📣 Class of 2027! Booking for senior portraits is officially OPEN. We’ve partnered with CADY to capture this milestone with photos perfect for announcements, yearbook ads, social posts, and more. Spots fill fast, so don’t put this off. Book your session now at cady.com/schedule.
Look for an email to the parent/guardian email listed for your child in Skyward, or simply go online to cady.com/schedule to book your appointment.
#CADYsenior #Classof2027 #SeniorYear
Look for an email to the parent/guardian email listed for your child in Skyward, or simply go online to cady.com/schedule to book your appointment.
#CADYsenior #Classof2027 #SeniorYear

LPHS students and families — here is your schedule for May 17–22, 2026, as we wrap up the school year!
Please review exam times, graduation practice information, and important reminders carefully. Students should arrive on time, bring fully charged Chromebooks, and have all travel arrangements for after final exams prepared in advance.
We wish all of our Green Dragons the best of luck on exams and a huge congratulations to the Class of 2026 as graduation week begins! 🎓🐉💚
Please review exam times, graduation practice information, and important reminders carefully. Students should arrive on time, bring fully charged Chromebooks, and have all travel arrangements for after final exams prepared in advance.
We wish all of our Green Dragons the best of luck on exams and a huge congratulations to the Class of 2026 as graduation week begins! 🎓🐉💚

📣 Calling all current and incoming LPHS students!
Join us this summer for LPHS SGA Summer Meetings at the front office and help make a difference while earning volunteer hours! 🌟
We’ll be meeting on select dates in June and July, plus Pre-Week in August, as we get ready for an amazing new school year at LPHS. Whether you’re already involved or looking to get connected, everyone is welcome to join the fun! 🐉💚
Check out the graphic for meeting dates and times. We can’t wait to see our future student leaders this summer!
#LPHS #GreenDragons #LPHSSGA #DragonLeadership
Join us this summer for LPHS SGA Summer Meetings at the front office and help make a difference while earning volunteer hours! 🌟
We’ll be meeting on select dates in June and July, plus Pre-Week in August, as we get ready for an amazing new school year at LPHS. Whether you’re already involved or looking to get connected, everyone is welcome to join the fun! 🐉💚
Check out the graphic for meeting dates and times. We can’t wait to see our future student leaders this summer!
#LPHS #GreenDragons #LPHSSGA #DragonLeadership

Congratulations to freshmen Band members Ayden Martinez and Luke Arnesen! Ayden and Luke have been selected to represent Lake Placid High School in the 2026 All-State Nine Star Freshmen Honor Band!
Ayden and Luke will participate in the Nine Star Band Festival this July in Orlando in conjunction with the Florida Bandmasters Association summer conference. They will perform in a concert with over 100 other outstanding rising sophomore band students from across Florida.
Ayden and Luke will participate in the Nine Star Band Festival this July in Orlando in conjunction with the Florida Bandmasters Association summer conference. They will perform in a concert with over 100 other outstanding rising sophomore band students from across Florida.

Congratulations to seniors Jessenia Ganaban and Isabella Pattie, our 2026 recipients of the John Philip Sousa Award for Band! The annual tradition of awarding the John Philip Sousa Award at Lake Placid High School was reintroduced last year in 2025.
Both Jessenia and Isabella have distinguished themselves by going above and beyond in our Band program. Not only have they both been outstanding members of the Dragonettes Color guard for the past 4 years, but they also both learned and quickly excelled at playing an instrument in the Concert Band over the past year. Their musical contribution to the Concert Band this past year was outstanding and greatly appreciated!
Introduced in 1955 to honor the top student (or students in the case of a tie) in a high school band, the John Philip Sousa Band Award® recognizes superior musicianship and outstanding dedication. It was created with the approval of Helen Sousa Albert and Priscilla Sousa, daughters of the famous American composer and bandmaster.
Both Jessenia and Isabella have distinguished themselves by going above and beyond in our Band program. Not only have they both been outstanding members of the Dragonettes Color guard for the past 4 years, but they also both learned and quickly excelled at playing an instrument in the Concert Band over the past year. Their musical contribution to the Concert Band this past year was outstanding and greatly appreciated!
Introduced in 1955 to honor the top student (or students in the case of a tie) in a high school band, the John Philip Sousa Band Award® recognizes superior musicianship and outstanding dedication. It was created with the approval of Helen Sousa Albert and Priscilla Sousa, daughters of the famous American composer and bandmaster.

