Day 11 – A Hawk to Celebrate! 🦅✨
Today we celebrated our very own Lisa Bryant, Lake County Schools District Teacher of the Year, as she received her Teacher of the Year ring! 💍🍎
We are beyond proud and grateful to have her at Lake Minneola—she truly is the best! 💚💛
#OneHawk #TeacherOfTheYear #HawkPride
Today we celebrated our very own Lisa Bryant, Lake County Schools District Teacher of the Year, as she received her Teacher of the Year ring! 💍🍎
We are beyond proud and grateful to have her at Lake Minneola—she truly is the best! 💚💛
#OneHawk #TeacherOfTheYear #HawkPride
🌟 Meet Jamya, our Hawk of the Day! 🌟
She went above and beyond by welcoming a new student, helping them catch up in class, and making sure they felt at home in our Hawk family. 💚
This is what it truly means to be #OneHawk! 🦅
She went above and beyond by welcoming a new student, helping them catch up in class, and making sure they felt at home in our Hawk family. 💚
This is what it truly means to be #OneHawk! 🦅
Day 10 – What a night! 🏈
We are so proud of our Hawks Football Team for kicking off the season with a big victory in their first game! 💚💛
A huge thank you to our incredible students who packed the fan section, and to our band, color guard, cheerleaders, dance team, and hydration specialists—you bring the energy and spirit that make nights like this unforgettable!
#OneHawk #HawkPride #FridayNightLights
We are so proud of our Hawks Football Team for kicking off the season with a big victory in their first game! 💚💛
A huge thank you to our incredible students who packed the fan section, and to our band, color guard, cheerleaders, dance team, and hydration specialists—you bring the energy and spirit that make nights like this unforgettable!
#OneHawk #HawkPride #FridayNightLights
🌟 Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our 2025–2026 Project SEARCH interns! 🌟
This amazing group is ready to bring energy, dedication, and fresh ideas as they embark on a year filled with learning, growth, and skill development at the hospital. 💚
We can’t wait to see all they will accomplish! 👏✨
#ProjectSEARCH #Growth #FutureLeaders #OneHawk
This amazing group is ready to bring energy, dedication, and fresh ideas as they embark on a year filled with learning, growth, and skill development at the hospital. 💚
We can’t wait to see all they will accomplish! 👏✨
#ProjectSEARCH #Growth #FutureLeaders #OneHawk
Interested in making a difference? 🌟
Join Key Club—a student-led organization focused on leadership, service, and community. 💚
Check out the attached flyer for all the details and see how you can get involved!
Join Key Club—a student-led organization focused on leadership, service, and community. 💚
Check out the attached flyer for all the details and see how you can get involved!
✨ Are you interested in helping shape the future of our school? ✨
Join our School Advisory Committee (SAC)! Your voice and ideas play a vital role in guiding our Hawks’ success.
👉 Click here to learn more and get involved: 2025 SAC Information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gvD9lwHRapYHbiYzZf88uKwKBCb5F7XDhGpGj7l6b2w/edit?tab=t.0
Join our School Advisory Committee (SAC)! Your voice and ideas play a vital role in guiding our Hawks’ success.
👉 Click here to learn more and get involved: 2025 SAC Information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gvD9lwHRapYHbiYzZf88uKwKBCb5F7XDhGpGj7l6b2w/edit?tab=t.0
We had an incredible first Pep Rally last week and are looking forward to another amazing week with our Hawks! Here’s what’s happening: #OneHawk
Day 9 – What an amazing display of Lake Minneola pride and passion at our first Pep Rally of the year! 💚 A huge thank you to our incredible students, teachers, and staff for showing what truly makes our school so special. #OneHawk
Hawks! 🦅
Are you interested in joining HOSA – Future Health Professionals? This is a great opportunity to explore healthcare careers, build leadership skills, and get involved on campus.
📌 Check out the attached flyer for all the details!
#OneHawk
Are you interested in joining HOSA – Future Health Professionals? This is a great opportunity to explore healthcare careers, build leadership skills, and get involved on campus.
📌 Check out the attached flyer for all the details!
