Lake Minneola High

💘 SGA Annual Heart Hunt is back! 💘

Get ready to search campus for hidden hearts on Friday, Feb. 13th! ❤️🔍

Find as many as you can and return them to Room 189 to earn a sweet treat and Class Cup points! 🏆🍬

Don’t miss out—happy hunting, Hawks! 🦅💗

Day 117: Please join us in celebrating our outstanding student-athletes on National Signing Day!
We are incredibly proud to recognize the following students who have officially signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level:

Ashlyn LeViner – Georgia Southern University – Cross Country/Track

Molly Flynn – Georgia Southwestern State University – Cross Country/Track

Macy Carr – Lake-Sumter State College – Volleyball

Laila Ellis – Lake-Sumter State College – Volleyball

Alexa Fricker – Chowan University – Volleyball

Cecilia Peroni – Grove City College – Water Polo

Brandon Rupsingh – Spartanburg Methodist College – Baseball

Tristan Closson – Seminole State College – Baseball

Adam (AJ) Acosta – Daytona Beach Christian University – Baseball

Congratulations to each of these student-athletes and their families! Your dedication, hard work, and perseverance have truly paid off, and we cannot wait to see what you accomplish next!

Let’s celebrate Logan & Michael! 🎉🦅
They are our Hawks of the Day for being upstanding students and filling each day with positivity and kindness.

Way to go, Hawks! 💚💛
#OneHawk

Dream it. Build it. Own it with CTE Business programs at Lake County public schools! Did you know that careers in Entrepreneurship, Marketing, eCommerce, Finance, and Promotional Enterprise give you the skills to launch businesses, sell products, and reach customers all over the world? From creating marketing campaigns and managing online stores to designing promotions and growing your own business, CTE students learn real-world skills that make ideas profitable. This CTE Month, imagine turning your creativity into a career. Whether you dream of running your own business, leading a marketing team, or creating the next big online store, CTE Business programs at Lake County public schools give you the tools to build, promote, and succeed!

Families of students with disabilities are invited to attend one of two Transition Fairs at Lake-Sumter State College to learn more about independent living, job training, support services and more! Learn more: https://www.lssc.edu/sas/

Not sure what career path is right for you? No worries — CTE is the place to explore! Jump into your Xello tile in ClassLink to discover your interests, take career surveys, and explore careers you may have never considered.

Lake County Schools offers exciting CTE pathways in healthcare, information technology, agriculture, manufacturing, TV production, construction, culinary arts, and more—there’s something for everyone! This month is all about discovering your passions, building your future, and finding your path. Florida's Future: Powered by Public Schools.

🌟 STUDENT OPPORTUNITY: FREE REMOTE INTERNSHIP 🌟

Lake Minneola High School students—interested in civics, leadership, activism, or making a real impact?

📣 TurnUp, a Forbes-featured, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is now accepting applications for its FREE Civics & Activism Remote Internship!

✅ Fully remote
✅ Flexible schedule & rolling admissions
✅ Open to high school students nationwide
✅ Community service hours eligible
✅ Certificates, leadership experience & resume boost
🏅 Eligible for the President’s Volunteer Service Award
📬 Strong interns may earn college letters of recommendation

Interns collaborate with students across the country, learn from expert speakers, and work on real projects that amplify youth civic engagement.

🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/tuinternship
📅 Deadline: Rolling — apply anytime!

This is an amazing opportunity to grow as a leader, strengthen your college applications, and make a difference. 💪🗳️

Your voice matters! 📣 The 2026 Family Stakeholder Survey is now open. Scan the QR code and share your feedback to help shape the future of our schools. Open Feb. 2–27.

Happy February, Hawks! Let’s make it a great week on the Hill and celebrate Counselor Week—thank you to our incredible counselors! #OneHawk 🦅

Day 116: Meet Bailey! 🎉 She was accepted to St. Edward’s University in Texas 🤠 🏐 Congratulations, Bailey—you are an exceptional student-athlete! We are so proud of you! 🦅💙
#OneHawk

Day 115: As an AVID Demonstration School, we prepare our Hawks for life after the Hill! Today, our students learned about the University of Central Florida—Go Knights! 🖤💛 Congratulations to today’s trivia question winners!
#OneHawk 🦅

Day 114: We had a great night celebrating our LMHS Teacher of the Year, Ms. Rangel; our Rookie Teacher of the Year, Ms. Dube; and our School-Related Employee of the Year, Ms. Manecci! A special shout-out as well to our outgoing LCS Teacher of the Year, Ms. Bryant. We are so fortunate to have so many wonderful people working with our Hawks! 🦅
#OneHawk

The Lake Minneola High School ASL Club took part in an exciting Literacy Week activity on January 29th with our friends at Grassy Lake Elementary School. Club students visited classrooms to read the book “Don ‘t Trust Cats.” They also showed the classes some new ASL signs, and gave away some goodies! The books were then donated to the GLES library for all to enjoy. Many thanks to the staff and teachers at Grassy Lake that made this possible!

Hawks, please see the opportunities from our community! #OneHawk

Good Afternoon Seniors,

Below are your reminders/updates for the week.

Cap and Gown: Please continue to order 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. Please have your cap and gown ordered by March 20th. 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: As students and families begin planning for the graduation ceremony, we would like to share important information regarding 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 beginning March 17. 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, March 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.

Grad Bash: Seniors, you have just about a month left to purchase tickets for this one-of-a-kind event. Tickets can be purchased via SchoolCash (link below) or you can pay me in cash in room 1-290. Grad Bash will be on Saturday, April 18th. The price is $155, and Universal DOES NOT allow annual passes for this event. The last day to purchase is February 27th. Beginning March 2nd, students can pick up a permission form outside my door, or print a copy and return it. Permission forms will need to be signed and returned in order to attend.
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 NealM@lake.k12.fl.us 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

Senior Shirts: Tomorrow, 1/31, is the last day to order your class of 26 shirts. This shirt will have the names of all of the graduates on the back. Shirts are on sale on SchoolCash until 1/31. After 1/31, I will place the order and then it will take about two weeks to get them. I will notify students when they arrive.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-4peA-TrvAkQ4Ews6v2UA86TLmD2r8qPfgnYbSWB7SY/edit?tab=t.0

Senior Parent Meeting: 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. Parents will be able to pay any outstanding dues or fines, and a representative from Jostens will also be on hand taking cap and gown orders.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RXYxf0Baj-epFdbxTB9V8vl6E2P4EOy3t_7OSP2ue0U/edit?tab=t.0

Class Dues: Please start paying any past dues of soDues 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,

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

Hawks! If you haven’t checked out the Theatre Department’s production of The Little Prince yet, you still have two chances to see it! Join us Friday at 7:00 PM or Saturday at 4:00 PM—this is a performance you won’t want to miss.

Check out this great write-up about our play:
https://sltablet.com/2026/01/29/lake-minneola-high-school-theatre-brings-the-little-prince-to-the-stage-jan-29-30-31/