🎉 Congratulations to Yasmani Piloto-Martini on earning Adobe After Effects Industry Certification today at Lake Placid High School!
With this achievement, Yasmani has now earned all four Adobe certifications available at LPHS and is officially Industry Certified as both an Adobe Visual Designer and Adobe Video Designer. This incredible accomplishment reflects countless hours of hard work, creativity, and dedication to mastering industry-level technology skills.
Adobe software is considered the industry standard in graphic design, digital media, and video production, with professionals around the world using Adobe tools to create everything from marketing campaigns and animations to films and digital content. Earning multiple Adobe certifications demonstrates advanced technical skills and career readiness in today’s competitive technology and creative industries.
We are incredibly proud of Yasmani and all he has accomplished at LPHS. We wish him the very best as he graduates and continues his journey in technology at Florida Institute of Technology (FIT)! 💚🐉
With this achievement, Yasmani has now earned all four Adobe certifications available at LPHS and is officially Industry Certified as both an Adobe Visual Designer and Adobe Video Designer. This incredible accomplishment reflects countless hours of hard work, creativity, and dedication to mastering industry-level technology skills.
Adobe software is considered the industry standard in graphic design, digital media, and video production, with professionals around the world using Adobe tools to create everything from marketing campaigns and animations to films and digital content. Earning multiple Adobe certifications demonstrates advanced technical skills and career readiness in today’s competitive technology and creative industries.
We are incredibly proud of Yasmani and all he has accomplished at LPHS. We wish him the very best as he graduates and continues his journey in technology at Florida Institute of Technology (FIT)! 💚🐉

🎉 Congratulations to the 8 LPHS students who earned Industry Certification in Entrepreneurship and Small Business today at Lake Placid High School!
These students went above and beyond by taking on this rigorous certification exam after already earning their WordPress industry certification earlier this year. Their dedication, perseverance, and willingness to challenge themselves demonstrate the hard work and determination that make LPHS students stand out.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide students with valuable real-world skills, hands-on learning experiences, and opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications that prepare them for both college and careers. By earning certifications while still in high school, students build confidence, strengthen resumes, and gain a competitive edge for future success.
We are proud of these students for continuing to push themselves to achieve more. Great job, Green Dragons! 🐉💚
These students went above and beyond by taking on this rigorous certification exam after already earning their WordPress industry certification earlier this year. Their dedication, perseverance, and willingness to challenge themselves demonstrate the hard work and determination that make LPHS students stand out.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide students with valuable real-world skills, hands-on learning experiences, and opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications that prepare them for both college and careers. By earning certifications while still in high school, students build confidence, strengthen resumes, and gain a competitive edge for future success.
We are proud of these students for continuing to push themselves to achieve more. Great job, Green Dragons! 🐉💚

📚🐉 LPHS Students & Families — Here’s your schedule for May 11–15!
This week includes AP Exams, Biology and US History EOCs, Senior Exams, and Friday’s Academic Celebration. Students should make sure Chromebooks are fully charged each night and arrive on time for testing.
Reminder: Juniors who earn a Level 3 or higher on the US History EOC will receive an All-Sports Pass for next school year!
Let’s finish the year strong, Green Dragons! 💚
This week includes AP Exams, Biology and US History EOCs, Senior Exams, and Friday’s Academic Celebration. Students should make sure Chromebooks are fully charged each night and arrive on time for testing.
Reminder: Juniors who earn a Level 3 or higher on the US History EOC will receive an All-Sports Pass for next school year!
Let’s finish the year strong, Green Dragons! 💚

