⏰🐉 REMINDER, DRAGONS! Tomorrow is an Early Release Day!

Please make sure you’re ready for our adjusted bell schedule on Wednesday, September 23.

📢 IMPORTANT: There is NO Study Hall on Early Release days. ALL students should report directly to 2A at 8:34 AM.

School dismisses at 1:30 PM, so plan transportation and after-school arrangements accordingly.

💚 Share this reminder with your fellow Dragons so everyone is ready for tomorrow!

#LPHS #GreenDragons #EarlyRelease #DragonsShowUp
about 19 hours ago, Lake Placid High
Important early release reminder for Wednesday, September 23, 2026. There is no Study Hall; all students must report directly to 2A at 8:34 AM. Schedule: Breakfast, 8:05–8:30; 2A/2B, 8:34–9:34; 3A/3B, 9:38–10:38; Lunch, 10:42–11:30; 4A/4B, 11:34–12:34; Skinny 5AB, 12:38–1:30 PM.
🪩🐉 HOCO 2026 is almost here, Dragons! 🐉🪩

Only 3 MORE DAYS to buy your Homecoming Dance ticket! Don’t wait until it’s too late—grab your ticket and get ready for a night of music, dancing, and HOCO memories! 💚✨

📆 Ticket sales end September 24!
🎟️ Tickets: $20
🛒 Purchase online through the LPHS website - pick up on the stage in the commons during lunch
📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 8:00–11:00 PM
📍 LPHS Gym

⚠️ Reminder: All school obligations must be paid or cleared BEFORE you can pick up your physical ticket in the Commons during lunch.

Tag your HOCO crew and make sure everyone gets their tickets! 🕺💃🔥

#LPHS #GreenDragons #HOCO2026 #Homecoming2026 #DragonPride #DragonsShowUp
about 19 hours ago, Lake Placid High
Lake Placid High School Homecoming 2026 dance flyer featuring a green dragon in formal attire and a disco ball. The dance is Saturday, October 3, from 8–11 PM in the LPHS Gym. Tickets are $20 and are sold online through the LPHS website September 21–24. Physical tickets may be picked up in the Commons during lunch Monday–Thursday. All school obligations must be paid or cleared before ticket pickup.
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2 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County
🗳️ LPHS Students—Your Voice Matters! 🇺🇸

Are you 16 or older and interested in registering to vote or learning more about the voting process? LPHS Student Government is hosting a Voter Registration Event to help eligible students get started and answer questions about voting.

📅 September 23
⏰ 8:30–10:15 AM
📍 LPHS Media Center

Be sure to bring your ID or driver’s license. Stop by, get informed, and take an important step toward civic participation!

🐉💚 Dragons Show Up—and informed Dragons get involved!
2 days ago, Lake Placid High
Voter Registration flyer for LPHS students. Students age 16 or older with an ID or driver’s license who are interested in voting or need help learning how to vote are invited to a Student Government voter registration event. The event is September 23 from 8:30–10:15 a.m. in the LPHS Media Center. The flyer features red, white, and blue patriotic graphics, a “VOTE” button, and an illustrated driver’s license.
🔥🐉 LPH HOCO BONFIRE IS ALMOST HERE! 🐉🔥

Kick off Homecoming Week with one of our favorite LPH traditions! Join us Monday, September 28 from 6:00–8:00 PM for an evening of Dragon fun!

⚽ Watch the Kickball Tournament
🎯 Play games
🍔 Grab some great food from Chop House and Smokin' Bear BBQ Food Trucks
🔥 Bonfire lit at 7:30 PM
💚 Hang out with friends and celebrate HOCO!

🎟️ Tickets are just $3! Purchase with cash each morning in the Commons, stop by Mrs. Summers’ Room 514, buy at the gate, or purchase online through GoFan using the QR code on the flyer.

⚠️ Middle and elementary-aged students must be accompanied by a parent for the entire event.

