Lake Placid High School

🌴💃 LPH HOCO 2025: Rio Nights! 🎉🌺

Get ready to dance the night away at our Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 25th, from 8–11 PM! Join the fun — dance in the gym, watch a movie in the commons, or play board games in the library.

🎟️ Ticket Sales (During Lunch):
Oct 13 - 14: $15
Oct 20 - 22: $20
Oct 23: $25

✨ Don’t forget — you must attend school all day on Friday, 10/24/25, to attend the dance. Dress to impress, follow the guidelines, and show your Dragon spirit!

Let’s make this a night to remember, Green Dragons! 💚🔥 #LPHSHOCO2025 #RioNights #DragonPride

11 days ago, Lake Placid High

Colorful tropical-themed flyer with large green and blue leaves, red and yellow flowers, and text announcing “LPH HOCO 2025 – Join us for a Rio Nights Homecoming Dance.” Event is Saturday, October 25th from 8–11 p.m. Includes ticket sale dates, prices, and dress code reminders.

🔥 It’s finally here, Dragons! 🔥

Join us TONIGHT for the LPH Homecoming ’25 Bonfire — the ultimate kickoff to an unforgettable Homecoming Week! 💚💛

📅 Monday, October 20
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM (Bonfire lit at 7:45 PM)
📍 Field behind LPHS — enter through the Black Gate by the pool deck

🎶 Live Band
🍿 Concessions available (bring cash)
🪑 Bring your own chair or blanket
💵 Entry: $3 cash only

Let’s light up the night, show our Dragon Pride, and make this the best Homecoming Week yet! 🔥🐉

#LPHSHomecoming #DragonPride #BonfireNight #GoDragons

11 days ago, Lake Placid High

Flyer for LPH HOCO ’25 Bonfire with images of a large bonfire and students gathered at night. Text reads: LPH HOCO ’25 Bonfire. Tonight: Monday, Oct 20. 6:30–8:30 PM. Bonfire will be lit at 7:45 PM. Details include: Field behind LPHS, enter through Black Gate by pool deck, $3 entry fee cash only, bring a chair or blanket, concessions available (bring cash), and live band. Message at bottom: Let’s kick off Homecoming Week 2025 the right way—see you by the fire!

🏈 It’s Back — RUMBLE NIGHT Returns to Roger Scarborough Stadium! 🏈

After three years, the tradition returns to Roger Scarborough! Join us on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6 PM LPHS Rumble Night, hosted by LPHS NHS! 💚💛

Come out and show our Lake Placid High School students just how much the Lake Placid community supports them. Enjoy an exciting evening of fun, competition, and community spirit — plus food trucks and a great time for everyone!

🎟️ $1 entry for students | $3 for the public
📍 Roger Scarborough Stadium

Let’s fill the stands and make this comeback one to remember!
#LPHS #RumbleNight #GoDragons #CommunityPride

12 days ago, Lake Placid High

Poster for LPHS Rumble Night with a green and tan background and a football graphic. Text reads: “Rumble Night,” “Oct 22nd,” “6 P.M.,” “Roger Scarborough Stadium,” and “Entry Fees: $1 Student, $3 Public.” The design features bold brown and cream lettering with angled text boxes for a sporty, retro look.

🎉💚 LPH Homecoming 2025 Spirit Week is here! 💚🎉

Get ready, Lake Placid! Our students, staff, and community are coming together to make this the best Homecoming Week ever! From dress-up days and the bonfire 🔥 to The Rumble at Roger Scarborough Stadium, the Pep Rally, and the Rio Nights Dance 🌴 — there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Let’s fill the stands, cheer loudly, and show our Dragon Pride all week long! 🐉💚Food, fun, and unforgettable memories await — come support our students and celebrate the Green Dragon spirit!

#LPHSHoco2025 #DragonPride #LakePlacidStrong #GoDragons #LPHSpiritWeek #ThriveTogether

12 days ago, Mrs. Summers

LPH Homecoming 2025 Spirit Week schedule with themed days and events: Monday—Rodeo or The Masters with bonfire 6:30–8:30 PM; Tuesday—Sports Jerseys; Wednesday—Class Color War and The Rumble 6–8 PM; Thursday—Dress Like a Celebrity; Friday—Spirit Day and Parade; Saturday—Rio Nights Dance 8–11 PM.

🎉 LPHS NHS Presents: RUMBLE NIGHT! 🎉
Join us Tuesday, October 22nd at 6 PM at Roger Scarborough Stadium for an evening full of fun, friendly competition, and Dragon spirit! 💚🏈💛

🔥 Food trucks will be on-site serving up delicious eats, and it’s sure to be a great time for the entire Lake Placid community. Bring your friends, family, and school spirit — let’s pack the stands and show our support!

