📸 LPHS Journalism Presents: Shots of the Week! 📸

Each week, our Journalism team will be sharing the amazing pictures they capture around campus. This week’s feature is:
✨ Student Life Edition ft. Homecoming Candidates! ✨

Stay tuned every week for a new collection of highlights showcasing the spirit, pride, and life of our Dragon family! 💚🐉
about 3 hours ago, Lake Placid High
HOCO Court ladies.
Freshmen class meeting.
Seniors painting handprint sign.
Three students seated in gym.
💚✨ Happy National Custodian Day! ✨💚

Yesterday we celebrated our incredible LPHS Custodial Staff with a special lunch provided by LPHS Administration. We are so grateful for their hard work, dedication, and care in keeping our school clean, safe, and welcoming every day.

Your efforts may go unseen, but they make a HUGE difference for our students, staff, and community. Thank you for all that you do—our Dragons shine brighter because of you! 🐉💚
about 3 hours ago, Lake Placid High
💚 Thank You, LPHS Custodial Staff! 💚 We are so grateful for the hard work, dedication, and care you put into keeping our school clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. Your efforts often go unseen, but they make a huge difference for our students, staff, and community. Thank you for all you do!
🎉🐉 LPHS HOMECOMING 2025 is almost here! 🐉🎉

Get ready for a week full of spirit, fun, and tradition at Lake Placid High! 💚🤍 From themed dress-up days and the bonfire 🔥 to the Rumble, parade, pep rally, dance, and Friday night lights under the stadium glow 🏈✨—there’s something for everyone!

👉 Check out the full schedule here so you don’t miss a single event.
💃🕺 Dance tickets are on sale during lunch—prices go up, so grab yours early!

Let’s make this the best HOCO week yet, Dragons! 🐉💚 #LPHSHomecoming #DragonPride #HOCO2025
1 day ago, Lake Placid High
ake Placid High Homecoming 2025 schedule flyer with a green header featuring the school dragon logo. Tues 10/07 – Thurs 10/09: Club voting for Mr. & Miss. Mon 10/13: Dance ticket sales during lunch, $15 this week only. Spirit activities may begin: Spirit entry build, rumble practice, sheet decorating. Tues 10/14: Dance ticket sales, $15 this week only. Wed 10/15: Mandatory meeting for King & Queen, Mr. & Miss, Prince & Princess during study hall with Coach Tomblin. Thurs 10/16: Spirit sheets due to Mrs. Irwin. Parade entry info due to Mrs. Oinonen. Mon 10/20 “Fort Worth vs. Augusta”: Dress in Rodeo or Golf attire. Dance tickets $20. Bonfire at football field 6:30–8:30 pm. Admission $3; concessions available. Tues 10/21 “New Jersey”: Sports jerseys. Dance tickets $20. Wed 10/22 “Color War”: 9th grade camo, 10th blue, 11th pink, 12th purple. Dance tickets $20. Vote finalists for King & Queen via Skyward. Royalty paperwork due to Coach Tomblin. The Rumble at Roger Scarborough Stadium 6–8 pm. Admission $1 students, $3 others. Stadium opens 5:45 pm. Concessions available. Thurs 10/23 “Hollywood”: Dress like a celebrity. Last day of dance ticket sales during lunch, $25. Fri 10/24 “Spirit Day”: Wear green and white. Parade, pep rally with HOCO Court introduced, football game and halftime show. Kickoff at 7:30 pm.
📢 Update for Students & Families
The SFSC Dual Enrollment Information Night, originally scheduled for October 6, has been rescheduled.

✅ A new date will be announced soon—stay tuned for updates!

Thank you for your patience and continued interest in Dual Enrollment opportunities with South Florida State College and Lake Placid High School. 💚🐉

#LPHS #DualEnrollment #SFSC
1 day ago, Lake Placid High
The SFSC Dual Enrollment information night, originally scheduled for October 6, is being rescheduled. We will provide the new date when it is available. Thank you for understanding and helping our LPH students succeed to their greatest potential!
✨ Interested in Dual Enrollment?
Parents and students are invited to join us for an important Dual Enrollment Information Session with Lake Placid High School and South Florida State College!

