GOOD NEWS! The Application Deadline Has Been Extended!
There’s still time to take the next step toward a brighter future! The application deadline for the 2026–2027 Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program has been extended from October 31 to November 9! We’re giving families a little extra time to complete their applications and take advantage of this incredible opportunity for 8th and 9th grade students to earn a college scholarship, connect with a caring mentor, and receive support on their journey to success. Don’t miss this opportunity! Complete your application by November 9 and take the first step toward your future.
Apply today: https://www.takestockinchildren.org/student-application/
#TakeStockInChildren #ScholarshipOpportunity #StudentSuccess #LakeAndSumter #EducationMatters #DeadlineExtended
There’s still time to take the next step toward a brighter future! The application deadline for the 2026–2027 Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program has been extended from October 31 to November 9! We’re giving families a little extra time to complete their applications and take advantage of this incredible opportunity for 8th and 9th grade students to earn a college scholarship, connect with a caring mentor, and receive support on their journey to success. Don’t miss this opportunity! Complete your application by November 9 and take the first step toward your future.
Apply today: https://www.takestockinchildren.org/student-application/
#TakeStockInChildren #ScholarshipOpportunity #StudentSuccess #LakeAndSumter #EducationMatters #DeadlineExtended
Want to make a difference for Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation? Encourage a friend. Ask for help when you need it. Choose healthy ways to handle stress. Small steps make a big impact.
🎓 Empowering Future Leaders 🎓
At the College and Career Expo, we’re all about helping Lake County students explore career opportunities right here in our community. Our goal? To grow a dynamic workforce and help young people stay local while building meaningful careers! Join us on December 10 to make a difference. This event is open to all high school juniors and seniors. Students may register with their school’s guidance department! #LocalCareers #EmpowerOurYouth
🚀 Countdown to Opportunity! 🚀
We’re thrilled to host the Lake County Schools College and Career Expo on December 10, 2026, at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center! Join us for an exciting day where Lake County students connect with local colleges, training programs, and employers to explore their future paths. 🌟
This event is open to all high school juniors and seniors. Students can register with their school’s guidance department! #LakeCountyExpo #StudentSuccess
We’re thrilled to host the Lake County Schools College and Career Expo on December 10, 2026, at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center! Join us for an exciting day where Lake County students connect with local colleges, training programs, and employers to explore their future paths. 🌟
This event is open to all high school juniors and seniors. Students can register with their school’s guidance department! #LakeCountyExpo #StudentSuccess
⏳ Time is running out—Only 5 days left to apply!
The Take Stock in Children application for 8th and 9th grade students in Lake & Sumter counties closes on October 31, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to receive mentorship and a college tuition scholarship upon graduating from high school!
🎓 Eligible students:
• Current 8th & 9th graders at a public school
• Lake or Sumter County residents • Meets income guidelines
• 2.5+ unweighted GPA
• Good attendance & behavior
🚨 Time is almost up—apply today!
👉 https://www.takestockinchildren.org/student-application/
📧 Questions? TSIC@lake.k12.fl.us
#TakeStockInChildren #LakeCountyFL #SumterCountyFL #CollegeReady #DeadlineApproaching
The Take Stock in Children application for 8th and 9th grade students in Lake & Sumter counties closes on October 31, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to receive mentorship and a college tuition scholarship upon graduating from high school!
🎓 Eligible students:
• Current 8th & 9th graders at a public school
• Lake or Sumter County residents • Meets income guidelines
• 2.5+ unweighted GPA
• Good attendance & behavior
🚨 Time is almost up—apply today!
👉 https://www.takestockinchildren.org/student-application/
📧 Questions? TSIC@lake.k12.fl.us
#TakeStockInChildren #LakeCountyFL #SumterCountyFL #CollegeReady #DeadlineApproaching
Early voting is underway, and in Lake County, voters are being asked to consider a 1-mill property tax to support school safety, student mental health, and teacher pay. Here, we are answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the referendum so voters can make an informed decision. Learn more at https://sites.google.com/lake.k12.fl.us/school-safety-referendum?usp=sharing
🚌 School Bus Safety Week Starts Today! 💛 Every day, our school buses safely transport thousands of students to and from school. This week, we’re reminding our community that keeping students safe is a shared responsibility.
🚦 Drivers: Stop for school buses when required by law, slow down in school zones, and watch for children near bus stops.
👧🏽 Students: Stay alert, follow your bus driver’s instructions, and wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before boarding or exiting.
💛 Together, we can help ensure every student arrives at school safely and returns home safely each day.
Let’s make school bus safety a priority, not just this week, but all year long!
🚦 Drivers: Stop for school buses when required by law, slow down in school zones, and watch for children near bus stops.
👧🏽 Students: Stay alert, follow your bus driver’s instructions, and wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before boarding or exiting.
💛 Together, we can help ensure every student arrives at school safely and returns home safely each day.
Let’s make school bus safety a priority, not just this week, but all year long!
