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Orlando Museum of Art Announces 2025 Summer Art Camp: A Creative Adventure For Young...

The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) is excited to announce the return of its 2025 Summer Art Camp, offering young artists an unforgettable opportunity...

Registration Now Open for Kids’ College 2025 at LSSC

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...

South Lake High School’s First Graduating Class of the Cambridge AICE Program

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...

Solving For Success At The 38th Annual Mathlympics 27 Teams From 13 High Schools In...

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...

Real Life Christian Academy Girls’ Varsity Softball Team (April 11-12)

by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet Clermont’s Real Life Christian Academy girls’ varsity softball team is on track to set a historical winning season this...

Adventure Awaits at Montverde Academy’s Summer Camps

Summer is just around the corner, and Montverde Academy is ready to make it the best one yet. For over 20 years, our summer...

Montverde Academy Welcomes Steve Turner As New Head Coach Of The National Boys Basketball...

Nichole Smith, Monverde Academy Montverde Academy is proud to announce Mr. Steve Turner as the new head coach of its nationally renowned boys' basketball program....

Lake Technical College Students Shine At SkillsUSA Regional Competition And Prepare For State Finals

Lake Technical College is buzzing with excitement as some of the region’s brightest and most driven students continue to make waves in the world...

East Ridge High School’s Hanna Warren Signs With Flagler College!

By Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School      Photos by South Lake Photography On Thursday, March 27, at East Ridge High School, six student-athletes signed...

Lake Technical College Hosting Career TechXpo Open House

Lake Technical College (LTC) is excited to announce the upcoming Career TechXpo open houses for Spring 2025. These events provide the opportunity to meet...

East Ridge High’s Sara Majin Honored with Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Scholarship

The Ray Goodgame Scholarship celebrates exceptional students in the South Lake area who exemplify leadership, academic excellence, and a dedication to community service. Today,...

Karissa Merchant Named To President’s List at Lake-Sumter State College

Lake-Sumter State College has recognized Karissa Merchant for her outstanding academic achievements by naming her to the President’s List for the Fall 2024 term....

Foundation Academy Beach Volleyball Secures Victory Against The First Academy: Next Game March 25

submitted by Brandon Kari, Foundation Academy, Tilden Campus The Foundation Academy Beach Volleyball team delivered an outstanding performance on Thursday afternoon, securing a decisive victory...

Groveland Historical Society Hosts Student Essay Contest (March 29)

The Groveland Historical Society is excited to announce its annual essay contest, open to all students residing in the Groveland and Mascotte areas. This...

MVA Eagles Programming Team Wins First Place at Lockheed Martin Code Quest

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...

Montverde Academy Announces Departure of Esteemed Basketball Coach Kevin Boyle

submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy It is with mixed emotions that Montverde Academy announces the departure of our esteemed Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach...

South Lake High School Football Team Joins Keep Lake Beautiful Cleanup in Groveland and...

This past Saturday, players and coaches from the South Lake High School Football Team demonstrated their commitment to the community by volunteering in the...

MVA Robotics Team Wins Think Award, Advances to VEX World Competition

 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...

MVA Celebrates Student Excellence Across Academics, Arts, and Athletics

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 Partners with Keep Lake Beautiful For Park Clean-Up

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...

Foundation Academy Beach Volleyball Preseason Begins

by Brandon Kari, Middle School Boys Basketball Coach & Sand Volleyball Coach The Foundation Academy Beach Volleyball team started their preseason off with a match...

MVA Robotics Team Advances To State Competition

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...

A Spotlight Shines On Hermione Castro, Recipient of the Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader...

The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding student leaders who exemplify dedication, service, and academic excellence. At the 2025 Ambassadors Award Breakfast on...

East Ridge High School Student Donates 1,000 Pounds Of Pet Food for Eagle Scout...

Daniel Baggett, a dedicated Scout with Troop 551 and a student at East Ridge High School, has made a significant impact on local shelter...

Montverde Academy Students Receive DAR Recognition

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 Athletes Shine on National Signing Day

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...

Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy: MVA Students Transform MLK Day into a Day of Service...

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 Seniors Shine in Blue-Grey All-American Classic

South Lake High School seniors Connor Plummer (#52) and Alex Vila (#50) showcased their talents on a national stage this past Monday, earning starting...

Montverde Academy Students Sofia Negron and Sara Echavarria Publish Research on International Medical Missions

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...

MVA Robotics Team Advances to Quarterfinals

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...

Unpacking Pandora’s Box: Montverde Academy Seventh Graders Explore Ancient Myths and Modern-Day Themes

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...

Montverde Academy Students Promote Musical Discovery Through Interactive Sound Safari

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...

Student Dohn Knowles of Real Life Christian Academy Was Recognized At The SLCC Breakfast

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...

The Senior Bike Build: Montverde Academy Students Give Back During Annual Senior Retreat

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 Students Are Recognized For Their Achievements

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...

Imagine South Lake Charter School Students Shine in VFW Patriots Pen Essay Contest

CLERMONT - Three talented students from Imagine South Lake Charter School were recently recognized for their outstanding essays in the Veterans of Foreign Wars...

Montverde Academy Celebrates 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

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...

South Lake High School Football Team Soar Like Eagles

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...

My Favorite Number Project: Montverde Academy Sixth Graders Discover Fun and Creativity in Math

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...

Exploring Art and Culture: AP Spanish Students Celebrate Fernando Botero’s Legacy Through Replica Art

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...

Montverde Academy Student Sophie Ressler Honored With The Ray Goodgame Scholarship For Outstanding Leadership

The Ray Goodgame Scholarship continues to shine a spotlight on exceptional students in the South Lake area who go above and beyond as champions...

South Lake High School Eagles End The Season On A High Note

Happy Holidays from Coach Brad Lord, South Lake High School   South Lake High School was well-represented at the local All-Star Games. Jason Lee was the...

STEM-Sustainability Class and Environmental Club Partner with LCWA for Hands-On Water Quality Research

After receiving training from Cathie Catasus, Program Manager from Lake County Water Authority (LCWA), Upper School science teacher Mrs. Amy Napoles, along with the...

Inspired By Thomas Dambo: Montverde Academy’s Fifth-Grade Science Class Creates Trolls to Protect the...

In a creative and meaningful science project, Montverde Academy’s fifth-grade students explored the art of conservation and protection by creating their trolls, inspired by...

The Hulk of Cabbages: Christian Huynh Wins Top Prize for 18.2-Pound Cabbage at Montverde...

During the Lower School Assembly on Monday, September 9, fourth-grader Christian Huynh was awarded the first-place prize for growing the largest cabbage in MVA’s...

Montverde Academy AP Spanish Students Reflect on Family And Community During Hispanic Heritage Month

In Ms. Salazar’s AP Spanish class, students have been exploring the theme of “Families and Communities.” Last week, the class wrapped up the unit...

Grace Xu Named Montverde Academy Student-Athlete of the Week

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...

South Lake High School Football Game Results/ Summary

by Coach Brad Lord, South Lake High School Game Date: 11/15/2024  Opponent: Durant- Plant City- Regional Quarterfinal Final Score: Durant 35  SLHS 17 Season Record- 7-4, 4-0 District Game...

Connecting Hearts: MVA Eighth Graders, Upper School Students, and Advent Health Team up to...

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...

Foley Spectacular! Breaks Her Own School Record At The New World Fall Spectacular!

By Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School Jacksonville, Florida - For the East Ridge girls cross country team, yesterday’s meet was supposed to be...


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