Day 72 – Our Hawk of the Day is Ireck! 🦅 This incredible Hawk was celebrated for his hard work and unwavering dedication to improving his grades. Your effort and perseverance inspire us all. Way to go, Ireck! Keep soaring high! 🎉👏 #OneHawk #HawkPride
Interested in a Lake Sumter State College campus tour? The Leesburg and South Lake/Clermont campuses will be offering drop-in campus tours on Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 9am, 12pm, and 3pm. Connect with a LSSC recruiter for a tour of your nearest LSSC campus: LSSCrecruiting@LSSC.edu
- Leesburg campus: 9501 U.S. Highway 441, Leesburg, FL 34788 (tour starts inside the Student Services Building)
- South Lake/Clermont campus: 1250 N. Hancock Rd, Clermont, FL 34711 (tour starts inside Building 2)
All tours will visit key enrollment departments, student resources, and review next steps.
Please support the LMHS Agriscience Department as they promote the Farm-to-Table movement, bringing fresh, locally grown produce straight to our community!
Day 71- Geography Awareness Week was established by presidential proclamation in 1987 to promote geographic education and increase awareness of geographic knowledge. It has since become an annual tradition for educators, students, and geography enthusiasts to celebrate and explore the world through geography and inspire people to be part of a geographically-minded global community that understands geospatial issues and recognizes our impact on the world around us. Every third week of November, National Geographic Education hosts Geography Awareness Week, a nationwide program with the goal of increasing geography awareness. Come by C Hallway and check out student made informational posters about interesting locations and careers in geography.
Day 1 Trivia: Which island, covering 1,400 square miles and currently home to 8 million people, is the largest island on the U.S. mainland?
Day 70 - Meet Alana! 🌟 She’s our Hawk of the Day for being an outstanding team player and a constant ray of sunshine in the classroom. Her positivity and dedication uplift everyone around her. Keep shining, Alana! #OneHawk #HawkPride
Fellow Hawks, here is our Week at a Glance. On behalf of the faculty and staff at Lake Minneola, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving break filled with joyful moments, cherished time with family, and fun with friends!
Day 69! 🎉 A massive congratulations to our outstanding student-athletes on National Signing Day here at Lake Minneola High School! 🏆 Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have brought you to this incredible milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish next! Remember, once a Hawk, always a Hawk! 🦅💚 #OneHawk
🌎 This Friday is World Kindness Day! Join the celebration by wearing yellow at Lake Minneola to show your #OneHawk spirit and spread kindness together! 💛
Hawks, please this awesome opportunity to get college ready! #OneHawk
Day 68: We are incredibly proud of our Hawk Chefs, who won their culinary competition yesterday, taking 1st place! Congratulations to our talented team—Go Hawks!
Hawks, please see this opportunity! #OneHawk
Hawks- we are REALLY looking to push our community toy drive this month! This year we are challenging the students to a grade vs grade level competition. Each grade level sponsor (listed below in graphic) has a collection box in their classroom. First grade level to fill the box will be awarded a donation into their account to go towards class spirit purchases. Our last collection date is December 5th at our annual Hawkadays event on campus. At the end of that night the grade level who has collected the most overall will receive another donation into their account for class spirit supplies! We are also accepting gift wrapping supplies! Again our last collection date is December 5th! We are collecting NEW only toys, etc listed here. 🎁 🙌
Day 67: Meet Tyler, our Hawk of the Day! We’re celebrating him for helping keep his class on track, being incredibly friendly, and embodying the Hawk family spirit. Way to go, Tyler! #OneHawk
Members of the Lake Minneola Swim Team competed in the 4A State Meet on November 9th in Ocala, going head-to-head with some of Florida's fastest high school swimmers.
Highlights include the boys’ 200 medley relay team—Henry Carlisle, Kai Larkin, Eric Jurski, and Evan Stires—setting a new school record with an impressive time of 1:40.00!
Lyla Conte placed 11th overall in the 500 freestyle with a time of 5:07 and swam the 200 freestyle in 1:57. Collin Magnus and Henry Carlisle also competed in the 500 freestyle, finishing with times of 4:47 and 4:49, respectively. The boys’ 400 freestyle relay team capped off the meet with an 18th-place finish and a time of 3:19.
Congratulations to all on an outstanding performance!
On this Veterans Day, we take a moment to honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Their sacrifices and dedication have made our freedom and safety possible, and we are grateful for their service.
We also recognize the veterans within our own school community and extend our heartfelt appreciation for their courage and commitment. Today, we reflect on their stories and the profound impact they have had on our lives and our country.
Thank you to all our veterans for your unwavering service and sacrifices. We are forever grateful.
Day 66 - A HUGE thank you to meteorologist Marquise Meda for bringing his passion for weather to our Hawks! What a fun experience!
Day 65: Challenge accepted! 💪 Kimbro and Doxey teamed up today for an epic review day showdown, going head-to-head to prep for tomorrow's Unit 2 test. Let the best study strategy win! 📚🔥 #StudyChallenge #Unit2Test #ReviewDay
Hawks, please see this opportunity! #OneHawk
Day 64 - Meet Lucero, our Hawk of the Day! 🌟 She embodies kindness, always ready to lend a hand to her teacher and does it all with a warm smile. We’re so proud of you, Lucero – keep shining! 🌟 #OneHawk
We’re excited to share an update with you about the upcoming High School Water Polo season!
The season kicks off on January 13th, 2025, and we’re currently recruiting players who want to dive into this exciting sport. To help everyone get ready, Orlando Thunder Water Polo Club (who trains at the NTC) is offering a special program for new high school players during November and December. They’re calling it the Rising Stars program, and it’s a great way to get a head start!
Here are the details:
• Practice Times:
o Monday: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
o Tuesday & Thursday: 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
• Cost: $200 for the full two months (including winter break!)
• Start Date: November 12th, 2023
Students can come try it out for one free practice before committing—just to see if they enjoy it!
Even if your student can’t join the winter sessions, they’re more than welcome to join the High School Water Polo Team during the regular season. We’re excited to build a team made up of players from all Lake County schools to represent the Lake Minneola High School team!
If your student isn’t attending Lake Minneola, no problem! Just reach out to Ulrikaperoni@gmail.com or contact Mrs. Cheney (the Athletic Director at LMHS) at cheneys@lake.k12.fl.us so we can make sure all the necessary paperwork is taken care of.
We also have some exciting upcoming events, including fundraisers and spirit nights! The next one at Portillo's on November 14th. Be sure to keep an eye on Lake Minneola’s social media for all the details. Even with the recent grant we received from USA Water Polo, we’re still working hard to raise funds for pool time, and if you know of any local businesses interested in supporting the team, we now have a direct link for donations: https://lake.revtrak.net/high-schools/lmhs/lmhs-athletics/lmhs-water-polo/
If you have any questions or want more info, feel free to reach out. We can’t wait to see your student on the water polo team!
