Homecoming at Lake Minneola is truly one of a kind! 🦅💚 Here’s a full overview of the week’s events so you don’t miss a moment of the Hawk pride, spirit, and passion! #OneHawk
Day 37: Students in Nurse Godwin’s Health Science class put their skills into practice by collecting vital signs—taking temperatures, measuring blood pressure, and more—on one another (even on Mr. Pannett!). Hands-on learning at its best! 💉🩺 #OneHawk
Our upcoming blood drive is scheduled for October 14th. Here are the sign-up days and times during lunches, or you can sign up using the appointment link below.
e-Sign Up Here 🗓️ Appointment Link: https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/scheduler.html?locationId=1640043
• Lunches- Wednesday, Oct 8th: 10:19 AM – 11:49 AM ⏰
• Thursday, Oct 9th: 11:08 AM – 12:38 PM ⏰
• Friday, Oct 10th: 11:08 AM – 12:28 PM ⏰
Blood Drive event at Lake Minneola High School on Tuesday, October 14th, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. All donors will receive refreshments 🍪, a Halloween T-shirt 🎃, and a wellness checkup.
We appreciate your commitment to this important cause! ❤️
e-Sign Up Here 🗓️ Appointment Link: https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/scheduler.html?locationId=1640043
• Lunches- Wednesday, Oct 8th: 10:19 AM – 11:49 AM ⏰
• Thursday, Oct 9th: 11:08 AM – 12:38 PM ⏰
• Friday, Oct 10th: 11:08 AM – 12:28 PM ⏰
Blood Drive event at Lake Minneola High School on Tuesday, October 14th, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. All donors will receive refreshments 🍪, a Halloween T-shirt 🎃, and a wellness checkup.
We appreciate your commitment to this important cause! ❤️
PLEASE RSVP ASAP!
🎓 Seniors & Families – FAFSA Night is here! 💰
Join us on Monday, October 20th from 5:30–7:00 pm at Lake Minneola High School (Upstairs, South Wing) for step-by-step help completing your FAFSA. Representatives from Lake-Sumter State College will guide you through the process and share additional scholarship and funding opportunities.
✅ What to bring:
Student & parent/guardian
School laptop/iPad
Social Security numbers (student + parent/guardian)
📩 To sign up, contact Dr. DiDonna at DidonnaC@lake.k12.fl.us
College is affordable—don’t miss this opportunity! ✨ #OneHawk #FAFSA #CollegeReady
Day 36: A huge congratulations to our AVID Day trivia winners! 🏆 Today’s challenge focused on the career field of mechanics, giving our Hawks valuable knowledge as they explore future pathways. Always preparing students for life beyond Lake Minneola! 🚗🔧 #OneHawk
Hawks, here’s your Week at a Glance! 🦅 Don’t forget to check out the upcoming Homecoming dress-up themes and join in on the school spirit! 💚🖤
Day 35: Exciting learning happening in Mr. Soto’s Anatomy & Physiology class! 🧬 Students explored hair strands under the microscope, comparing their unique characteristics and sharpening their scientific observation skills. 🔬 #OneHawk
Day 34: Join us in celebrating our amazing Student-Athletes of the Week! Your hard work, dedication, and Hawk pride inspire us all. 🦅👏 #OneHawk
Please join us 1 week from tonight on Thursday October 2nd at Lake Minneola High School for our Dig Pink Volleyball night. Our Dig Pink night is our night to promote awareness and help the fight against breast cancer.
We would like to invite out anyone affected by breast cancer to the game to be recognized as our Guests of Honor; please complete this invitation form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczqguJSL1hGCMM7XSOkYqpYNdbU71ACq10krpBtfHsFdMRvQ/viewform
We are looking to raise money with the goal of $1,500.00 to donate to the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation, you can donate here at this link https://lakecounty.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/3633/552/False/True
Anyone who ordered Pink night volleyball shirts, order will be delivered soon and will post pick up information once they are in.
Thank you! 💞🏐
We would like to invite out anyone affected by breast cancer to the game to be recognized as our Guests of Honor; please complete this invitation form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczqguJSL1hGCMM7XSOkYqpYNdbU71ACq10krpBtfHsFdMRvQ/viewform
We are looking to raise money with the goal of $1,500.00 to donate to the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation, you can donate here at this link https://lakecounty.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/3633/552/False/True
Anyone who ordered Pink night volleyball shirts, order will be delivered soon and will post pick up information once they are in.
Thank you! 💞🏐
Seniors, Parents, and Guardians,
We are pleased to announce that the Graduation Date for the Class of 2026 will be Friday, May 15th at 7:30pm at Addition Financial Arena (UCF Campus).