Bring your friends, bring your Dragon spirit, and help us start HOCO Week the LPH way! 🔥🐉💚

#LPHS #GreenDragons #LPHSHOCO #HOCOWEEK #DragonPride #Bonfire2026
2 days ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer for the LPH HOCO Bonfire on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 6–8 PM. The bonfire will be lit at 7:30 PM. Activities include a kickball tournament, games, food, and time with friends. Tickets are $3 cash and available each morning in the Commons, in Mrs. Summers’ Room 514, at the gate, or online through GoFan using the QR code. All middle and elementary-aged students must be accompanied by a parent during the event.
🐉 This Week at LPHS! 💚

There are plenty of ways to get involved and stay connected this week, Dragons! Whether you’re interested in leadership, agriculture, the arts, service, or business, there’s a club waiting for you.

📅 Study Hall Meetings:
Monday — FBLA & Art Club
Tuesday — FFA
Wednesday — Early Release - No Study Hall
Thursday — Key Club & Interact

🎭 Lunch Meetings:
Tuesday — Drama Club in Mrs. Brady’s Room
Friday — Art Club in Mrs. Rich’s Room

📣 Friday Early:
SGA — 8:05 AM in the Media Center

Find your place, meet new people, and GET INVOLVED at LPHS! 🐲💚

#LPHS #GreenDragons #GetInvolved #DragonPride #OneDragon
2 days ago, Mrs. Summers
Graphic titled “This Week at LPH” for September 21–25. Study Hall meetings: Monday—FBLA and Art Club; Tuesday—FFA; Wednesday—Early Release, no Study Hall; Thursday—Key Club and Interact. Lunch meetings: Tuesday—Drama Club in Mrs. Brady’s room; Friday—Art Club in Mrs. Rich’s room. Friday early meeting: SGA at 8:05 AM in the Media Center.
🐉 LAST CALL, DRAGONS! 🐉

Planning to bring an out-of-school guest to LPHS Homecoming? Don’t miss the deadline!

📅 Due Monday, September 21
⏰ By 3:30 p.m.
📍 LPHS Front Office

Before turning in your form, make sure ALL sections are completely filled out and you include a copy of your guest’s driver’s license/photo ID.

⚠️ Forms must be complete and turned in by the deadline!

Tag or share this with a friend who needs the reminder! 💚🐉

#LPHS #GreenDragons #LPHSHomecoming #Homecoming2026 #DragonPride #DragonsShowUp
3 days ago, Lake Placid High
All LPHS Homecoming Out-of-School Guest forms are due to the front office by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026. Please complete all sections of the form and provide a copy of the guest's driver’s license.
🔥🐉 LPHS HOMECOMING BONFIRE — BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY! 🐉🔥

We’re inviting our LPHS families, alumni, friends, and community members to come together for a night of Dragon pride! 💚🤍 Join us Monday, September 28, from 6:00–8:00 PM for the LPHS HOCO Bonfire Family Event!

Come hungry, bring a chair or blanket, and enjoy food from The Chop House and Smokin’ Bear BBQ, outdoor games, cornhole, and the first-ever LPHS Kickball Tournament! Then gather around as we light the bonfire at 7:30 PM. 🔥

🎟️ Admission is just $4 per person, and children under 12 are FREE with adult entry. You can buy tickets in advance at https://gofan.co/event/6881196?schoolId=FL5933 or with cash at the gate.

Whether you’re a current Dragon, a proud alum, a parent, grandparent, or simply part of our Lake Placid community, we want YOU there! Come reconnect, make new memories, and show our students what it means when an entire community shows up for its school.

💚 All proceeds benefit the LPHS Class of 2027!

📍 LPHS Practice Field — enter through the black gate by the pool deck
📅 Monday, September 28
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM | Bonfire at 7:30 PM

🔥 Dragons Show Up. Community Shows Up. Momentum Follows. 🐉

#LPHS #OneDragon #DragonPride #LPHSHOCO #ClassOf2027 #LakePlacidFL #CommunityStrong #DragonsShowUp
5 days ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer for the LPHS HOCO Bonfire Family Event on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 6–8 PM, with the bonfire lit at 7:30 PM. Admission is $4 per person; children under 12 are free with adult entry. The event is on the LPHS practice field and features food from The Chop House and Smokin’ Bear BBQ, the first LPHS Kickball Tournament, cornhole, and outdoor games. Guests should bring a chair or blanket. All proceeds benefit the Class of 2027.
🎤 LPHS Students—Your Voice Can Make an Impact!

