School News
Lake Minneola High School Swim Team Had A Record Breaking Season!
bY Julia Larkin
Competing in 4A, the fastest in the state, the boys team won the District Championship and Regional Championship. The girls team finished...
South Lake Eagles Close Strong Season with Regional Playoff Loss to Armwood
The South Lake High School Eagles closed out a remarkable football season Friday night in Seffner, Florida, falling 42–0 to top-ranked Armwood in the...
Buses ‘N Backpacks Food Drive: MVA’s NJHS Helps Feed Local Families This Thanksgiving
By Kayden Brown, Montverde Academy
NJHS Historian Members of MVA's National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at Montverde Academy recently held a food drive for Buses...
Montverde Academy Third Graders Journey Around the World Through Country Research Projects
by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Third graders at Montverde Academy have been busy exploring cultures from around the globe through their Country Research Projects. This...
Girls XC Finishes Fourth At State Meet!
By Grant Mollett
Photos contributed by Quiana Peterson.
November 22, 2025 - Tallahassee, Florida
On Saturday morning, the East Ridge High School girls cross country season...
South Lake Eagles Make School History With Regional Semifinal Victory
FHSAA Class 6A Regional SemifinalSouth Lake 19, Osceola 13Location: Eagle Stadium, Groveland
South Lake High School Eagle Football made school history Friday night, earning the...
Savanna Ineichen Receives Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce has announced Savanna Ineichen of Real Life Christian Academy as this month’s recipient of the Ray Goodgame Outstanding...
Lake Technical College Executive Director Appointed to Second Term on National Accreditation Commission
Lake Technical College is proud to announce that Executive Director DeAnna Thomas has been nominated and appointed to serve a second term on the...
Sports Spotlight SHINES on South Lake High School Football!
Congratulaitons To Coach Bradley Lord and the South Lake High School Team!
Place: SLHS - Opponent: Tampa Plant
Score-South Lake High School 37 Tampa Plant 36...
Montverde Academy Hoopsmania Recap
The Nest was alive with excitement on Saturday afternoon as Montverde Academy hosted its annual HoopsMania celebration, tipping off what promises to be another...
Pinecrest Lakes Prep Senior Sophia Picciano Makes School History With NCAA Division I Signing
submitted by Jennifer L. Picciano, M.S. Ed.
Pinecrest Lakes Preparatory High School celebrated a milestone this week as senior Sophia Picciano became the school’s first-ever...
Knights Are Team Runner Up At The 4A Region 2 Championships
By Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
Photos by John Watson
November 15, 2025 - Boca Raton, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls varsity...
Montverde Academy NJHS Bake Sale Raises $660 for the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation
submitted by Nichole Smith
Montverde Academy’s National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) members hosted a bake sale that raised $660!
During the Middle School assembly, NJHS officers...
Montverde Academy Honors The Courage, Sacrifice, And Service Of Nation’s Heroes.
by Nicole Smith, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy students came together to celebrate Veterans Day in meaningful ways across campus.
In first grade, students wrote heartfelt letters...
Clermont Year of the Youth Community Festival
Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
With a vision for community support geared towards young people and a message of hope and love, the first annual...
Lake Technical College Stdents Of The Month Of October
Lake Technical College is thrilled to announce the following Students of the Month:
• Roneta Barenz – Accounting Operations
• Cenia Puentes – Medical Assisting
• Alexa...
Fox 35 Meteorologist Brooks Garner Inspires Students in Natural Disasters Elective
by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Brooks Garner, the Chief Meteorologist from Fox 35 Orlando, visited Mrs. Amy Napoles’s Natural Disasters elective at Montverde Academy via...
South Lake Eagles Dominate Leesburg, Soar to 51-13 Victory -10/31/2025
The South Lake Eagles closed out their regular season in dominant fashion Friday night, defeating Leesburg 51-13 in a Halloween showdown at Leesburg High...
Montverde Academy Inducts 29 Students Into NJHS
Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy recently celebrated the induction of 29 Middle School students from grades 7 and 8 into the National Junior Honor...
Lake-Sumter State College Named As A Top 200 U.S. Community College By The Aspen...
Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) has been named one of 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize...
Eagles Soar Past East Ridge To Clinch District Championship
By Coach Bradley Lord, South Lake High School
Photos by Andrea Rush Photography
October 17, 2025 | South Lake High School, Groveland
South Lake rallies from...
Lake Technical College Recognizes September Students of the Month
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
• Myah Seraphin – Accounting Operations
• Catherine Carter – Practical Nursing
• Taylor...
Adam Townsend Receives A Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award honors exceptional students in the South Lake area who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and service to their...
Montverde Academy ELA Class Participates In A Book Tasting Activity
by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Sixth-grade students in Mrs. Parets's ELA class participated in a "book tasting" activity where they sampled from 18 different fiction...
Lake-Sumter State College Foundation Launches 2026 Annual Campaign: “Making Dreams a Reality”
On Friday, October 10, the Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) Foundation gathered supporters, alumni, and community leaders to celebrate the kickoff of its 2026 Annual...
