Kindness is powerful. 🌟 A simple act of kindness can change someone’s whole day—and help prevent bullying before it starts. This month, let’s challenge ourselves to choose kindness every day.

10 months ago, LCS Communications
Orange heart with wording, "THis is my heart before bullying." Orange broken heart with wording, "This is my heart after bullying." Other wording: October is National Bullying Prevention Month.

🌟📘 October is National Principals Month, and today we celebrate the outstanding principals leading our middle schools and K–8 schools!

Whether they are guiding students through the excitement and challenges of middle school or supporting learners from their very first days in kindergarten all the way through 8th grade, these principals are building strong bridges to the future. Their leadership helps students grow academically, socially, and emotionally during some of the most important years of development. To our Lake County Schools middle and K–8 principals: thank you for your dedication, vision, and commitment to helping every student thrive. 💙

10 months ago, LCS Communications
Headshots of principals of LCS middle and K-8 schools. WOrding says, "Principals Month 2025 - K-8 and Middle"
School-based #mentoring programs nurture quality student-adult relationships and help boost attendance rates. Contact your neighborhood school to learn how you can volunteer as a mentor. #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
11 months ago, LCS Communications
Illustration of three school books. Wording says, "The Mentoring Effect. Youth with a Mentor Are 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school."
A student who is chronically absent in high school is 7.4X more likely to dropout. Make school attendance a priority! #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
11 months ago, LCS Communications
Male teacher talking to male teen student in school hallway in front of lockers
Building strong, trusting relationships that promote a feeling of belonging is fundamental to improving student attendance & engagement. #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
11 months ago, LCS Communications
Father, mother and young son talking to teacher in classroom
Absenteeism is a lost opportunity to learn. We can’t afford to think of absenteeism as merely a lack of compliance with school rules. Let's work together as a community to make regular school attendance a priority.
#HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
11 months ago, LCS Communications
Adults sitting with laptops around a table and talking
When a student misses so many days that they are chronically absent (10% or more days) it means the lack of engagement in learning is an ongoing problem that needs to be addressed. Chronic absence affects all kids, not just the absent ones. #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
11 months ago, LCS Communications
Teen boys and girls posed in a school hallway smiling at the camera
Health-related absences are a top reason students miss school, yet sometimes they can be avoided. Partner with health providers to keep students healthy and in school! #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
11 months ago, LCS Communications
Young girl smiling at female doctor who is wearing a stethoscope.
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Let's help students build a habit of good attendance early and often. #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
11 months ago, LCS Communications
Students in garden looking at green plant. Wording says, "Prioritize student health and well-being."
All Lake County public schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We honor the hard work, dedication, and contributions of the American workforce that help build strong communities and a bright future for our students. Enjoy a safe and restful holiday!
12 months ago, LCS Communications
American flag at top of chalk board. Tools and a hard hat at bottom. Wording says Schools Closed Monday for Labor Day.
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Cross Country team!!
12 months ago, East Ridge Middle
List of names for cross country
National Junior Honor Society will start September 4th
12 months ago, East Ridge Middle
National Jr. Honor Society Flyer
NO Flag Football Tryouts tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27th. Tryouts will resume on Thursday, August 28th.
12 months ago, East Ridge Middle
red canceled sign
Reminder of the August 29th date… Any questions, please email LocusonA@lake.k12.fl.us
12 months ago, East Ridge Middle
announcement
Any questions, please email HinesFontenotM@lake.k12.fl.us
12 months ago, East Ridge Middle
builder’s club flyer
Applications available Monday, August 25th…don’t miss out!!
12 months ago, East Ridge Middle
Applications available Monday, August 25th…don’t miss out!!
Here's what's happening on the Ridge this week.
12 months ago, East Ridge Middle
Week at a glance 8.22-8.29
Mark your calendars, important assessment dates coming soon.
12 months ago, East Ridge Middle
Quarter 1 Assessment Dates
The list of Spartans who are moving on to round two of flag football tryouts.
12 months ago, East Ridge Middle
Flag Football First Round
2025-2026 Yearbooks are on sale now! Prices will go up on September 1st!
12 months ago, East Ridge Middle
Yearbook Flyer