🎓✨ LPHS Dragons — Keep Pushing! ✨🎓

Semester 2 is in full swing, and you’re working toward our Semester 2 Academic Celebration 🎉 Don’t let your hard work go unnoticed! To earn an invite, you must meet 2 or more of the following:

✅ 2 or fewer referrals
✅ 4 or fewer absences
✅ 5 or fewer tardies
✅ 3.0 GPA or higher with no F’s (semester average)

🔥 OR automatically qualify if you:
• Score above a 3 on FAST or BEST state tests
• Increase your FAST PM scale score by 10 points

🎯 Stay focused, show up, and finish strong—because you do NOT want to miss the food trucks, fun, and celebration waiting for you!

You’ve got this, Dragons! 🐉💚
22 days ago, Mrs. Summers
Green poster titled “Wonder Why You Didn’t Make It?” explaining Academic Celebration eligibility. Text states students must meet two or more criteria: two or fewer referrals, four or fewer absences, five or fewer tardies, or a 3.0 GPA or higher with no F’s (semester average). Alternatively, students automatically qualify by scoring above a 3 on FAST or BEST state tests or increasing FAST PM scale score by 10 points. Bottom text reads: “The next Academic Celebration will be on May 15th. Don’t miss out on the food trucks and fun!” A student is shown on the bottom right looking thoughtful.
🎓✨ LPHS Dragons — Keep Pushing! ✨🎓

Semester 2 is in full swing, and you’re working toward our Semester 2 Academic Celebration 🎉 Don’t let your hard work go unnoticed! To earn an invite, you must meet 2 or more of the following:

✅ 2 or fewer referrals
✅ 4 or fewer absences
✅ 5 or fewer tardies
✅ 3.0 GPA or higher with no F’s (semester average)

🔥 OR automatically qualify if you:
• Score above a 3 on FAST or BEST state tests
• Increase your FAST PM scale score by 10 points

🎯 Stay focused, show up, and finish strong—because you do NOT want to miss the food trucks, fun, and celebration waiting for you!

You’ve got this, Dragons! 🐉💚
22 days ago, Lake Placid High
reen poster titled “Wonder Why You Didn’t Make It?” explaining Academic Celebration eligibility. Text states students must meet two or more criteria: two or fewer referrals, four or fewer absences, five or fewer tardies, or a 3.0 GPA or higher with no F’s (semester average). Alternatively, students automatically qualify by scoring above a 3 on FAST or BEST state tests or increasing FAST PM scale score by 10 points. Bottom text reads: “The next Academic Celebration will be on May 15th. Don’t miss out on the food trucks and fun!” A student is shown on the bottom right looking thoughtful.
📚☕ Looking for a chill place to hang out, talk books, and enjoy good vibes? ☕📚

Join Not Your Average Book Club! Whether you love reading, chatting about stories, or just want a relaxing spot during lunch, this club is for you 💗

🗓 When: Every Monday
📍 Where: Ms. Curry’s room
⏰ Time: During lunch

Come grab a seat, bring a friend, and see what it’s all about. We’d love to have you — don’t miss out! 💕📖
22 days ago, Lake Placid High
Pink flyer with hearts scattered in the background. At the center is an illustration of three stacked books with a coffee cup on top and small hearts rising from the cup. Text reads: “Not Your Average Book Club.” Below the illustration, the text says, “Meeting every Monday, in Ms. Curry’s room, during lunch.” At the bottom, a banner reads, “We hope you stop by!”
🎓 Seniors — Don’t Miss This Scholarship Deadline! 💰

A reminder that several scholarship applications are due this Friday and must be turned in to Guidance by 12:00 PM (noon). This is your chance to earn money for your future—don’t let it slip by!

📌 Scholarships due include:
• Davidson Memorial Scholarship
• Women’s Club Scholarship
• River Greens Golf Scholarship

📲 All application details and forms can be found in the Class of 2026 Google Classroom.

