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Montverde 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…
Montverde 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…
U.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…
Lake 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…