Our couselors are actively working through schedule change requests and balancing classroom sizes to ensure every student has the best possible learning environment. We appreciate your flexibility and patience as we make these quick initial adjustments!
🔔 First Day Checklist:
⏰ Reset the clock early: Adjust sleep and wake schedules 3–5 days before day one.
🎒 Night-before prep: Lay out outfits, pack backpacks, and prepare lunches together to eliminate morning panic.
🗺️Know your ride: Know exactly how you're getting home BEFORE you walk through the doors. Bus route number? Carpool pickup spot? Walking route? Memorize it or write it down.
📌Paper schedule: You will get a paper schedule on day one in your first period classroom. Don't know your first period teacher? We will have staff ready to help.
🍔Pre-plan lunch: Agree on a meeting table with friends the night before. Plan on finding a seat quickly and listening to the person on the microphone.
🎒Pack light: Don't carry 40 lbs of binders yet. Notebook, pen/pencil, and water bottle (optional) are all you need for Day 1.
You've got this! ⚡️
That entire loading and unloading zone? It's all yours! Don't huddle in one corner—use the space we've got. Your car (and the cars behind you) will thank you. 🙌
P.S. Keep those phones away in the parking lot. We need everyone's eyes on the road! 🚗
🎉 Ready for a great school year, Patriot families? Join us for MEET THE TEACHER at Tavares Middle School on August 6th from 1:00–3:30 PM! 🎒
What to expect:
Meet teachers & staff 👋
Walk the campus 🚶♀️🚶♂️
Learn about clubs & sports ⚽🏆
Purchase spirit wear (cash only) 🧢
Before you come:
-Log in to Focus and write down your 1st period teacher & room number (available the morning of Aug. 6th).
-Need help with Focus? Scan the QR code on the flyer for help.
-Your first period teacher will have a hard copy of your schedule at the event.
Still not able to find your first period? Head to the cafeteria, and we will point you in the right direction.
Location: 1335 Ken Bragg Way, Tavares, FL
Our counselors are diligently finalizing student schedules. Schedules will be posted to Focus by Meet the Teacher on 8/6. Need a schedule change? You can submit requests at Meet the Teacher or during lunch the first week of school.
Meet the Teacher is August 6th from 1:00-3:30 pm at Tavares Middle School.
We can’t wait to see you Monday, August 10th!
If you have a car rider, please fill out the car rider tag request form TODAY! We'll have your tag ready for pickup at Meet the Teacher on August 6th. Don't wait—get this done now to make dismissal smooth and safe from day one!
Form --> https://forms.gle/4eNjrMts5rxBp66Q9
Aug 6 — Meet the Teacher (1:00–3:30 PM) — drop in after 1 PM to meet staff, explore campus, see extracurriculars, and buy school merch (CASH ONLY).
Sept 1 — Open House (5:30–7:00 PM) — arrive at 5:30 to follow the bell schedule, visit teachers briefly, and learn about courses. Title I presentation at 5:00 PM.
Riding the bus this year?? Make sure you know your transportation plan BEFORE the first day of school!
Use this link to access the LCSB Transportation Page --> https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/o/lcs/page/bus-transportation-information
📍 Find your assigned bus stop and route.
🚌 Know your bus number.
⏰ Plan to arrive at your bus stop early.
🏠 Know where you will get off the bus.
📱 Have a plan for what to do if there is a transportation question or change.
Important reminder: Students must ride their assigned bus. Students may not ride home on a friend’s bus. 🚌
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!
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
Welcome, Ms. Korsun!
❤️Help us welcome our new Instructional Dean to the Patriot family!💙
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!
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.