🎟️ $1 entry for students | $3 for the public
Come be part of the excitement — you won’t want to miss it!
#GoDragons #LPHS #RumbleNight #CommunityStrong

15 days ago, Lake Placid High

$Graphic promoting LPHS NHS Rumble Night. A football is centered with “Rumble Night” in large white letters behind it. Text reads: “LPHS NHS Presents,” “Oct 22nd \ At 6 PM,” and “Roger Scarborough Stadium.” Includes note: “$1 entry for students, $3 entry for the public.” Smiling students in blue shirts stand in the background.$

Early Release Today + No School Tomorrow

LPHS Families:
• Today (Thursday, Oct. 16): Early release at 1:30 PM.
• Tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 17): No school.

Please plan pick-ups and after-school arrangements accordingly. We’ll see everyone back on Monday—let’s finish the week strong. Go Dragons! 🐉💚

15 days ago, Lake Placid High

Thursday, October 16, 2025, is Early Release Friday, October 17, 2025 there is no school

🌟 LPHS Juniors & Seniors — Here’s Your Chance to Lead! 🌟

The Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce is looking for motivated Youth Ambassadors to represent our community! Gain hands-on experience with local businesses, leadership, and service while building your resume and making connections that last.

✅ One school year commitment
✅ 4–6 hours per month
✅ Open to up to 8 ambassadors

📦 Help welcome new businesses
🎉 Support and attend community events
💡 Lead your own community service project

If you’re ready to make an impact beyond the classroom, apply today and represent Lake Placid High School as a Chamber Youth Ambassador! 💚💛

#LPHS #GreenDragons #CommunityLeaders #LakePlacidChamber #YouthAmbassador #DragonPride

16 days ago, Lake Placid High

Flyer titled “Youth Ambassador Program” by the Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce. It invites local high school juniors and seniors to serve as Youth Ambassadors. Includes program details, responsibilities, disclaimer text, and three photos of students and adults at ribbon-cutting events.

🔥It's almost time Dragons! 🔥

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 - cash only
🪑 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

16 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.

At last night’s Heartland Consortium Cross Country Meet hosted at Lake Placid High School, LPHS cross country teams had major wins. There were a total of 5 schools with 4 teams competing.
🎓We celebrated our Senior, Martin Lemus, a 2-year Varsity runner
🏅4 Boys and 4 Girls from LPHS were in the Top 15
🗳️The Boys tied with Mulberry for first place. But our 6th runner broke the tie, coming in 2 places before theirs. Our Boys team effort earned them the 1st place trophy on our very own home course for the first time in YEARS!

Boys Team:
Noel Vega (3rd)
Daniel Zepeda (5th)
Valentín Leon (7th)
Yandiel Merlo (15th)
Adbiel Flores (16th)
Martin Lemus (25th)
Riley Leone (29th)
Vincent Melgar

Girls Team:
Taylor Morris (5th)
Kamila Castellanos (8th)
Lucy Diego Terrones (11th)
Mariana Moreno (13th)
Riley Towner (20th)
Ellise Mills (22nd)
Ellie Tunning (23rd)
Arlene Diaz (24th)
Bella Isaac (26th)
Karen Aboytes

🎉Congratulations on the hard work and effort, Dragons!

16 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.

17 days ago, Lake Placid High

🎯 TEST INCOMING: PSAT! 🎯

Attention 10th graders — the PSAT is this Wednesday, October 15th!

✅ PSAT scores can now be used as concordant ELA & EOC scores for graduation, so this is your chance to meet key requirements early!
📚 Be sure to attend and give your best effort — this test matters!
📍 Check your testing room on the board next to Room 505 in the hall.

Let’s show what our Green Dragons can do! 💚🐉
#LPHS #DragonPride #PSAT #TestDay #GreenDragons

17 days ago, Lake Placid High

Graphic with green and yellow text on a black background featuring dragon logos. It reads: “Test Incoming PSAT. PSAT test for 10th grade on Wednesday, October 15th. Good news—PSAT scores now count as concordant ELA & EOC scores for graduation. Check testing room next to Room 505.

🏀 Boys’ Basketball Tryouts Are Here! 🏀

Think you can hoop?
You’ve got 3 days to earn the jersey and represent the Dragons!

📅 October 27th – 29th
⏰ Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

⚠️ MANDATORY: All players must have their athletic clearance for the 2025–2026 school year completed before tryouts.
Not cleared? Contact the Athletic Director ASAP.
🚫 No clearance = No tryout.

