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,...
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...
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...
By Ms. Marca Hoyle, MVA Upper School Social Studies Teacher
Last weekend the Model UN team traveled to the University of Florida to compete at...
The State Board of Education approved Lake-Sumter State College to offer a Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program at its...
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...
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 Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Solmaire Cabarcas – Adult Education Program
Angel Rivera – Automotive Collision...
Submitted by Kim Rester Sams, CHS Alumnus
Although Clermont High School (CHS) on East Avenue ceased operations as a high school in 1993, the legacy...
By Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
November 29, 2025-Charlotte, North Carolina
This past Saturday the Brooks Cross Country South Regional was held at McAlpine Creek...
By Sophia Youngs, NJHS Historian, Class of ’28
MVA’s National Junior Honor Society hosted the first food drive of the 2023-24 school year. As part of our...
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...
Imagine stepping into a classroom filled with eager faces, knowing that you hold the key to unlocking their potential. With the Lake-Sumter State College...
by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
The Montverde Academy yearbook program is celebrating a major milestone after "If Only You Knew," the most recent edition of...
Article by Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
and photos by South Lake Photography
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in...
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...
By Alexa Foxx, ’25
On Saturday, February 3, Montverde Academy hosted the 20th Annual Roger Ross Montverde Academic Tournament. Twelve teams from seven different high...
Lake Technical College is thrilled to announce the appointment of Melissa Terry as the new Healthcare Programs Coordinator. Melissa brings a wealth of experience...
MONTVERDE - In an age where technology is all around us, the importance of coding skills cannot be overstated. From science to business, proficiency...
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...
by Brandon Brandon Kari
Middle School Boys Basketball Coach & Sand Volleyball Coach, Tilden Campus
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”...
By Nichole Smith, Communications Coordinator
College Board has recognized Montverde Academy Upper School's high female representation in AP Computer Science. This award underscores MVA’s commitment...
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...
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Congratulations to Jiawei Chen, a rising senior at Montverde Academy, on winning first place in the Lake County Division...
Montverde Academy
Widely regarded as one of the most prestigious art awards and recognition programs in the United States and Canada, the Scholastic Art &...
Along with Upper School students at Montverde Academy, Mr. Ed Cordova’s eighth-grade leadership class is partnering with Advent Health on a heartwarming project inspired...
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...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce that Executive Director DeAnna Thomas has been nominated and appointed to serve a second term on the...
LAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS
2024-2025
Student Calendar
(180 Days)
Lake Technical College - For nearly six decades, Lake Technical College has stood as the cornerstone of Lake County’s educational landscape, renowned for its...
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,...
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...
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
From November 29 through December 2, 2023, over 8,000 people, including 2,000 students, attended the NAIS People of Color...
By Dr. Caryn Long, Director of Educational Technology and Innovation
On Saturday, January 13, Montverde Academy Middle School robotics teams, #Grandpa, competed against 47 other teams...
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...
Pat Caracciolo of Pat The Dog recently presented the Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Scholarship, recognizing an exceptional South Lake County student for academic...
Montverde Academy proudly celebrates Grace Xu, a standout on the girls’ golf team, as the Student-Athlete of the Week for her exceptional achievements during...
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...
In a display of community spirit and teamwork, the football players and coaches of Groveland South Lake High School recently joined forces with Fellowship...
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...
submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
On Saturday, December 13, Montverde Academy welcomed students, families, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to campus for Holiday...
submitted by Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College is proud to announce the addition of men’s and women’s golf teams for the upcoming...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award honors exceptional students in the South Lake area who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and service to their...
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...
In recognition of the vital role water plays in sustaining life and supporting the community, the City of Clermont has officially declared April 2025...
East Ridge Middle School defeated Carver Middle School Wednesday evening 4-0 to win the Lake County Soccer Championship at Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex in...
by Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team participated in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)...
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...
Date: 10/4/2024
Opponent: Ocala Forest
Final Score: South Lake High School 38 Ocala Forest 27
Place: Eagle Stadium
Season Record- 3-3 2-0 District
By Coach Bradley Lord
Game Summary: Ocala...
submitted by Brandon Kari, Middle School Boys Basketball Coach & Sand Volleyball Coach
Foundation Academy’s Beach Volleyball team faced off against Real Life Christian on...