🐲 Join Us for a Title I Sponsored Meet & Greet!

🗓 Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025

🕙 Time: 10:00 AM

📍 Location: Lake Placid High Commons

☕🍩 Grab some coffee and donuts while getting to know Lake Placid High School! This informal gathering is open to all. Come learn about Skyward, ask questions, and connect with staff to support your student’s academic success.

💚 Let’s kick off the school year together — we can’t wait to meet you!

#LPHS #MeetAndGreet #FamilyEngagement #TitleI #BackToSchool #CommunityMatters

15 days ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer for a Title I Sponsored "Meet and Greet: Get to Know LPHS" event. Features coffee and donuts with the date July 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Lake Placid High Commons. All are welcome to attend.
Flyer for a Title I Sponsored "Meet and Greet: Get to Know LPHS" event. Features coffee and donuts with the date July 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Lake Placid High Commons. All are welcome to attend.

📣 Stay Connected with LPHS Sports & Activities! 🐉

Did you know that several Lake Placid High School sports teams and student activities have their own Facebook pages? Today, we would like to share pages of some of our connected Fall activities.

We invite all students, parents, and community members to follow these pages individually to stay up-to-date with the latest schedules, highlights, announcements, and celebrations from each group.

👉 Support our Green Dragons by showing some love and staying in the loop!
🔍 Just search for your favorite LPHS team or club on Facebook and give them a follow! Some of our pages have changed over the years, so please refer to the page names and images included in this post for the current versions.

#LPHS #DragonPride #LPHSSports #LPHSActivities #LakePlacidHS #StayConnected

16 days ago, Lake Placid High
Screenshot showing five Facebook pages for Lake Placid High School activities. Pages include: Lake Placid High School Football (758 followers), LPHS Dragon Volleyball Team (692 followers), Lake Placid High School Swim & Dive Team (27 likes), Lake Placid Dragons Cross Country (345 followers), and Lake Placid High School Band (104 followers). Each page has a "Follow Page" button and cover photos featuring students in uniforms or at events.
🐲 A GIANT Green Dragon Thank You to Mr. Moore and the LPHS Custodial Staff. We truly appreciate all that you do!
18 days ago, Mrs. Summers
Collage showing LPHS custodial staff moving chairs and assisting during a crowded Freshmen Orientation event. The top right section includes a message thanking the staff for their quick response, hard work, and dedication to creating a clean and welcoming school environment. The words "Thank you!" appear in large green script on the left.
🐲 What a Night at LPHS!

Last night's Freshmen Orientation was a HUGE success—standing room only in the Commons, with all the students and families in attendance! 💚

Our amazing admin team shared key tips and tools for a successful start at Lake Placid High School. Thank you to everyone who showed up with enthusiasm and excitement - we can’t wait to see all the great things the Class of 2029 will achieve!

#LPHS #FreshmanOrientation #ClassOf2029 #WeAreLPHS #DragonPride
18 days ago, Lake Placid High
ollage of images from the LPHS Freshmen Orientation event. Photos show students, families, and staff interacting, administrators speaking, student groups tabling, and a large crowd seated in the cafeteria. The text "Class of 2029" and "LPHS Freshmen Orientation" is prominently displayed.
🎉TONIGHT is the night, future Green Dragons! 🐉

Freshmen Orientation is happening TONIGHT, July 24th, from 6–8 PM at Lake Placid High School! 📚🎒 Come meet your teachers, explore the campus, and get ready for an amazing year ahead. ✏️🗓️

We can’t wait to see YOU at LPHS! 💚
#LPHSClassOf2029 #FreshmanOrientation #GoGreenDragons
19 days ago, Lake Placid High
Chalkboard-style graphic with doodles of pencils, apple, atom, backpack, and paper airplane. Text reads: “Tonight – Freshmen Orientation – July 24th, 6–8 PM. We can’t wait to see you at LPHS!”
🚨 Calling all incoming LPHS Dragons! 🚨

Freshman Orientation is TOMORROW, July 24th from 6:00–8:00 PM in the LPHS Commons! 🐉🎉

This exciting event is for freshmen and their parents only. Come out for a quick presentation, then explore the campus to find your classes and meet your teachers before the school year kicks off! 🗺️📚👋

💥 Don’t miss this Title I sponsored event to help you feel confident and ready for your first day at Lake Placid High! 💚💛

#LPHSDragons #FreshmanOrientation #ClassOf2029
20 days ago, Lake Placid High
Yellow flyer with bold red, green, and black text announcing "Freshmen Orientation" for incoming LPHS students. Event is on July 24, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM at LPHS Commons. For freshmen and parents only. Includes LPHS dragon logos and Title I Sponsored Event notice.
Yellow flyer with bold red, green, and black text announcing "Freshmen Orientation" for incoming LPHS students. Event is on July 24, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM at LPHS Commons. For freshmen and parents only. Includes LPHS dragon logos and Title I Sponsored Event notice.
🎒📚 Get ready, Dragons! The 2025-26 LPHS School Supply List is HERE! 🐉✨

From general supplies to class-specific materials, we've got everything you need to kick off the school year strong. 💪 Don’t forget your Chromebook fee, class dues, and the essentials for PE and math!

