🌺💚 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.
On April 24th, two teams of Lake Placid High School chemistry students represented Highlands County at Chemathon 2026, held annually at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Accompanied by Mr. Halpern and Mrs. Oinonen, students took leveled chemistry tests, entered a "Quiz Bowl," conducted experiments, toured state-of-the-art laboratories and were treated to an exciting demo show and awards ceremony.
🍎💚 Teacher Appreciation Week is here at LPHS! 💚🍎
May 4–8, 2026, we’re celebrating the incredible teachers and staff who make a difference every single day for our students and school community.
Students, parents, and community members—join us in showing your appreciation! A simple message, email, or word of thanks can go a long way in recognizing their hard work and dedication.
📩 Send a message of appreciation here:
https://lph.highlands.k12.fl.us/o/lph/staff
Let’s come together to make this a week our amazing LPHS teachers and staff will never forget! 💚🐉 #LPHS #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
May 4–8, 2026, we’re celebrating the incredible teachers and staff who make a difference every single day for our students and school community.
Students, parents, and community members—join us in showing your appreciation! A simple message, email, or word of thanks can go a long way in recognizing their hard work and dedication.
📩 Send a message of appreciation here:
https://lph.highlands.k12.fl.us/o/lph/staff
Let’s come together to make this a week our amazing LPHS teachers and staff will never forget! 💚🐉 #LPHS #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
📚 Attention LPHS Students & Families!
Spring Dual Enrollment textbooks are due back to Guidance by Tuesday, May 12. Be sure to return your books on time to avoid being placed on the obligation list.
🎓 Seniors: Unreturned textbooks may result in a hold on graduation tickets—don’t let that happen!
☀️ Looking ahead, Summer DE materials will be available for pick up in Guidance starting Friday, May 15.
Let’s finish strong, Dragons—return those books and stay on track! 🐉
Spring Dual Enrollment textbooks are due back to Guidance by Tuesday, May 12. Be sure to return your books on time to avoid being placed on the obligation list.
🎓 Seniors: Unreturned textbooks may result in a hold on graduation tickets—don’t let that happen!
☀️ Looking ahead, Summer DE materials will be available for pick up in Guidance starting Friday, May 15.
Let’s finish strong, Dragons—return those books and stay on track! 🐉
We are proud to announce the 2026 Sound Of The Dragon Marching Band Student Leadership Team!
Today we celebrate our real-life heroes—our LPHS Cafeteria Staff! 🦸♀️🦸♂️💚
From early mornings to the busiest lunch periods, you work tirelessly to keep our students fueled, cared for, and ready to learn. Your kindness, dedication, and positive energy make a difference every single day, creating a welcoming space for all who walk through the cafeteria doors.
Thank you for serving more than just meals—you serve smiles, encouragement, and heart. LPHS is grateful for everything you do!
#LPHSGreenDragons #CafeteriaSuperHeroes #ThankYou
From early mornings to the busiest lunch periods, you work tirelessly to keep our students fueled, cared for, and ready to learn. Your kindness, dedication, and positive energy make a difference every single day, creating a welcoming space for all who walk through the cafeteria doors.
Thank you for serving more than just meals—you serve smiles, encouragement, and heart. LPHS is grateful for everything you do!
#LPHSGreenDragons #CafeteriaSuperHeroes #ThankYou
Join us in wishing a Happy Principal's Day to Mr. Tunning! 🐲
🐉🎺 Calling all future Sound of the Dragon members! 🎺🐉
If you’re planning to be part of the 2026–27 LPHS Marching Band, don’t miss Commitment Night! This is your chance to lock in your spot, meet the student leadership team, and get important information for the upcoming season.
Be there and get ready to make some noise, Green Dragons! 💚
#LPHS #GreenDragons #SoundOfTheDragon #MarchingBand #CommitmentNight
If you’re planning to be part of the 2026–27 LPHS Marching Band, don’t miss Commitment Night! This is your chance to lock in your spot, meet the student leadership team, and get important information for the upcoming season.
Be there and get ready to make some noise, Green Dragons! 💚
#LPHS #GreenDragons #SoundOfTheDragon #MarchingBand #CommitmentNight
Celebrating success at LPHS! 🎓💚
Mrs. Nieves, Dr. Arguelles, and Ms. Lemus recently honored our ESOL students who are graduating this year—a truly inspiring group who have worked incredibly hard to meet all graduation requirements while learning English as their second language.
Congratulations to:
Isabel Rosario
Yasmani Piloto
Camila Martinez
Ronny Fernandez
Laura Atala
Alexandra Ramirez
Maria Gonzalez
Their dedication, resilience, and commitment to their goals make us #LPHSProud!
A special thank you to Mrs. Nieves, Dr. Arguelles, and Ms. Lemus for the guidance, encouragement, and support they’ve provided every step of the way. Your impact has made a lasting difference in the lives of these students!
#LPHS #GreenDragons #StudentSuccess #ESOL #ClassOf2026
Mrs. Nieves, Dr. Arguelles, and Ms. Lemus recently honored our ESOL students who are graduating this year—a truly inspiring group who have worked incredibly hard to meet all graduation requirements while learning English as their second language.
Congratulations to:
Isabel Rosario
Yasmani Piloto
Camila Martinez
Ronny Fernandez
Laura Atala
Alexandra Ramirez
Maria Gonzalez
Their dedication, resilience, and commitment to their goals make us #LPHSProud!
A special thank you to Mrs. Nieves, Dr. Arguelles, and Ms. Lemus for the guidance, encouragement, and support they’ve provided every step of the way. Your impact has made a lasting difference in the lives of these students!
#LPHS #GreenDragons #StudentSuccess #ESOL #ClassOf2026
