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Florida Supervisors of Elections Association Scholarships
The Florida Supervisors of Elections Association is proud to announce that it will award three scholarships, each valued at $1,200, to deserving Florida College...
‘Soar to Success’ Inspires Student-Athletes to Grow and Lead
Montverde Academy’s Soar to Success initiative, led by Student-Athlete Development Coordinator Taneka Rubin, continues to inspire student-athletes to grow not only in their sport...
Lake-Sumter State College Commencement Ceremonies Celebrates Achievement and Resilience
by Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College
December brought exciting celebrations for Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) as the College hosted its 72nd Commencement Ceremonies.
LSSC conferred degrees...
MVA Upper School Students Take a Deeper Look at Beauty and Identity in AP...
by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Ms. Salazar’s AP Spanish students at Montverde Academy recently had the opportunity to welcome Gloribelle Hernandez, an art educator from...
Holiday Fest Brings The MVA Community Together For A Night Of Season Cheer
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...
Clermont High School Alumni Announce Scholarships – Application Deadline March 1
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...
Lake Technical College Launches New Adult English Class At Oak Park Middle School In...
Lake Technical College, in collaboration with Lake County Schools, is launching a new English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class for adults at...
Dreaming Big: Arthur Fujimura de Souza’s Self-Built Gaming Platform Takes Off
by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Arthur Fujimura de Souza, a seventh-grade student in Mr. Daniel DeJorge's Introduction to AI class at Montverde Academy, has independently...
Future Leaders Take Over Clermont at Lake County’s 5th Annual Expo
by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Lake County Schools hosted the 5th Annual Lake County College & Career Expo for junior and senior high school...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections Presents Award To 2025 High School Voter Registration Challenge...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, announced the winner of the 2025 High School Voter Registration Challenge for Lake County Public High Schools...
XC Girls At Brooks South Region In NC
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...
Lake Minneola High School Swim Team Had A Record Breaking Season!
bY Julia Larkin
Competing in 4A, the fastest in the state, the boys team won the District Championship and Regional Championship. The girls team finished...
South Lake Eagles Close Strong Season with Regional Playoff Loss to Armwood
The South Lake High School Eagles closed out a remarkable football season Friday night in Seffner, Florida, falling 42–0 to top-ranked Armwood in the...
Buses ‘N Backpacks Food Drive: MVA’s NJHS Helps Feed Local Families This Thanksgiving
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...
Montverde Academy Third Graders Journey Around the World Through Country Research Projects
by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Third graders at Montverde Academy have been busy exploring cultures from around the globe through their Country Research Projects. This...
Girls XC Finishes Fourth At State Meet!
By Grant Mollett
Photos contributed by Quiana Peterson.
November 22, 2025 - Tallahassee, Florida
On Saturday morning, the East Ridge High School girls cross country season...
South Lake Eagles Make School History With Regional Semifinal Victory
FHSAA Class 6A Regional SemifinalSouth Lake 19, Osceola 13Location: Eagle Stadium, Groveland
South Lake High School Eagle Football made school history Friday night, earning the...
Savanna Ineichen Receives Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce has announced Savanna Ineichen of Real Life Christian Academy as this month’s recipient of the Ray Goodgame Outstanding...
Lake Technical College Executive Director Appointed to Second Term on National Accreditation Commission
Lake Technical College is proud to announce that Executive Director DeAnna Thomas has been nominated and appointed to serve a second term on the...
Sports Spotlight SHINES on South Lake High School Football!
Congratulaitons To Coach Bradley Lord and the South Lake High School Team!
Place: SLHS - Opponent: Tampa Plant
Score-South Lake High School 37 Tampa Plant 36...
Montverde Academy Hoopsmania Recap
The Nest was alive with excitement on Saturday afternoon as Montverde Academy hosted its annual HoopsMania celebration, tipping off what promises to be another...
Pinecrest Lakes Prep Senior Sophia Picciano Makes School History With NCAA Division I Signing
submitted by Jennifer L. Picciano, M.S. Ed.
Pinecrest Lakes Preparatory High School celebrated a milestone this week as senior Sophia Picciano became the school’s first-ever...
Knights Are Team Runner Up At The 4A Region 2 Championships
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...
Montverde Academy NJHS Bake Sale Raises $660 for the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation
submitted by Nichole Smith
Montverde Academy’s National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) members hosted a bake sale that raised $660!
During the Middle School assembly, NJHS officers...