📅 Chromebook fees can be paid online starting July 24, 2025, during Freshmen Orientation.

💻✅ Pro tip: Make sure you know where your charger is!

Let’s gear up for an awesome year! 💚💛
#LPHSDragons #BackToSchool #SchoolSuppliesReady
21 days ago, Lake Placid High
LPHS School Supplies 2025–26 flyer. Lists general supplies for all students, Chromebook fee of $10, and class dues of $20. Includes class-specific items like calculators for math, athletic wear for PE, and notes that course-specific fees will be shared later. Decorative images include school supplies, a pencil, a laptop with charger, and a cartoon emoji asking, "Do you know where your charger is?"

You've been asking, and we've been working behind the scenes to collect as much information for back-to-school for our schools, all in one place:

🎒 Supply Lists
🏫 Open houses & orientations
👕 Dress codes
📃 New student registration
🚌 Attendance zones & bus routes
📲 App information

Back-to-school hub: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/bts25

Finally, download our app, follow your school's individual social media pages, and let's work together to create a great start to the new year!

21 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County
🎉 Join SGA This Summer! 💚

Interested in student leadership and earning community service hours? The LPHS Student Government Association invites all students, including upcoming freshmen, to participate this summer!

📅 Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 22nd | 9 AM – 11 AM
📍 Meet at the LPHS Front Office
📝 Community service hours will be earned!

Also, don’t miss out on Pre-Week in August and remember — lunch will be provided on August 4th!

💥 See you tomorrow, July 22nd! Let’s get involved and make a difference! 💪 #LPHSGators #StudentLeadership #SGASummer
22 days ago, Lake Placid High
SGA July 22nd, 9 am - 11 am LPHS Front Office
🐲 Attention LPHS Students! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

If you're enrolled in P.E. for the 2025–2026 school year, make sure you're ready to move! You MUST wear:
✅ Lace-up tennis shoes
✅ School-appropriate athletic clothing

🛍️ Please shop accordingly this summer and come to school fully prepared to succeed in your P.E. class!

💚 Let's kick off the year the right way, Dragons! 💚
#LPHSPride #DragonStrong #BackToSchoolReady #PEPrep
22 days ago, Lake Placid High
Green and white tennis shoes with Lake Placid Dragons logo. Text reminds students in 2025–2026 P.E. classes to wear lace-up shoes and athletic clothing. Shop accordingly and be prepared. Ask ChatGPT
Freshmen Orientation is THIS WEEK!
📅 Thursday, July 24th
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 LPHS Commons

We can't wait to welcome our newest LPHS Dragons and their families! 💚 Join us for a quick presentation and then explore the campus, find your classes, and meet your amazing teachers. ✨

Freshmen students & parents only — see you there!
📢 Title I Sponsored Event

#LPHSDRAGONS #FreshmanOrientation #WelcomeToLPHS #DragonPride
22 days ago, Lake Placid High
Graphic for Lake Placid High School Freshmen Orientation on July 24, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM in the LPHS Commons. Event is for incoming freshmen and parents only. Includes a brief presentation and campus tour. Title I sponsored event.
Graphic for Lake Placid High School Freshmen Orientation on July 24, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM in the LPHS Commons. Event is for incoming freshmen and parents only. Includes a brief presentation and campus tour. Title I sponsored event.
Congratulations to Alexis Pattie, Owen Santis, and Kamylo Ruelas for being selected to perform in the Florida Nine Star Honor Band at the Florida Bandmasters Association’s Summer Convention in Orlando last Thursday.

