Good Morning Seniors,
Below are your updates/reminders for the week.
Prom: Prom is this Saturday!! Mrs. Neal would like to remind everyone attending that you need to bring an ID with you to check in. Parking is also free. See you on Saturday.
Senior Shirts: The purple Class of 2026 shirts are in and ready for pick up. Please stop by 1-290 before school, after school, or between classes to pick them up.
Grad Bash: All permission forms must be signed and returned to me—either in person or via email—no later than April 10. Forms are available outside my door (Room 1-290) or through the link below. Beginning April 6, students who have submitted their permission form may stop by Room 1-290 or email me to indicate their bus preference. Tickets may not be sold or transferred without speaking to me first. If you are no longer able to attend, please let me know as soon as possible. I maintain a waiting list of students who are still interested in purchasing a ticket.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DW2Fgi5DYHHn1UrrjOwGdnXIang_41-l/view?usp=drive_link
Cap and Gown: We still need 70 of you to purchase your cap and gowns. Remember, cap and gown package INCLUDES the cap, gown, tassel, medallion, and LMHS stole. The website makes it a little misleading - you DO NOT have to purchase a separate tassel unless you want one. Orders will be shipped to the Jostens office, and then brought to LMHS and handed out in Mid-April.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/2378409/LAKE-MINNEOLA-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/3190249962/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/3190250002
Graduation Tickets: Each graduate will receive ten (10) complimentary tickets. A limited number of additional tickets will be available for purchase for $15 each through School Cash. In accordance with UCF policy, all guests over the age of two (2) must have a ticket to attend. Tickets will be distributed to students during the mandatory graduation rehearsal on Wednesday, May 13th. Students who choose not to participate in the graduation ceremony will not receive their allotted tickets. Please note that the school is not responsible for, nor involved in, any ticket exchanges after distribution. Any arrangements made between families or students regarding tickets are handled solely between the involved parties.
https://lakecounty.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/8841/552/False/True
Class Dues: Senior 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 student's fines, and will need to be paid before receiving their diploma.
https://lcsb.schoolcashonline.com/
Please continue to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Mr. Katz
katzb@lake.k12.f.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
Below are your updates/reminders for the week.
Prom: Prom is this Saturday!! Mrs. Neal would like to remind everyone attending that you need to bring an ID with you to check in. Parking is also free. See you on Saturday.
Senior Shirts: The purple Class of 2026 shirts are in and ready for pick up. Please stop by 1-290 before school, after school, or between classes to pick them up.
Grad Bash: All permission forms must be signed and returned to me—either in person or via email—no later than April 10. Forms are available outside my door (Room 1-290) or through the link below. Beginning April 6, students who have submitted their permission form may stop by Room 1-290 or email me to indicate their bus preference. Tickets may not be sold or transferred without speaking to me first. If you are no longer able to attend, please let me know as soon as possible. I maintain a waiting list of students who are still interested in purchasing a ticket.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DW2Fgi5DYHHn1UrrjOwGdnXIang_41-l/view?usp=drive_link
Cap and Gown: We still need 70 of you to purchase your cap and gowns. Remember, cap and gown package INCLUDES the cap, gown, tassel, medallion, and LMHS stole. The website makes it a little misleading - you DO NOT have to purchase a separate tassel unless you want one. Orders will be shipped to the Jostens office, and then brought to LMHS and handed out in Mid-April.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/2378409/LAKE-MINNEOLA-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/3190249962/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/3190250002
Graduation Tickets: Each graduate will receive ten (10) complimentary tickets. A limited number of additional tickets will be available for purchase for $15 each through School Cash. In accordance with UCF policy, all guests over the age of two (2) must have a ticket to attend. Tickets will be distributed to students during the mandatory graduation rehearsal on Wednesday, May 13th. Students who choose not to participate in the graduation ceremony will not receive their allotted tickets. Please note that the school is not responsible for, nor involved in, any ticket exchanges after distribution. Any arrangements made between families or students regarding tickets are handled solely between the involved parties.
https://lakecounty.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/8841/552/False/True
Class Dues: Senior 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 student's fines, and will need to be paid before receiving their diploma.
https://lcsb.schoolcashonline.com/
Please continue to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Mr. Katz
katzb@lake.k12.f.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
Prom Dress Up Day #3: Friday 3/27/26:
Hawks, join us in the fun and show your school spirit! #OneHawk
Day 140 – Meet Michael, our Hawk of the Day! 🦅
Michael is a dedicated baseball player who exemplifies hard work both on the field and in the classroom. His strong academic focus, positive attitude, and respectful nature make him everything a student-athlete should strive to be.
