School News
Lake-Sumter State College Hosts Digital Media Showcase Highlighting Student Short Films
Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) celebrated the creativity, skill, and storytelling talent of its students during the 2026 Digital Media Showcase,...
Exciting News Soaring Through Eagle Nation! South Lake High Named For Its Central Region...
South Lake High’s own Coach Bradley Lord was honored as the Nike Coach of the Year — a well-deserved recognition of his leadership, dedication,...
Montverde Academy Celebrates 19 Student-Athletes On College Signing Day
Submitted by MVA Communications
On February 18, 2026, Montverde Academy proudly celebrated 19 student-athletes who officially committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level during College Signing Day.
Surrounded...
Making Waves Across Lake County: Hawks Water Polo Team Swims Toward District
Julia Flohr Larkin, Lake Minneola High School
The Lake Minneola High School Water Polo team is halfway through their season and both the boys and...
2026 National Merit Scholarship Finalists: Congratulations To Students Gabriel Jayjack and Amaya Tuttle-Marshall
Announcement from Lake County Schools
Congratulations to Gabriel Jayjack of East Ridge High and Amaya Tuttle-Marshall of Lake Minneola High! They have advanced to Finalist...
Montverde Academy Faculty Attend FETC To Bring Innovative Technology To The Classroom
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
The Future of Educational Technology Conference (FETC) is held in Orlando, Florida, each year and gives teachers, administrators, and...
Shuffle Your Feet, Celebrate the Green, and Support a Dream! (March 7)
Lace up those running shoes and get ready to go green! The 2026 Shamrock Shuffle is racing back into Clermont for a morning of...
Lake-Sumter State College Celebrates President’s Day
by Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College faculty, staff, and students came together on President’s Day to honor our nation’s founding leaders and...
Winning the Right Way: Montverde Academy Basketball Embodies the EAGLE Standard in Statement Victory
Zehra Naqvi, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy’s weekend matchup against Spire Academy wasn’t just a test of talent — it was a test of character. And...
Learning by Leading: How Montverde Academy Student Assistants Gain Real-World Skills
Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Student assistants at Montverde Academy play an essential role in supporting faculty, enhancing classroom experiences, and gaining real-world skills that shape...
Imagine South Lake Celebrates 20 Years of Community At Anniversary Carnival
Article by Nichole Meerleveld /photo provided by Imagine South Lake Charter
Imagine South Lake marked its 20th Anniversary on Saturday, January 31, celebrating two decades...
2026 Montverde Academy Homecoming Court
by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy introduced the 2026 Homecoming Court at the beginning of the pep rally on Wednesday, January 28. These students...
Montverde Academy Music Educators Share Expertise at FMEA Conference
Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
At the Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) Conference, Montverde Academy music educators took the stage to lead a professional development session...
South Lake High School Athletes Give Back At Keep Lake Beautiful Cleanup
Submitted by Coach Bradley Lord, South Lake High School
The South Lake High School Football and Track teams took their commitment beyond the field and...
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...
Montverde Academy Named To The 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll With...
by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
College Board announced that Montverde Academy has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning...
Montverde Academy Yearbook Program Makes History as NSPA Pacemaker Finalist
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...
Lake Minneola High Senior Carolynn Cute Receives Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Scholarship
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 Celebrates Student Excellence Across Disciplines
Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
On Wednesday, January 7, Montverde Academy proudly celebrated students whose dedication, creativity, and intellectual curiosity exemplify excellence across literature, the arts,...
Montverde Academy Faculty Lead Engaging Sessions At FCIS Annual Convention
by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy was well represented at the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) Annual Convention in Jacksonville on November 21,...
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...
‘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...
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...




















































