Day 90: Celebrating Our Hawks of the Day — Zoe & Parker! 🦅✨
Today we honor two extraordinary Hawks, Zoe and Parker, whose character and leadership shine brightly across our campus.
🌟 Zoe is an exceptional young lady—hardworking, spirited, and consistently respectful to everyone she encounters. Her positivity lifts others and embodies the heart of the Hawk family.
🌟 Parker is a remarkable young man whose kindness sets the standard for others. He works diligently, leads with humility, and is a truly outstanding representation of Lake Minneola.
Please join us in congratulating these exceptional individuals!
We are so proud of you, Zoe and Parker! 💚
#OneHawk
Today we honor two extraordinary Hawks, Zoe and Parker, whose character and leadership shine brightly across our campus.
🌟 Zoe is an exceptional young lady—hardworking, spirited, and consistently respectful to everyone she encounters. Her positivity lifts others and embodies the heart of the Hawk family.
🌟 Parker is a remarkable young man whose kindness sets the standard for others. He works diligently, leads with humility, and is a truly outstanding representation of Lake Minneola.
Please join us in congratulating these exceptional individuals!
We are so proud of you, Zoe and Parker! 💚
#OneHawk
Day 89: Meet Adrian and Alec — Our Hawks of the Day! 🦅✨
Today we proudly celebrate Adrian and Alec, two outstanding young men who went above and beyond to help others and truly live out the Hawk’s Creed. Their kindness, leadership, and willingness to step up make our campus a better place each day.
Way to go, gentlemen — we are super proud of you! 💚
#OneHawk #HawkPride #HawksOfTheDay
Today we proudly celebrate Adrian and Alec, two outstanding young men who went above and beyond to help others and truly live out the Hawk’s Creed. Their kindness, leadership, and willingness to step up make our campus a better place each day.
Way to go, gentlemen — we are super proud of you! 💚
#OneHawk #HawkPride #HawksOfTheDay
Day 88: Celebrating Our Girls Weightlifting Senior Night! 🏋️♀️✨
Tonight we honor our incredible senior athletes as they take the platform one final time!
A huge sendoff to these strong, determined, and inspiring young women — your hard work and dedication have shaped this program and lifted the Hawk spirit higher than ever.
What a spectacular meet for our ladies!
Well done, Hawks! 🦅💚
#OneHawk #SeniorNight #HawkPride
Day 87: Ring the Good News Bell! 🔔✨
Help us celebrate two incredible Hawks soaring to new heights!
🎓 Kendall has been accepted to St. Leo University, and
🎓 Addi has been accepted to the University of Louisville!
Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off — we are so proud of you both!
Congratulations, Hawks! Keep flying high! 🦅💚
#OneHawk #CollegeBound #HawkPride
Help us celebrate two incredible Hawks soaring to new heights!
🎓 Kendall has been accepted to St. Leo University, and
🎓 Addi has been accepted to the University of Louisville!
Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off — we are so proud of you both!
Congratulations, Hawks! Keep flying high! 🦅💚
#OneHawk #CollegeBound #HawkPride
🎄🚗 Join us for a Christmas Drive-In Double Feature! 🎬✨
Bundle up, bring your holiday cheer, and enjoy festive movies, food, and fun on December 12th from 6–10 PM at the LMHS tennis court parking lot!
🎅 Tickets are limited — grab yours early!
$15 per vehicle | $5 lawn seating
Let’s make magical holiday memories together! ❤️💚
#OneHawk #LMHSHolidayDriveIn #HawkFamily
Bundle up, bring your holiday cheer, and enjoy festive movies, food, and fun on December 12th from 6–10 PM at the LMHS tennis court parking lot!
🎅 Tickets are limited — grab yours early!
$15 per vehicle | $5 lawn seating
Let’s make magical holiday memories together! ❤️💚
#OneHawk #LMHSHolidayDriveIn #HawkFamily
Day 86: Celebrating Our Amazing Student-Athlete, Giselle McCormick!
Today we shine the spotlight on Giselle McCormick, an outstanding student-athlete who continues to make the Hawk family proud. 🌟 She is featured in Style Magazine!
Giselle, your dedication, leadership, and spirit embody what it means to be a Hawk. Thank you for representing our school with excellence—both on and off the field!
You are a wonderful representation of the Hawk family!
