The State Board of Education approved Lake-Sumter State College to offer a Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program at its...
by Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College is proud to announce that Lakehawk Softball sophomore Amy Bak has been selected as a recipient...
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Lake-Sumter State College invites job seekers to attend its upcoming In-Person Job Fair,...
By Coach Bradley Lord, South Lake High School
Forty-eight members of the South Lake High School Eagle Football Team recently traveled across the Carolinas and...
submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy is proud to have graduated 219 students during its 112th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025,...
Highlights of May's South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) Breakfast Meeting
Dr. Laura Byrd Highlights LSSC’s Growth and Vision
David Colby, President and CEO of the...
A total of $22,500.00 was awarded to eleven students that were active members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont Key Club sponsored high schools...
Record-breaking class reflects LSSC’s growing impact on regional education and workforce development
Lake-Sumter State College proudly celebrated a historic milestone during its 71st Commencement Ceremonies,...
submitted by Nicole Smith, Montverde Academy
The Montverde Academy robotics team, the Metal-Heads 19122B, attended the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas, where...
Montverde Academy is pleased to announce that Rexy Rolle, MVA alum, President, CEO, and General Counsel at Western Air, the largest privately-owned airline in...
Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy’s Senior Class rolled out the red carpet for an unforgettable night at their annual prom, held on Saturday, April...
The South Lake High School Eagles are setting the stage for an exciting 2025 football season under the guidance of Head Coach Brad Lord....
The future is bright for SECO Energy’s 2025 Scholarship awardees. SECO’s Board of Trustees approved $36,000 in scholarships to high school seniors graduating this...
Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy proudly announces the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2025. Ali Shahbaz Cheema is this year’s Valedictorian, and...
The energy was electric at Hope Preparatory Academy on Friday morning as scholars, staff, city officials, and community members came together to celebrate one...
Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
On Friday, April 11, Montverde Academy’s Night for the Cure brought the entire community together for an evening of purpose, remembrance,...
In recognition of the vital role water plays in sustaining life and supporting the community, the City of Clermont has officially declared April 2025...
Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
At Montverde Academy, environmental sustainability isn’t just a lesson in the classroom, it’s a growing part of campus culture.
As part of...
Kenzie Harris, a senior at South Lake High School, was awarded the $1,000 Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Scholarship at the recent South Lake...
The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) is excited to announce the return of its 2025 Summer Art Camp, offering young artists an unforgettable opportunity...
Lake-Sumter State College has officially opened registration for its highly anticipated Kids’ College 2025, a dynamic summer enrichment program designed to engage students from...
By Lynnette Gonzalez, SLHS AICE Site Specialist
Congratulations to the senior class of 2025! These resilient and hardworking students are the first cohort at South Lake...
LAKE-SUMTER STATE COLLEGE (LSSC)
Last Friday, Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) welcomed bright and eager math minds across Lake and Sumter Counties for the highly anticipated...
Summer is just around the corner, and Montverde Academy is ready to make it the best one yet. For over 20 years, our summer...
By Mr. Matthew Parets, MVA Eagles Programming Team Coach and Upper School Computer Science Teacher
Of the 102 teams from all over Florida, the MVA...
This past Saturday, players and coaches from the South Lake High School Football Team demonstrated their commitment to the community by volunteering in the...
Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy’s robotics team has achieved an outstanding milestone. They earned the prestigious Think Award at the state finals for their...
On February 26, Montverde Academy celebrated the remarkable achievements of our students, highlighting their dedication and talent across various fields. From intellectual triumphs to...
Lake Minneola High School recently teamed up with Keep Lake Beautiful for a park clean-up initiative aimed at enhancing the natural beauty of Minneola...
by Brandon Kari, Middle School Boys Basketball Coach & Sand Volleyball Coach
The Foundation Academy Beach Volleyball team started their preseason off with a match...
submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
The Montverde Academy robotics team won first place at the Showdown in the Devil's Den V5 Competition at Winter...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding student leaders who exemplify dedication, service, and academic excellence. At the 2025 Ambassadors Award Breakfast on...
Daniel Baggett, a dedicated Scout with Troop 551 and a student at East Ridge High School, has made a significant impact on local shelter...
By Mr. Robert Burke, MVA Upper School History Teacher
On Friday, February 7, two Montverde Academy students were recognized by the Tomoka Chapter of the...
South Lake High School proudly celebrated National Signing Day with an outstanding group of student-athletes committing to continue their academic and athletic careers at...
By Mrs. Margaret Price, MVA Assistant Dean of Students for Multiculturalism, Leadership, and Student Programs
Twenty-five Upper School students spent their morning volunteering during the...
South Lake High School seniors Connor Plummer (#52) and Alex Vila (#50) showcased their talents on a national stage this past Monday, earning starting...
submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Congratulations to Sofia Negron (’25) and Sara Echavarria (’26) on their manuscript, titled "High School Students' Perspectives: The Value...
submitted by Nichole Smith
The Montverde Academy robotics team has made it to the quarterfinals! On January 10, robotics students Johnny Drawdy (grade 11), Titus...
Ms. Courtney Williams’ seventh-grade Greek Mythology class recently worked on a creative project that blended ancient myths with modern-day themes. After studying the ancient...
By Sanvhi Gandhi (’28) and Sophia Liu (’28)
Freshman students Sophia Liu and Sanvhi Gandhi created an instrument exposition called the Sound Safari, encouraging young students to...
The SLCC $1,000 Ray Goodgame Scholarship honors exceptional students in the South Lake area who serve as champions for our community, a student who...
Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Each year during senior retreat, the senior class participates in the highly anticipated bike build, a beloved Montverde Academy tradition that...
Montverde Academy recognized the incredible achievements of their students with Excellence T-shirts during assembly!
Academics & Leadership
Parker Simkins: Recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation...
CLERMONT - Three talented students from Imagine South Lake Charter School were recently recognized for their outstanding essays in the Veterans of Foreign Wars...
Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy Celebrates 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists: Ale Cheema, Phoenix Connick, and Leon Liu
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that...
by Coach Brad Lord, Groveland High School Football Eagles
Members of the South Lake High School Football Team attended the 54th Annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes...
Mrs. Bledman’s sixth-grade class recently engaged in a fun and imaginative math activity called “My Favorite Number.” The goal was to ease students into...
Srta. Claudia Salazar’s AP Spanish Language and Culture students delved into the world of Fernando Botero, the renowned Colombian artist celebrated for his unique...
The Ray Goodgame Scholarship continues to shine a spotlight on exceptional students in the South Lake area who go above and beyond as champions...