🚨 Incoming Freshmen & New Students! 🚨
Lake Minneola High School is excited to welcome the Class of 2030 to our First Flight Orientation on August 6, 2026, from 8:00–11:30 AM! 🦅💚💛
Get your schedule, meet new friends, explore clubs & sports, and start your high school journey off strong! Parents are invited to join us at 11:00 AM in the cafeteria.
Please wait until the week prior to Frist Flight to pay class dues!
📲 Be sure to register using the QR code on the flyer!
#OneHawk #LMHS #ClassOf2030 #FirstFlight #LakeMinneolaHighSchool
Lake Minneola High School is excited to welcome the Class of 2030 to our First Flight Orientation on August 6, 2026, from 8:00–11:30 AM! 🦅💚💛
Get your schedule, meet new friends, explore clubs & sports, and start your high school journey off strong! Parents are invited to join us at 11:00 AM in the cafeteria.
Please wait until the week prior to Frist Flight to pay class dues!
📲 Be sure to register using the QR code on the flyer!
#OneHawk #LMHS #ClassOf2030 #FirstFlight #LakeMinneolaHighSchool
Lake Minneola High School is proud to announce Coach Martell as our new Varsity Baseball Coach.
Born and raised in South Florida, Coach Martell grew up in a family deeply rooted in education and athletics as the son of two educators, including a coach and athletic director. He graduated from Coral Springs High School in 1995 before continuing his baseball career at Dana College from 1996–1999. During his collegiate career, he earned 1st Team All-NIAC Conference honors in both 1998 and 1999.
After graduating, Coach Martell returned to South Florida and began his coaching career in 2001 at J.P. Taravella High School as an assistant coach under Florida coaching legend Mike Moss. From 2003–2014, he coached at Deerfield Beach High School, Monarch High School, and later returned to Taravella, continuing to develop players and help build successful programs.
In 2015, Coach Martell and his family relocated to Central Florida, where he continued coaching at the youth level. In 2018, he joined Team Orlando, where he continues coaching today. In 2023, he returned to high school baseball as an assistant coach at Lake Minneola High School under Dr. Kerry Whetro.
In 2024, Coach Martell became a hitting instructor at Turn2 Sports & Performance before returning to Lake Minneola High School in 2025 as an assistant coach.
Coach Martell currently resides in Minneola, Florida, with his wife, Celeste, and their two children, RJ and Morgan.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Martell to Hawks Baseball!
We also want to thank Dr. Whetro for all he has done for the Hawk family and wish him the very best in his retirement.
Born and raised in South Florida, Coach Martell grew up in a family deeply rooted in education and athletics as the son of two educators, including a coach and athletic director. He graduated from Coral Springs High School in 1995 before continuing his baseball career at Dana College from 1996–1999. During his collegiate career, he earned 1st Team All-NIAC Conference honors in both 1998 and 1999.
After graduating, Coach Martell returned to South Florida and began his coaching career in 2001 at J.P. Taravella High School as an assistant coach under Florida coaching legend Mike Moss. From 2003–2014, he coached at Deerfield Beach High School, Monarch High School, and later returned to Taravella, continuing to develop players and help build successful programs.
In 2015, Coach Martell and his family relocated to Central Florida, where he continued coaching at the youth level. In 2018, he joined Team Orlando, where he continues coaching today. In 2023, he returned to high school baseball as an assistant coach at Lake Minneola High School under Dr. Kerry Whetro.
In 2024, Coach Martell became a hitting instructor at Turn2 Sports & Performance before returning to Lake Minneola High School in 2025 as an assistant coach.
Coach Martell currently resides in Minneola, Florida, with his wife, Celeste, and their two children, RJ and Morgan.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Martell to Hawks Baseball!
We also want to thank Dr. Whetro for all he has done for the Hawk family and wish him the very best in his retirement.
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
🦅 Hawks — next week is Early Release Week! ⏰📚
Please review the enclosed letter regarding release times and procedures to help us ensure a smooth and safe dismissal for all students. 🚗✅
Thank you for your support, and let’s finish the year strong! 💚💛 #OneHawk
Please review the enclosed letter regarding release times and procedures to help us ensure a smooth and safe dismissal for all students. 🚗✅
Thank you for your support, and let’s finish the year strong! 💚💛 #OneHawk
Day 180 — A huge congratulations to the Class of 2026! Your passion for learning and incredible school spirit have made Lake Minneola more connected and stronger than ever before. Wishing you all the best in whatever comes next for you! #OnceAHawkAlwaysAHawk
Class of 2027 Students and Parents,
This is a reminder that the junior class meeting will take place tomorrow at 9:00 AM in the auditorium. During the meeting, we will review important information regarding senior year expectations, senior activities, and upcoming dates.