Set a reminder, finish strong, and get those applications submitted on time! ⏰✨
22 days ago, Lake Placid High
Graphic with a black background and green and gold accents announcing a scholarship deadline. Large text reads, “Scholarship Deadline! Due Friday, February 6th to Guidance by 12:00 pm (Noon).” A highlighted box lists three scholarships: Davidson Memorial Scholarship, Women’s Club Scholarship, and River Greens Golf Scholarship. Text at the bottom states, “All scholarship information can be found in the Class of 2026 Google Classroom.” A graduation cap and dollar sign icon appear near the heading
On Saturday, 17 LPH band members performed at the Florida Bandmasters Association District 13 Solo & Ensemble competition in Ft Pierce and brought home a total of 9 Superior ratings and 4 Excellent ratings!

Congratulations to our LPH Percussion Ensemble members for receiving a "straight" Superior rating (which is equal to A's in every single category) for their performance at Saturday's festival.

Congratulations to Jaliyah Sand, Jaiden Turtle, and Narissa Walker for receiving a Straight Superior rating on each of their individual solos!

Congratulations also to William Meddings, Kamylo Ruelas, and Ki'Marious Wyche for qualifying to advance to the State Solo & Ensemble Festival for receiving a Superior Rating on each of their advanced solos.

Congratulations to Isabella Pattie for being the first LPH colorguard member to perform a solo at the Solo & Ensemble event in nearly 20 years! Isabella performed a solo on the sabre.
23 days ago, Lake Placid High
Band Members at Solo & Ensemble Competition
💗 LPHS Key Club Donation Drive 💗

LPHS Key Club is hosting a Hygiene Products Donation Drive to support individuals and families at a local domestic violence center in Sebring. Every donation makes a meaningful impact and helps provide essential items to those in need.

🧴 Items Needed:
• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
• Soap
• Feminine Products

📅 Collection Dates: January 19 – March 11, 2026
📍 Drop-Off Location: LPHS Front Office

Let’s come together as a Dragon community and give with purpose. Thank you for helping LPHS Key Club spread kindness and support beyond our campus! 💚🐉

#LPHSKeyClub #GiveWithPurpose #DragonPride #CommunitySupport #ServiceAboveSelf
26 days ago, Lake Placid High
ink and cream flyer titled “Donation Drive – Hygiene Products.” The flyer lists accepted items: shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, soap, toothbrushes, and feminine products. Collection dates are January 19 through March 11, 2026. Drop-off location is the LPHS front office. Bottom section reads, “Give with purpose,” noting that all donations will support individuals and families at a local domestic violence center in Sebring. The handle @LPHKEYCLUB appears in the top right corner.
🎉 It’s time to shine, Dragons! 🎉

Lake Placid High School is competing in the United We Shine: School Spirit Showdown, and we need YOUR support to take home the win! 💚🐉

📲 Scan the QR code or use this link to watch our video and cast your vote. https://secure.qgiv.com/event/uwcfschoolspirit/team/1015482/

💵 Every $1 donated = 1 vote for LPHS!

Your support doesn’t just boost school spirit — it helps United Way Central Florida continue making a difference for families, students, and neighbors across our community.

Let’s show Highlands County what Dragon Pride looks like!
🔥 Vote for LPHS and help us shine! 🔥

#VoteForLPHS #UnitedWeShine #DragonPride #LPHSStrong #CommunityCounts
27 days ago, Lake Placid High
Promotional graphic for United Way Central Florida’s “United We Shine: School Spirit Showdown.” The top features the United Way logo, event title, and a row of colorful sharpened pencils. Event details read: “Lake Placid High School, January 28, 2026, 12:00 a.m. – February 8, 2026, 8:00 p.m.” The lower half has a black background with white text encouraging support for LPHS, a large red and yellow bubble-letter graphic reading “Vote for LPHS!”, and a black-and-white QR code on the right. Additional text explains that each dollar donated equals one vote and supports United Way’s impact in the community.
🐉💚 THANK YOU, GENERAL ATHLETIC SPONSORS! 💚🐉

Lake Placid High School would like to send a huge thank you to our 2025–26 General Athletic Sponsors for their continued support of our student-athletes. Your generosity helps provide opportunities, resources, and unforgettable experiences for our Dragons both on and off the field.

Because of YOU, our athletes are able to compete, grow, and represent LPHS with pride. We truly appreciate your commitment to our students, our programs, and our community.

