🔥 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
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.

about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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! 💚🐉
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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! 💚🐉☕
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 2 months 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!
📣 Homecoming 2025 Important Information 🐉💚

✨ Students planning to invite an out-of-school guest must complete the Out of School Guest Form (yellow form, front office).
🟨 Due: October 15, 2025, by 3:45 p.m.

✨ Homeschool & Highlands Virtual students zoned for LPHS must complete an Event Guest Form (purple form, front office).
🟪 Due: October 15, 2025, by 3:45 p.m.

⚠️ Note: Homeschool and HVS students attending are not permitted to invite a guest.

If you have any questions, please call 863-699-5010.

#LPHS #DragonPride #Homecoming2025
about 2 months ago, Lake Placid High
Homecoming 2025 information for LPHS. Out-of-school guest forms due Oct. 15, 2025, 3:45 p.m., yellow forms in front office. Homeschool/Highlands Virtual students zoned for LPHS must submit purple event guest form by Oct. 15. Virtual students cannot invite guests. Contact 863-699-5010 with questions.
📢 Don’t Forget, Dragons!
📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 BEST EOC Retakes for 11th & 12th Grade

This is your opportunity to meet a graduation requirement. ✅
Come prepared, arrive on time ⏰, have your laptop charged 💻🔋, and do your best! 🐉💚

#LPHSDRAGONS #TestingDay #EOC #DoYourBest
about 2 months ago, Lake Placid High
Tuesday, September 16, 2025  8:30 AM   BEST EOC  Retakes   11th & 12th Grade This is your chance to meet a graduation requirement. Take your time, show what you know,  and do your best on the test!
🏃‍♂️💚 Support LPHS Cross Country! 🐉
Join us for the 15th Annual 5K Fundraiser on Saturday, October 12, 2025!

Come run, have fun, and help support our Dragon student-athletes. 🏅
✅ Entry fee: $25 until Sept. 19, then $30. Entry forms availabe in the LPHS front office.

📩 Businesses—sponsorship opportunities are still available!
Contact: palaciom@highlands.k12.fl.us or dolans@highlands.k12.fl.us

Let’s run together for a great cause! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

#LPHSCrossCountry #DragonPride #CommunitySupport
about 2 months ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer for Lake Placid High School Cross Country Team’s 15th Annual 5K Fundraiser on Saturday, October 12, 2025. Entry fee $25 until 9/19, then $30. Includes images of student runners and a team tent. Contact emails for sponsor opportunities are listed.
🔥Support our LPHS Dragons!🔥

Join us for the SGA BBQ on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 4:30–6:00 PM at Hartzell’s!

👉 Menu: Half chicken, baked beans, and cole slaw
👉 Cost: $12.00 per ticket

Every ticket sold helps support our Student Government Association as they continue to serve, lead, and make LPHS even better. 💚

Come hungry, leave happy, and show your Dragon pride! 🐲

#DragonPride #LPHSSGA #CommunitySupport
about 2 months ago, Mrs. Summers
Orange flyer with LPHS Dragons logo advertising “SGA BBQ.” Illustration shows a grill with chicken legs, flames, and utensils. Text reads: “Join us for our SGA BBQ. Menu: half chicken, baked beans, cole slaw. October 1, 2025, 4:30–6:00 at Hartzell’s. $12.00 per ticket.

🌟 Thank You to Our 2025–26 LPHS General Athletic Sponsors! 🌟

We are proud to recognize and thank the incredible businesses and partners who help support our Dragon athletes this school year. Your generosity fuels our programs and inspires our students to achieve excellence on and off the field. 💚🐉

🏅 Athlete of the Week Sponsors
Mid-Florida Roofing Services
Florida Lakes Spa and Florida Lakes Surgical

🔥 Ultimate Dragon Sponsor

C&C Plumbing

Cowpoke's Watering Hole

💎 Platinum Sponsors
Jahna Concrete
Sevigny & Associates Eye Care
Glades Electric
Mid-State Garage Doors
Alan Jay Automotive
Highlands All Signs Printing
LP Raceway Pump #7

From the entire LPHS family—thank you for being a part of our team and making a difference for our athletes! 🙌

If you would like to be a General Athletic Sponsor, contact Coach Tomblin at tomblinl@highlands.k12.fl.us

#DragonPride #LPHS #ThankYouSponsors

about 2 months ago, Lake Placid High
🌟 Thank You to Our 2025–26 LPHS General Athletic Sponsors! 🌟  We are proud to recognize and thank the incredible businesses and partners who help support our Dragon athletes this school year. Your generosity fuels our programs and inspires our students to achieve excellence on and off the field. 💚🐉💙  🏅 Athlete of the Week Sponsors  Mid-Florida Roofing Services  Florida Lakes Spa and Florida Lakes Surgical  🔥 Ultimate Dragon Sponsor  Cowpoke's Watering Hole  💎 Platinum Sponsors  Jahna Concrete  Sevigny & Associates Eye Care  Glades Electric  Mid-State Garage Doors  Alan Jay Automotive  Highlands All Signs Printing  LP Raceway Pump #7  From the entire LPHS family—thank you for being a part of our team and making a difference for our athletes! 🙌  #DragonPride #LPHS #ThankYouSponsors
🚗💦🏀 Car Wash Fundraiser! 🏀💦🚗

Come out and support our LPHS Lady Green Dragons Basketball Team this Saturday, September 13, 2025, at O’Reilly Auto Parts from 9 AM – 2 PM!

