District 19 Solo and Ensemble! ❤️🤍💙 TMS had 28 students prepare solos to perform for a judge. 21 students received a Superior (the highest score) and 7 received Excellents (second highest score).
about 2 months ago, Tavares Middle School
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Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults. In fact, 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before becoming adults, according to loveisrespect.org. Each February, young adults and their loved ones nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual, month-long effort focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts.
about 2 months ago, LCS Communications
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Students and teachers in actions!
about 2 months ago, Tavares Middle School
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Florida Agriculture is Growing into the Future, and Lake County's CTE students can be a part of this exciting career field! In 2026, modern agriculture embraces cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, and exciting new opportunities for which we prepare our students through CTE. Precision agriculture is taking the lead, with farmers using robots, sensors, drones, aerial imagery, and GPS technology to boost efficiency and safety on the farm. Data-driven decisions help farmers optimize crops, protect the environment, and grow smarter than ever. This CTE Friday, explore agricultural careers in technology, sustainability, and data science through CTE courses — and be part of shaping the farms of tomorrow!
2 months ago, LCS Communications
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Only 3 days left to apply!
The Take Stock in Children application for Lake & Sumter County 8th graders closes February 15, 2026. Students accepted into the program receive caring mentorship and the opportunity to earn a 60-credit-hour college tuition scholarship after graduating from a Florida high school.
Who can apply?
• Current 8th graders at a public middle school
• Lake or Sumter County students
• Meet income eligibility guidelines
• 2.5+ unweighted GPA
• Good attendance and behavior
Don’t wait—time is running out.
Apply now: https://formstack.io/5EBEA
Questions? TSIC@lake.k12.fl.us
#TakeStockInChildren #LakeCountyFL #SumterCountyFL #3DaysLeft #CollegeBound

2 months ago, LCS Communications
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Did you know that students who complete a CTE program are eligible for the Florida Gold Seal Scholarship, which covers tuition and fees at Florida colleges and state universities? That’s like a ticket to your college dreams! By finishing a CTE program, you not only gain valuable skills for a rewarding career, but you also get financial support to continue your education. It’s the perfect way to invest in both your future career and college journey.
2 months ago, LCS Communications
Green highway sign against a blue sky backdrop. Sign says Scholarship Next Exit, with logos for CTE Month, Florida's Future and LCS beneath it.
Today is "Wear Orange Day!" Every Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we wear orange to show solidarity and raise awareness about dating violence. Everyone deserves healthy relationships!
2 months ago, LCS Communications
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Florida’s construction industry is booming! Central Florida offers many career opportunities in the construction trades and plenty of room to grow. Whether your passion is skilled trades, project management, engineering, architectural drafting, electricity, or HVAC, there’s a place for you in this high-demand field. And CTE courses in Lake County's public schools can help you build skills, knowledge, and industry connections to construct the career of your dreams. Florida's Future: Powered by Public Education.
2 months ago, LCS Communications
Girl using an electric saw and boys with birdhouses they built. Logos for CTE Month, Florida's Future and LCS.
Only 5 days left to apply!
The Take Stock in Children application for Lake & Sumter County 8th graders closes February 15, 2026. Students accepted into the program receive caring mentorship and the opportunity to earn a 60-credit-hour college tuition scholarship after graduating from a Florida high school.
Who can apply?
• Current 8th graders at a public middle school
• Lake or Sumter County students
• Meet income eligibility guidelines
• 2.5+ unweighted GPA
• Good attendance and behavior
Don’t wait—time is running out.
Apply now: https://formstack.io/5EBEA
Questions? TSIC@lake.k12.fl.us
#TakeStockInChildren #LakeCountyFL #SumterCountyFL #__DaysLeft #CollegeBound
2 months ago, LCS Communications
Image of star, book, student in graduation cap and Take Stock in Children logo. Wording says "Attention 8th graders. Scholarship Opportunity. 5 days left to apply."
Create, design, and share with CTE Video Production & Digital Design in Lake County's public schools! Careers in video production and digital design let you turn your ideas into stories, graphics, and content that reach the world. From filming, editing, and animation to web design, social media content, and digital marketing, CTE students gain hands-on experience with the tools and technology professionals use every day.
This CTE Month, imagine bringing your creativity to life by producing a video, designing graphics, or creating digital experiences. With CTE, your skills can lead to high-demand careers in media, marketing, entertainment, and beyond. Florida's Future: Powered by Public Education.
2 months ago, LCS Communications
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Parents/guardians of K-12 students: We need your feedback. Please complete the Family Stakeholder Survey today: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/299325/p2577 A brief video on how to access and begin the survey can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IxZmYQob6XU9jUNNH-oEVo-haXmPO1JX/view?usp=drive_link