We are proud of you, Michael—keep soaring! 💚💛 #OneHawk
Michael is a dedicated baseball player who exemplifies hard work both on the field and in the classroom. His strong academic focus, positive attitude, and respectful nature make him everything a student-athlete should strive to be.
We are proud of you, Michael—keep soaring! 💚💛 #OneHawk
Day 139 – Congratulations to our amazing senior, Hadley! 🎉
Today we celebrated her college acceptance to Olivet Nazarene University, and we couldn’t be more proud of all she has accomplished. Your hard work and dedication continue to shine!
Wishing you all the best on this exciting next chapter, Hadley! 💚💛 #OneHawk
Today we celebrated her college acceptance to Olivet Nazarene University, and we couldn’t be more proud of all she has accomplished. Your hard work and dedication continue to shine!
Wishing you all the best on this exciting next chapter, Hadley! 💚💛 #OneHawk
⛳️ Join us for the 2nd Annual Lake Minneola High School Golf Tournament!
Support our local youth golfers while enjoying a great day on the course at Kings Ridge Golf Club.
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ Check-in: 7:00 AM | Shotgun Start: 8:00 AM
💲 $100 per player | $340 per team (4 players)
🍽 Lunch included from Sonny’s BBQ
All proceeds directly support the LMHS Boys & Girls Golf Programs—come out, play, and make a difference!
Spots fill quickly—register today! 🏌️♂️💚
Support our local youth golfers while enjoying a great day on the course at Kings Ridge Golf Club.
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ Check-in: 7:00 AM | Shotgun Start: 8:00 AM
💲 $100 per player | $340 per team (4 players)
🍽 Lunch included from Sonny’s BBQ
All proceeds directly support the LMHS Boys & Girls Golf Programs—come out, play, and make a difference!
Spots fill quickly—register today! 🏌️♂️💚
Hawks, please see this opportunity! #OneHawk
Prom Dress Up Day #2: Thursday 3/26/26:
Hawks, join us in the fun and show your school spirit! #OneHawk
Hawks, join us in the fun and show your school spirit! #OneHawk
Prom Dress Up Day #1: Wednesday 3/25/26:
Hawks, join us in the fun and show your school spirit! #OneHawk
Hawks, join us in the fun and show your school spirit! #OneHawk
Hawks, please see this opportunity with Lake Tech! #OneHawk
Day 138 – We had the pleasure of being visited by the Chamber Alliance, who visited our campus to present a special recognition! 🏆
Congratulations to Sarah Umeh, winner of the Lake County Essay Contest! Your hard work and talent truly shine, and we are so proud of your accomplishment.
Way to represent Lake Minneola! #OneHawk
Congratulations to Sarah Umeh, winner of the Lake County Essay Contest! Your hard work and talent truly shine, and we are so proud of your accomplishment.
Way to represent Lake Minneola! #OneHawk
Day 138 – A huge shoutout to our robotics team for their incredible performance at their competition over Spring Break! 🤖
Our team brought home the Excellence in Engineering Award, the Safety All-Star Award, and finished as semifinalists in the competition—an outstanding achievement!
We are extremely proud of this talented and dedicated group. Way to represent! #OneHawk
Our team brought home the Excellence in Engineering Award, the Safety All-Star Award, and finished as semifinalists in the competition—an outstanding achievement!
We are extremely proud of this talented and dedicated group. Way to represent! #OneHawk
Good Morning Parents,
Extra graduation tickets will go on sale in the morning through school cash for $15 each. When you order, please make sure you put your students name, not your own, as the purchaser. This will help me make sure everyone gets the correct number of tickets they purchased.
Extra tickets will be sold until we run out. Once we run out, the system will not allow any more sales. All sales are final.
As a reminder, every student will get 10 free tickets. Tickets will be handed out at graduation rehearsal.
Please continue to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Katz
Katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
Extra graduation tickets will go on sale in the morning through school cash for $15 each. When you order, please make sure you put your students name, not your own, as the purchaser. This will help me make sure everyone gets the correct number of tickets they purchased.
Extra tickets will be sold until we run out. Once we run out, the system will not allow any more sales. All sales are final.
As a reminder, every student will get 10 free tickets. Tickets will be handed out at graduation rehearsal.
Please continue to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Katz
Katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
Lake Minneola High School
Hawks, we hope you had a wonderful and refreshing Spring Break! We’re excited to welcome everyone back and are looking forward to a fantastic week ahead. Let’s finish the year strong! 🦅 #OneHawk
Hawks, we hope you had a wonderful and refreshing Spring Break! We’re excited to welcome everyone back and are looking forward to a fantastic week ahead. Let’s finish the year strong! 🦅 #OneHawk
Looking for a way to make a difference in our community? 🤝
Hands of Hope America, Inc. is partnering with Florida Virtual School’s Bright Futures Community Service Program to provide volunteer opportunities for students. Participants can support community outreach, assist with the food pantry, help with youth programs, and take part in events that serve families in need across the Four Corners area.
