When a student misses so many days that they are chronically absent (10% or more days) it means the lack of engagement in learning is an ongoing problem that needs to be addressed. Chronic absence affects all kids, not just the absent ones. #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
🎉 Get ready, Hawks! 🎶🍔🎮
Join us for Hype Night 2025 on Monday, Oct. 6th from 5:30–8:00 PM in the LMHS Courtyard! Enjoy music, food, games, and fun — FREE admission! 🙌 Tickets for food & games available on SchoolCash. Don’t miss it! #OneHawk
Join us for Hype Night 2025 on Monday, Oct. 6th from 5:30–8:00 PM in the LMHS Courtyard! Enjoy music, food, games, and fun — FREE admission! 🙌 Tickets for food & games available on SchoolCash. Don’t miss it! #OneHawk
Good Morning Seniors,
I hope you enjoyed your long weekend. Below are you updates/reminders for this week.
1).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. We will have an awesome DJ, 360 and standard photo booths, roaming photography, snacks, and drinks; all included with the price of your ticket. Tickets can be purchased on go-fan link or QR Code below; in cash before or after school in room 1-290; or I will be selling tickets in lunches on Mon, Wed, and Fri starting this week. Outside guests forms need to be turned in to Mrs. Cavinder, or myself. Do not purchase tickets until you receive an email back approving your guest. Forms can be found below, or outside my room 1-290. 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.
https://gofan.co/event/3976688?schoolId=FL31722
2). There will be a meeting in my room 1-290 on Wednesday at 1:30 for all seniors interested in helping decorate the banner and hallway for Homecoming.
3). Senior Sunrise is on Friday, September 19th from 6:30 to 9:00am. Students will have an excused absence from 1st though 3rd periods ONLY, and must report to classes the rest of the day. All seniors and early grads are welcome to attend.
4). Class dues can still be paid using the QR code linked below. Shirts can be picked up in 1-290 before or after school. Please bring a copy of your receipt.
5).Grad Bash tickets were supposed to go on sale today, but Universal has not released the pricing yet. They should very soon, and as soon as they do I will make a post about it.
6). The Senior "Year-At-A-Glance" is posted below and contains a breakdown of all of the senior related activities for the year. This is updated as needed throughout the year. Please make it a habit to check it on a regular basis.
https://docs.google.com/.../1RXYxf0Baj.../edit...
7). Lastly, we are still waiting on the confirmed date for graduation Please do not believe anything you read or see unless it comes from myself, Mr. Roberts, or the county.
Feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Mr. 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 Teacher
E-mail: katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
Phone: 352-394-9600 ext 5239
I hope you enjoyed your long weekend. Below are you updates/reminders for this week.
1).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. We will have an awesome DJ, 360 and standard photo booths, roaming photography, snacks, and drinks; all included with the price of your ticket. Tickets can be purchased on go-fan link or QR Code below; in cash before or after school in room 1-290; or I will be selling tickets in lunches on Mon, Wed, and Fri starting this week. Outside guests forms need to be turned in to Mrs. Cavinder, or myself. Do not purchase tickets until you receive an email back approving your guest. Forms can be found below, or outside my room 1-290. 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.
https://gofan.co/event/3976688?schoolId=FL31722
2). There will be a meeting in my room 1-290 on Wednesday at 1:30 for all seniors interested in helping decorate the banner and hallway for Homecoming.
3). Senior Sunrise is on Friday, September 19th from 6:30 to 9:00am. Students will have an excused absence from 1st though 3rd periods ONLY, and must report to classes the rest of the day. All seniors and early grads are welcome to attend.
4). Class dues can still be paid using the QR code linked below. Shirts can be picked up in 1-290 before or after school. Please bring a copy of your receipt.
5).Grad Bash tickets were supposed to go on sale today, but Universal has not released the pricing yet. They should very soon, and as soon as they do I will make a post about it.
6). The Senior "Year-At-A-Glance" is posted below and contains a breakdown of all of the senior related activities for the year. This is updated as needed throughout the year. Please make it a habit to check it on a regular basis.
https://docs.google.com/.../1RXYxf0Baj.../edit...
7). Lastly, we are still waiting on the confirmed date for graduation Please do not believe anything you read or see unless it comes from myself, Mr. Roberts, or the county.
Feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Mr. 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 Teacher
E-mail: katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
Phone: 352-394-9600 ext 5239
Day 26: Meet the Hawk’s Council! 🦅 This group of senior leaders helps guide important decisions at Lake Minneola and shares the changes they want to see in their school. Now in its 3rd generation, this council has big plans ahead—and we couldn’t be more proud of their leadership! 💚 #OneHawk
Hawks, here’s our Week at a Glance! Don’t miss our Fall Play, Moon Over Buffalo! 🎭 Performances run Thursday through Saturday, and it’s sure to be a fantastic show. Come out and support our talented cast and crew! #OneHawk
Congratulations to Amaya Tuttle-Marshall of Lake Minneola High and Gabriel Jayjack of East Ridge High! They are among the 16,000 students across the country named as semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program! These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,930 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring. About 95 percent of semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and about half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. Join us in wishing Amaya and Gabriel the best of luck!