🗓 Monday, October 6
🕕 6–7 p.m.
📍 LPHS Commons

Learn how your student can get a head start on college while still in high school. Don’t miss this opportunity to plan for the future together! 💚🐉

#LPHS #DragonPride #DualEnrollment #FutureReady
2 days ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer promoting Dual Enrollment Information Session. Top half shows students engaged in art and science activities. Large text reads “Are you interested in Dual Enrollment?” Session details: Monday, Oct. 6, 6–7 p.m., Lake Placid High School Commons. Logos for South Florida State College, “It’s Possible,” and Lake Placid Dragons appear at the bottom.
🍪💚 Huge thanks to Mr. Skalski and our amazing LPHS Culinary Students for baking up delicious treats in honor of Homemade Cookie Day 2025! Our staff truly appreciated the sweet surprise and the hard work that went into every bite. Dragon pride tastes this good! 🐉✨

#LPHSCulinary #DragonPride #HomemadeCookieDay
2 days ago, Lake Placid High
Cookies
🍂📚 Calling all book lovers! 📚🍂

Join Not Your Average Book Club starting Monday, October 6, 2025!
We’ll meet every Monday during lunch in Ms. Curry’s room—so grab your lunch and your favorite book to share.

✨ A cozy space, good conversations, and plenty of great reads await!

#BookClub #ReadWithUs #DragonReaders #LPHS
2 days ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer for Not Your Average Book Club with autumn leaves decoration and an illustration of a candle, book, and blanket. Text reads: Not Your Average Book Club. Meeting every Monday during lunch, in Ms. Curry’s room, starting 10/6/25. Bring your favorite book!
💚 Girls Basketball Open Gym! 💚🏀

The season is almost here, Dragons! Join us for Open Gym starting Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.

📋 Reminder: You must have a valid 2025–2026 athletic clearance to participate — no exceptions.

This is your chance to prepare, grow, and get ready for an exciting season ahead. Remember, dedication to the game isn’t part-time — it’s All-Time! 🔥

#LPHSGirlsBasketball #DragonPride #AllTimeCommitment #OpenGym #BasketballSeason
2 days ago, Lake Placid High
Girls Basketball Open Gym starting on 10/02/25 from 6-7:30pm. You must have a valid athletic clearance for the 2025-2026 year in order to participate. No exception. Basketball season is almost here and now is the time to prepare for the upcoming season. Your passion and dedication can’t be some time, part-time, or spare time… It has to be All-Time.
🚗💦 Support LPHS JROTC! 💦🚗

Come out and get your car sparkling clean while supporting our Lake Placid High School JROTC program! 💚🐉

📅 Date: Saturday, October 4
🕘 Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
📍 Location: Dunkin Donut Parking Lot Lake Placid

All washes are donation-based, so every dollar helps our cadets continue their training, competitions, and community service projects. 🙌

Let’s show our Dragons some love and drive away with a clean car! 🚙✨

#LPHS #JROTC #DragonsInAction #CommunityStrong
2 days ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer for a JROTC Car Wash. Illustration of a person washing a car with soap and water. Text reads: “JROTC Car Wash – Donations! October 4, 9am–2pm, Dunkin Donut Parking Lot.” Logos of Lake Placid Dragons and U.S. Army JROTC are included.
📚✨ Key Club Book Drive! ✨📚

We’re collecting books to donate to Lake Country Elementary and help inspire young readers! 💚🐉

📅 Deadline to donate: November 28, 2025
📍 Drop-off location: Front office donation box

Let’s come together, Dragons, and share the gift of reading! 📖💛

#LPHSKeyClub #BookDrive #DragonsGiveBack #CommunityStrong
2 days ago, Lake Placid High
Key Club Book Drive Books will be donated to Lake Country Elementary Drop-off deadline: November 28
🔥 Get ready, Dragons! 🔥

Join us for the Homecoming Bonfire on Monday, October 20th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the football field behind the school! The bonfire will be lit at 7:45 pm.