🌺💚 Thank You, Robbins Nursery! 💚🌺
A special thank you to Robbins Nursery for helping make Teacher Appreciation Week at LPHS extra special by providing the beautiful palm trees and flowers used throughout the celebration. Along with the flowers provided by the LPHS SAC/PTO, the decorations created a welcoming atmosphere to celebrate the incredible teachers who help our students bloom every day.
We appreciate the continued support from our community partners who help make LPHS such a special place! 🐉
A special thank you to Robbins Nursery for helping make Teacher Appreciation Week at LPHS extra special by providing the beautiful palm trees and flowers used throughout the celebration. Along with the flowers provided by the LPHS SAC/PTO, the decorations created a welcoming atmosphere to celebrate the incredible teachers who help our students bloom every day.
We appreciate the continued support from our community partners who help make LPHS such a special place! 🐉

🔦🧬 Shining a Light on Biology EOC Review at LPHS!
Mrs. Brady’s Biology students are preparing for the Biology EOC with an interactive flashlight scavenger hunt review activity. Students worked together to search for different colored question sets, answer review questions, and solve riddles to earn points.
It was a fun and engaging way to reinforce important biology concepts while keeping students active and involved in their learning. Great job to Mrs. Brady and her students for making EOC review both educational and exciting! 🐉💚
Mrs. Brady’s Biology students are preparing for the Biology EOC with an interactive flashlight scavenger hunt review activity. Students worked together to search for different colored question sets, answer review questions, and solve riddles to earn points.
It was a fun and engaging way to reinforce important biology concepts while keeping students active and involved in their learning. Great job to Mrs. Brady and her students for making EOC review both educational and exciting! 🐉💚

As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close at LPHS, we want to send a huge THANK YOU to the amazing groups and community partners who helped make this week so special for our teachers and staff! 💚🐉
Today’s celebrations included:
💧 A refreshing Hydration Station hosted by LPHS AVID/NHS
🍕 A delicious pizza lunch provided by Heartland Payroll Services - Special shoutout to Schooni's for expediting this large order!
🍓 Strawberry shortcake served by LPHS FFA
💐 Beautiful fresh flower bouquets from Bouquets by Yoana
We are so grateful for the kindness, generosity, and support shown to our LPHS staff throughout the week. Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible educators who make a difference every day for our students and school community! #LPHS #TeacherAppreciationWeek #GreenDragons
Today’s celebrations included:
💧 A refreshing Hydration Station hosted by LPHS AVID/NHS
🍕 A delicious pizza lunch provided by Heartland Payroll Services - Special shoutout to Schooni's for expediting this large order!
🍓 Strawberry shortcake served by LPHS FFA
💐 Beautiful fresh flower bouquets from Bouquets by Yoana
We are so grateful for the kindness, generosity, and support shown to our LPHS staff throughout the week. Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible educators who make a difference every day for our students and school community! #LPHS #TeacherAppreciationWeek #GreenDragons

Congratulations to the final group of LPHS students who earned Ducks Unlimited Industry Certification this school year! Through hands-on learning in Environmental Science classes, these students demonstrated their knowledge and commitment to conservation, wildlife, and environmental stewardship.
A special thank you to Mrs. Boak for her dedication to providing meaningful learning experiences and helping students achieve success. We are proud to share that 71 LPHS students earned Ducks Unlimited Industry Certification this year!
Great job, Green Dragons! 🐉💚
A special thank you to Mrs. Boak for her dedication to providing meaningful learning experiences and helping students achieve success. We are proud to share that 71 LPHS students earned Ducks Unlimited Industry Certification this year!
Great job, Green Dragons! 🐉💚





Today’s Teacher Appreciation Week celebrations at LPHS were filled with kindness and thoughtful treats for our amazing teachers and staff! 💚🐉
A huge thank you to LPHS General Athletics for providing delicious Chick-fil-A breakfast sandwiches this morning, the Class of 2026 parents for the sweet dessert treats, and Key Club for the thoughtful appreciation pots, seeds, and candy gifts shared throughout the day.
We are grateful for the support from our students, families, and school organizations, who continue to help make our teachers feel valued and appreciated. Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible educators of LPHS!
A huge thank you to LPHS General Athletics for providing delicious Chick-fil-A breakfast sandwiches this morning, the Class of 2026 parents for the sweet dessert treats, and Key Club for the thoughtful appreciation pots, seeds, and candy gifts shared throughout the day.
We are grateful for the support from our students, families, and school organizations, who continue to help make our teachers feel valued and appreciated. Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible educators of LPHS!