LSSC Opens Lakehawks’ Harvest Food Pantry Supporting Students’ Academic Success And Overall Well-Being
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) proudly announces the launch of the Lakehawks' Harvest Food Pantry, an 1,200 square foot store designed to address food insecurity among...
Mixed-Media Collages Connect Montverde Academy Art Students Across Generations
By Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Students in Mrs. Kristy Tubss’ art classes at Montverde Academy are creating their own family albums! Every year, Mrs. Tubbs...
STEM Learning Takes Flight With Apollo-Inspired Design Challenge
In Mrs. Casey Volpe’s Space Exploration and Technology elective at Montverde Academy, Middle School students recently explored the history and ingenuity of the Apollo...
Knights Win The Ocoee Invitational!
By Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
September 27, 2025 - Ocoee, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the...
Lake-Sumter State College Dedicates Mike Matulia Fields at J. Carlisle Rogers Stadium
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) and the LSSC Foundation celebrated the dedication of the Mike Matulia Fields at J. Carlisle Rogers Stadium on Wednesday, marking...
South Lake Eagles Secure District Victory Over Ocala Forest, 30-25
The South Lake High School Eagles earned a hard-fought district win on Friday, September 26, defeating Ocala Forest 30-25 on the road. The victory...
Dhani Miller’s Full Circle Moment
When senior Dhani Miller walks into Mrs. Sinopoli’s kindergarten classroom these days, he does not do so as the wide-eyed 5-year-old he once was,...
ERHS Knight Girls XC Wins West Orange Invitational
By Coach Grant Mollett, ERHS
September 20, 2025
Winter Garden, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the West Orange High School...
South Lake High School Eagles Top Mt. Dora, 19–10, in District Opener
The South Lake High School Eagles improved to 4-1 on the season and 1-0 in district play with a hard-fought 19–10 victory over Mt....
Boys Basketball Head Coach Steve Turner Announces Coaching Staff for 2025-26 Season
submitted by Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy boys' basketball head coach Steve Turner has announced the full coaching staff that will work alongside him as he...
Montverde Academy Seniors Celebrate Tradition and Community at Annual Retreat
submitte by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy’s Class of 2026 kicked off their senior year with a retreat filled with tradition, celebration, and community-building...
East Ridge High School Girls Cross Country Team Highlights
By Grant Mollett (the majority of the photos are contributed by Jeff Warren of South Lake Photography).
September 13, 2025, Clermont, Florida
The East Ridge High...
Mrs. Allison Varnado Brings Care And Guidance To Montverde Academy Lower School
Over the past two weeks, Lower School students were warmly introduced to Mrs. Allison Varnado, Montverde Academy’s dedicated Lower School Counselor. Mrs. Varnado visited...
South Lake High School Game Results/Summary: Eagles Soar Past Davenport In District Opener And...
The South Lake High School Eagles held a commanding lead on Thursday, September 11, defeating Davenport High School 61-0 in their first district game...
Christopher McKenna Helps Fuel South Lake Eagles’ Success
Christopher McKenna has quickly become one of the Eagles’ most valuable weapons. Known for his elite kicking ability and relentless work ethic, the South...
South Lake High School Game Results/Summary
Date: 9/5/2029
Opponent: The Villages
Final Score: The Villages Charter 37 SLHS 26
Place: SLHS
Season Record- 2-1
by Coach Brad Lord, South Lake High School
Game Summary: The Villages...
East Ridge High School Girls Cross Country Team Recap
By Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
August 30, 2025 - Inverness, Florida
This morning, the East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed...
District Board Of Trustees Selects Rep. John Temple As College’s Next President
The District Board of Trustees (DBOT) of Lake-Sumter State College met this morning and unanimously selected Representative John P. Temple as the College’s next...
Lake-Sumter State College Welcomes Largest Incoming Class and Reaches Major Enrollment Milestone
by Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) is celebrating the start of the Fall 2025 semester with a historic milestone: serving more...
South Lake High School Vs Nature Coast Football Game Results
Date: August 22, 2025Opponent: Nature CoastFinal Score: South Lake 27, Nature Coast 6Location: Nature CoastSeason Record: 1-0
By Coach Lord
South Lake High School opened its...
LSSC District Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members, Elects 2025-26 Leadership
At its August 20 meeting, the District Board of Trustees of Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) welcomed three new members to the board and elected...
Lake-Sumter State College Launches Fall Reading Clinic for K-6 Students
Lake-Sumter State College’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program is launching a Fall Reading Clinic, designed to provide individualized reading and writing support...
Minneola – A City in the Midst of Rapid Growth
The City of Minneola is buzzing with activity, with construction cranes, earth movers, and fresh foundations transforming the skyline. From expansive residential neighborhoods to...
Lake County Schools 2025-2026 Student Calendar
As the summer sun begins to set on another season of fun and relaxation, students across South Lake County are preparing to trade beach...
Lake-Sumter State College Names Jay Miller as Executive Director of Athletics
Lake-Sumter State College is proud to announce the appointment of Jay Miller as Executive Director of Athletics. Miller has served as Interim Director of...
