School News
MVA Student Frank Jones Participates in Prestigious National Youth Leadership Forum On Medicine And...
This summer, Frank Jones from Clermont, along with other outstanding students from across the nation took part in a unique academic development experience, the...
Montverde Academy Welcomes New Director of School Counseling/Middle School Guidance Counselor
By Nichole Smith, MVA Communications Manager
Montverde Academy welcomes Mr. Mark Field to his new position as Director of School Counseling/Middle School Guidance Counselor. With...
Summer IXL Program: Enhancing Proficiency in Middle School Math
By Nichole Smith, MVA Communications Manager
The Middle School Summer IXL program, spearheaded by Ms. Melissa Benner, is in full swing. This program aims to...
Groveland South Lake High School Football Team Partners With FCA to Support Southeastern Food...
In a display of community spirit and teamwork, the football players and coaches of Groveland South Lake High School recently joined forces with Fellowship...
Tanaeka Rubin Named Montverde Academy Student-Athlete Development Coordinator
Montverde Academy Department of Athletics has announced that assistant girls basketball coach Taneka Rubin has been named the department's Student-Athlete Development Coordinator.
Rubin will be...
Montverde Academy Hosts Shanghai Students For Immersive English Language And Cultural Experience
By Nichole Smith, MVA Communications Manager
From June 10 – 19, Montverde Academy hosted 54 Chinese students from Shanghai. For a week and a half, these...
Lake Technical College Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician Combined Class #134
Lake Technical College - For nearly six decades, Lake Technical College has stood as the cornerstone of Lake County’s educational landscape, renowned for its...
Lakehawk Student-Athletes Achieve Personal Bests At Puerto Rican Championships
Two track student-athletes from Lake-Sumter State College were standouts at the Puerto Rican National Championships held at Estadio Jose A. Figueroa Freyre in Mayagüez,...
Beta Theta-ESA Awards Scholarships To Two Lake-Sumter State College Students
In a gesture of support for local education, Beta Theta-ESA has awarded scholarships to two deserving students from Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC). The recipients,...
The SLHS Eagles Take A Roadtrip Across The Southeast
The early morning was punctuated by the low hum of the chartered bus engine as it idled in front of South Lake High School....
Montverde Academy Embraces Inclusivity By Attending NAIS People Of Color Conference
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
From November 29 through December 2, 2023, over 8,000 people, including 2,000 students, attended the NAIS People of Color...
Jiawei Chen Wins First Place in Lake County Division Of 2024 Congressional Art Competition
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Congratulations to Jiawei Chen, a rising senior at Montverde Academy, on winning first place in the Lake County Division...
Summer Feeding Sites to Provide Free Breakfast and Lunches to Needy Children in Lake...
As the school year comes to a close and summer begins, Lake County is stepping up to ensure that all children in need receive...
Tuscanooga Baptist Church Honors Graduates
Submitted by Mary Helen Myers
Sunday, May 19, nine graduates were honored during the morning worship service at the Tuscanooga Baptist Church. Each graduate was...
LSSC Announces Course Fee Modifications For 2024-2025 Academic Year No Tuition Increases Since 2012
Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student courses and laboratory fees for the 2024 – 2025 academic year.
In accordance...
Pinecrest Lakes Prep Celebrates Its Inaugural Commencement Showcasing Remarkable Achievements
Pinecrest Lakes Preparatory Academy marked a significant milestone with its inaugural commencement ceremony held at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center. The Class of...
Kiwanis Club Of Clermont High School Scholarship Recipients
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont congratulated its Key Club graduates who were the recipients of this year’s Kiwanis Club of Clermont- Oakley Seaver Memorial...
Kaitlyn Figueroa Receives The Ray Goodgame Scholarship
The Ray Goodgame Scholarship honors exceptional students in the South Lake area who serve as champions for the community. Today, Kaitlyn Figueroa was awarded...
Lake-Sumter State College Celebrates Graduating Class in Historic Commencement Ceremonies
Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College just completed its largest Commencement Ceremonies in the College’s 62-year history!
More than half of the 630-plus graduating students chose...
Montverde Academy Announces the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2024
Montverde Academy proudly announces the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2024. Madeline Xie is this year’s Valedictorian, and Anabella Munoz is this...
South Lake High School 2024 Spring Preview
Coach Brad Lord, South Lake High School
The Eagles look to get some much-needed work this spring to help them contend for the 6A Region...
Spotlight Shines On Ironsides, East Ridge Middle School Robotic Team
submitted by Jen, ERMS Robotic Proud Fan
East Ridge Middle School Proud The Ironsides, an 8th-grade VRC Robotics team from East Ridge Middle School, showcased...
East Ridge Middle Spartabots Shine at VEX Robotics World Championship
The East Ridge Spartabots, team 55821Z, attended the recent VEX Robotics World Championship held in Dallas, TX. Amidst stiff competition from teams spanning the...
Montverde Academy Middle School Engineering Event
By Sanvhi Gandhi, Class of 2028
On April 15, Montverde Academy Middle School student Sanvhi Gandhi hosted “The Future of Engineers” event for Upper...
Lake-Sumter State College Sixty-Ninth Commencement: Transforming Lives And Futures Across Lake And Sumter Counties
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) recently marked a significant milestone in its journey of growth and transformation with the commencement of its South Lake Graduation...
