Have questions about prom? We’ve got you covered! ✨
Students and parents can find all the important answers in one place—everything you need to know before the big night is right here. Be sure to review the FAQs so you’re fully prepared for an unforgettable evening!
Let’s make it a night to remember, Dragons! 🐉💃🕺
Students and parents can find all the important answers in one place—everything you need to know before the big night is right here. Be sure to review the FAQs so you’re fully prepared for an unforgettable evening!
Let’s make it a night to remember, Dragons! 🐉💃🕺

Happy Assistant Principals Week, Dr. Misty Matthews! 💚🐉
We are incredibly proud to celebrate a leader who truly embodies Dragon Pride. As a Lake Placid High School alumna, Dr. Matthews brings a special connection to our campus—she understands our traditions, our community, and what it means to be a Green Dragon.
Dr. Matthews works tirelessly each day to support both our students and staff, always going above and beyond to help others succeed. Whether she’s encouraging students, supporting teachers, or finding solutions behind the scenes, her dedication makes a lasting impact across our school.
Thank you, Dr. Matthews, for your leadership, heart, and commitment to making LPHS the best it can be! 💚
We are incredibly proud to celebrate a leader who truly embodies Dragon Pride. As a Lake Placid High School alumna, Dr. Matthews brings a special connection to our campus—she understands our traditions, our community, and what it means to be a Green Dragon.
Dr. Matthews works tirelessly each day to support both our students and staff, always going above and beyond to help others succeed. Whether she’s encouraging students, supporting teachers, or finding solutions behind the scenes, her dedication makes a lasting impact across our school.
Thank you, Dr. Matthews, for your leadership, heart, and commitment to making LPHS the best it can be! 💚

🏆 Dragon Pride Alert! 🐉
Mrs. Maze’s Study Hall has officially won the 30-Day High School Challenge for Highlands County with the most Math 180 lessons completed! 🎉
Our students outperformed both Sebring and Avon Park—even with less class time—and proved that dedication and hard work make all the difference! 💪📚
A special thank you to Mrs. Vann Peeples for the handcrafted spirit stick and for your continued support and encouragement of our math teachers. We appreciate you!
#LPHSPride #DragonStrong #Math180 #WinningMindset
Mrs. Maze’s Study Hall has officially won the 30-Day High School Challenge for Highlands County with the most Math 180 lessons completed! 🎉
Our students outperformed both Sebring and Avon Park—even with less class time—and proved that dedication and hard work make all the difference! 💪📚
A special thank you to Mrs. Vann Peeples for the handcrafted spirit stick and for your continued support and encouragement of our math teachers. We appreciate you!
#LPHSPride #DragonStrong #Math180 #WinningMindset

🐉 Dragons Show Up Challenge – Week 2 Update! 🐉
The Freshmen took 1st place from the Seniors! 👏
And in another big move… Sophomores have overtaken the Juniors! 🔥
📊 Week 2 Standings:
🥇 Freshmen – 69.19%
🥈 Seniors – 68.84%
🥉 Sophomores – 65.78%
4️⃣ Juniors – 65.67%
Every day counts, Dragons! Attendance = opportunities, prizes, and bragging rights. 💚🐲
🎟️ Don’t forget—students with strong attendance are entered into our weekly prize drawings!
Let’s see who rises to the top next week… 👀
#DragonsShowUp #LPHS #DragonPride #AttendanceMatters
The Freshmen took 1st place from the Seniors! 👏
And in another big move… Sophomores have overtaken the Juniors! 🔥
📊 Week 2 Standings:
🥇 Freshmen – 69.19%
🥈 Seniors – 68.84%
🥉 Sophomores – 65.78%
4️⃣ Juniors – 65.67%
Every day counts, Dragons! Attendance = opportunities, prizes, and bragging rights. 💚🐲
🎟️ Don’t forget—students with strong attendance are entered into our weekly prize drawings!
Let’s see who rises to the top next week… 👀
#DragonsShowUp #LPHS #DragonPride #AttendanceMatters

Come Join Us For Open Gym! 🏀 Want to hoop with us this summer?
Open gym is where it starts. Come out, practice, and help us get ready for tournament season.
📆 April 6, 2026, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Open gym is where it starts. Come out, practice, and help us get ready for tournament season.
📆 April 6, 2026, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