Once a Dragon, always a Dragon! 🐲🔥

#LPHS #DragonPride #ThankYouSponsors #LPHSAthletics #CommunitySupport #GreenDragons
28 days ago, Lake Placid High
Vertical 4x5 graphic with a black background featuring a green dragon breathing fire at the top. Below the dragon, gold and green text reads “Thank you to our General Athletic Sponsors.” Sponsor sections are listed: “Athlete of the Week” with Mid Florida Roofing Services and Florida Lakes Spa and Florida Lakes Surgical; “Ultimate Dragon” with Cowpoke’s Watering Hole, C & C Plumbing, and Pink Garden; and “Platinum Dragon” with Sevigny & Associates Eye Care, Glades Electric, Griffin Trees, Alan Jay, Mid-State Garage Doors, Jahna Concrete, Publix, and Highlands All Signs Printing. Fiery accent lines separate each section.
The Girls Basketball game for tonight, Tues. 1/27, Has been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvemience.
29 days ago, Lake Placid High
Dragon Logo
⚽🐉 LPH Hosts the District Championship! 🐉⚽

Lake Placid community — let’s pack the stands and show up BIG for our LPHS Girls’ Soccer Team as they compete for the District Championship at home! 💚

📅 Tuesday, January 27th
⏰ 6:30 PM


🎟️ Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5878564?schoolId=FL5933

Let’s bring the energy, wear your green, and cheer on our Lady Dragons! 💚🐲
#LPHS #GreenDragons #GirlsSoccer #DistrictChampionship #DragonPride #LakePlacidProud #GoDragons ⚽💚🐉
29 days ago, Lake Placid High
Promotional graphic for Lake Placid High (LPH) Girls’ Soccer District Championship. A green dragon mascot with a bow is running on a soccer field toward a soccer ball. Text reads “LPH Hosts District Championship.” Event details: “Tuesday, January 27th, 6:30 pm vs. Avon Park.” Large text says “Come out and support your LPH Girls’ Soccer Team!” A QR code is shown with the words “Scan the QR Code for Tickets,” and a ticket link appears at the bottom.
🎓🐉 Important Scholarship Reminder – Seniors! 🐉🎓

The Lanier Memorial Scholarship Application is due Friday, January 30th to Guidance by 12:00 PM (Noon) ⏰

✅ Open to any senior pursuing:
• a 4-year degree
• a 2-year degree
• vocational training

📌 All scholarship information can be found in the Class of 2026 Google Classroom

Don’t wait until the last minute—get it turned in on time! 💛💚

#LPHS #GreenDragonPride #ClassOf2026 #ScholarshipReminder #SeniorYear #CollegeBound #CareerReady #GuidanceOffice #ApplyNow
29 days ago, Lake Placid High
Scholarship reminder graphic with a green dragon wearing a graduation cap holding a sign that reads “Important Scholarship Reminder.” A yellow box with a green border says “Lanier Memorial Scholarship Application,” “Due Friday, January 30th to Guidance by 12:00 pm (Noon),” and “Open to any Senior pursuing a 4 or 2 year degree or vocational training.” On the right, large text reads “All scholarship information can be found in the Class of 2026 Google Classroom.”
🐉 LPH JROTC Informational Night! 🐉

Interested in leadership, teamwork, service, and building skills that will help you now and in the future? Join us for LPH JROTC Informational Night to learn what the program is all about and what’s next for you!

📅 Monday, January 26, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 LPH Commons

✅ Students & families are welcome!
Come and see what JROTC has to offer!

#LPHS #LakePlacidHighSchool #LPHDragons #JROTC #Leadership #FutureLeaders #DragonPride #Teamwork #ServiceAboveSelf
29 days ago, Lake Placid High
Join the LPH JROTC today, Monday, January 26, 2026,  from 6:00 - 7:30 in the  LPH Commons for  JROTC information night.  Come and see what’s next!
🎓🌾 Lake Placid Seniors — Scholarship Opportunity! 🌾🎓

Are you a Lake Placid High School graduating senior who is a current member of the LPHS Senior FFA Chapter with at least 2 years of active participation?

