Day 30 – A HUGE congratulations to our LMHS Theatre Department for their outstanding performances of Moon Over Buffalo! 🎭👏 These talented Hawks brought epic comedic timing, fantastic sets, and an unforgettable experience to the stage. You still have ONE more chance to catch it tonight at 7 PM—don’t miss out! #OneHawk
Day 29 – Today we kicked off a new tradition with Senior Sunrise to begin the year, and we’ll close it out with Senior Sunset in May! 🌅 This morning was filled with food, music, friends, and laughter. What a great start, Class of 2026! 🦅 #OneHawk
🎓 How to College – Scholarships & More!
Join us Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, from 5:30–8:00 PM at the Puryear Building in Groveland. Learn about the college admissions process, financial aid, FAFSA, essays, and more from local organizations. Se habla español!
📍 243 South Lake Ave., Groveland, FL 34736
👉 Arrive early to sign up for breakout sessions—spots are limited!
Join us Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, from 5:30–8:00 PM at the Puryear Building in Groveland. Learn about the college admissions process, financial aid, FAFSA, essays, and more from local organizations. Se habla español!
📍 243 South Lake Ave., Groveland, FL 34736
👉 Arrive early to sign up for breakout sessions—spots are limited!
Day 28 – Join us in celebrating our Student Athletes of the Week, Drew & Raegan! These two shine both in the classroom and on the field. We’re proud of their hard work, dedication, and Hawk spirit. Congratulations, Hawks! 🦅 #OneHawk
Looking for extra support in math, science, or exam prep? 📚 Coach Kelly Live offers one-on-one tutoring for high school students—including SAT/ACT/PERT/AP prep! Scan the QR code to schedule a free meet & greet today!
Please join us 2 weeks from tonight on Thursday October 2nd at Lake Minneola High School for our Dig Pink Volleyball night. Our Dig Pink night is our night to promote awareness and help the fight against breast cancer.
We would like to invite out anyone affected by breast cancer to the game to be recognized as our Guests of Honor; please complete this invitation form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczqguJSL1hGCMM7XSOkYqpYNdbU71ACq10krpBtfHsFdMRvQ/viewform
We are looking to raise money with the goal of $1,500.00 to donate to the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation, you can donate here at this link https://lakecounty.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/3633/552/False/True
Anyone who ordered Pink night volleyball shirts, order will be delivered soon and will post pick up information once they are in.
Thank you! 💞🏐
We would like to invite out anyone affected by breast cancer to the game to be recognized as our Guests of Honor; please complete this invitation form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczqguJSL1hGCMM7XSOkYqpYNdbU71ACq10krpBtfHsFdMRvQ/viewform
We are looking to raise money with the goal of $1,500.00 to donate to the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation, you can donate here at this link https://lakecounty.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/3633/552/False/True
Anyone who ordered Pink night volleyball shirts, order will be delivered soon and will post pick up information once they are in.
Thank you! 💞🏐
Absenteeism is a lost opportunity to learn. We can’t afford to think of absenteeism as merely a lack of compliance with school rules. Let's work together as a community to make regular school attendance a priority.
#HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
Hawks, Homecoming is right around the corner, and we’ve got an incredible week planned! 🎉 Two of our favorite traditions—Hype Night and Powderpuff—make this week one-of-a-kind. Don’t miss out on the excitement—check out all the details in the attached flyers! #OneHawk
Day 27 – Meet Adriana, our Hawk of the Day! 🦅
Adriana goes above and beyond to support her peers and shines with kindness in everything she does. We are so proud to celebrate her and the positive impact she brings to our campus! 💚 #OneHawk
Adriana goes above and beyond to support her peers and shines with kindness in everything she does. We are so proud to celebrate her and the positive impact she brings to our campus! 💚 #OneHawk
When a student misses so many days that they are chronically absent (10% or more days) it means the lack of engagement in learning is an ongoing problem that needs to be addressed. Chronic absence affects all kids, not just the absent ones. #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
🎉 Get ready, Hawks! 🎶🍔🎮
Join us for Hype Night 2025 on Monday, Oct. 6th from 5:30–8:00 PM in the LMHS Courtyard! Enjoy music, food, games, and fun — FREE admission! 🙌 Tickets for food & games available on SchoolCash. Don’t miss it! #OneHawk
Join us for Hype Night 2025 on Monday, Oct. 6th from 5:30–8:00 PM in the LMHS Courtyard! Enjoy music, food, games, and fun — FREE admission! 🙌 Tickets for food & games available on SchoolCash. Don’t miss it! #OneHawk
Good Morning Seniors,
I hope you enjoyed your long weekend. Below are you updates/reminders for this week.
