friends, and families are headed to Gainesville to watch the Florida Gators take on the Long Island Sharks on Saturday, August 30. Join us! A portion of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Education Foundation of Lake County to support Lake County Schools! Looks like it's going to be a sellout, so get your tickets today at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lakecounty60

5 months ago, LCS Communications
Flyer says Join Gators Football, Saturday, Aug 30, 7 p.m. Florida Gatos vs LIU Sharks. Final purchase date is Aug. 29. A portion of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Education Foundation of Lake County. Secure your tickets by scanning the QR code below or going to https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lakecounty60.
Seniors! It's not too late to schedule your senior portrait appointment for tomorrow! Visit home.cady.com today and schedule that appointment for tomorrow. To schedule an on-campus appointment, you can only choose "Exposure" or "Timeless" scenes.
5 months ago, Umatilla High School
Schedule senior portraits today!

Bulldog Bulletin for Thursday 8/21

Extended 3rd period bell schedule(9:01am-10:30am
⛳ Boys Golf Game vs. Mt. Dora/ Tavares at 3:30pm- Country Club of Mount Dora
🎵 Chattlanta Spring Trip "Kick Off" Meeting for Band at 5:30pm
🏐 Volleyball Game vs. Leesburg 6/7pm (home)
🏈 Junior Varsity Football Game vs. South Lake 7pm (away)

5 months ago, Umatilla High School
Bulldog Bulletin Logo

We’re beaming with Bulldog pride as we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our 2024–25 Cambridge AICE diploma students. Kudos to all! Pictured here are: Back Row: Lynzee Bowling, Drew Parkinson, Connor Savage, Wyatt Schueneman, Hayden Finn, Roxanne Calcott, Evelyn Purdy, Hayden Purdy, Anthony Pearl, Abigail Borgnis. Front Row: Brooklynn Cropp, Samantha Merrill, Emily Snow, Brynlee Stynchcomb, Jessa Swartz, Kassandra Clow, Rozalynn Yarian, Haillee Lively, Robin Buckmann, Ben Solomon. Not pictured: Savannah Cockley, Emily Donaldson, Laban Emmons, Jayland Hall, Adan Lowe, Mikah Roach, Hunter Yearwood

5 months ago, Umatilla High School
A group of Umatilla High School students stands together indoors, smiling for the camera. The students are celebrating their success on last year’s AICE Cambridge exams.
Are you ready for some football? Join Lake County Schools employees, students, friends, and families in Gainesville as the Florida Gators take on the Long Island Sharks on Saturday, August 30. A portion of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Education Foundation of Lake County to support Lake County Schools! Get your tickets at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lakecounty60
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Flyer says Join Gators Football, Saturday, Aug 30, 7 p.m. Florida Gatos vs LIU Sharks. Final purchase date is Aug. 29. A portion of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Education Foundation of Lake County. Secure your tickets by scanning the QR code below or going to https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lakecounty60.
Congratulations to Umatilla High School Cambridge students, this year’s results are outstanding! We are proud of our Bulldogs for their hard work, dedication, and incredible accomplishments. Dream. Believe. Achieve.

5 months ago, Umatilla High School
Congratulations to Umatilla High School Cambridge students! This year’s results are outstanding: • 60% pass rate on spring exams • 524 exams passed for the 2024–25 school year • 1,572 college credits earned through Cambridge • \$334,380 saved in college tuition from earned credits • 31 students earned the AICE Diploma & Florida Bright Futures award, bringing in \$790,500 in scholarships We are proud of our Bulldogs for their hard work, dedication, and incredible accomplishments.

A new state law -- House Bill 1105, which was signed into law on July 1 -- stipulates how and when students can use personal electronic devices during the school day in an effort to support focused learning in all Florida public school classrooms. The law says:
• Elementary and middle school students may not use a cell phone or other personal electronic device at any time during the school day.
• High School students may use cell phones and other personal electronic devices during instructional time only if a teacher gives permission for educational purposes.
• Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis for students with an IEP, specific health needs, or English language learners (ELL).
Our Code of Student Conduct has been updated to reflect this law. See the Code of Student Conduct at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RZS1-ppNFeQ_vSnOamPTlz0voX11U5Bs/view?usp=sharing . Thank you for working with us to create and maintain more focused learning environments for our students.

5 months ago, LCS Communications
New state law on student use of personal electronic devices. Image shows a cell phone with the LCS logo against a brick wall on the phone screen.
Families are invited to a Back-to-School Bash in the Mount Dora High School cafeteria,700 N. Highland Street, on Sunday, August 10, from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sponsored by Peachy Enterprises, in partnership with local community partners, this event will feature several giveaways including free backpacks filled with school supplies and personal hygiene items while supplies last, free food, free haircuts, and free school physicals. Additionally, local schools, community partners, and vendors will be on site to provide helpful resources and information. Register in advance at https://forms.gle/v9apAWRU8HFdPRmp9
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Peachy Enterprises Presents: Back-to-School Bash volume 6, Sunday, August 10, 2025, 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mount Dora High School cafeteria, 700 N. Highland Street
UHS is hosting our Pre-Season Classic! Please come out to support your Lady Bulldogs on August 16th as we get started for our 2025-2026 school season! Doors open at 8:00 AM; Tickets are $5
5 months ago, Umatilla High School
**Alt Text:** Flyer for the Umatilla High School Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Pre-Season Classic. Event takes place on August 16th at the Umatilla High School Gymnasium. Four teams are participating: Umatilla, MDCA, Eustis, and Leesburg. The schedule is as follows: * 9:00 AM – Umatilla vs Leesburg * 10:00 AM – Eustis vs MDCA * 11:00 AM – Leesburg vs MDCA * 12:00 PM – Umatilla vs Eustis Games are best 2 out of 3 sets to 25 points. Doors open at 8:00 AM. Entry fee is \$5. The flyer features an orange background with a volleyball and player silhouettes for decoration.
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County is offering free immunizations and school physicals for children entering school for the first time or transferring.

