Tavares Middle

Want to play soccer for Tavares Middle? ⚽️✨ Parent + Athlete Meeting — Wed, Jan 14, 2026 • 5:30 PM Location: TMS Cafeteria All interested athletes and a guardian should attend!

Wishing all of our families and partners peace and prosperity in the new year! Classes resume on Tuesday, January 6. We will see you soon!

Don't forget!

🍽️ Come to Culver's of Leesburg (9423 US HWY 441, Leesburg, FL 34788) on Wednesday, January 14th from 5:00–8:00 PM. A portion of sales during that time will be donated to the school. Bring family and friends

Happy holidays from Tavares Middle School to our wonderful families! 🎄✨ We wish you a season full of warmth, rest, and memorable moments with loved ones. Thank you for your support this yea. We can’t wait to welcome students back in the new year!

🌟 Hello Winter Break! ❄️ Just a friendly reminder that classes will resume on Tuesday, January 6th. We hope everyone enjoys their well-deserved time off!

Please click the following link for a message from the Florida Department of Education regarding Family Empowerment Scholarships. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R4_fTeRZ0Jk3eCOFcdvPxXMuyfisypx3/view?usp=sharing

Please click the following link for a message from the Florida Department of Education regarding Family Empowerment Scholarships: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R4_fTeRZ0Jk3eCOFcdvPxXMuyfisypx3/view?usp=sharing

Fall Reading Challenge Incentive!

TMS Adopt A Family Club 🌟 50 student volunteers raised funds through the Santa Shuffle & Money Wars to buy gifts for 42 children! Huge thanks to sponsors Kevin & April Von Maxey and community partners Lions Club of Tavares, Sonic (Eustis), & Target (Mount Dora). 🎁👏

Yearbook ads are still on sale!

Thinking about a school trip to Washington, D.C.? Good news ! We have extra seats and are opening the opportunity to all grade levels! The info meeting is on December 16th at 5:30 PM. You don’t need to attend if you’re already registered.

Questions? Reach out to Ms. Flora at Florac@lake.k12.fl.us

Our AVID students represented TMS in the Howey-in-the-Hills Christmas Parade.

8th grade AVID students visited the University of Central Florida!

A big THANK YOU to our TMS families and staff for making STEAM Night such a success! ⚙️ 🧮 🎨 🧫

9 to 5 vibes 🎶 Ms. Coleman and Mrs. Lamoreaux helped our teachers pour a cup of ambition before stating their day! ☕️

Congratulations, Mrs. Harrison, on being selected from among 27 teachers to have your wish list fulfilled for your classroom, sponsored by the Lake County Sheriff's Office and A Touch Beyond Day Spa!

Winter Spirit Week is coming Dec 15–19! ❄️ Join us each day for fun themes and school spirit:

Merry Monday: Wear your favorite holiday headgear 🎩
Tacky Tuesday: Break out your ugliest sweater/shirt 🧥
Winter Wednesday: Show off warm holiday socks 🧦
Tree‑mendously Festive Colors Thursday: 6th Grade = White, 7th Grade = Green, 8th Grade = Red 🎄
Fleece & Festive Friday: Wear school‑appropriate PJs — No slippers! 💤

Way to represent! Our Little Red Band had some fun in the Tavares Christmas Parade last weekend!

SAVE THE DATE! 🍽️ Come to Culver's of Leesburg (9423 US HWY 441, Leesburg, FL 34788) on Wednesday, January 14th from 5:00–8:00 PM. A portion of sales during that time will be donated to the school. Bring family and friends!!

Big round of applause for our Little Red Band! 🎉🎶 The beginning, intermediate, advanced, and jazz bands all gave incredible performances at this week’s concerts. It was amazing to see so much talent, teamwork, and hard work on stage.