#OneHawk 🦅💚
Today we shine the spotlight on Giselle McCormick, an outstanding student-athlete who continues to make the Hawk family proud. 🌟 She is featured in Style Magazine!
Giselle, your dedication, leadership, and spirit embody what it means to be a Hawk. Thank you for representing our school with excellence—both on and off the field!
You are a wonderful representation of the Hawk family!
#OneHawk 🦅💚
Seniors, please see this scholarship opportunity! #OneHawk
📣 Volunteer Opportunity for High School Students!
We know it’s short notice, but there’s a great chance for students to earn volunteer hours this weekend at the Annual Military Weekend Appreciation Event.
Our community could use a few extra helping hands, and this is a meaningful way to give back while supporting our veterans and military families.
📍 Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9AB2AAAF5C07-57029185-2025
If you know a student who needs hours or loves to serve their community, please share! 💚🦅
We know it’s short notice, but there’s a great chance for students to earn volunteer hours this weekend at the Annual Military Weekend Appreciation Event.
Our community could use a few extra helping hands, and this is a meaningful way to give back while supporting our veterans and military families.
📍 Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9AB2AAAF5C07-57029185-2025
If you know a student who needs hours or loves to serve their community, please share! 💚🦅
Day 85 — It’s time to honor our Hawk Student-Athletes of the Week!
Proud of their hustle, heart, and Hawk spirit. Let’s cheer them on! 💚🦅💛
Proud of their hustle, heart, and Hawk spirit. Let’s cheer them on! 💚🦅💛
✨ Class of 2026 — Your Future Starts Now! ✨
Scholarship applications through the Education Foundation of Lake County open January 1, 2026! With 20+ scholarships available for Lake County Public School graduates, there’s something for everyone.
📅 Apply by March 1, 2026
🔗 edfoundationlake.awardspring.com
Dream big. Apply. Achieve! 🎓💚
Scholarship applications through the Education Foundation of Lake County open January 1, 2026! With 20+ scholarships available for Lake County Public School graduates, there’s something for everyone.
📅 Apply by March 1, 2026
🔗 edfoundationlake.awardspring.com
Dream big. Apply. Achieve! 🎓💚
Seniors,
Welcome Back!! We hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving, and managed to get some rest in as well. Below are your reminders/updates for the week.
Grad Bash: TICKETS ARE ON SALE!!!. You can pay via school cash (link below) or you can pay me in cash in room 1-290. Grad Bash will be on Saturday, April 18th. We will leave school at 3:00pm and the event ends at 2:00am. The price is $155, and Universal DOES NOT allow annual passes for this event. All students must ride the bus from school. The last day to purchase is February 27th.
https://lakecounty.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/6173/552/False/True
Prom: Tickets are on sale for $100. The link to all things related to Prom is below. Email Mrs. Neal with any questions.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2pdiLHlY/sTngPFpICdToyOcHmWpi8w/view?utm_content=DAG2pdiLHlY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h736b8384c9#2
Cap and Gown: Jostens will be on campus again selling and answer questions on 12/4, but you can always go to the website linked below and buy your gown. The only requirement to walk is the "Cap and Gown Unit" for $65.71 + shipping and handling. This package includes the cap, gown, medallion, stole, and tassel. Many of you have asked about a cutoff date, March 20th is the last date to order if you want to pick yours up at school when Jostens hands them out in April. You can order after that date, however, you may not get them until the night of graduation. Cap and Gown prices will go up after January 1st.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/2378409/LAKE-MINNEOLA-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2977087302/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/2977087373
Yearbook Deadlines: Check the link below for a document on all yearbook due dates and links. Any questions on yearbooks need to be referred McmillanK@lake.k12.fl.us.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a6UN6JG2ImqMRYNEP8YgG9lwY2yhKInivmV_kPfHWic/edit?tab=t.0
Class Dues: Dues are $20 and can be paid on School Cash. We still have class shirts available, so once you pay dues, stop by 1-290, with your receipt, and get your shirt. Any dues that are not paid will be added to a students fines, and will need to be paid before receiving their diploma.