#OneHawk
Tickets are selling fast! Lake County Schools employees, students, friends, and families are headed to Gainesville to watch the Florida Gators take on the Long Island Sharks on Saturday, August 30. Join us! A portion of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Education Foundation of Lake County to support Lake County Schools! Looks like it's going to be a sellout, so get your tickets today at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lakecounty60
🚨 Scholarship Opportunity for Hawks! 🚨
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is awarding 150 scholarships worth $20,000 each to high school students across the U.S.! 🥤🎓
✅ Must be graduating during the 2025–2026 school year
✅ Minimum 3.0 GPA
✅ Quick & easy online application – NO essays, NO recommendations, NO transcript
📅 Deadline: September 30, 2025, at 5 p.m. EST
Don’t miss this incredible chance to earn money for college! 💰✨
Apply here 👉 https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf
#OneHawk #ScholarshipAlert
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is awarding 150 scholarships worth $20,000 each to high school students across the U.S.! 🥤🎓
✅ Must be graduating during the 2025–2026 school year
✅ Minimum 3.0 GPA
✅ Quick & easy online application – NO essays, NO recommendations, NO transcript
📅 Deadline: September 30, 2025, at 5 p.m. EST
Don’t miss this incredible chance to earn money for college! 💰✨
Apply here 👉 https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf
#OneHawk #ScholarshipAlert
Help Support Two Beloved Former LMHS Teachers in Their Time of Need 💚💛
Our Hawk family has always been built on care, compassion, and community — and now two of our own need us more than ever.
Douglas Clelland served as the Math Department Head at Lake Minneola High School from 2016 to 2019. He was a dedicated teacher of Precalculus, AP Calculus, and AP Computer Science who went above and beyond for his students — even letting them shave his head and beard at a pep rally to raise money for cancer research. Mr. Clelland also created the first attendance tracking program for Mohawk Time, laying the groundwork for today’s Flex Time system.
Today, Doug's 9-year-old daughter, Adia, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Her mother has had to stop working to care for her full-time during treatment. The Clelland family needs our support now as they face the emotional and financial challenges ahead.
Brett Fontenot began his teaching career at East Ridge Middle before joining the founding faculty at Lake Minneola High School in 2012. Known for his gift in the classroom, Brett made a lasting impact on countless students through Algebra and AVID. His passion for teaching and genuine care for every student never went unnoticed.
Brett has recently been diagnosed with throat cancer and will be undergoing daily radiation and weekly chemotherapy in Houston, Texas, for the next few months. This journey is not one he should take alone.
These former Hawks poured their hearts into our school and students — now it’s our turn to give back.
Once a Hawk, Always a Hawk. 💚🦅
📌 https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-us-in-praying-for-adia-supporting-the-clelland-family
📌 https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-brett-fontenots-fight-against-cancer
Our Hawk family has always been built on care, compassion, and community — and now two of our own need us more than ever.
Douglas Clelland served as the Math Department Head at Lake Minneola High School from 2016 to 2019. He was a dedicated teacher of Precalculus, AP Calculus, and AP Computer Science who went above and beyond for his students — even letting them shave his head and beard at a pep rally to raise money for cancer research. Mr. Clelland also created the first attendance tracking program for Mohawk Time, laying the groundwork for today’s Flex Time system.
Today, Doug's 9-year-old daughter, Adia, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Her mother has had to stop working to care for her full-time during treatment. The Clelland family needs our support now as they face the emotional and financial challenges ahead.
Brett Fontenot began his teaching career at East Ridge Middle before joining the founding faculty at Lake Minneola High School in 2012. Known for his gift in the classroom, Brett made a lasting impact on countless students through Algebra and AVID. His passion for teaching and genuine care for every student never went unnoticed.
Brett has recently been diagnosed with throat cancer and will be undergoing daily radiation and weekly chemotherapy in Houston, Texas, for the next few months. This journey is not one he should take alone.
These former Hawks poured their hearts into our school and students — now it’s our turn to give back.
Once a Hawk, Always a Hawk. 💚🦅
📌 https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-us-in-praying-for-adia-supporting-the-clelland-family
📌 https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-brett-fontenots-fight-against-cancer
✨ Student Opportunity Alert! ✨
The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation has launched a new Economics Essay Contest with some amazing prizes! 💰
📅 Deadline: September 10 (just 3 weeks away!)
🏆 Prizes:
$10,000 for 1st place (high school & college divisions)
$5,000 for 2nd place
$1,000 for up to 10 finalists in each division
Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your writing skills and compete nationally!
👉 Details & submission info: coolidgereview.com/essay-contest
#OneHawk #Scholarship
The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation has launched a new Economics Essay Contest with some amazing prizes! 💰
📅 Deadline: September 10 (just 3 weeks away!)
🏆 Prizes:
$10,000 for 1st place (high school & college divisions)
$5,000 for 2nd place
$1,000 for up to 10 finalists in each division
Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your writing skills and compete nationally!
