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!
The Leesburg Jackets take on the Mount Dora Hurricanes tomorrow night, and Fox35 is getting everyone excited about the big game! News crews will be on site at both schools from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. tomorrow for a Friday Football Blitz with the bands, cheerleaders, football players, and more! Whether you're cheering for the Jackets or the ‘Canes, tune in tomorrow morning and join the football frenzy!
Tune in to Fox35 for Football Friday this week, as they feature the big game between Leesburg and Mount Dora high schools! It will be a live, on-air pep rally from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with band members, cheerleaders, football players and others, cheering on the Jackets and the Hurricanes, who play at 7 p.m. Friday night. Join the fun!
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. Got questions? Email us at LCSCommunications@lake.k12.fl.us Learn more at: https://sites.google.com/lake.k12.fl.us/school-safety-referendum?usp=sharing
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: https://sites.google.com/lake.k12.fl.us/school-safety-referendum?usp=sharing
Today is the day! We've decided to Go Gold in honor of Tavares High School Student Alexander "Alex" Jace Croson, who died in June after a courageous battle with cancer, and in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. If you wore gold today, post your photos on your personal social media pages with the hashtag #WeRideWithAlex. Make the post public and we'll share it here! Or, send your photos to us at LCSCommunications@lake.k12.fl.us.Every child deserves a future. Learn more about Alex and his legacy here: https://fuelinghope4cancer.org/