Beta Theta ESA Donates $3,000 for Scholarships at Lake Sumter State College
Members of Beta Theta ESA, a local service organization, have once again demonstrated their commitment to education and community support with a donation to...
Montverde Academy’s NJHS Leads Food 4 Fuel Food Drive for Buses N’ Backpacks
By Sophia Youngs, NJHS Historian, Class of ’28
MVA’s National Junior Honor Society hosted the first food drive of the 2023-24 school year. As part of our...
Lake Technical College Announces The Following Students Of The Month
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
• Mason Priester – Automotive Service Technology 1
• Mackenzie Janson – Automotive...
East Ridge Middle School Wins Lake County Soccer Championship
East Ridge Middle School defeated Carver Middle School Wednesday evening 4-0 to win the Lake County Soccer Championship at Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex in...
Montverde Academy’s 15th Annual Night For The Cure: Uniting Our Community In The Fight...
Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
On Friday, April 12, the Montverde Academy community gathered for the 15th annual Night For the Cure event, joined by VIPs...
Softball Player Luna Taboas Leads Puerto Rico to Gold Medal at Pan American U18Games
By Corbin Pierce, Sports Information Student, Grade 11
Montverde Academy softball team member Luna Taboas recently shined on the world stage.
The tenth-grade standout recently competed...
Two MVA Students Receive Gold Key Recognition From Scholastic Art And Writing Awards
Montverde Academy
Widely regarded as one of the most prestigious art awards and recognition programs in the United States and Canada, the Scholastic Art &...
Coach Mark Woolum Returns To South Lake High School
South Lake High School Football is excited to announce Coach Mark Woolum is returning to head up the Eagle offense. After a few years...
Foundation Academy’s Beach Volleyball Team Update
submitted by Brandon Kari, Middle School Boys Basketball Coach & Sand Volleyball Coach
Foundation Academy’s Beach Volleyball team faced off against Real Life Christian on...
Montverde Academy STEM Spectacular: Tech Fest, Engineering Day, and Eclipse Excitement
By Dr. Caryn Long, Director of Educational Technology and Innovation
April 8 was a busy day for Montverde Academy, which centered around all things STEM and Innovation!
Full Sail...
Boys Basketball Finishes Undefeated Season, Earns Eighth National Championship
By MVA Sports
The Montverde Academy boys basketball team has won its unprecedented eighth national championship, and the Eagles end the 2023-24 season with a...
Foundation Academy: Beach Volleyball Team Update
submitted by Coach Brandon Kari
April 8 - Foundation Academy’s Beach Volleyball team played against TFA on Monday afternoon at Gamepoint Sports Complex. Line 4...
Are You Ready To Embark On A Journey That Will Empower You To Inspire...
Imagine stepping into a classroom filled with eager faces, knowing that you hold the key to unlocking their potential. With the Lake-Sumter State College...
LSSC Athletics Teeing Up To Add Men’s And Women’s Golf In 2024
submitted by Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College is proud to announce the addition of men’s and women’s golf teams for the upcoming...
Lake Technical College Welcomes New Healthcare Programs Coordinator
Lake Technical College is thrilled to announce the appointment of Melissa Terry as the new Healthcare Programs Coordinator. Melissa brings a wealth of experience...
Spring Break 2024: An Unforgettable Journey Through Greece
By Mr. Robert Burke, Upper School History Teacher
Over spring break, 23 MVA students, two parents, and four teachers traveled to Greece! The adventure began...
Montverde Academy Inducts 100 New Members into the National Honor Society
Last week, Montverde Academy Upper School welcomed faculty, students, and parents to the 2024 National Honor Society induction ceremony to formally recognize students who...
Lake-Sumter State College Announces Padraic McMeel As Executive Director of Athletics
Lake-Sumter State College is pleased to announce the appointment of Padraic McMeel as the Executive Director of Athletics.
“Padraic is an excellent addition to Lake-Sumter...
Exploring Zora Neale Hurston’s Legacy: A Journey Through the Rollins College Archives
By Dr. Michelle Sherwin, Upper School English Teacher
Before Spring Break, Mrs. Walsworth’s Advanced Placement Literature classes visited the Rollins College campus in Winter Park...
MVA Basketball Stars Shine Bright: Flagg, Cambridge, and Boyle Honored in Upper School Assembly
During the Montverde Academy Upper School Assembly, Eric Oberman, president of the Atlanta Tipoff Club, recognized boys basketball head coach Kevin Boyle, boys basketball...
Unlocking the Future Through Robotics and Coding
MONTVERDE - In an age where technology is all around us, the importance of coding skills cannot be overstated. From science to business, proficiency...
Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award
The Ray Goodgame $1,000 scholarship honors exceptional students in the South Lake area who serve as champions for our community. The honoree embodies the...
Senior Seminar Insights: Legal Essentials for New College Students
submitted by the Montverde Academy
At a recent Senior Seminar, Attorney Lori Smith delivered a presentation entitled "Legal Issues for New College Students." She discussed...
Building Dreams: Montverde Academy Students Support “No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In This...
By Mrs. Margaret Price, Assistant Dean of Students for Multiculturalism, Leadership, and Student Programs
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is the sponsoring organization for the...
The Foundation Academy Beach Volleyball Team Is Ready For Its Next Game
by Brandon Brandon Kari
Middle School Boys Basketball Coach & Sand Volleyball Coach, Tilden Campus
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”...