As part of the UHS Career Talk Series, students at Umatilla High School had the opportunity to hear directly from dedicated officers of the Umatilla Police Department and the Mount Dora Police Department today.
Officers spoke with our students about local career opportunities in law enforcement, what prospective officers can expect in terms of education and training, and the many ways they can serve and protect their own communities. From academy preparation to daily responsibilities on the job, students gained valuable insight into what it takes to pursue a career in public safety.
We are incredibly grateful to both departments for taking the time to invest in our students, share their experiences, and highlight pathways for those interested in making a difference right here at home. Your partnership helps inspire the next generation of leaders and community servants!
Students: Level up your future with CTE Cybersecurity offered at East Ridge High School, and Game/Simulation/Animation Programming offered at Tavares High School! Careers in cybersecurity and gaming combine technology, problem-solving, and creativity. From protecting networks and sensitive data to designing and testing video games, our CTE students gain hands-on experience with the tools and skills top tech employers are looking for. This CTE Month, imagine defending the digital world, creating virtual adventures, and turning tech passion into a high-demand career. With CTE, our students' skills can lead to job security, competitive salaries, and endless opportunities in tech and entertainment!
Protect, serve and succeed with CTE Criminal Justice Operations, a program offered at Mount Dora High School! From law enforcement and forensic science to corrections, investigations, and public safety, criminal justice careers make a real difference in our communities. Our CTE students gain hands-on experience, critical thinking skills, and real-world training that prepare them for these exciting, high-demand careers. This CTE Month, imagine helping others, solving problems, and keeping your community safe. With CTE, our students can turn their passion for justice into a rewarding career!
📣 Important Information About Upcoming Fine Reminders
As we prepare to send out fine reminders, some families may receive an email notification indicating that a new item has been added to the system. Please note: This message does NOT necessarily mean your student owes a fine. The email simply lets you know that an item has been activated in our system and is available to review. We strongly encourage seniors to stop by the Bulldog Student Union to check on any outstanding fines. Taking care of these items as soon as possible will help ensure they are cleared to participate in graduation ceremonies.
If you have questions, feel free to contact Mr. Stokes, StokesR@lake.k12.fl.us with questions.
As we prepare to send out fine reminders, some families may receive an email notification indicating that a new item has been added to the system. Please note: This message does NOT necessarily mean your student owes a fine. The email simply lets you know that an item has been activated in our system and is available to review. We strongly encourage seniors to stop by the Bulldog Student Union to check on any outstanding fines. Taking care of these items as soon as possible will help ensure they are cleared to participate in graduation ceremonies.
If you have questions, feel free to contact Mr. Stokes, StokesR@lake.k12.fl.us with questions.
Don't forget... It's time to nominate the 2026 inductees for the Lake County Schools Alumni Hall of Fame! Nominees must have graduated from a Lake County high school. They may be living or deceased, and they must have made outstanding athletic, professional, or humanitarian contributions, or overcome great adversity to succeed on a personal level. Please use this link to submit your nomination by 5 p.m. EST on Monday, February 23, 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekNfSG8aztTYigKMFcLC-s5Qbp9BZKtuqVq-ahkU-tuwWUtw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117849213253443556305
The aviation industry is soaring to new heights, and it needs students like those in Lake County Schools! From pilots and drone operators to aviation mechanics and air traffic controllers, these high-skill careers keep the world moving every day. A CTE class is the perfect runway to get started! We offer an Aerospace Technologies program at Eustis, Lake Minneola, and Leesburg high schools, and an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations program at East Ridge High School. Central Florida is at the heart of aerospace innovation, leading the way in air and space exploration. Aerospace engineers and technicians design spacecraft, satellites, and advanced aircraft that shape the future of discovery. If space, technology, and innovation excite you, this high-demand field offers limitless opportunities.
