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Published September 30Tavares High Pilots Hands-On IT Training Program
Two Tavares High School seniors are getting a head start on careers in information technology through a new Career and Technical Education program designed to give students real-world experience before graduation. Tavares High was selected as the pilot school for the CTE…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 25Starting the School Year at Montverde Academy with Spirit Through the Decades
Submitted by Montverde Academy On Wednesday, September 16, the first pep rally of the school year brought students and faculty together for an afternoon of music, games, friendly competition, and plenty of school spirit. Sponsored by the Arts and Athletics Leadership Committee…
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Published September 21The Style Podcast: Stephanie Luke, Lake County School Board
The Style Podcast: Stephanie Luke, Lake County School Board In this episode of The Style Podcast, we sit down with Lake County School Board member Stephanie Luke to talk about the latest developments in local education. Stephanie reflects on recently winning the Mirror Ball…
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Published September 20Habitat for Humanity Kicks Off Youth Construction Academy
For the past several weeks, Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter has been celebrating the start of another year of its Youth Construction Academy, bringing hands-on learning and real-world experience to students at Eustis High, Leesburg High and Wildwood Middle High. The program…
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Published September 18Montverde Academy Celebrates Student Excellence
Submitted by Montverde Academy On Wednesday, August 19, Montverde Academy recognized students who achieved remarkable accomplishments in academics, service, the arts, athletics, and beyond. Academic and Community Excellence Several students were recognized for outstanding…
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Published September 10Montverde Academy’s Yearbook Earns Top State and National Honor
Submitted by Montverde Academy Montverde Academy’s yearbook program is celebrating a remarkable year of recognition for the 2026 Interlachen, titled Everything, Everywhere, Everyone All at Once. This summer, Interlachen earned All-Florida Honors from the Florida Scholastic Press…
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Published September 09Leesburg High’s Swarm of Sound Faces $17,000 Gap for New Uniforms
Leesburg High School's Swarm of Sound is raising $80,000 to replace marching band uniforms that have been in use for 19 years. The band plans to purchase 140 new uniforms, including undershirts, vests, bibbers, gauntlets, weskits and shakos. The program currently has 111…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 04Montverde Academy’s Yearbook Earns Top State and National Honors
Submitted by Montverde Academy Montverde Academy’s yearbook program is celebrating a remarkable year of recognition for the 2026 Interlachen, titled Everything, Everywhere, Everyone All at Once. This summer, Interlachen earned All-Florida Honors from the Florida Scholastic Press…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 03Montverde Academy Upper School Students Explore SAC Opportunities
Submitted by Montverde Academy On Thursday, August 27, Montverde Academy Upper School students participated in Study Area Concentration (SAC) interest meetings, giving them an opportunity to learn more about the specialized academic pathways available to them and explore areas…
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Published August 31Newly Appointed Superintendent Shares Vision and 100-Day Plan
Newly appointed Superintendent Chad Farnsworth shared his vision for the future of Lake County Schools and outlined a 100-day plan designed to strengthen relationships, streamline processes and create a roadmap for continued success. The presentation, titled “Building Our Next…
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Published August 30U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5.2 Million in Lake-Sumter State College Workforce Training Center
submitted by Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) has been awarded a $5.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support the development of the Eustis Education and Training Center…
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Published August 24Lake County School Board Selects Chad Farnsworth As Next Superintendent
The Lake County School Board has unanimously selected Deputy Superintendent Chad Farnsworth to become the district’s next superintendent, ensuring a smooth leadership transition as Superintendent Diane Kornegay prepares to retire at the conclusion of the 2026-27 school year. The…