2026-27 9th Grade Families:
Join Us on April 22nd for Cane Expo. Meet our coaches, teachers and sponsors and learn more about our clubs, sports, electives and extra curricular activities!
Join Us on April 22nd for Cane Expo. Meet our coaches, teachers and sponsors and learn more about our clubs, sports, electives and extra curricular activities!
Please remember our early dismissal schedule this week. All Lake County schools will follow a Wednesday dismissal schedule on Wednesday, May 27; Thursday, May 28; and Friday, May 29, which is the last day of school. Mark your calendars, plan accordingly, and prepare for a great summer break!
Emily Ngo we are proud of you! We can't wait to wear your art work!
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MDHS has an exciting opportunity to join our amazing English team! Apply today!
MDHS has Math openings! Apply now to join a great team!
Alan Hays, Lake County Supervisor of Elections, has announced the winners of the inaugural "I Voted" sticker art contest: Kaleah Loyd, a 6th-grade student at East Ridge Middle, and Emily Ngo, a 10th-grade student at Mount Dora High. Each design will be printed as a sticker and distributed to voters during the primary and general elections in Lake County. "Congratulations to both Kaleah and Emily for their outstanding submissions," Hays said. "This contest is one way to engage future voters in our community."
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 May 2026 edition here: https://tinyurl.com/4xahf462
MDHS Class of 2026 Graduation. Ceremony 5/21/26 @ 7:30 PM will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/live/-Pr3arzJLIA?si=W9ZxtnVcwQT3i1-C
Baccalaureate this Sunday for Seniors.
Thank you to MDHS Alum, Christina Vukel, for sharing her experiences in marketing her music as a singer/songwriter with our Marketing CTE program. We are proud of Christina and her successes and for giving back.
Every year the Lake County Education Association awards a scholarship established by Cynthia Schumacher, a longtime Lake County Schools educator and LCEA leader, to recognize graduating seniors who are the children or grandchildren of LCEA educators. Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, school improvement, community service, and intended majors that support public education. Congratulations to this year's winners:
• Land Baltunis from Leesburg High School, attending Santa Fe College
• Dosumu Damilola from Lake Minneola High School, attending the University of Florida
• Alexis Parisi from Lake Minneola High School, attending the University of Florida
• Caleb Paul from Lake Minneola High School, attending Daytona State College
• Geomar Robinson from East Ridge High School, attending the University of Central Florida
• Spencer Scheiderer from Mount Dora High School, attending Florida State University
The MDHS track team sent 8 athletes to the state championships this year, and they delivered outstanding performances on the biggest stage! Countless hours of hard work, early mornings, tough workouts, and dedication led to these final moments of the season.
* Reese Horbal placed 10th in the state in high jump
* Late Guthrie placed 13th in long jump
* Lillian Gittens, our school record holder, placed 16th in javelin
* Cayden McCoy placed 12th in the state and took shots at the school record at states
* Tristan Lorentz, our school record holder, placed 16th in javelin
* Josiah Sellers placed 10th in pole vault
* Gabriel Lewis, our school record holder in the 5K, 1600, and 3200, placed 10th in the 1600 and was personally interviewed by Bill Jenkins after an incredible race
* Cecelia Lear placed 9th in the 3200, breaking her own school record for the second time after just taking it from Noelle Vu at regionals, running an 11:07 with an incredible finishing kick
We will truly miss our seniors, Cayden McCoy and Tristan Lorentz, and everything they brought to this program. The future is bright, and everyone returning is hungry to come back stronger than ever!
Lake-Sumter State College Dual-Enrollment (DE) students: Your dual enrollment classes start in less than a week! Sign up for an appointment today at the link here to reserve your course materials: https://forms.gle/u8EbcRsBSvRGQY5t8
The DE bookstore will be open Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 15, for all Summer 2026 sessions (NOTE: We are NOT open for morning appointment times on Monday, May 11).
Our bookstore is located at 509 S. Palm Ave. in Howey-in-the-Hills. If you have any questions, contact the Department of College and Career Readiness at 352-742-6987.
The DE bookstore will be open Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 15, for all Summer 2026 sessions (NOTE: We are NOT open for morning appointment times on Monday, May 11).
Our bookstore is located at 509 S. Palm Ave. in Howey-in-the-Hills. If you have any questions, contact the Department of College and Career Readiness at 352-742-6987.
Mount Dora High School students recently competed in the Florida SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. William De Jongh placed 2nd in Technical Drafting and will now move on to the National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference, which will be held in June in Atlanta. He will represent Mount Dora High School and the state of Florida in the Technical Drafting competition. Congratulations to William and to Shane Endres and Josue Herrera Paz, who competed in Architectural Drafting.
Attention Lake-Sumter State College Dual Enrollment (DE) students: The DE bookstore will be open Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 15, for all Summer 2026 sessions. Below is a link to the form to request materials and an appointment to pick them up (NOTE: We are NOT open for morning appointment times on Monday, May 11).
Our bookstore is located at 509 S. Palm Ave. in Howey-in-the-Hills. If you have any questions, contact the Department of College and Career Readiness at 352-742-6987.
Request form: https://forms.gle/u8EbcRsBSvRGQY5t8
Our bookstore is located at 509 S. Palm Ave. in Howey-in-the-Hills. If you have any questions, contact the Department of College and Career Readiness at 352-742-6987.
Request form: https://forms.gle/u8EbcRsBSvRGQY5t8
April is the Month of the Military Family in Florida! Students and staff were asked to “Purple Up!” today, April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. Purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, Space Force blue and Navy blue. Did you purple up? If so, post your photo on your personal social media page with #LCSPurpleUp2026
April is the Month of the Military Family in Florida! The Month of the Military Family provides communities with an opportunity to honor and share gratitude for the service of military children. This year, we invite you to “Purple Up!” on April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. Purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, Space Force blue and Navy blue. Students and staff in schools across Florida are encouraged to participate in this celebration of the courage of military families and to honor their hard work.
April 22nd- Let our MDHS Culinary BBQ Team students cook for you! Dinners are $10 purchased in advance on GOFAN https://gofan.co/event/6466862?schoolId=FL1571. Pick up will be between 5-7 pm in the Bus Loop off Clayton.
April is the Month of the Military Family in Florida! The Month of the Military Family provides communities with an opportunity to honor and share gratitude for the service of military children. This year, we invite you to “Purple Up!” on April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. Purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, Space Force blue and Navy blue. Students and staff in schools across Florida are encouraged to participate in this celebration of the courage of military families and to honor their hard work.