Bring the hustle, the heart, and the discipline that define a Dragon.
Nothing’s given. Everything’s earned.
Only the hungry make the roster. 🐉

#DragonPride #EarnEverything

17 days ago, Lake Placid High

18 days ago, Mrs. Summers

You’re Invited! 💚
Join us for the LPHS School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting
📅 Monday, October 13, 2025
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Green Room

Parents, your input helps shape the success of our school. We hope to see you there! #LPHS #DragonPride

19 days ago, Lake Placid High

LPH SAC Meeting Monday, October 13, 2025 5:30 - 6:30 pm - Green Room

🎉 Get Ready for LPHS HOMECOMING 2025! 🎉

Homecoming week is right around the corner, and we’ve got a full lineup of spirit-filled events, dress-up days, and celebrations you won’t want to miss! 💚🐉

✅ Check out the HOCO 2025 Reminder Calendar for all the key dates, admission prices, and event info - from the bonfire and parade to the pep rally, game, and dance!

💥 Students, parents, alumni, and the entire Lake Placid community — come together to show your Dragon Pride and make this the BEST HOCO EVER!

#LPHSHomecoming #DragonPride #ThriveIn25 #GoDragons #HOCO2025

19 days ago, Lake Placid High

Graphic calendar titled “LPH All Things HOCO 2025” showing Lake Placid High School’s Homecoming Week events from October 13–24, including ticket sales, themed dress-up days, bonfire, parade, pep rally, football game, and dance with corresponding dates and details.

📸 Shots of the Week: A Week in Review!
Our LPHS Journalism team captured some of the best moments from around campus — from the FFA meeting and tailgate to the volleyball game, swim meet, and the fall pep rally! 💚🐉

It’s been an amazing week full of Dragon pride, teamwork, and school spirit!

#LPHSJournalism #ShotOfTheWeek #DragonPride #WeAreLPHS #GreenDragons

21 days ago, Lake Placid High

Female student in front of Newline board

Arts for Life! annually awards $1,000 scholarships to 25 graduating high school seniors in Florida who demonstrate excellence in one of the following art forms:
creative writing
dance
drama
music
visual art

Application Period:
The 2025-26 application period deadline is February 9, 2026.

Eligibility:
High school students graduating from a public, private, or virtual school, or a home education program in Florida during the current academic year.

To Apply:
Visit https://artsforlifeaward.org/#apply

21 days ago, Lake Placid High

📣 Your Voice Matters, Green & White! 📣

We invite all Parents, Students, Staff, and Community Members to our next School Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting!

Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
Time: 5:30–6:30 pm
Location: The Green Room

These gatherings are a great opportunity to:

🎉 Celebrate our school's successes.

📊 Review important school goals and data.

💡 Share your ideas and ask questions to help Lake Placid High School continue to grow and thrive—together!

Help shape the future of LPHS! We look forward to seeing you there.

#LakePlacidHighSchool #LPHS #SACMeeting #CommunityInvolvement

21 days ago, Lake Placid High

A flyer announcing an SAC Meeting (School Advisory Committee) for the Lake Placid Dragons. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30–6:30 pm in the Green Room on October 13, 2025. The text encourages parents, students, staff, and community members to join, noting that the gatherings are an opportunity to celebrate successes, review school goals and data, and share ideas to help the school grow and thrive.

This month's Resiliency Focus for October is Honesty.

Please take a moment to read the information and share it with your Dragon. Honesty is important at school, at home, and in our community.

23 days ago, Lake Placid High

Informational flyer titled “Honesty: Parent Resource” for grades 9–12 by Resiliency Florida. It defines honesty as telling the truth and includes tips for parents to help teens develop honesty, integrity, and respectful communication, plus discussion topics and a dinner table prompt.

🏃‍♂️💚 Cross Country 5K Fundraiser This Saturday! 💚🏃‍♀️

Come out and support our LPHS Boys and Girls Cross Country Team at their 15th Annual 5K Fundraiser on Saturday, October 11, 2025!

👉 Registration begins at 7:00 AM
👉 Race starts at 8:00 AM
👉 Entry Fee: $30

Entry forms are available in the LPHS front office, or you can register at the event.

Come run, have fun, and cheer on our Dragon runners as they race toward success! 🐉💪

For more information, email Coach Palacios at palaciom@highlands.k12.fl.us
or Coach Dolan at dolans@highlands.k12.fl.us
.
#DragonPride #LPHSCrossCountry #GoDragons #CommunityRun #LPHS5K #SupportStudentAthletes

23 days ago, Lake Placid High

Image promoting the Lake Placid High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Team’s 15th Annual 5K Fundraiser on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Several LPHS runners in green uniforms race on a track. Text includes event details, registration time, $30 entry fee, and coach contact emails.