School News
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...
Pinecrest Lakes Academy Summer Camp Registration Now Open!
As the school year comes to a close, Pinecrest Lakes Academy is gearing up for an exciting summer full of fun, learning, and adventure....
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...
South Lake Eagles Triumph Over East Ridge, 24-3
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...
South Lake High School Defeats Horizon High School And Prepares To Face Lake Minneola...
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...
South Lake High School Football Update
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...
Girls Varsity Cross Country – Sept 14. It’s A Sweep! Varsity and Junior Varsity...
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...
Sallault Wins The West Orange Invitational As The Knights Take Fifth
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...
Dane Thompkins – Clermont Running Back Leading The Way For The First Academy Football...
Kevin Grogan, South Lake Tablet
Times are certainly changing as it relates to the local high school football ranks. With coaching and personnel changes during...
South Lake High School Football Game Results/Summary
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...
Lake-Sumter State College Celebrates Record Fall 2024 Enrollment Positive enrollment trends support access to...
Positive enrollment trends support access to higher education
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) kicked off the new academic year with a new enrollment record for Fall...
Lake-Sumter State College appoints Dr. Laura Byrd as Interim President
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...