Students will gain valuable leadership experience while making a meaningful impact in the community. 🌟
For more information or to get involved, contact Evelisse Bookhout at evelisse@handsofhopeamerica.org.
Hands of Hope America, Inc. is partnering with Florida Virtual School’s Bright Futures Community Service Program to provide volunteer opportunities for students. Participants can support community outreach, assist with the food pantry, help with youth programs, and take part in events that serve families in need across the Four Corners area.
Students will gain valuable leadership experience while making a meaningful impact in the community. 🌟
For more information or to get involved, contact Evelisse Bookhout at evelisse@handsofhopeamerica.org.
Families,
In an effort to improve the efficiency of our morning car rider line and help our Hawks get to 1st period on time, we will be revising our morning car rider traffic pattern, effective March 23, 2026.
Cars will continue to enter through Gate 2 and make the immediate right turn as usual. However, the line will now move through the center two lanes of our parking lot. Bright green cones and school personnel will be present to help guide traffic and ensure the new pattern runs smoothly.
When the line reaches the final drop-off area, it will split into two lanes, allowing us to accommodate more vehicles at once. Both lanes will unload students simultaneously, from the North Wing through the Performing Arts area. Once a group of vehicles has unloaded, personnel will advance the lanes to allow cars to exit campus.
We ask for your patience during the first few days as everyone adjusts to the new process. Our goal is to reduce the amount of time our Hawks spend in the car rider line and ensure all students are in class by 7:20 AM.
Please note:
Student drivers will not be affected by this change.
The afternoon car rider pattern will remain the same.
A map illustrating the new morning traffic pattern is included with this message for your convenience.
Thank you for your continued support, and please drive carefully on campus to help keep all of our Hawks safe.
In an effort to improve the efficiency of our morning car rider line and help our Hawks get to 1st period on time, we will be revising our morning car rider traffic pattern, effective March 23, 2026.
Cars will continue to enter through Gate 2 and make the immediate right turn as usual. However, the line will now move through the center two lanes of our parking lot. Bright green cones and school personnel will be present to help guide traffic and ensure the new pattern runs smoothly.
When the line reaches the final drop-off area, it will split into two lanes, allowing us to accommodate more vehicles at once. Both lanes will unload students simultaneously, from the North Wing through the Performing Arts area. Once a group of vehicles has unloaded, personnel will advance the lanes to allow cars to exit campus.
We ask for your patience during the first few days as everyone adjusts to the new process. Our goal is to reduce the amount of time our Hawks spend in the car rider line and ensure all students are in class by 7:20 AM.
Please note:
Student drivers will not be affected by this change.
The afternoon car rider pattern will remain the same.
A map illustrating the new morning traffic pattern is included with this message for your convenience.
Thank you for your continued support, and please drive carefully on campus to help keep all of our Hawks safe.
Day 137: Meet Collin, our Hawk of the Day! 🦅 We’re celebrating him for consistently going above and beyond to help his peers in math. His willingness to support others and share his knowledge truly makes a difference in the classroom. Keep up the great work, Collin!
#OneHawk
#OneHawk
Day 136: A huge shoutout to our Boys Lacrosse Team on their big win over Apopka High School! The team showed incredible grit, determination, and relentless effort from start to finish. We are proud of the way they continue to represent our school and compete at a high level. Way to go, Hawks! 🦅🥍
#OneHawk
#OneHawk
🦅 LMHS Girls Lacrosse Scholar Athlete of the Week 🦅
Congratulations to Olivia Van Arsdall on being named our Scholar Athlete of the Week!
Olivia is a senior who continues to dominate both in the classroom and on the field, earning an incredible 5.2 GPA while reaching 50 goals within just 7 games this season.
We are proud to celebrate her dedication, leadership, and hard work representing Hawks Lacrosse! 💚💛
#OneHawk
Congratulations to Olivia Van Arsdall on being named our Scholar Athlete of the Week!
Olivia is a senior who continues to dominate both in the classroom and on the field, earning an incredible 5.2 GPA while reaching 50 goals within just 7 games this season.
We are proud to celebrate her dedication, leadership, and hard work representing Hawks Lacrosse! 💚💛
#OneHawk
Please see this volunteer opportunity! #OneHawk
Day 135: Meet Alec and Kyle, our Hawks of the Day! 🦅 We are so proud of their hard work and for being outstanding citizens in our school community. Keep soaring high! #OneHawk