🎟️✨ It's Almost Time for Prom Tickets! ✨🎟️
⚠️ Important Reminders:
✔️ All obligations must be paid before purchasing
✔️ Guest forms must be pre-approved
✔️ Tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable
✨ Don’t miss your chance to experience an unforgettable night in Paris—get your tickets early! 🗼💙 #LPHSProm #NightInParis #DragonPride
⚠️ Important Reminders:
✔️ All obligations must be paid before purchasing
✔️ Guest forms must be pre-approved
✔️ Tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable
✨ Don’t miss your chance to experience an unforgettable night in Paris—get your tickets early! 🗼💙 #LPHSProm #NightInParis #DragonPride

Let's finish strong, Dragons! Every Dragon, Every Minute! 🐲

✨ Don’t miss out on LPHS Prom! ✨
Out-of-school guest forms are due Monday, April 6 by 3:45 PM to the LPHS front office—no exceptions!
Make sure to bring a copy of your guest’s photo ID when you turn it in.
⏳ Time is running out—get those forms submitted and get ready for A Night in Paris! 💫
#LPHSProm #NightInParis
Out-of-school guest forms are due Monday, April 6 by 3:45 PM to the LPHS front office—no exceptions!
Make sure to bring a copy of your guest’s photo ID when you turn it in.
⏳ Time is running out—get those forms submitted and get ready for A Night in Paris! 💫
#LPHSProm #NightInParis

📢 Reminder, Dragons!
There is NO SCHOOL this Friday, April 3, 2026. Enjoy the long weekend!
We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Monday, April 6, 2026—rested and ready to finish strong! 💚🐉
#LPHS #DragonPride
There is NO SCHOOL this Friday, April 3, 2026. Enjoy the long weekend!
We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Monday, April 6, 2026—rested and ready to finish strong! 💚🐉
#LPHS #DragonPride

🎉✨ Join the LPH Dragonettes Colorguard! ✨🎉
Auditions for the 2026 LPH Dragonettes Colorguard will be held April 13–April 16 after school in the LPHS Band Room. No experience? No problem! Come ready to learn, bring a positive attitude, and wear athletic attire.
📲 Be sure to scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Colorguard Director Ms. Kenzie Thornhill.
We can’t wait to see you there—all boys & girls are welcome! 💚🐉
Auditions for the 2026 LPH Dragonettes Colorguard will be held April 13–April 16 after school in the LPHS Band Room. No experience? No problem! Come ready to learn, bring a positive attitude, and wear athletic attire.
📲 Be sure to scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Colorguard Director Ms. Kenzie Thornhill.
We can’t wait to see you there—all boys & girls are welcome! 💚🐉

Come Join Us For Open Gym! 🏀 Want to hoop with us this summer?
Open gym is where it starts. Come out, practice, and help us get ready for tournament season.
📆 April 6, 2026, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Open gym is where it starts. Come out, practice, and help us get ready for tournament season.
📆 April 6, 2026, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

Week 1 Results Are In! 🐉🔥
The Seniors are in the lead for the first week of the Dragons Show Up Challenge with an impressive 68.50% of students attending 90% or more of the days! 👏
But it’s a tight race…
👀 Freshmen are right behind at 68.20%
💪 Juniors and Sophomores are close and ready to move up!
Freshmen — you’re not far behind! Let’s see if the Seniors can hold their spot next week, or if another class takes the lead! 🚜💨
🎟️ Don’t forget: Students with 90%+ attendance are entered into our weekly prize drawing!
📢 Remember: Attendance is a Team Sport. Show up, Dragons! 🐲💚
The Seniors are in the lead for the first week of the Dragons Show Up Challenge with an impressive 68.50% of students attending 90% or more of the days! 👏
But it’s a tight race…
👀 Freshmen are right behind at 68.20%
💪 Juniors and Sophomores are close and ready to move up!
Freshmen — you’re not far behind! Let’s see if the Seniors can hold their spot next week, or if another class takes the lead! 🚜💨
🎟️ Don’t forget: Students with 90%+ attendance are entered into our weekly prize drawing!
📢 Remember: Attendance is a Team Sport. Show up, Dragons! 🐲💚