This meeting is for students, but rest assured we will have a parent meeting later on next school year. For those who are unable to attend, the presentation and information shared will also be posted on the Class of 2027 Google Classroom and school social media pages afterward.
We look forward to meeting with everyone and helping prepare for an exciting senior year ahead.
Thank You,
Brian Katz
Senior Class Sponsor
Lake Minneola High School
katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
This is a reminder that the junior class meeting will take place tomorrow at 9:00 AM in the auditorium. During the meeting, we will review important information regarding senior year expectations, senior activities, and upcoming dates.
This meeting is for students, but rest assured we will have a parent meeting later on next school year. For those who are unable to attend, the presentation and information shared will also be posted on the Class of 2027 Google Classroom and school social media pages afterward.
We look forward to meeting with everyone and helping prepare for an exciting senior year ahead.
Thank You,
Brian Katz
Senior Class Sponsor
Lake Minneola High School
katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
🦅 Hawks, it’s another great week on the Hill! 🎉 Here’s a look at everything happening this week at LMHS 📅 Let’s make it a great one! 💚💛 #OneHawk
Seniors and Parents,
If you have not yet picked up your graduation tickets, you have until 10:00 AM tomorrow, Friday, May 15, to do so.
Please remember that all graduates must arrive at Addition Financial Arena by 5:30 PM. Students will enter through “The Venue” entrance, which on the side of the arena facing the track and field facility, and is marked by a black awning.
Dress code reminders:
• Gentlemen must wear black pants and black shoes.
• Ladies must wear black footwear, and if your dress extends below the graduation gown, it must also be black.
If you are missing any part of your graduation attire — including your cap, gown, tassel, stole, or medallion — you will need to contact Jostens to purchase a replacement.
See you all tomorrow!
Katz
If you have not yet picked up your graduation tickets, you have until 10:00 AM tomorrow, Friday, May 15, to do so.
Please remember that all graduates must arrive at Addition Financial Arena by 5:30 PM. Students will enter through “The Venue” entrance, which on the side of the arena facing the track and field facility, and is marked by a black awning.
Dress code reminders:
• Gentlemen must wear black pants and black shoes.
• Ladies must wear black footwear, and if your dress extends below the graduation gown, it must also be black.
If you are missing any part of your graduation attire — including your cap, gown, tassel, stole, or medallion — you will need to contact Jostens to purchase a replacement.
See you all tomorrow!
Katz
🎓✨ …and they are ready! It is time for the graduation of the Class of 2026! 💚💛
We had a successful rehearsal, and our seniors enjoyed BBQ 🍔🌭 and ice cream 🍦 too!
We will see you for Graduation on Friday at Addition Financial Arena! 🦅🎉🎓
#OneHawk #AlwaysAHawk 💚💛
We had a successful rehearsal, and our seniors enjoyed BBQ 🍔🌭 and ice cream 🍦 too!
We will see you for Graduation on Friday at Addition Financial Arena! 🦅🎉🎓
#OneHawk #AlwaysAHawk 💚💛
Hawks- please see this opportunity! #OneHawk
Day 179 — and they did it! 🌅🎓
A year ago, the Class of 2026 set out to create a brand-new tradition to celebrate and send off our seniors: Senior Sunset. 💚💛 What an incredible evening filled with food 🍕, games 🎯, laughter 😂, memories 📸, and friendship 🤝.
The Class of 2026 has created a tradition and legacy that will impact Lake Minneola students for years to come. Their leadership, vision, and school spirit made tonight truly unforgettable. 🦅✨
This is what it means to leave your mark. 💫
#OneHawk #SeniorSunset #ClassOf2026 #HawkPride
A year ago, the Class of 2026 set out to create a brand-new tradition to celebrate and send off our seniors: Senior Sunset. 💚💛 What an incredible evening filled with food 🍕, games 🎯, laughter 😂, memories 📸, and friendship 🤝.
The Class of 2026 has created a tradition and legacy that will impact Lake Minneola students for years to come. Their leadership, vision, and school spirit made tonight truly unforgettable. 🦅✨
This is what it means to leave your mark. 💫
#OneHawk #SeniorSunset #ClassOf2026 #HawkPride
Every year the Lake County Education Association awards a scholarship established by Cynthia Schumacher, a longtime Lake County Schools educator and LCEA leader, to recognize graduating seniors who are the children or grandchildren of LCEA educators. Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, school improvement, community service, and intended majors that support public education. Congratulations to this year's winners:
• Land Baltunis from Leesburg High School, attending Santa Fe College
• Dosumu Damilola from Lake Minneola High School, attending the University of Florida
• Alexis Parisi from Lake Minneola High School, attending the University of Florida
• Caleb Paul from Lake Minneola High School, attending Daytona State College
• Geomar Robinson from East Ridge High School, attending the University of Central Florida
• Spencer Scheiderer from Mount Dora High School, attending Florida State University
Hawks 🦅—
It’s Graduation Week, and we are so excited to celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓✨ This week is a special time to recognize all of the hard work, memories, and accomplishments that have brought our seniors to this moment.
