MDHS's recent College and Career Fair showcased impressive displays created by our dedicated AVID students. In their AVID class, students engage in thorough exploration and research of various colleges and the diverse career paths they may wish to pursue. AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, equips students with essential skills such as critical thinking, organization, and effective communication—skills that are vital for excelling not only in their academic pursuits but also in their future careers. This fair provided a valuable platform for students to present their findings and reflect on the opportunities available to them as they prepare for life beyond high school. We wanted to thank everyone who participated and everyone who supported this showcase.
🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate William De Jongh from Mount Dora High School for his outstanding achievement at the SkillsUSA Florida State Leadership and Skills Conference! 🎉 William, along with teammates Julia Lowry and Shane Endres, proudly represented Mount Dora High School in the Technical Drafting category — a challenging contest that evaluates students’ preparation for employment and recognizes excellence and professionalism. This competition tests students on solving real-world, industry-developed problems using advanced technical drafting skills and computer-aided drafting tools🏆 A huge shoutout to William for placing 3rd in Technical Drafting! 🏆
IN THE NEWS: It's almost graduation season! Reporter Emily McLeod at WKMG took a look back at last year's graduation rate and talked with Superintendent Kornegay about what our district is doing to make sure students make it across that stage. Watch here: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/05/07/lake-county-schools-see-increase-in-graduation-rates-for-2023-2024-school-year/
Thank you, Kim Varnadore State Farm, for treating our One Team staff to breakfast this morning!
Thanks to all who came out tonight for Cane Expo as we welcomed our class of 2029 families! #OneTeam
It's National Nurses Week, and we focus specifically on school nurses on Wednesday, May 7, School Nurse Day! #Schoolnurses positively impact students, families, and schools by providing direct care, managing chronic conditions, promoting mental health and school attendance, connecting families to community resources, and coordinating care to break down barriers to healthcare access. #SND2025 www.schoolnurseday.org #StudentHealth
Thank you to the Pfister family for spoiling our staff today with drinks and snacks!
MDHS would like to thank the following businesses for supporting our teachers and staff during ONE TEAM APPRECIATION WEEK!
Kim Varnadore, State Farm: www.kimvarnadore.com
Golden Corral: www.goldencorral.com
Sonny's: www.sonnysbbq.com
Game Plan Health Coaching: www.gameplanhealthcoaching.com
MDHS would like to thank the following businesses for supporting our teachers and staff during ONE TEAM APPRECIATION WEEK!
Bacon Brothers Drivers Eduacation: www.baconbrothersdriving.us
Shadrach's Fiery Furnace: www.shadrachsfieryfurnace.com
Fiesta Grande: www.fiestagranderestaurant.com
Jeremiah's Italian Ice: www.jeremiahsice.com
Kalua Hale Beach Bar: wwwkaluabeachbar.com
Mount Dora High School Girls Track & Field Regional Championship Runner-Up!
Mount Dora’s girls 4X100 team broke a 40 year old record from 1985!!! Formerly held by K. Milsap, S. Harris, Y. Harris, J. McDuffie, with a 49.9. This record was set the last time the MDHS girls team won the state championship title.
The new record is held by Keylana Cochran, Kate Guthrie, Melody Picket, and Anabel Celis running a 49.79! goated!!
The Girls 4X400 team also broke a school record by 7 seconds. Formally held by N. Vu, R. Horbal, K. Guthrie, A. Croeze, 2024, 4:17.77 set last year now held with a 4:10.73 held by Anabel Celis, Emma Vu, Makayla Bauch, and Ava Croeze.
YPC donated $7500 to LovExtensions today!
YPC students donated $7500 to Foward Paths Foundation.
Cane Expo 2025 is Tuesday, May 6th from 5:30 -6:30 PM for 8th grade families who's child will be attending MDHS in the Fall as a 9th grader. Come out and see what MDHS has to offer.
Also, that night, our BBQ Team will be hosting a BBQ Chicken/ Pork Dinner Fundraiser for the MDHS BBQ Team . Pick up dinners from 5-7 PM in the busloop off Clayton. Buy your ticket today before we sellout! https://gofan.co/event/3540064?schoolId=FL1571
BBQ Chicken/ Pork Dinner Fundraiser for the MDHS BBQ Team is May 6th. Pick up dinners from 5-7 PM in the busloop off Clayton. Buy your ticket today before we sellout!
https://gofan.co/event/3540064?schoolId=FL1571
It is a busy week in MDHS Athletics in Regional Competitions!
Baseball @ Bishop Moore 4/28, 4/29
Beach Volleyball v Winter Springs 4/29 (Host: Seminole High)
Track and Field 5/2 @ Embry Riddle in Daytona
Congratulations to the Mount Dora High baseball team who advance to FHSAA Regional Semifinals after a 6-3 win against Lake Wales this evening!!
Mount Dora will now face #1 Seed Bishop Moore on Monday in the semi-final round. The first two games will be played at Bishop Moore with the 3rd game at Mount Dora High if necessary. Go Canes!
Congratulations to MDHS Beach Volleyball District Runners Up! They will advance to Regional play next week. Go Canes!!!!
Looking for summer volunteer hours? See Officer Thomas for the MDPD Summer Youth Leadership Program today!
MDHS Baseball will take on Lake Wales in Game 3 of Round 1 in Regional Playoffs. The game will be hosted by Lake Wales at 7 PM.
Tickets can be purchased on GoFan. The field is located at Lake Wales High: 1 Highlander Way, Lake Wales, FL 33853
MDHS Beach Volleyball won 5-0 in the first round of the District Tournament against Lake Buena Vista. The Canes now advance to the semifinals of the District tournament. The Canes face-off against Titusville at 3:00 pm today at Hickory Point Beach Volleyball complex in Tavares. Come support these athletes in their inaguaral year of the program. Go Canes!
Admission is $8. Buy your ticket in advance on GOFAN https://gofan.co/event/3540233?schoolId=FL1571.
Follow the State Series for Beach Volleyball on MaxPreps @ https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/dZYa7VC9iEa6UsK9X-_UiA/Xi-JKjTyIkO4X7opVVSeoQ/beach-volleyball-25/2025-fhsaa-beach-volleyball-district-tournament-2a-district-7.htm
