submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Since creative writing was first offered as an elective in the Middle School in 2020, it has been a popular option for students who are interested in fine tuning their writing skills. This year,...
The East Ridge Spartabots, team 55821Z, attended the recent VEX Robotics World Championship held in Dallas, TX. Amidst stiff competition from teams spanning the globe, the Spartabots showcased their abilities, securing a commendable 29th place out of 84 teams...
By Sanvhi Gandhi, Class of 2028
On April 15, Montverde Academy Middle School student Sanvhi Gandhi hosted “The Future of Engineers” event for Upper and Middle School students in the Innovation Center where students were given the chance to...
The South Lake High School Eagles extended their winning streak, defeating East Ridge High School 24-3 on the road, pushing their season record to 5-3 overall and 3-0 in the district. This victory came after a challenging week in...
By Mr. Matthew Parets, Upper School Teacher
Drone racing is one of the big Esports. First-person drones are used where the flyer has a VR heads-up display showing a live video feed from the drone. This gives the flyer the feel...
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) recently marked a significant milestone in its journey of growth and transformation with the commencement of its South Lake Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday, May 1st, held at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center. The event...
By Corbin Pierce, Sports Information Student, Grade 11
Montverde Academy softball team member Luna Taboas recently shined on the world stage.
The tenth-grade standout recently competed in the Pan American U18 Games in Monteria, Colombia, and dominated.
Representing her native Puerto Rico,...
submitted by Jen, ERMS Robotic Proud Fan
East Ridge Middle School Proud The Ironsides, an 8th-grade VRC Robotics team from East Ridge Middle School, showcased their talents on a global stage at the VEX Robotics World Championship held in Dallas,...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Divan Eksteen, a standout member of the boys golf team, has been named Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending September 1, 2024.
Eksteen’s exceptional performance on the golf course has earned...
At its Friday, Aug. 30 meeting, the District Board of Trustees of Lake-Sumter State College unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Laura Byrd as its Interim President.
Dr. Laura Byrd, currently the College’s Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement, has been...
Montverde Academy Middle School proudly celebrated the induction of 28 new members into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), setting a new record for the school. The NJHS recognizes students who excel in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship....
by Coach Bradley Lord, South Lake High School
Date: 8/16/2024
Opponent: Lake Nona High School
Final Score: Lake Nona High School 17 South Lake High School 15
Place: SLHS Eagle Stadium
Game Summary: A big play in the fourth quarter by Lake Nona quarterback...
By Mr. Robert Burke, Upper School History Teacher
Over spring break, 23 MVA students, two parents, and four teachers traveled to Greece! The adventure began in Athens, featuring a hotel rooftop view of the Parthenon at night. We had dinner...
Members of Beta Theta ESA, a local service organization, have once again demonstrated their commitment to education and community support with a donation to Lake Sumter State College (LSSC). The organization presented a check earmarked for scholarships, aiding the...
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 the week ending November 17, 2024.
Grace delivered a remarkable performance at the FHSAA State Championship,...
Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
The Head of School Leadership Institute (HLI) is a dedicated group of students who have spent the past two weeks actively contributing to campus life and the broader community. The focus of HLI is to equip...
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 Forest came into Eagle stadium and threw all over South Lake High School in the...
LAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS
2024-2025
Student Calendar
(180 Days)
South Lake High School Football is excited to announce Coach Mark Woolum is returning to head up the Eagle offense. After a few years of retirement, Coach Woolum has decided to step up and help create excitement at the...
By Nichole Smith, MVA Communications Manager
Montverde Academy welcomes Mr. Mark Field to his new position as Director of School Counseling/Middle School Guidance Counselor. With over 20 years of experience in education, Mr. Field brings his diverse background in teaching...
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 Monday afternoon for their senior night. The girls showed up to celebrate their one and...
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 longstanding partnership with Buses N’ Backpacks, the food drive, named Food 4 Fuel, collected items such...
For over six decades, Wesley Christian Academy (WCA) has been a cornerstone in the central Florida community, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for preschoolers. In 2016, recognizing the need for a Christ-centered education extending beyond preschool, a dedicated...
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 of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. This year’s theme was “America the Beautiful.” Jiawei’s artwork...
by Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High SchoolJacksonville, FloridaThe East Ridge High School girls' cross country team participated in the Cecil Field Summer Classic on Friday evening, in what many coaches would argue is the most competitive meet in...
Montverde Academy wins first place for “The Tower Magazine” in the American Scholastic Press Association’s category School Magazine for Private/Parochial School with Enrollment 1,000-1,700. MVA also received an award for Outstanding Theme.
Congratulations to MVA’s Marketing & Communications staff on producing such...
