Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you on Tuesday!
8 days ago, LCS Communications
An announcement reads: "Schools and offices will be closed on Monday for Labor Day." Three stars in various colors adorn the graphic.

Congratulations!
The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake is excited to announce our Teacher of the Year, Rookie Teacher of the Year and School Related Employee of the Year!
Teacher of the Year- Ms. Chase
Rookie Teacher of the Year- Miss Lyndsey
School Related Employee of the Year- Mr. Tom

8 days ago, The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake
Ms. Chase and Mr. Dudley
Mr. Dudley and Miss Lyndsey
Mr. Dudley and Mr. Tom
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite all K-12 Florida students to participate in the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month contests. Six essay winners will be awarded a 2-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans. Learn more: https://www.floridahispanicheritage.com/
9 days ago, LCS Communications
An advertisement for the 2026 Florida Hispanic Heritage Month art and essay contests. A vibrant pattern decorates the blue background.
Please remember that Wednesdays are early release days for Lake County Schools!
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
Children wearing backpacks walk together through a brick hallway, with a yellow sign reading "Don't Forget!" and "Wednesday Early Release."
Join the Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Sept. 12 as they take on the Houston Astros for Lake County Schools Suicide Prevention Night. Your ticket includes a Rays mental health awareness T-shirt. Purchase using the QR code or the following link by September 10: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lakecounty550
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
Lake County Schools Rays Suicide Awareness Night, Sept. 12. Attendees receive a Tampa Bay Rays "It's Okay to Ask for Help" Shirt. By purchasing through the QR Code you will be supporting Lake County Schools. Image of player in Rays uniform. QR Code. Dark blue background.
Students can receive a **free ticket** with each paid adult admission to the Coke Zero Sugar 400! Scan the QR code or visit the link to claim this offer before **Friday, August 21, 2026**! https://www.gofevo.com/event/DIS26Back2SchoolLakeCountySchools
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
Advertisement for Daytona International Speedway's Back to School Student Offer. Includes a QR code and ordering instructions.
Congratulations to the winners of the Lake County Historical Society and Museum's "2026 Pride in America Poster Contest." They were acknowledged at a Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting on August 4. The winners are:

FIRST PLACE:
* Phoenix Ianicone James, 2nd grade - The Villages Elementary
* Kevin Polanco, 3rd grade - Fruitland Park Elementary
* Imogen Krug, 4th grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
* Kylie Padilla, 5th grade - Pine Ridge Elementary

SECOND PLACE:
* Camila Ruiz, 2nd grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
* Amira Fricke, 3rd grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
* Robert Matthews, 4th grade - The Villages Elementary
* Theodore Underwood, 5th grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
Display of Pride in America poster contest winners in a room with a blue background.

Join Lake County Schools as a School Safety Guardian. Make a difference and help keep our students safe! Apply at https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/page/employment . Click "current job openings" and then type "Guardian" in the "Search Jobs" box.

about 2 months ago, LCS Communications
Make a difference. Help Keep Our Students Safe. Join Lake County Schools as a School Safety Guardian. Serve and support your local school district. All FDLE Certified and 144-hour Guardian Trained welcome. Full and Part-Time positions available. Apply at lake.k12.fl.us/page/employment. Questions? Contact us at safetyandsecurity@lake.k12.fl.us or 352-253-6675
Have you registered for the Lake County Schools Trades & Transportation Hiring Event? It's not too late! We are looking for plumbers, electricians, bus drivers, mechanics, grounds workers, and technicians. Join us from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, June 17, at East Ridge Middle School, 13201 Excalibur Road, in Clermont. We will help you learn about the many job opportunities that are available in our schools. Bring your resume and come prepared because our hiring managers will conduct interviews on-site! Register today at https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/lcs/e/62bgYCr
3 months ago, LCS Communications
Photo of trades workers and bus driver. Wording says, "Trades and Transportation Hiring Event. Join us. June 17, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Candidates will be able to meet directly with hiring managers in Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation.

Come and join us! Be a part of the Lake County Schools Vendor Networking Fair at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 11, and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you at Tavares High School for this engaging event! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform

3 months ago, LCS Communications
Vendor Networking. How to do business with Lake COunty School District. For local small, minority, and veteran owned businesses. Facilities/growth planning, maintenance, grounds, transportation, warehouse, procurement services. Thursday, June 11, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon, Tavares High School Gymnasium, 603 N. New Hampshire Ave. To attend register here: Come and join us! Be a part of Vendor Networking Fair and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform Image includes several business logos and the LCS logo.

Come and join us! Be a part of the Lake County Schools Vendor Networking Fair at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 11, and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you at Tavares High School for this engaging event! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform

3 months ago, LCS Communications
Vendor Networking. How to do business with Lake COunty School District. For local small, minority, and veteran owned businesses. Facilities/growth planning, maintenance, grounds, transportation, warehouse, procurement services. Thursday, June 11, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon, Tavares High School Gymnasium, 603 N. New Hampshire Ave. To attend register here: Come and join us! Be a part of Vendor Networking Fair and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform Image includes several business logos and the LCS logo.
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!
4 months ago, LCS Communications
Illustration shows a starfish, beach bag with a pineapple and sunglasses sticking out, a red and white life preserver, and the LCS logo around the border with a "Don't forget" memo at the top. Wording says, " Early Dismissal: Wednesday, May 27, Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29. Follow Wednesday Dismissal times all three days. Last day of classes is Friday, May 29. Have a great summer break!"
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
4 months ago, LCS Communications
Images of two newsletter pages. Wording says, "Check out "The Current," Lake County Schools' New Community Newsletter. Discover the achievements of our students and employees, and stay connected to the great things happening in our schools. Scan below for the May 2028 edition.Scan here to subscribe, and have THE Current emailed to you every quarter."
Happy Principals' Day Mr. Dudley
4 months ago, The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake
Happy Principals' Day Mr. Dudley
We are excited to share that during their ribbon‑cutting ceremony this morning, the Burlington Store at The Villages presented Villages Elementary of Lady Lake (VELL) with a generous $5,000 donation! Principal Gregg Dudley proudly accepted the check, which will be used to purchase much‑needed items for our teachers’ classrooms. VELL is incredibly appreciative of the support from our new neighbor and grateful for a partner who believes in investing in our students and staff. Thank you, Burlington, for making a positive impact right from day one!
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Photo of Principal Gregg Dudley and other adults holding a big poster check for $5,000 from Burlington standing in front of the Burlington store. Wording says Thank you and includes the Lake-County Schools logo

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

5 months ago, LCS Communications
April is the month of the military family. Did you purple up today?
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.
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Lake County Schools Celebrates Month of the Military Family. Purple UP for Military Families. Please wear purple on April 15
Florida Prepaid's annual Open Enrollment period is underway, offering families an opportunity to lock in future college costs at today's plan prices. The earlier you begin saving, the greater the long-term benefit. Take advantage of these improvements and secure your child's future today with a Florida Prepaid 529 Plan. Enroll now at https://bit.ly/4q2cpCD .
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Largest prepaid college program in the nation. Florida Prepaid. Picture of smiling girl.
Florida Prepaid's annual Open Enrollment period is underway, offering families an opportunity to lock in future college costs at today's plan prices. The earlier you begin saving, the greater the long-term benefit. Take advantage of these improvements and secure your child's future today with a Florida Prepaid 529 Plan. Enroll now at https://bit.ly/4q2cpCD .
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Largest prepaid college program in the nation. Florida Prepaid. Picture of smiling girl.
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.
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Lake County Schools Celebrates Month of the Military Family. Purple UP for Military Families. Please wear purple on April 15