The Rotary Speech Contest is a great opportunity to share your ideas, strengthen your public speaking skills, and compete for cash prizes! 💵

This year’s theme is “Creating Lasting Impact.” Students will prepare a 5–7 minute speech centered on the theme and will be judged on content, organization, and delivery.

📅 Club Level: October 14, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 LPH Media Center

🏆 Cash prizes are available at every level, with District Finals awards of up to $1,000!

If you enjoy public speaking—or you're ready to challenge yourself—this is your chance to step up to the microphone and make your voice heard! 🐉🎙️

See the flyer for complete eligibility, judging criteria, prize information, and contest details.
6 days ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer for the Rotary Speech Contest for high school students. The Club Level competition is October 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in the LPH Media Center. The 2025–26 Rotary International theme is “Creating Lasting Impact.” Students deliver a 5–7 minute speech. Club prizes are $100, $50, and $25; Group prizes are $250, $150, and $100; District Finals prizes are $1,000, $500, and $250. Speeches are judged on content (40 points), organization (30 points), and delivery (30 points). Notes are allowed but discouraged at Club Level and are not permitted at Group or District levels. More information is available at Rotary.org and rotary6890.org.
🎉 Join us as we celebrate two dedicated educators! 🎉

Lake Placid High School invites our Dragon family to a Retirement Party honoring Ms. Carrie Smalls and Mrs. Donna Meekins as we celebrate their dedication, service, and the impact they have made throughout their careers. 💐

📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 LPHS Media Center

A gift table will be available for both retirees for anyone who would like to share a card or gift.

Please join us in wishing Ms. Smalls and Mrs. Meekins all the best as they begin this exciting new chapter!
6 days ago, Lake Placid High
Retirement party invitation honoring dedicated educators Ms. Carrie Smalls and Mrs. Donna Meekins. Celebration is Wednesday, September 23, from 3:00–4:30 p.m. in the Lake Placid High School Media Center. A gift table for both retirees will be available. The cream-colored invitation features watercolor pink, peach, and yellow flowers along the bottom.
🔥 LPHS STUDENTS — FRIDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP! 🔥

Get your team together and kick off HOCO Week with the Class of 2027 Kickball Tournament! 🥎🐉

📅 Monday, September 28
📍 LPHS Practice Field
⏰ Entry begins at 6:00 PM | Games start at 6:15 PM
💵 $7 per player — includes $4 entry to the bonfire
👥 10 players max per team | Only 6 teams!

🏆 The first two teams with all 10 players paid in full will claim spots #1 and #2 in the single-elimination bracket!

⚠️ Friday is your LAST DAY to sign up and pay! Stop by the Commons during lunch to secure your team's spot.

Who’s taking home the win? 👀🏆

#LPHS #ClassOf2027 #LPHSSeniors #GreenDragons #HOCO2026 #KickballTournament #DragonsShowUp
7 days ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer for the LPHS Class of 2027 Kickball Tournament on September 28, 2026, at the LPHS Practice Field. Friday is the last day to sign up. Six teams may compete with a maximum of 10 players per team. Cost is $7 per player and includes bonfire entry. The first two teams with all 10 members paid receive spots 1 and 2 in the single-elimination bracket. Entry begins at 6:00 PM; games begin at 6:15 PM.
🚨 IMPORTANT HOMECOMING UPDATE! 🚨

HVS, homeschool, or private school students zoned for LPH who plan to attend Homecoming: updated out-of-school guest forms are now available! The forms now include a section for guests of HVS, homeschool, or private school students.

📝 You will need:
• A pink form for yourself AND your guest
• A copy of your photo ID
• A copy of your guest’s photo ID
• Required principal signatures for both student and guest status verification

⚠️ Don’t wait until the last minute! Principal signatures are required, so allow plenty of time to get everything completed.