1).Tickets for Homecoming are now on sale!! Tickets at $50 in advance and $60 at the door. The dance is on Saturday, October 11th from 8-11 in the LMHS courtyard. We will have an awesome DJ, 360 and standard photo booths, roaming photography, snacks, and drinks; all included with the price of your ticket. Tickets can be purchased on go-fan link or QR Code below; in cash before or after school in room 1-290; or I will be selling tickets in lunches on Mon, Wed, and Fri starting this week. Outside guests forms need to be turned in to Mrs. Cavinder, or myself. Do not purchase tickets until you receive an email back approving your guest. Forms can be found below, or outside my room 1-290. When purchasing Homecoming tickets, you will be prompted to enter a first and last name. Please enter your own name and, if you purchased a ticket for a guest, your guest’s name. If your parents are purchasing tickets for you, make sure they enter your name and your guest’s name, not their own.
https://gofan.co/event/3976688?schoolId=FL31722
2). There will be a meeting in my room 1-290 on Wednesday at 1:30 for all seniors interested in helping decorate the banner and hallway for Homecoming.
3). Senior Sunrise is on Friday, September 19th from 6:30 to 9:00am. Students will have an excused absence from 1st though 3rd periods ONLY, and must report to classes the rest of the day. All seniors and early grads are welcome to attend.
4). Class dues can still be paid using the QR code linked below. Shirts can be picked up in 1-290 before or after school. Please bring a copy of your receipt.
5).Grad Bash tickets were supposed to go on sale today, but Universal has not released the pricing yet. They should very soon, and as soon as they do I will make a post about it.
6). The Senior "Year-At-A-Glance" is posted below and contains a breakdown of all of the senior related activities for the year. This is updated as needed throughout the year. Please make it a habit to check it on a regular basis.
https://docs.google.com/.../1RXYxf0Baj.../edit...
7). Lastly, we are still waiting on the confirmed date for graduation Please do not believe anything you read or see unless it comes from myself, Mr. Roberts, or the county.
Feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Mr. Katz
katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
Brian Katz, M.Ed
Lake Minneola High School
Social Studies Department Chairperson
Senior Class Sponsor
AP United States History Teacher
E-mail: katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
Phone: 352-394-9600 ext 5239
I hope you enjoyed your long weekend. Below are you updates/reminders for this week.
1).Tickets for Homecoming are now on sale!! Tickets at $50 in advance and $60 at the door. The dance is on Saturday, October 11th from 8-11 in the LMHS courtyard. We will have an awesome DJ, 360 and standard photo booths, roaming photography, snacks, and drinks; all included with the price of your ticket. Tickets can be purchased on go-fan link or QR Code below; in cash before or after school in room 1-290; or I will be selling tickets in lunches on Mon, Wed, and Fri starting this week. Outside guests forms need to be turned in to Mrs. Cavinder, or myself. Do not purchase tickets until you receive an email back approving your guest. Forms can be found below, or outside my room 1-290. When purchasing Homecoming tickets, you will be prompted to enter a first and last name. Please enter your own name and, if you purchased a ticket for a guest, your guest’s name. If your parents are purchasing tickets for you, make sure they enter your name and your guest’s name, not their own.
https://gofan.co/event/3976688?schoolId=FL31722
2). There will be a meeting in my room 1-290 on Wednesday at 1:30 for all seniors interested in helping decorate the banner and hallway for Homecoming.
3). Senior Sunrise is on Friday, September 19th from 6:30 to 9:00am. Students will have an excused absence from 1st though 3rd periods ONLY, and must report to classes the rest of the day. All seniors and early grads are welcome to attend.
4). Class dues can still be paid using the QR code linked below. Shirts can be picked up in 1-290 before or after school. Please bring a copy of your receipt.
5).Grad Bash tickets were supposed to go on sale today, but Universal has not released the pricing yet. They should very soon, and as soon as they do I will make a post about it.
6). The Senior "Year-At-A-Glance" is posted below and contains a breakdown of all of the senior related activities for the year. This is updated as needed throughout the year. Please make it a habit to check it on a regular basis.
https://docs.google.com/.../1RXYxf0Baj.../edit...