Senior Parent Meeting: While this meeting is still a ways off, our calendars fill up quickly, and I wanted to let everyone know well in advance. There will be a senior parent meeting on Wednesday, March 4th at 6pm in the LMHS auditorium. More information will be shared as we get closer.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RXYxf0Baj-epFdbxTB9V8vl6E2P4EOy3t_7OSP2ue0U/edit?tab=t.0
Please continue to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns,
Katz
katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
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
Welcome Back!! We hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving, and managed to get some rest in as well. Below are your reminders/updates for the week.
Grad Bash: TICKETS ARE ON SALE!!!. You can pay via school cash (link below) or you can pay me in cash in room 1-290. Grad Bash will be on Saturday, April 18th. We will leave school at 3:00pm and the event ends at 2:00am. The price is $155, and Universal DOES NOT allow annual passes for this event. All students must ride the bus from school. The last day to purchase is February 27th.
https://lakecounty.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/6173/552/False/True
Prom: Tickets are on sale for $100. The link to all things related to Prom is below. Email Mrs. Neal with any questions.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2pdiLHlY/sTngPFpICdToyOcHmWpi8w/view?utm_content=DAG2pdiLHlY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h736b8384c9#2
Cap and Gown: Jostens will be on campus again selling and answer questions on 12/4, but you can always go to the website linked below and buy your gown. The only requirement to walk is the "Cap and Gown Unit" for $65.71 + shipping and handling. This package includes the cap, gown, medallion, stole, and tassel. Many of you have asked about a cutoff date, March 20th is the last date to order if you want to pick yours up at school when Jostens hands them out in April. You can order after that date, however, you may not get them until the night of graduation. Cap and Gown prices will go up after January 1st.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/2378409/LAKE-MINNEOLA-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2977087302/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/2977087373
Yearbook Deadlines: Check the link below for a document on all yearbook due dates and links. Any questions on yearbooks need to be referred McmillanK@lake.k12.fl.us.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a6UN6JG2ImqMRYNEP8YgG9lwY2yhKInivmV_kPfHWic/edit?tab=t.0
Class Dues: Dues are $20 and can be paid on School Cash. We still have class shirts available, so once you pay dues, stop by 1-290, with your receipt, and get your shirt. Any dues that are not paid will be added to a students fines, and will need to be paid before receiving their diploma.
Senior Parent Meeting: While this meeting is still a ways off, our calendars fill up quickly, and I wanted to let everyone know well in advance. There will be a senior parent meeting on Wednesday, March 4th at 6pm in the LMHS auditorium. More information will be shared as we get closer.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RXYxf0Baj-epFdbxTB9V8vl6E2P4EOy3t_7OSP2ue0U/edit?tab=t.0
Please continue to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns,
Katz
katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
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
Day 84 — It’s AVID Day!
Today we celebrated the military branches, and our Hawks explored them as a future option after Lake Minneola. Congratulations to our AVID Day trivia question winners!
#OneHawk
Today we celebrated the military branches, and our Hawks explored them as a future option after Lake Minneola. Congratulations to our AVID Day trivia question winners!
#OneHawk
Hawks, we hope your Thanksgiving Break was incredible! December is here, and we’re kicking it off strong. Check out what’s happening on the Hill this week! #OneHawk
Hawk Family, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁
May your day be filled with family, friends, laughter, and great memories! 🤗✨
May your day be filled with family, friends, laughter, and great memories! 🤗✨
Magic vs. Bulls – Dec. 1, 7:30 PM! It’s Building Resilient Kids Night at the Kia Center! Buy from our special link to get early access to watch NBA players warm up up-close 👀. Get tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lcsstudent2
We wrapped up the week with our in-school boys’ basketball game 🏀💥! It was an absolute thriller, and our boys pulled off the WIN 🙌🔥!
#OneHawk 🦅💚🖤
#OneHawk 🦅💚🖤
Day 83 — Groundbreaking! 🏆🎉
Our comp cheer team brought home 1st place in the Fall Classic Competition! 💚🖤
Way to go, Hawks, on making history for Lake Minneola! 🦅✨
#OneHawk
Our comp cheer team brought home 1st place in the Fall Classic Competition! 💚🖤
Way to go, Hawks, on making history for Lake Minneola! 🦅✨
#OneHawk
Seniors,
As we finish this long week and head into Thanksgiving I wanted to update/remind you of a few things.