🏊🏻♀️🥽 Thank you to the LPH Swim Team and AquaEcoRemedy-USA for the wonderful lunch today! Teachers and staff enjoyed the amazing chicken, tuna, and pasta salads, and the refreshing fruits and veggies.





⚽Thank you to LPHS Girls Soccer for the snack cart to continue Teacher Appreciation Week!






Interact breakfast kicked off Tuesday of Teacher Appreciation Week at LPHS with a delicious spread of Mexican hot chocolate, pan dulce, donuts, and coffee for our staff to enjoy! ☕🍩
Our amazing parent volunteers followed with a beautiful springtime grazing table filled with fresh fruits, meats, cheeses, and sweet treats—truly a feast to celebrate our teachers. 🌸🍓
Teachers were also treated to thoughtful gift bags from Ms. Kelson and the African American Culture Club, along with motivational gifts from FBLA to keep the encouragement going. 🎁💚
Thank you to everyone who helped make today so special for our LPHS teachers—we appreciate you! #LPHS #TeacherAppreciationWeek #GreenDragons
Our amazing parent volunteers followed with a beautiful springtime grazing table filled with fresh fruits, meats, cheeses, and sweet treats—truly a feast to celebrate our teachers. 🌸🍓
Teachers were also treated to thoughtful gift bags from Ms. Kelson and the African American Culture Club, along with motivational gifts from FBLA to keep the encouragement going. 🎁💚
Thank you to everyone who helped make today so special for our LPHS teachers—we appreciate you! #LPHS #TeacherAppreciationWeek #GreenDragons




On April 27th and 28th, Mr. Halpern’s and Mrs. Boak’s Honors Biology classes attended a field trip to Archbold Biological Station, focused on plant structures and functions in preparation for the Biology EOC on Wednesday, May 13th. Students participated in nature walks and gained first-hand biology experience, enhancing their understanding through real-world exploration.
Highlights included collecting specimens for analysis under microscopes and engaging with biological researchers in their lab, giving students a deeper connection to the concepts they’ve been studying in class.
Highlights included collecting specimens for analysis under microscopes and engaging with biological researchers in their lab, giving students a deeper connection to the concepts they’ve been studying in class.



Teacher Appreciation Week is in full bloom at LPHS! 🌼☕
Thank you to our admin team and flag football players for treating our staff to coffee and snacks to kick off a great week!
Thank you to our admin team and flag football players for treating our staff to coffee and snacks to kick off a great week!

📢 Don’t Forget, Green Dragons!
FAST ELA PM3 testing is coming up on Tuesday, May 5, at 8:30 AM for all 9th- and 10th-grade students.
💻 Come prepared with a fully charged Chromebook
⏰ Be on time and ready to go
📍 Report directly to your testing location
✨ 10th Grade: This is your opportunity to meet a graduation requirement—give it your best effort!
🔥 9th Grade: You’re working toward Study Hall Exemption—stay focused and show what you know!
Let’s finish strong, Dragons! 🐉💚
FAST ELA PM3 testing is coming up on Tuesday, May 5, at 8:30 AM for all 9th- and 10th-grade students.
💻 Come prepared with a fully charged Chromebook
⏰ Be on time and ready to go
📍 Report directly to your testing location
✨ 10th Grade: This is your opportunity to meet a graduation requirement—give it your best effort!
🔥 9th Grade: You’re working toward Study Hall Exemption—stay focused and show what you know!
Let’s finish strong, Dragons! 🐉💚

On Friday, April 17th, Lake Placid High School Aerospace students attended the Sun 'n Fun Airshow and Aviation Expo in Lakeland with their fellow Highlands County Aerospace Program peers. Highlights included touring displays by aerospace technology companies, learning from our team of expert chaperones about historical aircraft, and witnessing (many for the first time) the Thunderbirds' precision formation flying. Special thanks to JB Engines for sponsoring a pizza party where students met aerobatic pilots from Redline Airshows before they performed at the event.