🚨 THIS IS NOT AN APRIL FOOL’S JOKE! 🚨
⏰ Time is running out! Out-of-school guest forms for prom are DUE Monday, April 6 by 3:45 PM in the LPHS front office — NO EXCEPTIONS!
📌 Don’t forget:
✔️ Bring a copy of your guest’s photo ID
✔️ HCI students must complete a gold form for themselves
🎟️ Ticket sales are coming up fast:
• Seniors starting April 9
• Juniors starting April 13
Don’t wait until it’s too late — get your forms turned in NOW so you don’t miss A Night in Paris! 🇫🇷✨
#LPHS #DragonPride #Prom2026
⏰ Time is running out! Out-of-school guest forms for prom are DUE Monday, April 6 by 3:45 PM in the LPHS front office — NO EXCEPTIONS!
📌 Don’t forget:
✔️ Bring a copy of your guest’s photo ID
✔️ HCI students must complete a gold form for themselves
🎟️ Ticket sales are coming up fast:
• Seniors starting April 9
• Juniors starting April 13
Don’t wait until it’s too late — get your forms turned in NOW so you don’t miss A Night in Paris! 🇫🇷✨
#LPHS #DragonPride #Prom2026

🎉🐉 Congratulations, LPHS Student Council! 🐉🎉
Lake Placid High School’s Student Council has been recognized as a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC)!
This prestigious honor reflects our students’ outstanding leadership, dedication to service, and commitment to making a positive impact on our school and community. From organizing events to leading initiatives, their hard work truly shines.
👏 We are incredibly proud of our student leaders for representing LPHS with excellence and Dragon pride!
#LPHS #DragonPride #StudentCouncil #Excellence #NASSP #NASC
Lake Placid High School’s Student Council has been recognized as a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC)!
This prestigious honor reflects our students’ outstanding leadership, dedication to service, and commitment to making a positive impact on our school and community. From organizing events to leading initiatives, their hard work truly shines.
👏 We are incredibly proud of our student leaders for representing LPHS with excellence and Dragon pride!
#LPHS #DragonPride #StudentCouncil #Excellence #NASSP #NASC

⭐🐉 LPHS JROTC Earns Top Honors! 🐉⭐
Lake Placid High School’s JROTC program has officially earned Honor Unit with Distinction (Gold Star) status after achieving an outstanding 98.5% on the JPA evaluation!
Our cadets demonstrated excellence in leadership, teamwork, discipline, and professionalism across all evaluated areas—from classroom instruction to drill and ceremony. This incredible achievement reflects their hard work, dedication, and Dragon pride!
👏 Congratulations to our cadets and instructors for representing LPHS at the highest level and continuing to set the standard for excellence!
#LPHS #DragonPride #JROTC #HonorUnitWithDistinction #GoldStar #LPHSGreenDragons
Lake Placid High School’s JROTC program has officially earned Honor Unit with Distinction (Gold Star) status after achieving an outstanding 98.5% on the JPA evaluation!
Our cadets demonstrated excellence in leadership, teamwork, discipline, and professionalism across all evaluated areas—from classroom instruction to drill and ceremony. This incredible achievement reflects their hard work, dedication, and Dragon pride!
👏 Congratulations to our cadets and instructors for representing LPHS at the highest level and continuing to set the standard for excellence!
#LPHS #DragonPride #JROTC #HonorUnitWithDistinction #GoldStar #LPHSGreenDragons

📣Attention 9th & 10th Grade Dragons! 📣
FAST Writing testing is Tuesday, March 31—be ready to show what you know! ✍️💚
🔥 Don’t forget:
✔️ Charge your Chromebook (plug it in before bed!)
✔️ Be on time – 8:30 AM
✔️ Check the board for your testing location
Let’s show up prepared and finish strong, Dragons! 🐉💪 #DragonPride
FAST Writing testing is Tuesday, March 31—be ready to show what you know! ✍️💚
🔥 Don’t forget:
✔️ Charge your Chromebook (plug it in before bed!)
✔️ Be on time – 8:30 AM
✔️ Check the board for your testing location
Let’s show up prepared and finish strong, Dragons! 🐉💪 #DragonPride

📣Attention 9th & 10th Grade Dragons! 📣
FAST Writing testing is Tuesday, March 31—be ready to show what you know! ✍️💚
🔥 Don’t forget:
✔️ Charge your Chromebook (plug it in before bed!)
✔️ Be on time – 8:30 AM
✔️ Check the board for your testing location
Let’s show up prepared and finish strong, Dragons! 🐉💪 #DragonPride
FAST Writing testing is Tuesday, March 31—be ready to show what you know! ✍️💚
🔥 Don’t forget:
✔️ Charge your Chromebook (plug it in before bed!)
✔️ Be on time – 8:30 AM
✔️ Check the board for your testing location
Let’s show up prepared and finish strong, Dragons! 🐉💪 #DragonPride