7). Lastly, we are still waiting on the confirmed date for graduation Please do not believe anything you read or see unless it comes from myself, Mr. Roberts, or the county.
Feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Mr. Katz
katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
Brian Katz, M.Ed
Lake Minneola High School
Social Studies Department Chairperson
Senior Class Sponsor
AP United States History Teacher
E-mail: katzb@lake.k12.fl.us
Phone: 352-394-9600 ext 5239
Day 26: Meet the Hawk’s Council! 🦅 This group of senior leaders helps guide important decisions at Lake Minneola and shares the changes they want to see in their school. Now in its 3rd generation, this council has big plans ahead—and we couldn’t be more proud of their leadership! 💚 #OneHawk
Hawks, here’s our Week at a Glance! Don’t miss our Fall Play, Moon Over Buffalo! 🎭 Performances run Thursday through Saturday, and it’s sure to be a fantastic show. Come out and support our talented cast and crew! #OneHawk
Congratulations to Amaya Tuttle-Marshall of Lake Minneola High and Gabriel Jayjack of East Ridge High! They are among the 16,000 students across the country named as semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program! These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,930 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring. About 95 percent of semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and about half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. Join us in wishing Amaya and Gabriel the best of luck!
🌟 Transition Fair 2025 🌟
Families of students with disabilities—join us for an incredible opportunity to connect with resources that support independent living, education, job training, health services, finances, and more!
📅 Sept. 30 | Clermont
📅 Oct. 2 | Leesburg
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
Meet with representatives from Vocational Rehabilitation, Lake Technical College, UCF CARD, Career Source, and many other organizations dedicated to helping students transition into adulthood successfully.
✅ Open to students and parents
✅ Learn about services, opportunities, and support
✅ Build pathways to independence and success
Families of students with disabilities—join us for an incredible opportunity to connect with resources that support independent living, education, job training, health services, finances, and more!
📅 Sept. 30 | Clermont
📅 Oct. 2 | Leesburg
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
Meet with representatives from Vocational Rehabilitation, Lake Technical College, UCF CARD, Career Source, and many other organizations dedicated to helping students transition into adulthood successfully.
✅ Open to students and parents
✅ Learn about services, opportunities, and support
✅ Build pathways to independence and success
☀️✨ Class of 2026! ✨☀️
It’s time to kick off a year of celebrating YOU! 🎓 Senior Sunrise is right around the corner—don’t miss this special tradition as we start your senior year together. 💚💛
#SeniorSunrise #ClassOf2026 #OneHawk
It’s time to kick off a year of celebrating YOU! 🎓 Senior Sunrise is right around the corner—don’t miss this special tradition as we start your senior year together. 💚💛
#SeniorSunrise #ClassOf2026 #OneHawk
🎓 Seniors & Families – FAFSA Night is here! 💰
Join us on Monday, October 20th from 5:30–7:00 pm at Lake Minneola High School (Upstairs, South Wing) for step-by-step help completing your FAFSA. Representatives from Lake-Sumter State College will guide you through the process and share additional scholarship and funding opportunities.
✅ What to bring:
Student & parent/guardian
School laptop/iPad
Social Security numbers (student + parent/guardian)
📩 To sign up, contact Dr. DiDonna at DidonnaC@lake.k12.fl.us
College is affordable—don’t miss this opportunity! ✨ #OneHawk #FAFSA #CollegeReady
Join us on Monday, October 20th from 5:30–7:00 pm at Lake Minneola High School (Upstairs, South Wing) for step-by-step help completing your FAFSA. Representatives from Lake-Sumter State College will guide you through the process and share additional scholarship and funding opportunities.
✅ What to bring:
Student & parent/guardian
School laptop/iPad
Social Security numbers (student + parent/guardian)
📩 To sign up, contact Dr. DiDonna at DidonnaC@lake.k12.fl.us
College is affordable—don’t miss this opportunity! ✨ #OneHawk #FAFSA #CollegeReady
Day 25: 🎉 Congratulations to our Employee of the Week, Ms. Croft! 🦅 She was nominated by her peers for her incredible support of our new teachers and for leading the development of our Parent Hub. Thank you, Ms. Croft, for all you do to make a difference for our Hawk family! 💚 #OneHawk
Day 24: Today is Patriot’s Day. Our campus was filled with red, white, and blue as we honored those we lost on 9/11 and the heroes of that day. #OneHawk
