schools

A “BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYER” initiative set for August 8 in Lake and Sumter Counties

A Fruitland Park church, along with other area churches, community and school leaders are organizing a multiple-county prayer effort to benefit children, families, teachers and administrators as they head back to campuses for the start of the 2021/2022 school year.…

Covid vaccine available at Lake middle schools for students 12 and older

Lake County Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Lake, will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to students age 12 and older at select middle schools across the county this week. Employees, community residents and other eligible children…

Covid vaccine available at Lake middle schools for students 12 and older

Lake County Schools announces 2021 graduation dates

Lake County Schools has scheduled 2021 high school graduation dates for the end of May and early June. All graduation ceremonies will be face-to-face events. The number of guests allowed per student will vary depending on the number of graduates…

Eleven Lake County schools share $13,000 in grant money from Education Foundation of Lake County

Funds will support literacy, STEM, and Career and Technical Education classroom programs. The Education Foundation of Lake County has awarded more than $13,000 in grant money to support 13 educator-submitted programs that potentially will impact 1,400 students. The funding…

Lake County Schools seeks nominations for Alumni Hall of Fame

Lake County Schools is accepting nominations for the 2021 Lake County Schools Alumni Hall of Fame inductees. To be considered, nominees must have graduated from a Lake County public high school. The nominee may be living or deceased. Each nominee…

Lake County Schools to offer COVID-19 vaccine to older employees and all school nurses and clinic workers

Lake County Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Lake County and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations to district employees age 65 and older, all school and district nurses, and…

Three finalists emerge for Lake County Schools Teacher of the Year

Two elementary school teachers and one middle school teacher are starting off 2021 right. The three teachers learned today they are finalists for the 2022 Lake County Schools Teacher of the Year. The three finalists were notified today by Superintendent…

Clay Electric Foundation donates $5,000 to help area students

Lake County students who are at risk for not graduating high school due to low performing reading scores will receive extra help thanks to a generous donation from the Clay Electric Foundation. The $5,000 grant will fund the district’s ACT…

18 Lake County schools receive Golden School Award

As of way for the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) program to celebrate schools that successfully engage parents and the community in education, the organization has recognized 18 Lake County Schools (LCS) with Golden School Awards for their exemplary programs…