✅ GPA 2.5 or higher
✅ Entering your first year of college or trade school this fall

✨ Then you should apply for the Lake Placid FFA Alumni Scholarship! ✨

📌 Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM
📲 Scan the QR code or use this link to apply: https://forms.gle/kRVkdqCMuVDSG1W17

#LakePlacidFFA #LPHS #ScholarshipOpportunity #SeniorClass #FFAAlumni #CollegeBound #TradeSchoolBound #FutureReady #GreenDragonPride
29 days ago, Lake Placid High
lyer promoting the Lake Placid FFA Alumni Scholarship. Text asks if the viewer is a Lake Placid High School graduating senior, a current LPHS Senior FFA Chapter member with at least two years of active participation, has a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and will be entering their first year of college or trade school in the fall. A green road sign graphic points left to “College” and right to “Trade School.” The flyer states: “If your answer to all of the above is yes, you should apply for the Lake Placid FFA Alumni Scholarship!” A QR code and link are provided to apply, and the deadline is Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Spring Sports Schedules are now posted to our website! Check it out and plan to come support our LPH Dragons this Spring!! LET'S GO DRAGONS!!!

https://lph.highlands.k12.fl.us/o/lph/page/2026-spring-schedules
29 days ago, Lake Placid High
Dragon Logo

📚LPH Literacy Week 2026 is HERE! 📚

LPH students and staff—let’s show our Dragon pride AND our love for reading as we celebrate Literacy Week 2026 with this year’s theme:

❤️🤍💙 “Read, White & Blue” 💙🤍❤️
✨ Celebrating 250 Chapters of America ✨

Join us by dressing up each day and helping us make campus full of school spirit, patriotism, and a love of literacy!

📅 Theme Days:
🔴 Monday: Made in America – denim, flannel, sports jerseys, or anything Americana
📖 Tuesday: Literacy T-Shirts – reading, writing, books, poetry, history
💙 Wednesday: Red, White & Blue – favorite patriotic gear
⭐ Thursday: Star Spangled Scholar – college wear, military, or trade school tees
🐉 Friday: School Spirit Day – school colors with patriotic accessories

Let’s make Literacy Week unforgettable—dress up, participate, and celebrate the power of reading! 📚✨

#LPHSLiteracyWeek #ReadWhiteAndBlue #LPHSDragons #DragonPride #CelebrateLiteracy #LPHSThemeDays #LakePlacidHighSchool #ReadingMatters #AmericanaWeek #250ChaptersOfAmerica

about 1 month ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer titled “LPH Literacy Week Theme Days 2026” with a red, white, and blue theme and the slogan “Read, White and Blue—Celebrating 250 Chapters of America.” The flyer lists spirit dress-up days: Monday “Made in America” (denim, flannel, sports jerseys, or Americana); Tuesday “Literacy T-shirts” (reading, writing, history, books, poetry); Wednesday “Red, White, & Blue” (patriotic gear); Thursday “Star Spangled Scholar” (college wear, military, trade school tees); Friday “School Spirit Day” (school colors with patriotic accessories). Clothing examples are shown for each day.
📚LPH Literacy Week 2026 is almost HERE! 📚

LPH students and staff—let’s show our Dragon pride AND our love for reading as we celebrate Literacy Week 2026 with this year’s theme:

❤️🤍💙 “Read, White & Blue” 💙🤍❤️
✨ Celebrating 250 Chapters of America ✨

Join us by dressing up each day and helping us make campus full of school spirit, patriotism, and a love of literacy!

📅 Theme Days:
🔴 Monday: Made in America – denim, flannel, sports jerseys, or anything Americana
📖 Tuesday: Literacy T-Shirts – reading, writing, books, poetry, history
💙 Wednesday: Red, White & Blue – favorite patriotic gear
⭐ Thursday: Star Spangled Scholar – college wear, military, or trade school tees
🐉 Friday: School Spirit Day – school colors with patriotic accessories

Let’s make Literacy Week unforgettable—dress up, participate, and celebrate the power of reading! 📚✨

