Meet the Teacher! August 6, 2026 📍 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM at Tavares Middle School (1335 Ken Bragg Way, Tavares FL) ✨ Meet our amazing teachers and staff 🚶 Walk the campus and get familiar with the school 🏀 Learn about clubs and sports 👕 Grab school spirit wear (cash only) 🍦 Enjoy Kona Ice and Tom's Coffee Truck treats! BONUS: A percentage of the truck sales supports our school's PBIS program—so treat yourself while supporting our students! 💙 Whether you're new to TMS or returning for another great year, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with our school community and start the year off right!
3 days ago, Tavares Middle School
Parents, don’t forget we utilize Focus to keep you connected with your child’s education. Log in now to stay connected to everything happening in your child's school day! With Focus, you'll have: ✅ Real-Time Grade Updates: See your child's progress instantly, no more waiting for report cards! ✅ Assignment Tracking: Know exactly what's due and when, so you can support your child's learning ✅ Direct Messaging with Teachers: Communicate with educators quickly and easily about your child's progress ✅ Attendance Information: Stay informed about attendance records at a glance Being involved in your child's education makes a real difference! Focus puts the power in your hands to support their success every single day. Need to register? Sign up today and join our school community: https://lake.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ Let's work together! 💪📚
4 days ago, Tavares Middle School
We are so grateful to an amazing anonymous donor who recently blessed Tavares Middle School with a generous donation of items for our PBIS program!

These items will go directly to our students who demonstrate outstanding positive behavior every single day. Whether it's showing respect, responsibility, or kindness to their peers, we get to celebrate and reward these students because of YOU! 💙

Want to make a difference too? You can support our students and their positive choices by donating items through our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/04As5GlK

Every donation (no matter the size) helps us recognize and encourage the incredible character our students are building. Thank you for investing in our students' success!
5 days ago, Tavares Middle School
Items on a table: an orange basketball glove, a blue and white ball, a red coaster with "TAVARES PATRIOTS" text, and a blue plastic sheet.
🏈🏐 Fall sports are coming up FAST, Patriots! 🏐🏈

Parents and families, now is the perfect time to make sure your student is ready to hit the field or court. Get sports physicals and required athletic paperwork completed early so there are no last-minute delays when fall sports begin!

📅 Fall sports start back quickly in August, including:
🏈 Co-Ed Flag Football
🏃 Boys & Girls Cross Country
📣 Cheerleading
🏐 Girls Volleyball

8th-grade families: There is also an opportunity to complete an important athletic health requirement before high school!

❤️ Who: Tavares Middle School 8th Graders
📅 When: Thursday, August 6 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: $20

Beginning July 1, 2026, incoming 9th graders participating in athletics must have an EKG/ECG as part of the Second Chance Act. EKGs are valid for 2 years, making this a great opportunity to take care of this requirement before high school!

⚠️ Pre-registration is required! Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit whoweplayfor.org to register.

Don't wait until the last minute—get cleared and get ready to play!

Questions? Reach out to our athletic director, Mrs. Metz- Metza@lake.k12.fl.us
5 days ago, Tavares Middle School
fall info meeting dates
ekg flyer
Text and graphics for a sports physical. It contains a red starburst and blue ovals with information.
Red heart shapes on a white and blue background. Text reads "Step 2: Online Athletic Clearance Portal" and "You will upload your completed physical and insurance information."
Step three, clearance. Complete the online portal for child's clearance. Watch social media for meeting dates and sport start times.
Sports poster with vibrant colors. A soccer ball, basketball, and track icons. Text reads "TMS Sports Dates to Remember."

Welcome, Ms. Korsun!

❤️Help us welcome our new Instructional Dean to the Patriot family!💙

6 days ago, Tavares Middle School
A group of five people, possibly family, standing in a park with trees. Text highlights a welcome message for a new staff member.

We know back-to-school comes with approximately 847 questions… 🤔😅

When is the first day? 🗓️
What time does school start? ⏰
Where do I find my bus information? 🚌
Can I bring a backpack? 🎒
What sports and clubs are available? 🏀🎭

We’ve got you covered! Here are some TMS Back-to-School Basics to help students and families feel ready for a successful start to the school year. 📚✨

Save the post, share it with a friend, and get ready! Keep checking our pages for more back-to-school info!

7 days ago, Tavares Middle School
A page titled "Back-to-School Basics" with text and icons. It has a title, a description, and a red flag icon.
A pink background displays "Mission: Be on Time!" with the first day of school on August 10. Times include 9:20 a.m. for school, 8:50 a.m. for student arrival, 4:00 p.m. dismissal, and 3:00 p.m. for Wednesday.
A pink-themed page with text instructions for students. It lists arrival times and reporting locations.
A pink-themed page with "Patriot Essentials" at the top and number 3. Below, it reads, "Breakfast and lunch are free for all students."
A poster with a white and yellow background, featuring a bold "4" and a headline "More Than the Classroom". Text discusses sports and clubs available.
A pink background displays information for parents, numbered "5" and titled "Set Up for Success!" It includes guidelines about dress codes, medication, and school expectations.
⚠️ Attention families of incoming 7th graders:
Do we have documentation of your child's required TDAP vaccine? If not, please submit records or contact Mrs. Price with any questions at
PriceL@lake.k12.fl.us.
8 days ago, Tavares Middle School
A poster with a stethoscope, a keyboard, and a pen on a white background asks for Tdap vaccine documentation.
Back-to-school shopping with a teen is 80% negotiation, 15% eye-rolling, and 5% actual clothing chosen. 😂👕🛒

👇Remember the following as you're doing your back-to-school shopping. Dress for success, Patriots! 👕🧢

https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/page/code-of-student-conduct-policy-guide
8 days ago, Tavares Middle School
Blue and white poster lists acceptable and unacceptable dress code items for Tavares Middle School students.
⏰ Tavares Middle School Hours — save this!