🌟 Transition Fair 2025 🌟
Families of students with disabilities—join us for an incredible opportunity to connect with resources that support independent living, education, job training, health services, finances, and more!
📅 Sept. 30 | Clermont
📅 Oct. 2 | Leesburg
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
Meet with representatives from Vocational Rehabilitation, Lake Technical College, UCF CARD, Career Source, and many other organizations dedicated to helping students transition into adulthood successfully.
✅ Open to students and parents
✅ Learn about services, opportunities, and support
✅ Build pathways to independence and success
Families of students with disabilities—join us for an incredible opportunity to connect with resources that support independent living, education, job training, health services, finances, and more!
📅 Sept. 30 | Clermont
📅 Oct. 2 | Leesburg
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
Meet with representatives from Vocational Rehabilitation, Lake Technical College, UCF CARD, Career Source, and many other organizations dedicated to helping students transition into adulthood successfully.
✅ Open to students and parents
✅ Learn about services, opportunities, and support
✅ Build pathways to independence and success
☀️✨ Class of 2026! ✨☀️
It’s time to kick off a year of celebrating YOU! 🎓 Senior Sunrise is right around the corner—don’t miss this special tradition as we start your senior year together. 💚💛
#SeniorSunrise #ClassOf2026 #OneHawk
It’s time to kick off a year of celebrating YOU! 🎓 Senior Sunrise is right around the corner—don’t miss this special tradition as we start your senior year together. 💚💛
#SeniorSunrise #ClassOf2026 #OneHawk
🎓 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
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 25: 🎉 Congratulations to our Employee of the Week, Ms. Croft! 🦅 She was nominated by her peers for her incredible support of our new teachers and for leading the development of our Parent Hub. Thank you, Ms. Croft, for all you do to make a difference for our Hawk family! 💚 #OneHawk
Day 24: Today is Patriot’s Day. Our campus was filled with red, white, and blue as we honored those we lost on 9/11 and the heroes of that day. #OneHawk
🏅 Check out our Student-Athletes of the Week! 🦅 We are so proud of these outstanding Hawks for their hard work, dedication, and excellence both on and off the field. 💚 #OneHawk
🎓 Hawks, don’t miss the College & Career Fair! 🦅✨
📍 East Ridge High School Cafeteria
📅 September 18, 2025 | ⏰ 6–8 PM
Meet college reps, explore career options, and learn about admission requirements, scholarships, and more! 🔑 Your future starts here! #OneHawk #CollegeAndCareerReady
📍 East Ridge High School Cafeteria
📅 September 18, 2025 | ⏰ 6–8 PM
Meet college reps, explore career options, and learn about admission requirements, scholarships, and more! 🔑 Your future starts here! #OneHawk #CollegeAndCareerReady
Day 23: A great day of learning focused on note-taking with our very own Ms. Pautienus! 📝 Our Hawks are building skills to be college and career ready! #OneHawk
🎉 Homecoming 2025 is almost here, Hawks! 🦅💚 Check out the attached info and get ready to show your Hawk pride! #OneHawk #Homecoming2025
Health-related absences are a top reason students miss school, yet sometimes they can be avoided. Partner with health providers to keep students healthy and in school! #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
Day 22: Preparing our Hawks for success beyond Lake Minneola! Today, two of our Hawks, Rylee and Jessica who work in the bank, partnered with the team from Insight Credit Union to highlight our very own on-site bank! 💵💳
Did you know students can access the credit union right here on campus during lunches every Tuesday and Thursday? We’re grateful for amazing business partners like Insight Credit Union who invest in our students’ future. 🌟
#OneHawk
Did you know students can access the credit union right here on campus during lunches every Tuesday and Thursday? We’re grateful for amazing business partners like Insight Credit Union who invest in our students’ future. 🌟
#OneHawk
HoCo Update:
Students,
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.
Students,
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.
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Let's help students build a habit of good attendance early and often. #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
Day 21: We had a wonderful time celebrating our outstanding employees! 🎉
✨ Ms. Rangel, our incredible Testing Coordinator, is Lake Minneola’s Teacher of the Year!
🌟 Ms. Dube, one of our rising stars, is our Rookie Teacher of the Year!
💼 And our dedicated Bookkeeper, Ms. Manecci, is our School-Related Employee of the Year!
It’s people like them who make Lake Minneola the place to be! 💚 #OneHawk
✨ Ms. Rangel, our incredible Testing Coordinator, is Lake Minneola’s Teacher of the Year!
🌟 Ms. Dube, one of our rising stars, is our Rookie Teacher of the Year!
💼 And our dedicated Bookkeeper, Ms. Manecci, is our School-Related Employee of the Year!
It’s people like them who make Lake Minneola the place to be! 💚 #OneHawk