📅 Deadline: September 21, 2026
📍 Return all completed forms and required documents to the LPHS Front Office.
7 days ago, Lake Placid High
Lake Placid High School Homecoming announcement for HVS, homeschool, and private school students. Updated out-of-school guest forms are available. Students need a pink form for themselves and their guest, plus copies of both photo IDs. Student and guest status verification forms require principal signatures. Completed forms are due to the LPHS front office by September 21, 2026.
Tickets: $20 each
Sale Dates: September 21st – September 24th
How to Buy: Purchase online through the LPHS website
Pickup Location: Commons area during lunch (Monday – Thursday)

Reminder: All school obligations must be paid/cleared BEFORE you can pick up your physical ticket!

Dance Details:
Date: Saturday, October 3rd
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: LPHS Gym

Don't wait until the last minute—get your tickets early and clear those obligations! #LPHSHomecoming #LPHS2026
8 days ago, Lake Placid High
Dragon with Homecoming 2026
🐉💚 CONGRATULATIONS TO TWO OUTSTANDING GREEN DRAGONS! 💚🐉

Lake Placid High School is proud to congratulate Mr. John Panella, our Teacher of the Year, and Mrs. Suzanne Kimrey, our School-Related Employee of the Year! 🎉👏

🎶 Mr. Panella, LPHS Band Director, has revitalized our band program through his passion, leadership, and dedication to his students. Under his direction, our Green Dragons have experienced incredible opportunities, including All-State Band, Drum Major Camp at FSU, and most recently, performing alongside high school bands from across Florida at FIU. His commitment continues to open doors and create unforgettable experiences for our students.

💚 Mrs. Kimrey, our Guidance Secretary, is an essential part of keeping the LPHS Guidance Department running smoothly. She works tirelessly to keep the department organized while answering questions, solving problems, and assisting students, parents, and staff each day. Her dedication and willingness to help others make a difference throughout our school community.

Mr. Panella and Mrs. Kimrey truly represent what it means to be an LPH Dragon through their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our students and school.

Please join us in congratulating these two very deserving Green Dragons! 🐉💚🏆

#LPHS #GreenDragons #TeacherOfTheYear #SchoolRelatedEmployeeOfTheYear #DragonPride #OneDragon
9 days ago, Lake Placid High
Mr. Panella Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Kimrey SREOY
🏈💚 HOMECOMING GUEST FORMS ARE HERE! 💚🏈 Planning to bring an out-of-school guest to LPHS Homecoming? Guest forms are now available for pickup in the LPHS Front Office! 📋 Important reminders: • Completed forms are due no later than September 21, 2026. • A copy of the guest’s photo identification MUST be submitted with the form. • Be sure to complete the correct form for your guest’s school/enrollment status. • Forms must be completed and approved before your guest may attend. Don’t wait until the deadline—stop by the Front Office and pick up your form! 🐉💚 #LPHS #OneDragon #LPHSHomecoming #Homecoming2026 #GreenDragons
9 days ago, Mrs. Summers
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Green, black, and white Lake Placid High School Homecoming graphic announcing that out-of-school guest forms are now available in the LPHS Front Office. Completed forms are due by September 21, 2026. All forms must include a copy of the guest’s photo identification. The graphic displays examples of the LPHS Student Dance Attendance & Guest Request Form and the Home School, HVS, & Private School Dance Guest Form.
🐉 There’s plenty happening this week at LPH!

Dragons, make plans to show up and get involved! Grade-level Study Hall meetings are happening Monday through Thursday, and there are several opportunities to connect during lunch.

🎭 Tuesday: Drama Club — Mrs. Brady’s Room
📚 Thursday: FEFA — Mrs. Reifsnyders’ Room
🎨 Friday: Art Club — Mrs. Rich’s Room

Be sure to check the schedule for your grade-level Study Hall meeting location too!

