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Montverde Academy Robotics Team Shines at 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship!

submitted by Nicole Smith, Montverde Academy The Montverde Academy robotics team, the Metal-Heads 19122B, attended the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas, where...

Montverde Academy Announces Rexy Rolle as Commencement Speaker And Mindy Hopman as Baccalaureate Speaker...

Montverde Academy is pleased to announce that Rexy Rolle, MVA alum, President, CEO, and General Counsel at Western Air, the largest privately-owned airline in...

A Night to Remember: Montverde Academy’s Senior Prom at EPCOT

Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy Montverde Academy’s Senior Class rolled out the red carpet for an unforgettable night at their annual prom, held on Saturday, April...

South Lake High School Football Prepares For A Promising Season Under Coach Brad Lord

The South Lake High School Eagles are setting the stage for an exciting 2025 football season under the guidance of Head Coach Brad Lord....

SECO Energy 2025 Scholarship Recipients

The future is bright for SECO Energy’s 2025 Scholarship awardees. SECO’s Board of Trustees approved $36,000 in scholarships to high school seniors graduating this...

Montverde Academy Announces the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2025

Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy Montverde Academy proudly announces the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2025. Ali Shahbaz Cheema is this year’s Valedictorian, and...

A Day of Dreams and Dedication: Hope Preparatory Academy’s Signing Day Shines Bright

The energy was electric at Hope Preparatory Academy on Friday morning as scholars, staff, city officials, and community members came together to celebrate one...

Night for the Cure: Montverde Academy Unites to Fight Cancer 

Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy On Friday, April 11, Montverde Academy’s Night for the Cure brought the entire community together for an evening of purpose, remembrance,...

City of Clermont Proclaims April as Water Conservation Month

In recognition of the vital role water plays in sustaining life and supporting the community, the City of Clermont has officially declared April 2025...

Earth Day At Montverde Academy

Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy At Montverde Academy, environmental sustainability isn’t just a lesson in the classroom, it’s a growing part of campus culture.  As part of...

South Lake High School Senior Kenzie Harris Receives The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader...

Kenzie Harris, a senior at South Lake High School, was awarded the $1,000 Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Scholarship at the recent South Lake...

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...

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...

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...

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...


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