Please remember that Wednesdays are early release days for Lake County Schools!
12 days ago, LCS Communications
Welcome back to Groveland Elementary! 🐾 We are so excited to begin the 2026–2027 school year with our scholars and families. We hope everyone had a wonderful summer and is ready for a year filled with learning, growth, new opportunities, and plenty of Panther PRIDE!
This year, we are continuing to build our foundation—one block at a time with the belief that ALL MEANS ALL! Every scholar matters, every school day matters, and every family is an important part of our Panther community.
Attached is our Welcome Back Newsletter with important information to help kick off the year. Each grade level will soon begin including weekly newsletters to keep families connected to classroom learning, upcoming events, important reminders, and ways you can support your scholar at home.
We are looking forward to partnering with you throughout the year as we help every Panther grow, lead, and thrive. Thank you for trusting us with your scholars and for being such an important part of our school community.
Here’s to an AMAZING year! 💙💛
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Be Here. Be Ready. Be Your Best!
ALL MEANS ALL!
🐾 GO PANTHERS! 🐾
15 days ago, Megan Shipe
Join the Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Sept. 12 as they take on the Houston Astros for Lake County Schools Suicide Prevention Night. Your ticket includes a Rays mental health awareness T-shirt. Purchase using the QR code or the following link by September 10:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lakecounty55016 days ago, LCS Communications
19 days ago, LCS Communications
Curious about uniforms and dress code for the 2026-2027 school year? Not much has changed; however, students can now wear solid colored t-shirts in addition to polos!
28 days ago, Megan Shipe
Join Lake County Schools as a School Safety Guardian. Make a difference and help keep our students safe! Apply at https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/page/employment . Click "current job openings" and then type "Guardian" in the "Search Jobs" box.
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
Have you registered for the Lake County Schools Trades & Transportation Hiring Event? It's not too late! We are looking for plumbers, electricians, bus drivers, mechanics, grounds workers, and technicians. Join us from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, June 17, at East Ridge Middle School, 13201 Excalibur Road, in Clermont. We will help you learn about the many job opportunities that are available in our schools. Bring your resume and come prepared because our hiring managers will conduct interviews on-site! Register today at
https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/lcs/e/62bgYCr 2 months ago, LCS Communications
3 months ago, LCS Communications
3 months ago, LCS Communications
Please remember our early dismissal schedule this week. All Lake County schools will follow a Wednesday dismissal schedule on Wednesday, May 27; Thursday, May 28; and Friday, May 29, which is the last day of school. Mark your calendars, plan accordingly, and prepare for a great summer break!
3 months ago, LCS Communications
The latest edition of "The Current" has been published! Catch up on the Lake County Schools news you might have missed, and subscribe to have it emailed to you every quarter! See the May 2026 edition here:
https://tinyurl.com/4xahf462 3 months ago, LCS Communications
April is the Month of the Military Family in Florida! Students and staff were asked to “Purple Up!” today, April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. Purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, Space Force blue and Navy blue. Did you purple up? If so, post your photo on your personal social media page with #LCSPurpleUp2026
4 months ago, LCS Communications
April is the Month of the Military Family in Florida! The Month of the Military Family provides communities with an opportunity to honor and share gratitude for the service of military children. This year, we invite you to “Purple Up!” on April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. Purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, Space Force blue and Navy blue. Students and staff in schools across Florida are encouraged to participate in this celebration of the courage of military families and to honor their hard work.
4 months ago, LCS Communications
Florida Prepaid's annual Open Enrollment period is underway, offering families an opportunity to lock in future college costs at today's plan prices. The earlier you begin saving, the greater the long-term benefit. Take advantage of these improvements and secure your child's future today with a Florida Prepaid 529 Plan. Enroll now at
https://bit.ly/4q2cpCD .
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Florida Prepaid's annual Open Enrollment period is underway, offering families an opportunity to lock in future college costs at today's plan prices. The earlier you begin saving, the greater the long-term benefit. Take advantage of these improvements and secure your child's future today with a Florida Prepaid 529 Plan. Enroll now at
https://bit.ly/4q2cpCD .
5 months ago, LCS Communications
April is the Month of the Military Family in Florida! The Month of the Military Family provides communities with an opportunity to honor and share gratitude for the service of military children. This year, we invite you to “Purple Up!” on April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. Purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, Space Force blue and Navy blue. Students and staff in schools across Florida are encouraged to participate in this celebration of the courage of military families and to honor their hard work.
5 months ago, LCS Communications
Join us for a fun-filled morning of fresh pastries, hot coffee, juice, and quality bonding time. If your child is receiving an award for third 9 weeks, you can pick these up then! A separate invitation will be sent for students receiving award(s).
5 months ago, Megan Shipe
When: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 10am to 2pm
Where: Salvation Army of Lake & Sumter
2506 South Street, Leesburg 34748
Contact: Major Marie Harris
(570) 974-9192, email:
marie.harris@uss.salvationarmy.orgDetails: FREE Health Screenings, Education Tables, Vendors, Food & Refreshments
Activities, Raffles, & Door Prizes
5 months ago, Megan Shipe
As the end of the school year approaches, that means Summer BreakSpot is right around the corner!
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Summer BreakSpot Program
will be sharing their live map with over 3,000 sites for summer meals on May 15.
Summer BreakSpot is a federally funded program filling the hunger gap by serving nutritious meals to Florida kids and teens while school is out.
Thousands of locations across Florida will provide kids 18 and under breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks at no cost, including schools, community centers, churches, & more.
No application needed.
https://www.summerbreakspot.org/florida-families/5 months ago, Megan Shipe
6 months ago, LCS Communications