💚 Find your place. Get connected. Make the most of your time at LPHS. Dragons Show Up. Momentum Follows. 🐉
10 days ago, Lake Placid High
Graphic titled “This Week at LPH” listing student meetings. Study Hall: Monday—9th grade in Commons; Tuesday—10th grade in Media Center; Wednesday—11th grade in Media Center; Thursday—12th grade in Media Center. Lunch: Tuesday—Drama Club in Mrs. Brady’s room; Thursday—FEFA in Mrs. Reifsnyders’ room; Friday—Art Club in Mrs. Rich’s room. Lake Placid Green Dragons logo appears at bottom.
Remembering September 11, 2001 - Patriot Day

This morning, the LPHS JROTC Dragon Battalion led our school community in a solemn 9/11 Milestone Remembrance Ceremony, beginning at 8:46 AM - the moment the first plane struck the North Tower 25 years ago. Students and staff gathered around the flagpole to pause, reflect, and honor the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the countless individuals forever impacted by the events of September 11, 2001. The ceremony included the traditional military lowering of the flag to half-staff, a chronological reading of the morning’s events accompanied by the tolling of a ceremonial brass bell, and a keynote address from Fire Chief J. Kelly Duppenthaler.

We are proud of our JROTC Dragon Battalion for providing our students with this meaningful opportunity to remember an important moment in our nation’s history. Thank you to our students and staff who wore red, white, and blue and joined us in observing Patriot Day with respect and remembrance. 🇺🇸

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

#PatriotDay #NeverForget #September11 #LPHS #DragonBattalion #DragonsShowUp
12 days ago, Lake Placid High
LPHS 9/11 Ceremony
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🔥 2 OUT OF 6 TEAMS ARE ALREADY SIGNED UP! 🔥

LPHS students, don’t wait until the bracket is full! 🏃‍♀️🔴🏃‍♂️ Get your team together and register for the Class of 2027 Kickball Tournament during lunch!

💚 Tournament: Monday, September 28
📍 LPHS Practice Field
💲 $7 per player — includes entry to the Senior Bonfire
👥 Up to 10 players per team
🏆 Only 6 teams will compete!

At least one team member must pay the $7 fee to officially register the team. Once registered, each remaining player must pay in person to Mrs. Summers in Room 514, at lunch, or online at https://highlands.revtrak.net/lake-placid-high/lph-club-dues/#/v/lph-kickball-tournament

⏰ Entry starts at 6:00 PM
⚽ Games begin at 6:15 PM

Kick off HOCO Week with some friendly competition and see which team comes out on top! 🔥🐉

#LPHS #ClassOf2027 #SeniorYear #KickballTournament #HOCO2026 #DragonsShowUp
13 days ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer promoting the LPHS Class of 2027 Kickball Tournament on September 28, 2026, at the LPHS Practice Field. Two of six teams are already registered. Teams may have up to 10 players, and the cost is $7 per player, which includes bonfire entry. Teams register at lunch; at least one player must pay to secure registration. Entry begins at 6:00 p.m., and games start at 6:15 p.m. A QR code is provided for online payment.
🎶 Help Us Keep the Music Playing at LPH! 🎸🎺

Our Beginning Band and Beginning Guitar programs are growing, and we need more instruments for our students! If you have a gently used acoustic guitar, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, or saxophone that could use a new home, consider donating it to LPH. 💚🐉

Your donation can put an instrument directly into the hands of a student ready to discover the joy of music! 🎵

📞 Contact Mr. Panella at 863-699-5010 ext. 21312 with questions.

#LPHDragons #SupportTheArts #MusicEducation #DragonsShowUp
13 days ago, Lake Placid High
“Important Message” requesting donations of used musical instruments for Lake Placid High School’s growing Beginning Band and Beginning Guitar classes. Needed instruments include acoustic guitars, flutes, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, and saxophones. Donors are asked to contact LPHS music teacher Mr. Panella at 863-699-5010 ext. 21312. The design features illustrations of musical instruments, green and brown decorative patterns, and an LPHS dragon logo.
This Friday, LPHS JROTC invites all students and faculty to wear red, white, and blue as we come together to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

May our school community unite in remembrance, respect, and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙

Sponsored by LPHS JROTC
#LPHS #GreenDragons #NeverForget #September11 #PatriotDay #JROTC #DragonsShowUp
14 days ago, Lake Placid High
/11 remembrance graphic requesting that all LPHS students and faculty wear red, white, and blue on Friday in honor of those who have fallen. The design features a city skyline, patriotic remembrance ribbons, the words “We Never Forget,” an American flag-inspired skyline, and the Lake Placid Green Dragons logo.