Grad Bash: Tickets will go on sale on 12/1 via school cash or you can pay me in cash in room 1-290. Grad Bash will be on Saturday, April 18th. We will leave school at 3:00pm and the event ends at 2:00am. The price is $155, and Universal DOES NOT allow annual passes for this event. All students must ride the bus from school. Tickets will be sold on school cash. You will be able to pay in full, or in two equal payments. The last day to purchase is February 28th.
Prom: Tickets are on sale for $100. The link to all things related to Prom is below. Email Mrs. Neal with any questions.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2pdiLHlY/sTngPFpICdToyOcHmWpi8w/view?utm_content=DAG2pdiLHlY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h736b8384c9#3
Cap and Gown: Please continue to purchase Cap and Gowns. Jostens will be on campus again selling and answering questions on 12/4, but you can always go to the website linked below and buy your gown. The only requirement to walk is the "Cap and Gown Unit" for $65.71 + shipping and handling. This package includes the cap, gown, medallion, stole, and tassel. Many of you have asked about a cutoff date, March 20th is the last date to order if you want to pick yours up at school when Jostens hands them out in April. You can order after that date, however, you may not get them until the night of graduation. Cap and Gown prices will go up after January 1st.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/2378409/LAKE-MINNEOLA-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2977087302/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/2977087373
Yearbook Deadlines: Check the link below for a document on all yearbook due dates and links. Any questions on yearbooks need to be referred McmillanK@lake.k12.fl.us.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a6UN6JG2ImqMRYNEP8YgG9lwY2yhKInivmV_kPfHWic/edit?tab=t.0
Class Dues: Dues are $20 and can be paid on School Cash. We still have class shirts available, so once you pay dues, stop by 1-290, with your receipt, and get your shirt.
https://www.schoolcashonline.com/
Please continue to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns,
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
As we finish this long week and head into Thanksgiving I wanted to update/remind you of a few things.
Grad Bash: Tickets will go on sale on 12/1 via school cash or you can pay me in cash in room 1-290. Grad Bash will be on Saturday, April 18th. We will leave school at 3:00pm and the event ends at 2:00am. The price is $155, and Universal DOES NOT allow annual passes for this event. All students must ride the bus from school. Tickets will be sold on school cash. You will be able to pay in full, or in two equal payments. The last day to purchase is February 28th.
Prom: Tickets are on sale for $100. The link to all things related to Prom is below. Email Mrs. Neal with any questions.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2pdiLHlY/sTngPFpICdToyOcHmWpi8w/view?utm_content=DAG2pdiLHlY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h736b8384c9#3
Cap and Gown: Please continue to purchase Cap and Gowns. Jostens will be on campus again selling and answering questions on 12/4, but you can always go to the website linked below and buy your gown. The only requirement to walk is the "Cap and Gown Unit" for $65.71 + shipping and handling. This package includes the cap, gown, medallion, stole, and tassel. Many of you have asked about a cutoff date, March 20th is the last date to order if you want to pick yours up at school when Jostens hands them out in April. You can order after that date, however, you may not get them until the night of graduation. Cap and Gown prices will go up after January 1st.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/2378409/LAKE-MINNEOLA-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2977087302/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/2977087373
Yearbook Deadlines: Check the link below for a document on all yearbook due dates and links. Any questions on yearbooks need to be referred McmillanK@lake.k12.fl.us.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a6UN6JG2ImqMRYNEP8YgG9lwY2yhKInivmV_kPfHWic/edit?tab=t.0
Class Dues: Dues are $20 and can be paid on School Cash. We still have class shirts available, so once you pay dues, stop by 1-290, with your receipt, and get your shirt.
https://www.schoolcashonline.com/
Please continue to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns,
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
Day 82 — Meet Colin! 🎉
He was recently accepted to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University! ✈️
We are incredibly proud of him as he pursues his dream of becoming a commercial pilot. Keep soaring, Colin! 🦅✨
#OneHawk
He was recently accepted to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University! ✈️
We are incredibly proud of him as he pursues his dream of becoming a commercial pilot. Keep soaring, Colin! 🦅✨
#OneHawk
✨ Last Chance to Register! ✨ The Lake County Schools College and Career Expo is just around the corner! Join us on December 11 for an inspiring event dedicated to empowering students and building our local workforce. Let’s create opportunities together! 💼 The last day to register for this event is November 21. Check with your school’s guidance office to see if there is still space available and to find out how to register! #FutureWorkforce #LakeCountyExpo #YouthEmpowerment