LPHS Career Fair – Thank You! 🎓🐉
The images shared are from our Career Fair on Thursday, March 26, where students enjoyed interacting with and meeting representatives from each organization. We are especially proud to highlight the LPHS alumni featured in the first image, who returned to give back and inspire the next generation of Green Dragons. These experiences provided valuable exposure to a wide range of college and career opportunities.
Thank you to:
AdventHealth; Big Brothers Big Sisters; CareerSource Heartland (WIOA Youth Program); Desoto Correctional Institution; First Insurance of Lake Placid, Inc.; Florida Forestry Department; Florida Gulf Coast University; Florida Highway Patrol; Florida Polytechnic University; Florida Southern College; Highlands Career Institute (HCI); Highlands County Sheriff’s Office; Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Detention; Industrial Skills Training Academy (ISTA); iTECH Glades; Lake Placid Police Department; MIDFLORIDA Credit Union; Millers Central Air; MOSS & Associates Solar/Construction; Nucor Steel Florida; One Hope United; Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Ridge Area Arc; Ridge Area Arc, Inc.; SBHC MIS Dept; SBHC – MIS Dept; School Board of Highlands County; Sebring Police Department; Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino; South Florida State College (SFSC); T-Mobile; The Champion for Children Foundation; Tulsa Welding School; U.S. Army; United States Marine Corps; UR Beauty & Barber Academy; Warner University; Wyotech.
We appreciate your continued support in helping our students explore their futures and build meaningful connections.
#LPHS #DragonPride #CollegeAndCareerReady #ThankYou
The images shared are from our Career Fair on Thursday, March 26, where students enjoyed interacting with and meeting representatives from each organization. We are especially proud to highlight the LPHS alumni featured in the first image, who returned to give back and inspire the next generation of Green Dragons. These experiences provided valuable exposure to a wide range of college and career opportunities.
Thank you to:
AdventHealth; Big Brothers Big Sisters; CareerSource Heartland (WIOA Youth Program); Desoto Correctional Institution; First Insurance of Lake Placid, Inc.; Florida Forestry Department; Florida Gulf Coast University; Florida Highway Patrol; Florida Polytechnic University; Florida Southern College; Highlands Career Institute (HCI); Highlands County Sheriff’s Office; Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Detention; Industrial Skills Training Academy (ISTA); iTECH Glades; Lake Placid Police Department; MIDFLORIDA Credit Union; Millers Central Air; MOSS & Associates Solar/Construction; Nucor Steel Florida; One Hope United; Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Ridge Area Arc; Ridge Area Arc, Inc.; SBHC MIS Dept; SBHC – MIS Dept; School Board of Highlands County; Sebring Police Department; Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino; South Florida State College (SFSC); T-Mobile; The Champion for Children Foundation; Tulsa Welding School; U.S. Army; United States Marine Corps; UR Beauty & Barber Academy; Warner University; Wyotech.
We appreciate your continued support in helping our students explore their futures and build meaningful connections.
#LPHS #DragonPride #CollegeAndCareerReady #ThankYou







LPHS would like to extend a special thank you to K & M Site Services and Kyle Green for their generous support of our students and programs.
Thanks to their donation of shell rock and labor, a new road has been built leading to our Ag Barn—creating improved access and opportunities for hands-on learning experiences.
We truly appreciate community partners like K & M who continue to invest in the success of our students and help move LPHS forward. 💚🐉 #DragonPride
Thanks to their donation of shell rock and labor, a new road has been built leading to our Ag Barn—creating improved access and opportunities for hands-on learning experiences.
We truly appreciate community partners like K & M who continue to invest in the success of our students and help move LPHS forward. 💚🐉 #DragonPride

We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of the Lake Placid High School Career Fair held on Thursday, March 26th. 💚🐉
A special thank you to Coach Shuler and Mrs. McClellan for their dedication and hard work in organizing this meaningful event. We truly appreciate their continued efforts to bring a wide variety of college and career opportunities to our students each year.
We are also grateful to the many businesses, organizations, and community partners who participated. Your time, knowledge, and support play an important role in helping our students explore future pathways and make informed decisions.
LPHS is proud to partner with such a supportive and engaged community. #LPHS #DragonPride #CareerFair
A special thank you to Coach Shuler and Mrs. McClellan for their dedication and hard work in organizing this meaningful event. We truly appreciate their continued efforts to bring a wide variety of college and career opportunities to our students each year.
We are also grateful to the many businesses, organizations, and community partners who participated. Your time, knowledge, and support play an important role in helping our students explore future pathways and make informed decisions.
LPHS is proud to partner with such a supportive and engaged community. #LPHS #DragonPride #CareerFair