The aviation industry is soaring to new heights, and it needs students like those in Lake County Schools! From pilots and drone operators to aviation mechanics and air traffic controllers, these high-skill careers keep the world moving every day. A CTE class is the perfect runway to get started! We offer an Aerospace Technologies program at Eustis, Lake Minneola, and Leesburg high schools, and an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations program at East Ridge High School. Central Florida is at the heart of aerospace innovation, leading the way in air and space exploration. Aerospace engineers and technicians design spacecraft, satellites, and advanced aircraft that shape the future of discovery. If space, technology, and innovation excite you, this high-demand field offers limitless opportunities.
Please help us congratulate our weightlifter, Ashton Baker, on an outstanding performance at the State Championships. She represented our school with pride, competed with determination, and placed 12th out of 22 competitors in Class 1A in her weight class.
She gave her absolute best on the platform and is already motivated and excited to work even harder for next season. We are incredibly proud of her effort, resilience, and the way she represented our program and community.
She gave her absolute best on the platform and is already motivated and excited to work even harder for next season. We are incredibly proud of her effort, resilience, and the way she represented our program and community.
Shape the Future with CTE Teaching & Early Childhood Education! At East Ridge and Lake Minneola high schools, where we offer the Early Childhood Education track, students gain hands-on experience in classrooms, lesson planning, and child development. This CTE Month, imagine inspiring the next generation, building strong foundations, and creating a lasting impact. With CTE, students can turn their passion for helping others into a rewarding, high-demand career in education! Florida's Future: Powered by Public Schools.
🖤🧡🖤UHS ATHLETES!!
💲💲UHSAA is offering three scholarships this year; one top scholarship for a student continuing their sport in college and two for those who may or may not be continuing in sports, but did play 3-4 years at UmatillaThe deadline isMarch 27th at 5pm. There are more detailed requirements on the application itself. Apply below!
https://forms.gle/nFA2GExkRM8nCyGm8
💲💲UHSAA is offering three scholarships this year; one top scholarship for a student continuing their sport in college and two for those who may or may not be continuing in sports, but did play 3-4 years at UmatillaThe deadline isMarch 27th at 5pm. There are more detailed requirements on the application itself. Apply below!
https://forms.gle/nFA2GExkRM8nCyGm8
Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults. In fact, 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before becoming adults, according to loveisrespect.org. Each February, young adults and their loved ones nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual, month-long effort focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts.
Plan those Prom-posals and pick an outfit worthy of a night of glitz and glamour! It's PROM TICKET TIME!!
Details on how to purchse your tickets will be posted in teh coming days.
March 4: Flash Sale $70 per ticket ONE DAY ONLY!
March 5-28: $80 per ticket
March 29-April 3: $90 per ticket
April 4: Day-Of $100.
Buy Early and Save!!
Details on how to purchse your tickets will be posted in teh coming days.
March 4: Flash Sale $70 per ticket ONE DAY ONLY!
March 5-28: $80 per ticket
March 29-April 3: $90 per ticket
April 4: Day-Of $100.
Buy Early and Save!!
Florida Agriculture is Growing into the Future, and Lake County's CTE students can be a part of this exciting career field! In 2026, modern agriculture embraces cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, and exciting new opportunities for which we prepare our students through CTE. Precision agriculture is taking the lead, with farmers using robots, sensors, drones, aerial imagery, and GPS technology to boost efficiency and safety on the farm. Data-driven decisions help farmers optimize crops, protect the environment, and grow smarter than ever. This CTE Friday, explore agricultural careers in technology, sustainability, and data science through CTE courses — and be part of shaping the farms of tomorrow!
Did you know that students who complete a CTE program are eligible for the Florida Gold Seal Scholarship, which covers tuition and fees at Florida colleges and state universities? That’s like a ticket to your college dreams! By finishing a CTE program, you not only gain valuable skills for a rewarding career, but you also get financial support to continue your education. It’s the perfect way to invest in both your future career and college journey.
Today is "Wear Orange Day!" Every Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we wear orange to show solidarity and raise awareness about dating violence. Everyone deserves healthy relationships!
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
