Lake Placid High School

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.

10 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

13 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

14 days ago, Lake Placid High

🐉💚 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

15 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.

16 days ago, Lake Placid High

⚽🐉 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 ⚽💚🐉

16 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

16 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

16 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

16 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

16 days ago, Lake Placid High

📚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

17 days 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

19 days ago, Lake Placid High

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!!!

19 days ago, Lake Placid High

📣 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 🐉💚

20 days ago, Lake Placid High

🏈🐉 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

21 days 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.

🎓 LPHS Seniors — Scholarship Opportunity! 🎓

Are you planning to attend a trade school program (6–24 months) after graduation? Ag Angels is offering a Trade School Scholarship valued at up to $5,000 to help students earn a certificate or degree and enter the workforce with real-world skills! 💪🛠️

✅ Who can apply?
Lake Placid High School seniors

✅ Basic Requirements Include:
• GPA 2.0 or higher
• Letter of recommendation from a teacher or school staff member
• Academic history provided by the guidance department
• Plan to attend a 6–24 month trade school program
• Proof of enrollment before receiving funds
• Proof of passing grades to continue receiving funds
• Participate in an interview if selected

📅 Application Deadline: March 13, 2026
📲 Apply online by scanning the QR code on the flyer!

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to invest in your future! 💚

#LPHS #LakePlacidHighSchool #Seniors #ScholarshipOpportunity #TradeSchool #CareerReady #CTE #GreenDragonPride

22 days ago, Lake Placid High

Hey Dragons, get ready for Girls Soccer, District Semi Finals against Tradition Prep this Thursday Jan. 22!! Kick off at 6:00 pm. Come out and support our Lady Dragons as they compete for Back to Back District Titles!! LET'S GO DRAGONS!!

22 days ago, Lake Placid High

🎾 Congratulations to the 2026 LPH Girls' Tennis Team!

24 days ago, Lake Placid High

Dragon Community Challenge!
The LPHS campus will be playing Dragon BINGO-Trivia throughout the day on Friday, January 16, 2026!
Want to play along?
Use the link provided and follow our socials all day as trivia questions are posted in real time. https://mfbc.us/v/hvbk8wk
Think you know LPHS?
How well do you really know your Dragon educators?
#OneDragon #LPHSDragons #ThriveLikeADragon

27 days ago, Lake Placid High School