More information about the ceremony will be coming later in the year, but I did wanted to take a moment and talk about tickets. Each graduate will receive 10 free tickets to ceremony. Beginning on Monday, March 17th, 2026, up to 10 additional tickets can be purchased for $10 each. Per UCF arena, any child over the age of 2 is required to have a ticket.
Brian Katz, M.Ed
Lake Minneola High School
Social Studies Department Chairperson
Senior Class Sponsor
AP United States History/ AP Government Teacher
E-mail: katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
Phone: 352-394-9600 ext 5239
A student who is chronically absent in high school is 7.4X more likely to dropout. Make school attendance a priority! #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
We’re counting down the days—Homecoming is almost here! 🎉 Hawks, get ready to show off your spirit! As you plan for this exciting week, here are the dress-up themes you won’t want to miss. 💚 #OneHawk
Day 33: A HUGE congratulations to the more than 100 Hawks inducted into Lake Minneola’s National Honor Society! 🌟 Your commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, and character sets the bar high and inspires us all. We are so proud of each of you—way to soar, Hawks! 💚🦅 #OneHawk
Students and Parents,
Tickets for Homecoming are now on sale!! Tickets at $50 in advance and $60 at the door.
The dance is on Saturday, October 11th from 8-11 in the LMHS courtyard. Tickets can be purchased on go-fan link or QR Code below; in cash before or after school in room 1-290; or Mr. Katz will be selling tickets in lunches on Tuesday and Thursday starting week.
https://gofan.co/event/3976688?schoolId=FL31722
Outside guests forms need to be turned in to Mrs. Cavinder, or Mr. Katz by October 3rd. Do not purchase tickets until you receive an email back approving your guest. Forms can be found below, or outside my room 1-290.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-xtzlQJuZX2VJMiqAhXY5d3DPoMaXUqYdDsZTklQug/edit?usp=sharing
When purchasing Homecoming tickets, you will be prompted to enter a first and last name. Please enter your own name and, if you purchased a ticket for a guest, your guest’s name. If your parents are purchasing tickets for you, make sure they enter your name and your guest’s name, not their own.
Thank You!,
Brian Katz, M.Ed
Lake Minneola High School
Social Studies Department Chairperson
Senior Class Sponsor
AP United States History/ AP Government Teacher
E-mail: katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
Phone: 352-394-9600 ext 5239
Tickets for Homecoming are now on sale!! Tickets at $50 in advance and $60 at the door.
The dance is on Saturday, October 11th from 8-11 in the LMHS courtyard. Tickets can be purchased on go-fan link or QR Code below; in cash before or after school in room 1-290; or Mr. Katz will be selling tickets in lunches on Tuesday and Thursday starting week.
https://gofan.co/event/3976688?schoolId=FL31722
Outside guests forms need to be turned in to Mrs. Cavinder, or Mr. Katz by October 3rd. Do not purchase tickets until you receive an email back approving your guest. Forms can be found below, or outside my room 1-290.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-xtzlQJuZX2VJMiqAhXY5d3DPoMaXUqYdDsZTklQug/edit?usp=sharing
When purchasing Homecoming tickets, you will be prompted to enter a first and last name. Please enter your own name and, if you purchased a ticket for a guest, your guest’s name. If your parents are purchasing tickets for you, make sure they enter your name and your guest’s name, not their own.
Thank You!,
Brian Katz, M.Ed
Lake Minneola High School
Social Studies Department Chairperson
Senior Class Sponsor
AP United States History/ AP Government Teacher
E-mail: katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
Phone: 352-394-9600 ext 5239
Building strong, trusting relationships that promote a feeling of belonging is fundamental to improving student attendance & engagement. #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
Day 32 – What a wonderful day with our AP Research students! 📚 These scholars have crafted thoughtful and thought-provoking research proposals that will guide their work this year. Our Hawks never cease to amaze! 🦅 #OneHawk
Day 31 – What a wonderful Saturday on the Hill! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Our boys’ and girls’ cross country teams both took home 1st place! Way to soar, Hawks! 🦅 #OneHawk
Fellow Hawks, let’s kick off another amazing week on the Hill with pride, positivity, and Hawk spirit! 🦅 #OneHawk
Day 30 – A HUGE congratulations to our LMHS Theatre Department for their outstanding performances of Moon Over Buffalo! 🎭👏 These talented Hawks brought epic comedic timing, fantastic sets, and an unforgettable experience to the stage. You still have ONE more chance to catch it tonight at 7 PM—don’t miss out! #OneHawk
Day 29 – Today we kicked off a new tradition with Senior Sunrise to begin the year, and we’ll close it out with Senior Sunset in May! 🌅 This morning was filled with food, music, friends, and laughter. What a great start, Class of 2026! 🦅 #OneHawk