Montverde Academy’s athletics department has added another achievement to its history. Recently, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Executive Director, Craig Damon, visited the Montverde Academy (MVA) campus to present the school with the prestigious Floyd E. Lay...
Montverde Academy proudly announces the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2024. Madeline Xie is this year’s Valedictorian, and Anabella Munoz is this year’s Salutatorian.
In her studies at Montverde Academy, Madeline Xie’s academic interests have centered around international...
By Mrs. Margaret Price, Assistant Dean of Students for Multiculturalism, Leadership, and Student Programs
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is the sponsoring organization for the “No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town” Project. The organization receives over 1,800...
Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College just completed its largest Commencement Ceremonies in the College’s 62-year history!
More than half of the 630-plus graduating students chose to walk across the stage at one of the two ceremonies held as part of...
In a display of community spirit and teamwork, the football players and coaches of Groveland South Lake High School recently joined forces with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) leader Tim Hancock to make a meaningful impact on the community....
by Coach Grant Mollett
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team’s official practices began on Monday, July 29, 2024. The runners have until mid-August to get themselves ready for their first cross-country meet of the 2024 season. Many...
by Coach Brad Lord, South Lake High School
South Lake High School defeated Horizon High School on Monday night 20-8. With the victory, the Eagles have secured a spot to play for the district championship vs Lake Minneola on Friday,...
This summer, Frank Jones from Clermont, along with other outstanding students from across the nation took part in a unique academic development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Medicine & Health Care, which took place this summer on...
September 7, 2024 - Titusville
Article by Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
On Saturday morning the East Ridge High School girls cross country team traveled to the Space Coast to compete in the Astronaut Invitational at the Chain of...
Lake-Sumter State College’s planned Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Elementary Education cleared a key hurdle in the path to the program’s launch in August 2024.
At the State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting in Tallahassee yesterday, President Bigard presented...
Article by Tim Farrell, East Ridge Cross Country Knights
Photos by South Lake Photography
It was a steamy September morning at West Orange High School on Saturday with humidity reaching record morning levels. This also made footing a bit tricky which...
By Coach Tim Ferrell, East Ridge High School
The East Ridge Boys Cross Country Team did something they have not done in six years: Run a race on a Friday Night. The East Ridge Coaches have had their eyes on...
Lake-Sumter State College is pleased to announce the appointment of Padraic McMeel as the Executive Director of Athletics.
“Padraic is an excellent addition to Lake-Sumter State College and our Lakehawk Athletics program,” said Dr. Heather Bigard, President. “He brings a...
Coach Brad Lord, South Lake High School
The Eagles look to get some much-needed work this spring to help them contend for the 6A Region 2 District 6 title. South Lake has many returning starters on both sides of the...
by Tim Ferrell, East Ridge High School Photos, South Lake PhotographyMost people, when they make their way across the beautiful rolling hills of Clermont to Southern Hills Farm, are looking to pick fresh fruit from their orchards....
by Coach Bradley Lord, South Lake High School
Davenport - 9/13/2024
Final Score: South Lake High School 28 Davenport 7
Season Record- 2-2 1-0 District
Game Summary: Davenport got off to a quick start with a 65-yard TD reception in the first quarter....
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 2024-25 season, becoming the seventh sport sponsored by the College.
The teams will be located on...
By Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
Photos contributed by Jeff Warren and Jack Hall
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed on Saturday morning, October 26, in the Lake County Championships. East Ridge hosted the county...
On Tuesday, March 5, the Lake Sumter State College Foundation celebrated scholarship donors and the students who receive them at the 7th Annual Scholarship Dinner at Everett A. Kelly Convocation Center on the campus of LSSC.
Dr. Laura Byrd, Senior...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Solmaire Cabarcas – Adult Education Program
Angel Rivera – Automotive Collision Technology Technician
Jax Mcilrath – Automotive Service Technology 1
Dalton Morrison - Cloud Computing...
By Nichole Smith, MVA Communications Manager
From June 10 – 19, Montverde Academy hosted 54 Chinese students from Shanghai. For a week and a half, these students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in three of MVA’s language courses to enhance...
Montverde Academy recently announced the newly appointed members of the Middle School Honor Council. In the Middle School, the Honor Council takes a proactive approach to addressing the challenges that students face. Although members are sometimes asked for their...
By Coach Brad Lord, South Lake Tablet
Game Summary:
Date: 11/1/2024. Final Score: SLHS 52 Leesburg 21
Place: Eagle Stadium /Season Record- 7-3, 4-0 District
South Lake High School finished the regular season on Senior Night by dominating a very talented Leesburg...
by Coach Grant Mollett, South Lake Tablet Inverness, Florida (August 31)This morning, the East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in their second regular season meet – the Whispering Pines Invitational at Whispering Pines Park in Inverness, Florida. It...