2 months ago, LCS Communications
2026 Annual stakeholder survey Feb 2 - 27 with image of a QR code and LCS logo
Only 6 days left to apply!
The Take Stock in Children application for Lake & Sumter County 8th graders closes February 15, 2026. Students accepted into the program receive caring mentorship and the opportunity to earn a 60-credit-hour college tuition scholarship after graduating from a Florida high school.
Who can apply?
• Current 8th graders at a public middle school
• Lake or Sumter County students
• Meet income eligibility guidelines
• 2.5+ unweighted GPA
• Good attendance and behavior
Don’t wait—time is running out.
Apply now: https://formstack.io/5EBEA
Questions? TSIC@lake.k12.fl.us
#TakeStockInChildren #LakeCountyFL #SumterCountyFL #__DaysLeft #CollegeBound
2 months ago, LCS Communications
Image of star, book, student in graduation cap and Take Stock in Children logo. Wording says "Attention 8th graders. Scholarship Opportunity. 6 days left to apply."
CTE courses don’t just keep up with the workforce—they lead the way! These programs are constantly evolving to match today’s job market, giving students hands-on, industry-aligned skills that employers are actively looking for. By working closely with local industry partners, CTE programs stay locked in on real career trends and real opportunities. And here’s the best part—many local employers are ready to hire CTE students straight out of high school, offering immediate pathways into competitive, in-demand careers.
2 months ago, LCS Communications
Photos of students on bull dozers with CTE Month logo, LCS logo and Florida' Future logo
Want to make someone’s Valentine’s Day? 🌹✨
TMS Student Government flower sale — Friday, Feb 13!
Where: Courtyard before school & cafeteria during all lunches
Price: $2 each — cash only (no change for bills > $20)
2 months ago, Tavares Middle School
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teen Dating Violence is a pattern of emotional, verbal, sexual, or physical abuse used by one person in a current or past dating relationship to exert power and control over another when one or both of the partners is a teenager. Abuse may include insults, coercion, social sabotage, sexual harassment, stalking, threats and/or acts of physical or sexual abuse. This month, we are bringing awareness to this issue, educating students about it, and helping them understand how to prevent it. Wednesday, Feb. 11, is Wear Orange Day. Wear your orange and show you support.
2 months ago, LCS Communications
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📣 Attention, students and families! A friendly reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents Day!
2 months ago, Tavares Middle School
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The Lake County Schools Science and Engineering Fair continued today in Mount Dora as middle and high school students showcased their projects. From engineering solutions to scientific investigations, these students showed outstanding dedication and creativity. We are so proud of the thought and passion they put into their work. A huge thank‑you to the teachers, families, judges, and sponsors who helped make this event special. Stay tuned: We will share a list of all the winners soon!

2 months ago, LCS Communications
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Two girls stand in front of their project, "Multi-Tasking: Brain Drain or Boost?"
Two female students stand in front of project, "Running with Music"
Male student stands and poses in front of his project, "Flavor Saver"
Two girls stand and pose in front of their project, " More Turns, More Power"
AVID Students ended AVID week by supporting Lakehawk Service Day. Thank you Lake-Sumter State College for the wonderful volunteers! Another huge shout out to our local Ace Hardware for the mulch donation.
2 months ago, Tavares Middle School
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Only 9 days left to apply!
The Take Stock in Children application for Lake & Sumter County 8th graders closes February 15, 2026. Students accepted into the program receive caring mentorship and the opportunity to earn a 60-credit-hour college tuition scholarship after graduating from a Florida high school.
Who can apply?
• Current 8th graders at a public middle school
• Lake or Sumter County students
• Meet income eligibility guidelines
• 2.5+ unweighted GPA
• Good attendance and behavior
Don’t wait—time is running out.
Apply now: https://formstack.io/5EBEA
Questions? TSIC@lake.k12.fl.us
#TakeStockInChildren #LakeCountyFL #SumterCountyFL #__DaysLeft #CollegeBound
2 months ago, LCS Communications
Image of star, book, student in graduation cap and Take Stock in Children logo. Wording says "Attention 8th graders. Scholarship Opportunity. 9 days left to apply."
LCS District Science Fair Participants! Way to represent TMS.✨
2 months ago, Tavares Middle School
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