Montverde Academy Honors The Courage, Sacrifice, And Service Of Nation’s Heroes.
by Nicole Smith, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy students came together to celebrate Veterans Day in meaningful ways across campus.
In first grade, students wrote heartfelt letters...
Clermont Year of the Youth Community Festival
Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
With a vision for community support geared towards young people and a message of hope and love, the first annual...
Lake Technical College Stdents Of The Month Of October
Lake Technical College is thrilled to announce the following Students of the Month:
• Roneta Barenz – Accounting Operations
• Cenia Puentes – Medical Assisting
• Alexa...
Fox 35 Meteorologist Brooks Garner Inspires Students in Natural Disasters Elective
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...
South Lake Eagles Dominate Leesburg, Soar to 51-13 Victory -10/31/2025
The South Lake Eagles closed out their regular season in dominant fashion Friday night, defeating Leesburg 51-13 in a Halloween showdown at Leesburg High...
Montverde Academy Inducts 29 Students Into NJHS
Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy recently celebrated the induction of 29 Middle School students from grades 7 and 8 into the National Junior Honor...
Lake-Sumter State College Named As A Top 200 U.S. Community College By The Aspen...
Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) has been named one of 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize...
Eagles Soar Past East Ridge To Clinch District Championship
By Coach Bradley Lord, South Lake High School
Photos by Andrea Rush Photography
October 17, 2025 | South Lake High School, Groveland
South Lake rallies from...
Lake Technical College Recognizes September Students of the Month
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
• Myah Seraphin – Accounting Operations
• Catherine Carter – Practical Nursing
• Taylor...
Adam Townsend Receives A Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award honors exceptional students in the South Lake area who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and service to their...
Montverde Academy ELA Class Participates In A Book Tasting Activity
by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Sixth-grade students in Mrs. Parets's ELA class participated in a "book tasting" activity where they sampled from 18 different fiction...
Lake-Sumter State College Foundation Launches 2026 Annual Campaign: “Making Dreams a Reality”
On Friday, October 10, the Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) Foundation gathered supporters, alumni, and community leaders to celebrate the kickoff of its 2026 Annual...
LSSC Opens Lakehawks’ Harvest Food Pantry Supporting Students’ Academic Success And Overall Well-Being
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) proudly announces the launch of the Lakehawks' Harvest Food Pantry, an 1,200 square foot store designed to address food insecurity among...
Mixed-Media Collages Connect Montverde Academy Art Students Across Generations
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...
STEM Learning Takes Flight With Apollo-Inspired Design Challenge
In Mrs. Casey Volpe’s Space Exploration and Technology elective at Montverde Academy, Middle School students recently explored the history and ingenuity of the Apollo...
Knights Win The Ocoee Invitational!
By Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
September 27, 2025 - Ocoee, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the...
Lake-Sumter State College Dedicates Mike Matulia Fields at J. Carlisle Rogers Stadium
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...
South Lake Eagles Secure District Victory Over Ocala Forest, 30-25
The South Lake High School Eagles earned a hard-fought district win on Friday, September 26, defeating Ocala Forest 30-25 on the road. The victory...
Dhani Miller’s Full Circle Moment
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,...
ERHS Knight Girls XC Wins West Orange Invitational
By Coach Grant Mollett, ERHS
September 20, 2025
Winter Garden, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the West Orange High School...
South Lake High School Eagles Top Mt. Dora, 19–10, in District Opener
The South Lake High School Eagles improved to 4-1 on the season and 1-0 in district play with a hard-fought 19–10 victory over Mt....
Boys Basketball Head Coach Steve Turner Announces Coaching Staff for 2025-26 Season
submitted by Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy boys' basketball head coach Steve Turner has announced the full coaching staff that will work alongside him as he...
Montverde Academy Seniors Celebrate Tradition and Community at Annual Retreat
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...
East Ridge High School Girls Cross Country Team Highlights
By Grant Mollett (the majority of the photos are contributed by Jeff Warren of South Lake Photography).
September 13, 2025, Clermont, Florida
The East Ridge High...
Mrs. Allison Varnado Brings Care And Guidance To Montverde Academy Lower School
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...
South Lake High School Game Results/Summary: Eagles Soar Past Davenport In District Opener And...
The South Lake High School Eagles held a commanding lead on Thursday, September 11, defeating Davenport High School 61-0 in their first district game...




















