Clinics will be held on August 9 and August 12, 2025, at locations in Umatilla, Clermont, and Leesburg. Services include required school shots, physicals, and updated immunization forms (DH 680).

Appointments are required. Call 352-771-5500 to schedule.

Make sure your child is ready for the new school year with up-to-date health records.
5 months ago, Umatilla High School
Flyer for the Florida Department of Health in Lake County advertising free back-to-school clinics on August 9 and August 12, 2025. The flyer lists clinic locations in Umatilla, Clermont, and Leesburg and notes that services include school immunizations, physicals, and DH 680 forms for students entering or transferring schools. It states that appointments are required and provides the contact number 352-771-5500 to schedule.
Freshman orientation was a great success! We welcomed over 100 new Bulldogs with a campus tour and information sessions to make their transition to high school successful. Welcome aboard to our new Minor Niners!
6 months ago, Umatilla High School
The Student Government Executive Committee welcomed our new Bulldogs with a getting-to-know-you activity and information on the school’s dress code
Junior Class President William Sellers leads an ice breaker activity to help our new students see how much they have in common with one another.
If you hear loud noises and see lots of police officers and deputies at Umatilla High School today, don’t be alarmed! The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is conducting active assailant training for all School Resource Deputies, School Resource Officers, and Safe School Officers today -- Friday, August 1 -- at Umatilla High School from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. The interactive training will include simulated gunfire and student actors to create real-life situations. Thank you to all involved for everything you do to keep our Lake County Schools campuses safe!
6 months ago, LCS Communications
Notice: Active Assailant Training Scheduled at Local Schools. These are scheduled training exercies, not safety incidents.
In collaboration with local law enforcement, Lake County Schools will host active-assailant training exercises at two school campuses this week. These exercises are part of a continuing effort to ensure that officers and deputies are fully prepared to respond swiftly and effectively in the unlikely event of a real-life emergency. The sessions will be held on Thursday, July 31, at East Ridge Middle School and on Friday, August 1, at Umatilla High School, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The interactive training will include simulated gunfire and student actors to create real-life scenarios.

“We understand that these exercises can raise concerns,” Deputy Superintendent Chad Farnsworth said. “However, law enforcement officials stress the importance of training in realistic settings to be better equipped to protect our students and staff.”

The trainings were intentionally scheduled during the summer when students and teachers are not on campus. Participation is limited to student actors whose parents have provided written consent. The district notified the community in advance through social media and the district and school websites.

“We are deeply grateful for the partnership we share with local law enforcement and for their ongoing commitment to keeping our schools safe,” Farnsworth added. “While we all wish this type of training wasn’t necessary, we must prepare. We support our officers and deputies as they train to be there for us when we need them most.”

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) conducts active assailant training on an ongoing basis as required by state statutes and accreditation requirements to ensure the safety of all involved if such a scenario plays out at one of our schools. It’s especially vital for School Resource Deputies to undergo active assailant training in a realistic environment, as their preparedness can significantly reduce casualties and protect students and staff during such critical incidents, an LCSO spokesperson explained. Demonstrating our teamwork in safety, representatives from Lake County Schools and the Florida Department of Education will also be in attendance at the upcoming training.
6 months ago, LCS Communications
Blurred cop cars in the background with yellow tape in foregrond that reads, "Sheriff's Line Do Not Cross."
Students will receive breakfast and lunch at no charge in the 2025-26 school year. Learn more here: https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/article/2330002
6 months ago, LCS Communications
Teen girls get food in cafeteria line, served by a man and a woman, both smiling and wearing green aprons.
Incoming freshmen!! We hope to see you and your parents tomorrow at Freshman Orientation!! In the gym at 9 am.
6 months ago, Umatilla High School
Freshman orientation Thursday, July 31 at 9am in the gymnasium
If you hear loud noises and see lots of police officers and deputies at schools this week, don’t be alarmed! The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is conducting active assailant training for all School Resource Deputies, School Resource Officers, and Safe School Officers. The sessions will be held on Thursday, July 31, at East Ridge Middle School and on Friday, August 1, at Umatilla High School, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The interactive training will include simulated gunfire and student actors to create real-life situations. Thank you to all involved for everything you do to keep our Lake County Schools campuses safe!
6 months ago, LCS Communications
Notice: Active Assailant Training Scheduled at Local Schools. These are scheduled training exercies, not safety incidents.

Are you ready for some football? Join Lake County Schools employees, students, friends, and families in Gainesville as the Florida Gators take on the Long Island Sharks on Saturday, August 30. A portion of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Education Foundation of Lake County to support Lake County Schools! Get your tickets at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lakecounty60

6 months ago, LCS Communications
Flyer says Join Gators Football, Saturday, Aug 30, 7 p.m. Florida Gatos vs LIU Sharks. Final purchase date is Aug. 29. A portion of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Education Foundation of Lake County. Secure your tickets by scanning the QR code below or going to https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lakecounty60.