👉 Details & submission info: coolidgereview.com/essay-contest
#OneHawk #Scholarship
Day 8 – What a fun day celebrating our students who passed their AICE exams! A big thank you to Ms. Santo for baking brownies to make the celebration even sweeter. Keep reaching for the stars, Hawks! 🌟 #OneHawk
Meet LoryMae, our Hawk of the Day! 🦅 She went above and beyond to lend a helping hand to one of our teachers. We are so proud of your kindness and leadership, LoryMae—well done! #OneHawk
Part of being an AVID School at Lake Minneola means preparing our Hawks for what’s next—life after the Hill! A huge thank you to our Marine Recruiters, who show up consistently and support our students almost every day on campus. #OneHawk
Day 7 – Our Hawks of the Day are back!
Today we proudly celebrate Arzorius, our Hawk of the Day! AZ has been showing up big in his classes, stepping up as a true leader, and making the entire Hawk Family proud. Way to go, AZ – keep soaring! 🦅💚 #OneHawk
Today we proudly celebrate Arzorius, our Hawk of the Day! AZ has been showing up big in his classes, stepping up as a true leader, and making the entire Hawk Family proud. Way to go, AZ – keep soaring! 🦅💚 #OneHawk
Seniors,
Welcome back for week 2. Below are your updates for the week.
1). The document linked below is 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/document/d/1RXYxf0Baj-epFdbxTB9V8vl6E2P4EOy3t_7OSP2ue0U/edit?tab=t.0
2). Class dues can still be paid using the link below. We are down to about 250 class shirts. So, if you want a shirt, please pay your dues ASAP. Shirts can be picked up in the cafeteria during lunches this week. After this week, in 1-290 before or after school.
https://www.schoolcashonline.com/
3). On Monday, August 25th, Jostens will be on campus during MoHawk time to discuss cap and gowns with seniors. Jostens will be in the cafeteria during lunches on September 3rd to take cash payments and answer any questions. After September 3rd, cap and gowns will be purchased online through Jostens. That link can be found below. Please note, that we switched vendors this year and slightly redesigned the cap and gown. So, every student will need to purchase a new cap and gown this year.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/2378409/Lake-Minneola-High-School?srsltid=AfmBOopU0cWdsIbYgTzfwN6iLyEF_pWlswpj8sPPIfQ6uyCpg40ZZWFe
4). Once again, the date for graduation is NOT confirmed. I will update when this happens.
Please feel free 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 Teacher
E-mail: katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
Phone: 352-394-9600 ext 5239
Welcome back for week 2. Below are your updates for the week.
1). The document linked below is 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/document/d/1RXYxf0Baj-epFdbxTB9V8vl6E2P4EOy3t_7OSP2ue0U/edit?tab=t.0
2). Class dues can still be paid using the link below. We are down to about 250 class shirts. So, if you want a shirt, please pay your dues ASAP. Shirts can be picked up in the cafeteria during lunches this week. After this week, in 1-290 before or after school.
https://www.schoolcashonline.com/
3). On Monday, August 25th, Jostens will be on campus during MoHawk time to discuss cap and gowns with seniors. Jostens will be in the cafeteria during lunches on September 3rd to take cash payments and answer any questions. After September 3rd, cap and gowns will be purchased online through Jostens. That link can be found below. Please note, that we switched vendors this year and slightly redesigned the cap and gown. So, every student will need to purchase a new cap and gown this year.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/2378409/Lake-Minneola-High-School?srsltid=AfmBOopU0cWdsIbYgTzfwN6iLyEF_pWlswpj8sPPIfQ6uyCpg40ZZWFe
4). Once again, the date for graduation is NOT confirmed. I will update when this happens.
Please feel free 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 Teacher
E-mail: katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
Phone: 352-394-9600 ext 5239
Day 6: What an incredible way to close out our first week! We had the privilege of meeting with our amazing senior class and hearing an exciting overview of upcoming senior events from Mr. Katz and our fantastic senior class officers. We ended the day with a spirited Varsity Club meeting that highlighted just how strong Hawk pride really is! #OneHawk
Senior Parents and/or Guardians,
Linked below is a document of all the important dates relating to the Class of 2026 for the year.
This document will be updated and edited throughout the year as needed.
The graduation date has not been set yet. I will add it as soon as we get a confirmed date and time.
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RXYxf0Baj-epFdbxTB9V8vl6E2P4EOy3t_7OSP2ue0U/edit?tab=t.0
Thanks,
Mr. Katz
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
Linked below is a document of all the important dates relating to the Class of 2026 for the year.
This document will be updated and edited throughout the year as needed.
The graduation date has not been set yet. I will add it as soon as we get a confirmed date and time.
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RXYxf0Baj-epFdbxTB9V8vl6E2P4EOy3t_7OSP2ue0U/edit?tab=t.0
Thanks,
Mr. Katz
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