This year's Nine Star Honor Band is comprised of 120 outstanding freshmen band students from across the state of Florida. We are proud to have three of our own Dragon Band members representing Lake Placid and Highlands County this year!
24 days ago, Lake Placid High
Picture of 3 students who earned award.
🐲 Get ready to start the 2025–26 school year strong at Lake Placid High School! We’ve got several exciting opportunities coming up to help students and families feel confident and prepared. Freshmen Orientation is a must-attend event for incoming 9th graders and their parents. It includes essential info and a school tour. Later, all students and families are invited to a relaxed Meet and Greet with the admin and guidance staff, perfect for getting questions answered. And don’t miss our Open House, where you can explore classrooms, meet teachers, and get ready for a great year! 📍All events start in the LPHS Commons. 🐉 We can’t wait to welcome our Dragons back! #LPHSDragons #BackToSchool #FreshmanOrientation #MeetAndGreet #OpenHouse #DragonStrong
about 1 month ago, Lake Placid High
Important Opportunities to Start the 2025–26 School Year Strong at LPHS” with a green “Save the Date” icon. Lists three events: Freshmen Orientation on July 24 for freshmen only, including a presentation and school tour; Meet and Greet on July 29 as an informal time to ask questions with admin/guidance; and Open House on August 7 for all LPHS students, with more details to come. Includes the Lake Placid Dragons logo in the bottom right corner.
🎉🐉 SAVE THE DATE, FUTURE DRAGONS! 🐉🎉 Lake Placid High School's Freshmen Orientation is coming soon! 📅 July 24, 2025 ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 LPHS Commons Freshmen & their parents — this night is just for YOU! ✨ Get a sneak peek at your classes ✨ Meet your awesome teachers ✨ Explore the campus ✨ And kick off your high school adventure the right way! 📚 A Title I Sponsored Event Don’t miss it — we can’t wait to meet our newest Dragons! 💚💛 #LPHSDragons #FreshmanOrientation #ClassOf2029 #DragonPride #WelcomeToHighSchool
about 1 month ago, Lake Placid High
Green chalkboard-style flyer with a wooden frame announces a "Title I Sponsored Event: Freshmen Orientation" on July 24, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Lake Placid High School Commons. The event is for freshmen students and parents only. It includes a brief presentation and a campus walk to find classes and meet teachers. The flyer features the Lake Placid Dragons logo and colorful pencil graphics along the bottom border.
Green chalkboard-style flyer with a wooden frame announces a "Title I Sponsored Event: Freshmen Orientation" on July 24, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Lake Placid High School Commons. The event is for freshmen students and parents only. It includes a brief presentation and a campus walk to find classes and meet teachers. The flyer features the Lake Placid Dragons logo and colorful pencil graphics along the bottom border.
🎂 Happy Birthday Ms. Cunnane!
about 1 month ago, Lake Placid High
Thank you for bringing U.S. History to life at LPHS! From engaging discussions to hands-on learning experiences, you make history meaningful and memorable for every student. We appreciate all you do—have a fantastic birthday!
🎉🏅 Congratulations to Owen Santis! 🏅🎉

We are proud to announce that Owen Santis, Drum Major of the 2025 LPHS Sound of the Dragon Marching Band, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Edwin and Marjorie Keiser Leadership Scholarship for the Crossroads Drum Major & Leadership Clinic!

Owen represented Lake Placid High School with excellence at this three-day camp hosted by Bonita Springs High School and Florida Gulf Coast University, where he joined student leaders from across Southwest Florida to sharpen his conducting and leadership skills under the guidance of expert directors and clinicians.

Way to go, Owen! 🐉🎶 #DragonPride #LPHSBand #StudentLeader #MarchingBand #FGCU #CrossroadsClinic #SoundOfTheDragon #ScholarshipWinner
about 1 month ago, Lake Placid High
Image shows Owen Santis receiving a certificate at the Crossroads Drum Major & Leadership Clinic. He is featured in multiple photos wearing a red shirt and hat, with text announcing his scholarship award.
📣 UPDATE: LPHS Girls Basketball Summer Conditioning 🏀 Due to unforeseen circumstances, Open Gym will now begin on July 11th! 🗓️ Get ready to train, improve your game, and bond with your teammates 💚 📧 Questions? Contact Coach Rose at charlesy@highlands.k12.fl.us ✅ Don't forget: Athletic Clearance for 2025–26 is required to participate. #LadyDragons #DragonsPride #ChangeIsADecisionNotAFeeling
about 1 month ago, Lake Placid High
Update: LPHS Girls Basketball Summer Conditioning now starts July 11 due to unforeseen circumstances. Dates listed: July 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, and August 1 with times. Contact Coach Rose at charlesy@highlands.k12.fl.us. Athletic clearance required to participate.
🎂 Happy Birthday, Mr. Halpern!
about 1 month ago, Lake Placid High
Thank you for your passion for science, your dedication to learning, and your commitment to creating meaningful STEM opportunities for our students. From coordinating the LPHS Aerospace and Engineering program to sparking curiosity in the classroom, you make a difference every day. We’re especially grateful for the way you always greet students with a smile, your positivity is contagious!
🏀Attention LPHS Girls Basketball Athletes & Parents! Open Gym is starting July 3rd! Don’t forget: ✅ Athletic Clearance for 25–26 must be complete for you to participate. Don’t miss out on valuable time to train, improve, and bond as a team. Questions? Contact Coach Rose: mailto: charlesy@highlands.k12.fl.us #LadyDragons #DragonsPride #ChangeIsADecisionNotAFeeling
about 2 months ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer for LPHS Girls Basketball Summer Conditioning. Open gym starts July 3. Dates: July 3, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, and August 1. Times vary. Contact Coach Rose at charlesy@highlands.k12.fl.us. Athletic clearance required for 2025–26 to participate.
🎂 Happy Birthday, Coach Holden!
about 2 months ago, Lake Placid High
Happy Birthday Coach Holden Wishing a fantastic birthday to one of LPHS’s finest! Thank you for all the energy, dedication, and care you bring to our students every day in PE. Whether it’s on the field, in the gym, or supporting school activities, your presence makes a positive impact.