📣 Attention Tavares Patriots families and students! 📣
Please mark your calendars:
• 31 March — Writing Test (6th–8th)
• 5 May — FAST Reading Test (6th–8th)
• 7 May — Science EOC (8th grade only)
• 12 May — FAST Math, Algebra & Geometry EOCs (6th–8th)
• 14 May — Civics EOC (7th grade & some 8th graders)
💙⭐ Encourage your child to get good rest, eat well, and arrive on time. Be sure to have a charged device daily!
Please mark your calendars:
• 31 March — Writing Test (6th–8th)
• 5 May — FAST Reading Test (6th–8th)
• 7 May — Science EOC (8th grade only)
• 12 May — FAST Math, Algebra & Geometry EOCs (6th–8th)
• 14 May — Civics EOC (7th grade & some 8th graders)
💙⭐ Encourage your child to get good rest, eat well, and arrive on time. Be sure to have a charged device daily!
Congratulations to our TMS cheerleaders! They walked away with 4th place at the very competitive district championship! 📣❤️🤍💙
🌼✨ Spring Break is almost here! 🌸 Mark your calendars for March 16th-20th! Time to take a break!
Classes resume Monday, March 23rd.
Classes resume Monday, March 23rd.
Don't miss this opportunity! Planning for next school year begins now and we need your help. Your child’s Title I school needs to hear from you and how they can improve your child’s educational experience. Take this short survey, and let your voice be heard. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wkxObz1A7JB2xEZ2rbnkRJEH2AHPKcU9q727qm2nEQ8/edit?usp=sharing
Parents of incoming 7th graders: Do we have documentation of your child's required TDAP vaccine? 📋💉 Please check your records and send proof to the school to ensure a smooth start to the year. Need help or have questions? Contact our date clerk, Mrs. Price, at PriceL@lake.k12.fl.us.
Happy Social Workers’ Week to Tonya Andrews! Thank you for all you do for not only for TMS but LCSB.
What a great night meeting some of our future Patriots! 6th Grade Orientation was a huge success.
📢 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!
