✨🌙 Once Upon an Epic Night… 🌙✨
The countdown to Lake Minneola High School’s PROM 2027 has officially begun!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with magic, memories, and a little bit of happily ever after!
Ticket sales begin Wednesday, November 4! Tickets are just $100 through February 1, so be sure to purchase yours before prices increase!
Need more information?
Visit our official Prom Website:https://lmhsprom.my.canva.site/ for all things Prom 2027, including ticket information, important dates, and updates!
OR Stop by our PROM HUB, located in Hallway 1A next to Mrs. Neal’s classroom, for announcements, reminders, and everything you need to prepare for the big night!
One night. Endless memories. An EPIC story waiting to be written.
We can’t wait to celebrate with our Hawks!
about 14 hours ago, Lake Minneola High
Promotional poster for Lake Minneola Prom 2027. Dark background with a crescent moon. Date is Saturday, April 3, 2027, at SeaWorld. Time is 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Tickets start at $100.
Picture Day portraits are ready! 📸 Visit cady.com/pictureday to access your student’s gallery and explore available packages.#CADY #CADYpics #PictureDay
about 13 hours ago, Lake Minneola High
Advertisement for photo ordering service. Portrait of smiling girl. Text reads "Portraits are Here! Own Your Moment, Order Your Photo."
Day 65 — Meet Jahnay! 🎓 She has already earned 8 college acceptances and counting! Some of her acceptances include Xavier University, Mercer, Alabama A&M, and Florida Memorial! Way to go, Jahnay! 👏🎉 #OneHawk
about 14 hours ago, Lake Minneola High
A series of photos featuring a woman in green shirt standing and pointing at a map on a wall.
Day 64 — Meet AJ! 🎓 We celebrated this awesome senior for his acceptance to Palm Beach Atlantic University—with a scholarship! Way to go, AJ! 👏🎉 #OneHawk
about 14 hours ago, Lake Minneola High
AJ
Hawks- please see this opportunity!
about 14 hours ago, Lake Minneola High
Poster for Florida Elks Youth Camp with a deer silhouette and text. Three photos of smiling students are below.
Flyer with sunset backdrop, silhouette of deer, and images of children participating in outdoor activities.
Ad poster for Florida Elks Youth Camp. Silhouette of elk. Three photos of children. Information about tickets, location, and date.
Flyer with silhouette of elk above "Florida Elks Youth Camp" text and "Having fun while changing lives."
🎉 Win Prizes at the Expo! 🎉 Students, this year’s Expo has something extra special! Engage with exhibitors, learn about careers, and vote for your favorite displays to enter prize drawings! Don’t miss the chance to win some awesome gift cards while mapping out your future! 🌟This event is open to all high school juniors and seniors. Students can register with their school’s guidance department. Time is running out! #CareerExpoPrizes #WinBig #LakeCountyYouth
about 15 hours ago, LCS Communications
People view a table with information about plumbing careers. A man in a black hat stands at the table.
📚 Book Drive: Nov 2nd – Dec 4th! We’re collecting chapter books, graphic novels, and manga for 3rd–5th graders. 📍 Drop your donations off in the library collection bin! #BookDrive #SupportReaders #DonateBooks
about 16 hours ago, Lake Minneola High
A colorful poster for a book drive. It displays books and a globe. A bin invites readers to drop off books.
Thank you, Lake County, for continuing to support school safety and student mental health, and for showing our teachers how much their hard work is appreciated! We asked for your help, you came through, and we are grateful.
about 20 hours ago, LCS Communications
Blue banner with white text. A sun logo is above the text "Thank you, Lake County!" and "Referendum 2026" below.
Day 63: Huge shoutout to Raelyn, our Hawk Celebration of the Day! 🦅✨ She stepped up to help a classmate in a time of need, showing us all what being a Hawk is about. She is truly amazing! #OneHawk
1 day ago, Lake Minneola High
A student holding a certificate stands in front of a green sign with a school logo.
🤝 Stronger Together! 🦅

Please help us support our Lake Minneola families through these opportunities! Every contribution makes a meaningful impact in our community. 💚💛

#OneHawk #LakeMinneola #HawkPride #CommunityFirst
3 days ago, Lake Minneola High
Flyer for a food drive. Main text reads "Thanksgiving Food Drive: Let's Share & Care" and "November 2nd-16th." List of items needed.
Pink poster with a red gift box, green ribbon, and text. Gift box has yellow ribbon. List of gift ideas includes action figures, toy cars, musical toys, and books.
🏊‍♂️ STATE BOUND! 🏊‍♀️

Huge congratulations to the LMHS Swim Team for an incredible performance at the Regional meet! We are thrilled to announce that 11 swimmers have qualified for the FHSAA 4A State meet in Ocala, FL on November 7th!

Drop a 👏 in the comments to wish our athletes good luck as they compete for a state title! 🏆

#LMHSSwim #StateBound #FHSAA #HighSchoolSwimming #SwimAndDive #LMHSAthletic
3 days ago, Lake Minneola High
Green and black poster with 'Lake Minneola Hawks States Bound' and lists of boys' and girls' qualifiers for swimming.
A group of students in swimsuits stands on a pool deck, some wearing green shirts, others in black.
Hawks, November is here! Winter sports are underway as well. Have a wonderful week! #OneHawk
4 days ago, Lake Minneola High
A schedule of events for the week, displayed on a white background with a green bird logo at the top.
Green hawk logo above "Lake Hawks" text, "Minneola" in green cursive, QR code with bird image, "PARENT HUB" in green.
Dear Seniors and Parents,

Please review the following important updates and reminders regarding upcoming senior class activities, and deadlines.