Let’s make it a great week as we celebrate our graduating Hawks and finish the year strong together! 💚💛
Have an amazing week, Hawks! #OneHawk
It’s Graduation Week, and we are so excited to celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓✨ This week is a special time to recognize all of the hard work, memories, and accomplishments that have brought our seniors to this moment.
Let’s make it a great week as we celebrate our graduating Hawks and finish the year strong together! 💚💛
Have an amazing week, Hawks! #OneHawk
Day 178 🎓✨ — Senior Awards Night was a beautiful night! 💜🌟 From the hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships awarded 💰🎉, to the military contract signings ✍️, and the many student honor awards 🏆👏… the Class of 2026 is truly top tier! 🔝🦅
Congratulations, Hawks! 🎊💜🦅
Congratulations, Hawks! 🎊💜🦅
This past weekend the Nerds of Prey Robotics team traveled to Houston Texas to compete in the Robotics World Championships. The team has been designing, building, programming, and improving the robot design since January. After 4 hard fought days of robotics competition against 600 of the top teams from around the world, team NOP joined the top robot alliance, won their division and went on to face off against 7 other division winners in front of over 20,000 fans. After six more intense matches, the Nerds of Prey alongside their alliance partners, came out on top and are the 2026 FIRST Robotics World Champions.
Hawks- Next year we will introduce a brand-new AICE course: Media Studies.
This class offers a deep dive into how media shapes our world : from film and television to social media and digital storytelling. Students will learn to analyze, create, and think critically about the content they consume every day.
Even more exciting, the course is taught by our very own teacher Mr. Colebunders who has over 30 years of experience as a producer and director. With his history of award-winning work in TV and media, students will get firsthand insight into the industry.
This is your class if your interest in storytelling, film, or digital media goes beyond just watching.
You can get more information with Mr. Colebunders or your guidance counselor.
This class offers a deep dive into how media shapes our world : from film and television to social media and digital storytelling. Students will learn to analyze, create, and think critically about the content they consume every day.
Even more exciting, the course is taught by our very own teacher Mr. Colebunders who has over 30 years of experience as a producer and director. With his history of award-winning work in TV and media, students will get firsthand insight into the industry.
This is your class if your interest in storytelling, film, or digital media goes beyond just watching.
You can get more information with Mr. Colebunders or your guidance counselor.
Lake-Sumter State College Dual-Enrollment (DE) students: Your dual enrollment classes start in less than a week! Sign up for an appointment today at the link here to reserve your course materials: https://forms.gle/u8EbcRsBSvRGQY5t8
The DE bookstore will be open Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 15, for all Summer 2026 sessions (NOTE: We are NOT open for morning appointment times on Monday, May 11).
Our bookstore is located at 509 S. Palm Ave. in Howey-in-the-Hills. If you have any questions, contact the Department of College and Career Readiness at 352-742-6987.
The DE bookstore will be open Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 15, for all Summer 2026 sessions (NOTE: We are NOT open for morning appointment times on Monday, May 11).
Our bookstore is located at 509 S. Palm Ave. in Howey-in-the-Hills. If you have any questions, contact the Department of College and Career Readiness at 352-742-6987.
A HUGE thank you 🙌 to all of our incredible business partners 💼 who help make Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎✨ so special! Your generosity and support mean the world 🌎 to our staff, and we truly couldn’t do it without you 💚💛
We also want to give a special shoutout 🎉 to our amazing families 👨👩👧👦 who donated and showed their appreciation—your kindness does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for you! 💖
#OneHawk 🦅
Day 177 📅 — Our Hawks are doing BIG things! 🦅🔥
This weekend, our baseball team ⚾️ dominated and won their regional semifinals in two games! 🏆👏 They’re heading to regionals next week—let’s go!! 💪🎉
Way to go, Hawks!! 🦅💚💛 #OneHawk
This weekend, our baseball team ⚾️ dominated and won their regional semifinals in two games! 🏆👏 They’re heading to regionals next week—let’s go!! 💪🎉
Way to go, Hawks!! 🦅💚💛 #OneHawk
Hawks, it’s May! 📅 Testing begins this week—let’s show up strong! 💪 Be on time ⏰, bring your Chromebook fully charged 🔋💻, and fuel up with a great breakfast 🍳🥞. You’ve got this—go soar, Hawks! 🦅 It’s also Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎—take a moment to thank your teachers for all they do to support our Hawks! 🙌🦅#OneHawk