#LPHSLiteracyWeek #ReadWhiteAndBlue #LPHSDragons #DragonPride #CelebrateLiteracy #LPHSThemeDays #LakePlacidHighSchool #ReadingMatters #AmericanaWeek #250ChaptersOfAmerica
about 1 month ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer titled “LPH Literacy Week Theme Days 2026” with a red, white, and blue theme and the slogan “Read, White and Blue—Celebrating 250 Chapters of America.” The flyer lists spirit dress-up days: Monday “Made in America” (denim, flannel, sports jerseys, or Americana); Tuesday “Literacy T-shirts” (reading, writing, history, books, poetry); Wednesday “Red, White, & Blue” (patriotic gear); Thursday “Star Spangled Scholar” (college wear, military, trade school tees); Friday “School Spirit Day” (school colors with patriotic accessories). Clothing examples are shown for each day.
Congratulations to our LPH Dragons Girls Soccer team for winning the district semi final match last night against Traditions Prep. The lady Dragons will take on Avon Park, Tuesday, January 27th at 6:30pm, to defend their 2025 District Title. Come out an support our girls as they go for back to back District Titles!! LET'S GO DRAGONS!!!
about 1 month ago, Lake Placid High
Soccer ball
Dragon Logo
📣 Calling Local Business Owners in Lake Placid, FL! 🐉💼

Lake Placid High School FBLA students are learning the basics of resumes, career readiness, and workplace expectations—and nothing beats hearing directly from real professionals in our own community!

We’re looking for local business leaders who are willing to:
✅ Speak with our students about your career journey
✅ Share advice on workplace expectations
✅ Or even welcome students for a short business visit

Your time and experience can make a BIG impact on our future leaders! 🌟

📩 Interested in helping?
Please contact Mrs. Palacios at: palaciom@highlands.k12.fl.us

#LakePlacidFL #LakePlacidHighSchool #LPHS #FBLA #SupportLocal #CommunityPartners #CareerReadiness #FutureBusinessLeaders #DragonPride 🐉💚
about 1 month ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer for Lake Placid High FBLA titled “Calling Local Business Owners!” The flyer explains that LPHS FBLA students are learning resume basics, career readiness, and workplace expectations, and they are seeking local professionals to speak with students about their career journey or host a short business visit. A button says “Able to Help?” Contact information is provided for Mrs. Palacios at palaciom@highlands.k12.fl.us . The design includes the LPH dragon logo, FBLA logo, and a photo of a handshake at a desk with a laptop and calculator.
⚽🐉 LPH Hosts the District Championship! 🐉⚽

Lake Placid community — let’s pack the stands and show up BIG for our LPHS Girls’ Soccer Team as they compete for the District Championship at home! 💚

📅 Tuesday, January 27th
⏰ 6:30 PM


🎟️ Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5878564?schoolId=FL5933

Let’s bring the energy, wear your green, and cheer on our Lady Dragons! 💚🐲
#LPHS #GreenDragons #GirlsSoccer #DistrictChampionship #DragonPride #LakePlacidProud #GoDragons ⚽💚🐉
about 1 month ago, Lake Placid High
Promotional graphic for Lake Placid High (LPH) Girls’ Soccer District Championship. A green dragon mascot with a bow is running on a soccer field toward a soccer ball. Text reads “LPH Hosts District Championship.” Event details: “Tuesday, January 27th, 6:30 pm vs. Avon Park.” Large text says “Come out and support your LPH Girls’ Soccer Team!” A QR code is shown with the words “Scan the QR Code for Tickets,” and a ticket link appears at the bottom.
🏈🐉 LPHS Flag Football Tryouts are HERE! 🐉🏈

Ready to hit the field and show your Dragon speed and teamwork? 💚🔥

📅 Tryouts: Monday & Tuesday, January 26th & 27th
⏰ Time: 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 Location: Track across the street from the school

✅ Important: You must be cleared in order to participate.

Let’s go, Green Dragons! 💪💚 #LPHS #GreenDragons #FlagFootball #DragonPride #LPHSAthletics
about 1 month ago, Lake Placid High
Flag Football tryouts will be on Monday & Tuesday, January 26th & 27th, from 4-5:30pm. Tryouts will be held at the track across the street from the school. You have to be cleared in order to participate.