Class Song, Quote, and Flower
• Voting for the Song, Quote, and Flower will begin on Friday, 10/30 and close on 11/13. Voting is only for students.
• https://forms.gle/V3pSbCdHJk1sSdt1A

Class Dues & Senior Shirts
• Senior Dues: $20, payable online via https://www.schoolcashonline.com/
• Class T-Shirts: We still have plenty of shirts available. If you have paid your dues, you can pick one up in room 1-290 before school, after school, or between class periods.

Senior Portraits
• Yearbook Deadline: To be included in the yearbook, your senior portrait must be taken by Cady Studios by December 31st.
• Scheduling: Book your appointment directly through the https://booking.cady.com/
• Inquiries: For questions regarding photos or the yearbook, please contact Mrs. McMillan at McmillanK@lake.k12.fl.us.

Grad Bash 2027
• Event Date: Friday, April 16th (Please note: Lake County Schools are not in session on this day).
• Cost: $175 (Includes early admission, event ticket, and bus transportation. This cost directly reflects the pricing provided by Universal; the school makes no profit from this event).
• Ticket Sales: Tickets will be available from Monday, October 19th through January 15th, 2027.
• Payment Methods: Payments can be made via SchoolCash Online (either in full or split into two equal installments). Alternatively, exact cash payments can be brought to Room 1-290 before or after school.

Cap & Gown Purchases
• Basic Package: $70 (plus tax and shipping). This package includes your cap, gown, tassel, medallion, and LMHS stole.
• Ordering Link: Place your order online via https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/2378409/LAKE-MINNEOLA-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/3485092399/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/3485092475
• Note on Ordering: The website may appear to list the tassel as an additional charge, but it is already included in the basic package.
• Delivery: Caps and gowns will be delivered directly to the school in April. Any additional memorabilia ordered from Jostens will be shipped to your home address.
• Gown Reuse Policy: Gowns were redesigned beginning with the Class of 2026; styles prior to 2026 are not permitted. If you plan to reuse a gown from a 2026 graduate, you must contact Jostens directly to purchase the missing individual pieces.

Year at a Glance
• Keep up to date on all senior events.
• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RXYxf0Baj-epFdbxTB9V8vl6E2P4EOy3t_7OSP2ue0U/edit?tab=t.0

Thank you for your attention to these details as we celebrate the Class of 2027.


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
6 days ago, Lake Minneola High
🔔 Day 62: More Good News! 🔔
Meet Lucero Tardiu! Huge congratulations on her college acceptances to:
🎓 Stetson University
🎓 Lynn University
🎓 Columbia College
🎓 Southeastern University

Way to go, Lucero—we are so proud of you! 🦅✨ #OneHawk #SeniorSpotlight #CollegeBound
7 days ago, Lake Minneola High
A collage of four images of a woman wearing sweatpants pointing to a map of the US.
🔔 Day 61: Ringing the Good News Bell Loud & Clear! 🔔
We rang the good news bell multiple times today for Janelle Jackson! Huge congratulations on her acceptances to:
🎓 Bethune-Cookman University
🎓 The University of Alabama
🎓 Xavier University of Louisiana
🎓 Jackson State University

We are so proud of you, Janelle! Keep soaring high! 🦅✨ #OneHawk #SeniorSpotlight #CollegeBound
7 days ago, Lake Minneola High
Person with cap and gown, 3 trophies, and U.S. map on wall with lighted sign.
🦅 Day 60: Hawks of the Day: Cameron & Lian! 🌟
These two amazing students show up big every single day and truly embody the epitome of the Hawk Creed! Way to go, Cameron and Lian—we are so proud of you! 👏✨ #OneHawk #HawkPride #StudentSpotlight
7 days ago, Lake Minneola High
A boy in plaid pants and a black T-shirt holds a certificate, standing in front of a banner.
A young man holds an award in a hallway with a glass display case and a banner.
🦅 Day 59: Hawk Celebration of the Day! 🌟
Meet Parker! He is our Hawk Celebration of the day for being a hard worker, an exceptional citizen, and a true role model for all. Way to go, Parker! Keep shining! 👏✨ #OneHawk #HawkPride #StudentSpotlight
7 days ago, Lake Minneola High
A student holds a certificate against a wall displaying a Hawks banner, a soccer ball, and a bookshelf.
🔔 Day 58: Keep that Good News Bell ringing! 🔔
A huge congratulations to Analeigh, Cam'ron, Layla, and Kyle on their college acceptances! We are so excited to see where your journeys take you after Lake Minneola High School! Keep soaring high! 🦅🎓✨ #OneHawk #SeniorSpotlight #CollegeBound
7 days ago, Lake Minneola High
Four collage panels of people in a room. A cap and gown, three trophies, and a map of the United States are visible.
🌺 Day 57: Bridging Cultures through Día de los Muertos 🌺

In honor of Día de los Muertos (Nov 1–2), our students are exploring traditions across Mexico, the U.S., Guatemala, and Ecuador! 🌍

Today's learning highlights:
🗺️ Map exploration across North, Central, and South America
💬 Class discussions dispelling misconceptions between Halloween and Día de los Muertos
📊 Venn diagrams to compare, contrast, and respect diverse traditions

Check out our classroom display in the photo! 📸✨ #BridgingCultures #Day57 #GlobalLearning #DiaDeLosMuertos
7 days ago, Lake Minneola High
A table displays colorful skulls, candles, and decorative items. A framed painting of a woman in a floral dress is on the wall.

🔔 Day 56: Cue the Good News Bell! 🔔
Huge congratulations to Alacyn, who has been accepted to Bethune-Cookman University, Alabama State University, and Barry University! Way to go, Alacyn—we are so proud of you! 🎉🦅 #OneHawk #SeniorSpotlight #CollegeBound

7 days ago, Lake Minneola High
Three women with braids and black jackets in front of a map with three trophies displayed.