🎶 Live Band
🍿 Concessions available
🪑 Don’t forget to bring your own chair!

🎟 Admission: $3
🐾 We’ll also be collecting donations of dog and cat food—let’s show some Dragon spirit and give back to our community!

Let’s kick off Homecoming Week the right way—see you by the fire! 🔥💚💛

#DragonPride #LPHSHomecoming #Bonfire2025
2 days ago, Lake Placid High
Homecoming Bonfire flyer with a nighttime forest background and a large campfire illustration in the center. Text reads: Homecoming Bonfire, October 20th, 6:30–8:30 pm, Bonfire will be lit at 7:45 pm, Admission $3. Additional details include: Live Band, Concessions will be available, Football field behind the school, Please bring your own chair. Note at the bottom: We will be collecting donations of dog and cat food.
Lake Placid High School SGA is looking for sponsors for our Florida Association of Student Councils District 4 Meeting on December 13, 2025. Money will go toward leadership consultants, activity materials, and student scholarships for students to attend. All donations are greatly appreciated. Contact Dr. Sohn at sohnm@highlands.k12.fl.us if you have any questions.
3 days ago, Lake Placid High
Lake Placid High School SGA is looking for sponsors for our Florida Association of Student Councils District 4 Meeting on December 13, 2025. Money will go toward leadership consultants, activity materials, and student scholarships for students to attend. All donations are greatly appreciated. Contact Dr. Sohn at sohnm@highlands.k12.fl.us if you have any questions.

Parents: Please see information int the link regarding the Oct. 6th Dual Enrollment Information Session. Dual Enrollment Information Session
Monday, Oct. 6 | 6–7 p.m. Lake Placid High School Commons

Three highlighted benefits of dual enrollment:

  • It’s Possible to Save Money on College. SFSC tuition is waived for high school students who take approved college-level classes through the program.

  • It’s Possible to Finish College Faster. Students earn credits that count toward both high school and college graduation requirements.

  • It’s Possible to Choose Your Path. Students can earn an associate degree, college credit certificate, or vocational career certificate.

8 days ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer for South Florida State College Dual Enrollment Information Session. Top section shows photos of students engaged in learning. Large bold text reads: "ARE YOU INTERESTED IN DUAL ENROLLMENT?" Event details: Dual Enrollment Information Session Monday, Oct. 6 | 6–7 p.m. Lake Placid High School Commons Three highlighted benefits of dual enrollment: It’s Possible to Save Money on College. SFSC tuition is waived for high school students who take approved college-level classes through the program. It’s Possible to Finish College Faster. Students earn credits that count toward both high school and college graduation requirements. It’s Possible to Choose Your Path. Students can earn an associate degree, college credit certificate, or vocational career certificate. Bottom section includes the South Florida State College logo with the slogan "It’s Possible." Contact info: southflorida.edu | SFSC Recruiter: 784-7447 Accreditation and disclosure statement included in fine print.
✨🐉 Dragons, it’s time to make your voice heard! 🐉✨

Homecoming 2025 is right around the corner, and YOU get to help decide who will represent LPHS on this year’s court! 👑💚

📅 Voting Dates:
✅ Oct. 1 – 9th–11th grade Prince & Princess
✅ Oct. 2 – Seniors choose top 5 boys & top 5 girls for King & Queen
✅ Oct. 22 – Everyone votes for King & Queen from the top 5

👉 Voting will be through a link in Skyward – don’t miss your chance to show school spirit and support your classmates! Let’s make Homecoming 2025 unforgettable! 🎉🐲
#LPHSHoco #DragonPride #Homecoming2025
9 days ago, Lake Placid High
Green flyer with LPHS Dragons logo announcing Homecoming Voting. Voting via Skyward link. Oct 1: Prince/Princess for 9th–11th graders. Oct 2: Seniors vote King/Queen, choose top 5 boys/girls. Oct 22: School-wide vote King/Queen from top 5. Large '2025' at bottom.
Don't forget, this Wednesday is a 2-hour early release (9/24/25). All bus routes & parent pickup lines will be two hours earlier on Wednesday. Please notify your child's teacher if there is a change in the way your child will be going home.
10 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County
9-24-25 Early Release
🔥🍗 Don’t miss out! 🍗🔥

LPH SGA BBQ Dinner is happening Wednesday, October 1, 2025, but tickets are ONLY on sale until Friday, September 26th!