Congratulations to Nazyre "Naz" Powers, a senior at Mount Dora High School, for being awarded a $2,500 GritGrant from the McKenzie Foundation and Uncharted Learning. The GritGrant is a national award intended to recognize high school students across the country who are enrolled in INCubatoredu and MobileMakesEdu programs and have demonstrated exceptional resilience, perseverance, and character while overcoming personal adversity. Naz participates in INCubatoredu, a national entrepreneurship program that uses project-based learning to give high school students real-world startup experience. It pairs them with local business leaders and industry experts who volunteer as coaches and mentors, and at the end of the course, student teams pitch their developed businesses to a panel of real-world investors or judges to compete for seed funding.
⏰15 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY! ⏰
There are only 2 weeks remaining to complete your application for Take Stock in Children of Lake & Sumter Counties!
Selected 8th and 9th graders receive: 🔹 A 2-Year Florida Public College Tuition Scholarship 🔹 A dedicated 1-on-1 volunteer mentor 🔹 College & career readiness coaching
📅 Final Deadline: October 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM
👉 Submit your application now: https://www.takestockinchildren.org/student-application/
There are only 2 weeks remaining to complete your application for Take Stock in Children of Lake & Sumter Counties!
Selected 8th and 9th graders receive: 🔹 A 2-Year Florida Public College Tuition Scholarship 🔹 A dedicated 1-on-1 volunteer mentor 🔹 College & career readiness coaching
📅 Final Deadline: October 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM
👉 Submit your application now: https://www.takestockinchildren.org/student-application/
Bullying prevention starts at home. 🏡 Parents and families can help by talking openly about bullying, listening to children, and working together with schools. This month, let’s build stronger connections to support our students, because no one should face bullying alone. Remember to wear orange on Unity Day -- Wednesday, Oct. 21 -- as we stand united against bullying!
This fall, Lake County voters are being asked to consider a 1-mill property tax to support school safety, student mental health, and teacher pay. We have built in assurances that the money will be spent appropriately, including the establishment of an independent committee to oversee the spending. Learn more: https://sites.google.com/lake.k12.fl.us/school-safety-referendum?usp=sharing
ATTENTION SENIORS: Applications are open for the Florida Debate Initiative + AT&T Scholarship! 10 need-based scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded to high school seniors who plan to attend college. Learn more and apply by Nov. 20 at this link: https://www.floridadebate.org/att-scholarship?rc=test-site
📅 October is National Bullying Prevention Month! At Lake County Schools, we stand united against bullying. Remember to wear orange on Wednesday, Oct. 21, as a show of this unity! Every student deserves a safe, supportive, and welcoming place to learn. Join us this month in spreading kindness, respect, and inclusion. Together, we can make a difference! #StopBullying #LakeTogether
🎪 Step Right Up for National School Lunch Week! 🎪
Learning is tough work—and our students need proper fuel to thrive! A healthy midday meal is crucial for growing minds and bodies, powering success both inside and outside the classroom.
Since 1962, when President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW), schools nationwide have celebrated the vital role nutrition plays in student success.
This year, we’re bringing the fun under the big top with our theme: Cafeteria Circus: Where Nutrition Takes Center Stage! 🛞🍎
Join us this week in celebrating our incredible school nutrition team who step into the ring every day to serve balanced, delicious lunches that keep our students performing at their best.
Learning is tough work—and our students need proper fuel to thrive! A healthy midday meal is crucial for growing minds and bodies, powering success both inside and outside the classroom.
Since 1962, when President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW), schools nationwide have celebrated the vital role nutrition plays in student success.
This year, we’re bringing the fun under the big top with our theme: Cafeteria Circus: Where Nutrition Takes Center Stage! 🛞🍎
Join us this week in celebrating our incredible school nutrition team who step into the ring every day to serve balanced, delicious lunches that keep our students performing at their best.
Over the last eight years, Lake County voters have provided for school safety and student mental health. You have made a tremendous impact in the lives of our students, and we are grateful. That funding expires soon. In this video, Superintendent Kornegay explains the referendum on the November ballot that addresses funding for the next four years and directs you to website for more details to help you make an informed decision at the polls. Watch here: https://youtu.be/2osgKf9x6Ko
The latest edition of "The Current" has been published! Catch up on the Lake County Schools news you might have missed, and subscribe to have it emailed to you every quarter! See the October 2026 edition here: https://tinyurl.com/rj5n5982
This fall, Lake County voters are being asked to consider a 1-mill property tax to support school safety, student mental health, and teacher pay. We are sharing facts about the referendum to help voters make an informed decision at the polls. Learn more at https://sites.google.com/lake.k12.fl.us/school-safety-referendum?usp=sharing
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and at Lake County Schools, we stand united against bullying. Every student deserves a safe, supportive, and welcoming place to learn. Wednesday, October 21, is Unity Day. Let's join schools around the nation in wearing and sharing orange as one giant message for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to visibly show that no child should ever experience bullying.
This fall, Lake County voters are being asked to consider a 1-mill property tax to support school safety, student mental health, and teacher pay. We are sharing facts about the referendum to help voters make an informed decision at the polls. Learn more at https://sites.google.com/lake.k12.fl.us/school-safety-referendum?usp=sharing
Today is the day! The Leesburg Jackets take on the Mount Dora Hurricanes tonight, and Fox 35 is getting everyone excited. News crews are at both schools today for a Friday Football Blitz with the bands, cheerleaders, players, and more. Whether you're cheering for the Jackets or the ‘Canes, tune in from 8-10 a.m. and join the fun!