Donations are accepted, and every contribution helps our Lady Dragons on and off the court. 💚🐉

Let’s show our community spirit and keep those cars shining while backing our team! 🙌

#DragonPride #LPHSLadyDragons #CarWashFundraiser
about 2 months ago, Lake Placid High
Basketball hoop with net in focus. Text on image: “Girls Basketball Car Wash Fundraiser at O’Reilly Auto Parts. Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9 AM – 2 PM. Please come and support our Lady Green Dragons. Donations accepted.” Includes car wash and dragon icons.
🎉🐉 Celebrating Excellence at LPHS! 🐉🎉

Lake Placid High School is proud to announce our 2025 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Kayla Prescott, and our 2025 School-Related Employee of the Year, Mrs. Anna Martinez!

🌱 Mrs. Prescott – Agriculture teacher & FFA Advisor – pours countless hours into teaching, leading, and inspiring our future farmers. From the classroom to FFA competitions, she helps Dragons grow into leaders every day.

📑 Mrs. Martinez, our incredible Administrative Secretary, is the heart of LPHS! She keeps our school running smoothly by supporting administrators, staff, and students with dedication and care.

Please join us in congratulating these two outstanding women who make LPHS a better place for everyone! 💚🐉

#DragonPride #TeacherOfTheYear #SchoolRelatedEmployeeOfTheYear #LPHS
about 2 months ago, Lake Placid High
LPHS  2025   Teacher  of the Year  Mrs. Kayla Prescott LPHS 2025   School Related Employee of the Year  Mrs. Anna Martinez
🌟 Thank You to Our 2025–26 LPHS General Athletic Sponsors! 🌟

We are proud to recognize and thank the incredible businesses and partners who help support our Dragon athletes this school year. Your generosity fuels our programs and inspires our students to achieve excellence on and off the field. 💚🐉

🏅 Athlete of the Week Sponsors
Mid-Florida Roofing Services
Florida Lakes Spa and Florida Lakes Surgical

🔥 Ultimate Dragon Sponsor
Cowpoke's Watering Hole

💎 Platinum Sponsors
Jahna Concrete
Sevigny & Associates Eye Care
Glades Electric
Mid-State Garage Doors
Alan Jay Automotive
Highlands All Signs Printing
LP Raceway Pump #7

From the entire LPHS family—thank you for being a part of our team and making a difference for our athletes! 🙌

If you would like to be a General Athletic Sponsor, contact Coach Tomblin at tomblinl@highlands.k12.fl.us

#DragonPride #LPHS #ThankYouSponsors
about 2 months ago, Lake Placid High
Thank you to our General Athletic Sponsors!   Athlete of the Week: Mid-Florida Roofing Services  Florida Lakes Spa and Florida Lakes Surgical.   Ultimate Dragon Sponsor: Cowpoke's Watering Hole   Platinum Sponsor: Jahna Concrete  Sevigny & Associates Eye Care Glades Electric  Mid-State Garage Doors  Alan Jay Automotive  Highlands All Signs Printing  LP Raceway Pump #7
REMEMBERING 9/11

Lake Placid High School honors the lives lost and the heroes who served on September 11th.

We invite our Dragons to wear red, white, and blue tomorrow as we come together in remembrance and unity. ❤️🤍💙

#NeverForget #LPHSDragons #PatriotDay
about 2 months ago, Lake Placid High
🇺🇸 REMEMBERING 9/11 🇺🇸 Lake Placid High School honors the lives lost and the heroes who served on September 11th. 💙  We invite our Dragons to wear red, white, and blue as we come together in remembrance and unity. ❤️🤍💙  #NeverForget #LPHSDragons #PatriotDay
📣 Key Club Meeting Alert! 📣

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, September 11th, at 8 AM in Ms. Oinonen’s Room 222 for our next Key Club meeting! 💛🔑

✨ Don’t forget to bring a friend and learn how you can get involved in service and leadership opportunities!

#LPHSDragons #KeyClub #StudentLeadership #CommunityService
about 2 months ago, Lake Placid High
Key Club Meeting Date: 9/11/2025 (Thursday) Time: 8 AM Location: Ms. Oinonen’s  Room 222 “Bring a friend!”