🎟 Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased from any SGA member.
🍴 Dinner includes: Half chicken, baked beans, and coleslaw.
📍 Pick up at Hartzell’s | ⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM

Get your tickets before the deadline and enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner while supporting LPHS SGA! 💚🐉
10 days ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer for LPH SGA BBQ Dinner on October 1, 2025. Tickets are $12 and must be purchased by Friday, September 26 from SGA members. Meal includes half chicken, baked beans, and coleslaw. Pickup at Hartzell’s from 4:30–6:00 pm. Images of baked beans, BBQ chicken, and coleslaw are shown.
🌱🐉 Congratulations to the LPHS Agriculture Department! 🌱🐉

We are excited to share that our Ag Department has been awarded a $500 Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Grant! 🎉 This grant will be used to support and grow our school garden, giving students more hands-on opportunities to learn and connect with agriculture.

A big thank you to Florida Agriculture in the Classroom for investing in our students and their future! 💚

#LPHSDragons #AgDepartment #SchoolGarden #FloridaAgriculture
13 days ago, Mrs. Summers
Congratulations to the LPH Ag Department! They received a $500 Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Grant to be used towards the school garden.
🎶🥁 Join us tomorrow at Lake Placid Dunkin’ for their Grand Reopening!
📅 Saturday, Sept. 20 | ⏰ 11 AM – 1 PM | 📍195 US 27 North

✨ Enjoy a performance by the Sound of the Dragon Band as they unveil their newly refurbished trailer!

🎉 Free samples, prize wheel, face painting, balloons, kids’ buckets, and more fun for the whole family!
☕ Plus—the first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members in line at 11 AM get a FREE Medium Hot or Iced Coffee!

Come out, support our band, and celebrate with the community! 💚🐉☕
14 days ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer for Dunkin’ Grand Reopening in Lake Placid on Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 AM–1 PM at 195 US 27 North. Lake Placid High School Dragon Band will perform and unveil a refurbished trailer. Event includes prize wheel, free samples, face painting, balloons, and kids’ buckets. First 100 rewards members get free coffee.
🐉 Green Dragons Basketball Preseason Workouts 🏀

The road to the season starts NOW. Conditioning kicks off next week, time to build the strength, speed, and discipline that win games.

📅 Mondays & Thursdays
🗓️ Starting September 22nd, 2025
⏰ 4 pm – 6 pm

⚠️ You MUST have a valid athletic clearance for the 2025–2026 school year to participate. No exceptions.

Championship habits start in the preseason. Show up. Put in the work. Earn everything.
#DragonPride #PreseasonGrind #EarnEverything
14 days ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer for Dragons Basketball Preseason Workouts. Text reads: Conditioning starts Sept. 22, 2025, Mondays & Thursdays, 4–6 PM. Valid 2025–26 athletic clearance required. Message: Build strength, speed, and discipline. Championship habits start in preseason. Includes basketball and dragon logo.
🎶🐉 LPH Sound of the Dragon Band – September Student of the Month! 🐉🎶

Join us in congratulating Billy Meddings on being named our September Student of the Month! Billy is a talented tenor saxophone player, Band Captain, and a dedicated member of multiple ensembles at LPHS. His hard work, leadership, and outstanding musical accomplishments make him a true Dragon to celebrate! 💚🎷

👏 Way to go, Billy!

#DragonPride #LPHBand #StudentOfTheMonth
17 days ago, Lake Placid High
Lake Placid High School Sound of the Dragon Band September Student of the Month is Billy Meddings, an 11th grader who plays tenor saxophone. He is a member of Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensemble, and serves as the current Band Captain. His activities include JROTC. Musical accomplishments include being a featured soloist in this year’s field show and earning a Superior Rating at the 2024-25 FBA Solo & Ensemble MPA. Congratulations, Billy!