School Hours: 9:20 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesdays: 3:00 PM dismissal
Campus opens at 8:50 AM — car riders, please stay in your vehicle until then.
Let’s start the year strong, Patriots!
10 days ago, Tavares Middle School
A poster with a black and white doodle background displays "Tavares Middle School Hours" in red and blue text. School hours are listed as 9:20am-4:00pm.

Join Lake County Schools as a School Safety Guardian. Make a difference and help keep our students safe! Apply at https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/page/employment . Click "current job openings" and then type "Guardian" in the "Search Jobs" box.

14 days ago, LCS Communications
Make a difference. Help Keep Our Students Safe. Join Lake County Schools as a School Safety Guardian. Serve and support your local school district. All FDLE Certified and 144-hour Guardian Trained welcome. Full and Part-Time positions available. Apply at lake.k12.fl.us/page/employment. Questions? Contact us at safetyandsecurity@lake.k12.fl.us or 352-253-6675
❤️🤍 Welcome to the Patriot Family! ❤️🤍

Please help us welcome Pedro Alves da Silva, our newest 8th Grade Science teacher at Tavares Middle School! 🧪🔬

We're excited to have him join the Patriot family! Be sure to give Mr. Silva a warm TMS welcome in the comments!
14 days ago, Tavares Middle School
A poster introduces Pedro, a science teacher from Brazil, with a photo of him and his family.

At Tavares Middle, we're excited to share how PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is making our school a better place for every student!

How YOU Can Help: Consider supporting our program by purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List! Your donations help stock our school store and make rewards even more meaningful for our students. 💚 Link --> Our Wish List

Here's what PBIS means for your child:

✅ Clear Expectations — Students know exactly what positive behavior looks like in every setting (classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, buses)

✅ Recognition & Rewards — When students make good choices, they earn 'Star Bucks' to spend at our school store! It's a fun, tangible way to celebrate their success.

✅ Special Events — We regularly host events to recognize students who make positive choices and contribute to our school community.

✅ Supportive Environment — PBIS helps us create a school where students feel safe, respected, and motivated to do their best.

The Bottom Line: Instead of just focusing on what students do wrong, PBIS teaches and celebrates what they do right. When students feel recognized and supported, they thrive! 🌟

Questions? Reach out to Mrs. Lamoreaux at Lamoreauxk@lake.k12.fl.us

15 days ago, Tavares Middle School
PBIS
Step 3: You’re almost there! ✅ After the Athletic Clearance Portal is complete, the Athletic Director will verify documents, and your child will be cleared for the 2026–2027 school year. You’ll get an email confirmation — only once for the year.

Stay tuned to our socials for athlete/parent meeting info and sport start dates.

Mrs. Metz is here if you need anything- Metza@lake.k12.fl.us
18 days ago, Tavares Middle School
An informational graphic with a red and white background. It has three blue dots and text explaining the third step in the athletic clearance process.
Ready for Step 2 of clearance? Upload your completed physical and insurance information to our Athletic Clearance Portal. Need help? Please reference our How‑To Guide for step‑by‑step navigation. 🏈🧾https://tms.lake.k12.fl.us/o/tms/page/athletics

Tell us if you need assistance — we’re here to help! 👇
19 days ago, Tavares Middle School
A blue and white background with a red heart design. Text reads "Step 2: Online Athletic Clearance Portal" and instructions for uploading information.
Whether you're hitting the field, court, or sidelines this fall, make sure you're cleared to compete. Don't let paperwork keep you on the bench! Questions? Reach out to our athletic director- Metza@lake.k12.fl.us ⚠️ **IMPORTANT:** School Entry Physicals and Pop Warner Physicals will NOT be accepted. You need the official FHSAA Sports Physical form. **Get the correct form here:** https://fhsaa.com/documents/2026/2/25/EL2_022426.pdf
20 days ago, Tavares Middle School
📣 Get your documents uploaded BEFORE the back-to-school madness begins! This week we will walk you step by step through the process.
21 days ago, Tavares Middle School
⭐ Meet One of Our Newest Patriots! ⭐

Please join us in welcoming Kieran Johnson to the Tavares Middle School family!
22 days ago, Tavares Middle School
Meet Mr. Johnson
Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics
27 days ago, Tavares Middle School
We are proud to announce that Tavares Middle School has maintained our "B" school grade! 👏

This achievement is a direct reflection of the dedication of our incredible teachers, staff, students, families, and community. Thank you for your hard work, commitment, and belief in our Patriots every single day.

Together, we continue to grow, improve, and make TMS a place where students thrive. Here's to another amazing year of learning and success!
27 days ago, Tavares Middle School
A blue and red graphic displays "WE DID IT AGAIN!" above a "B". Below, "TAVARES MIDDLE SCHOOL GO PATRIOTS!" is shown with the school logo.
🎉Please join us in giving Mrs. Flint a warm Patriot welcome! We can't wait to see the positive impact she'll make on our students and school community.
29 days ago, Tavares Middle School
Meet Ms. Flint