📢 Families — Important end-of-year testing dates for 2026! 📅
Please mark these in your schedule:
MARCH 31st — Writing Test
MAY 5th — FAST Reading Test (6th, 7th, 8th)
MAY 7th — Science EOC (8th grade only)
MAY 12th — FAST Math & Algebra & Geometry EOCs (6th, 7th, 8th)
MAY 14th — Civics EOC (7th grade & some 8th graders)
Regular attendance matters — coming to school every day helps students stay caught up, practice test routines, and feel confident on test day.
Please mark these in your schedule:
MARCH 31st — Writing Test
MAY 5th — FAST Reading Test (6th, 7th, 8th)
MAY 7th — Science EOC (8th grade only)
MAY 12th — FAST Math & Algebra & Geometry EOCs (6th, 7th, 8th)
MAY 14th — Civics EOC (7th grade & some 8th graders)
Regular attendance matters — coming to school every day helps students stay caught up, practice test routines, and feel confident on test day.
THANK YOU to Farley's Frigeration for spoiling the staff at TMS with The Coffee Post truck! ☕️ It was just what we needed to start our Friday!
Peek inside the classroom: Coach Cullen working on hitting stance in baseball/softball!
🎉 Don’t forget! No school on Friday, March 6th for Teacher Work Day! 📝 Classes resume Monday, March 9th.
We need your feedback. Please complete the Parent Stakeholder survey today. Find the survey here: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/299325/p2577
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (#TDVAM). Whether you’re concerned about your relationship or if you have questions about dating in general, the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline is here for you 24/7. Text “LOVEIS” to 22522 to speak to an advocate, or visit loveisrespect.org.
🌟Coach Boatright and her team represented TMS at the Special Olympics today!
Swipe for warm reading vibes from Ms. Walker’s class → 📸✨ Look at these calm, focused faces — books do more than entertain! Did you know...Reading can reduce stress by up to 68% (vs. 61% for music).
❤️🐾🤍 Have a look at our 8th graders' field trip to Tavares High! They toured Career & Technical Education programs, met club leaders, and checked out extracurricular opportunities! It was an inspiring day helping students imagine their next step in their education path and discover new interests.
Students: Level up your future with CTE Cybersecurity offered at East Ridge High School, and Game/Simulation/Animation Programming offered at Tavares High School! Careers in cybersecurity and gaming combine technology, problem-solving, and creativity. From protecting networks and sensitive data to designing and testing video games, our CTE students gain hands-on experience with the tools and skills top tech employers are looking for. This CTE Month, imagine defending the digital world, creating virtual adventures, and turning tech passion into a high-demand career. With CTE, our students' skills can lead to job security, competitive salaries, and endless opportunities in tech and entertainment!
Protect, serve and succeed with CTE Criminal Justice Operations, a program offered at Mount Dora High School! From law enforcement and forensic science to corrections, investigations, and public safety, criminal justice careers make a real difference in our communities. Our CTE students gain hands-on experience, critical thinking skills, and real-world training that prepare them for these exciting, high-demand careers. This CTE Month, imagine helping others, solving problems, and keeping your community safe. With CTE, our students can turn their passion for justice into a rewarding career!
Don't forget... It's time to nominate the 2026 inductees for the Lake County Schools Alumni Hall of Fame! Nominees must have graduated from a Lake County high school. They may be living or deceased, and they must have made outstanding athletic, professional, or humanitarian contributions, or overcome great adversity to succeed on a personal level. Please use this link to submit your nomination by 5 p.m. EST on Monday, February 23, 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekNfSG8aztTYigKMFcLC-s5Qbp9BZKtuqVq-ahkU-tuwWUtw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117849213253443556305
Mrs. Hall and the jazz band received an overall SUPERIOR rating today at the Jazz MPA!
Nice job, Mrs. Hall and jazz students!
Nice job, Mrs. Hall and jazz students!
The aviation industry is soaring to new heights, and it needs students like those in Lake County Schools! From pilots and drone operators to aviation mechanics and air traffic controllers, these high-skill careers keep the world moving every day. A CTE class is the perfect runway to get started! We offer an Aerospace Technologies program at Eustis, Lake Minneola, and Leesburg high schools, and an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations program at East Ridge High School. Central Florida is at the heart of aerospace innovation, leading the way in air and space exploration. Aerospace engineers and technicians design spacecraft, satellites, and advanced aircraft that shape the future of discovery. If space, technology, and innovation excite you, this high-demand field offers limitless opportunities.
The aviation industry is soaring to new heights, and it needs students like those in Lake County Schools! From pilots and drone operators to aviation mechanics and air traffic controllers, these high-skill careers keep the world moving every day. A CTE class is the perfect runway to get started! We offer an Aerospace Technologies program at Eustis, Lake Minneola, and Leesburg high schools, and an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations program at East Ridge High School. Central Florida is at the heart of aerospace innovation, leading the way in air and space exploration. Aerospace engineers and technicians design spacecraft, satellites, and advanced aircraft that shape the future of discovery. If space, technology, and innovation excite you, this high-demand field offers limitless opportunities.
Last week, the incredible Tavares Middle School NJHS Club spread Valentine’s cheer today by passing out flowers and valentines to residents at a local nursing home. We are so proud of our students for showing kindness, compassion, and community spirit! ❤️🌹
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).
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.
Students and teachers in actions!
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!
