
Due to growing student interest in the 2025-26 LPHS Marching Band, we are holding a 2nd Information Meeting this Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 pm in the LPHS Band Room. This meeting is for all interested new members and their parents who were unable to attend last week's meeting.
Scan the code below for more information and to RSVP. We look forward to meeting you!


LPM will administer the 2024โ25 B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 and Geometry End-of-Course Assessments on Monday 5/12/25. If your student is currently enrolled in either course, please make sure they are prepared for testing on Monday by: 1. being well rested prior to the assessment, 2. arriving to school on-time, 3. having a fully charged Chomebook, and 4. putting forth their best effort on the EOC.
Thank You!
LPM the Place to Be!


๐ฝ๏ธ Lumberjack Breakfast at LPM! ๐ชตโ
Wednesday morning, we celebrated our incredible Lake Placid Middle School teachers and staff with a Lumberjack Breakfast and Coffee Bar โ complete with pancakes and all the trimmings, cooked and served by our amazing admin team! ๐ฅโค๏ธ
Weโre beyond grateful for the heart, hustle, and dedication our staff bring every single day. Whether itโs in the classroom, hallways, or behind the scenes, their commitment to our students and school community never goes unnoticed. ๐ช๐
Hereโs to the hardworking, passionate, and truly awesome team that makes LPM a special place to learn and grow. Happy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! ๐๐
#LPMproud #ThankATeacher #LumberjackLove #StaffAppreciation

LPM Cheerleading Tryouts will be held on May 19, 20, & 21, 2025 from 3:45 to 5:00 PM.
All participants must have a current physical packet uploaded to Athletic Clearance.


๐จ FREE PHYSICAL/EKG NIGHT ๐จ
Attention any LPMS student who plans to participate in a sport for the 25/26 school year !
Mark your calendars for May 15th from 4:00-7:00pm to get your FREE physical and EKG at Lake Placid High School.
Packets are available for students to pick up in the front office and during lunch times.
Any student planning on playing sports for the 25/26 school year must have a physical to be cleared on Home Campus.
If you have any questions contact Ms. Bobo at boboc1@highlands.k12.fl.us
You may also visit this link for more info and links to the 2526 Sports Physical paperwork
https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/article/2150921
https://tinyurl.com/2526SportForms

๐ฎโบ Itโs been a wild year... but our amazing staff made it through like champs! ๐๏ธ
Today, we treated the Lake Placid Middle School team to walking tacos with a fun camping theme to say THANK YOU for everything you do. ๐
Whether itโs navigating challenges or leading the way for our students, youโve kept the fire burning all year long. ๐ฅ
Hereโs to sโmore great memories ahead!
#ThankYouStaff #LakePlacidMiddle #WalkingTacoWednesday #CampLPMS








6th grade students will be administered the FAST Math PM3 on Tuesday 5/6/25. Please make sure your student gets to school on time and has fully charged their Chromebook for testing. Thanks for your support.

๐ญ๐ Sweet Success at LPMS! ๐๐ญ
Today, students at Lake Placid Middle School were treated to cotton candy as a reward for having no missing assignments for Quarter 4 โ and the smiles said it all! ๐๐
A huge THANK YOU to Mr. Million, Mrs. Pollard, and Deputy Proctor for spinning up some sweet treats with their cotton candy-making skills! ๐ฌ You made this day extra special!
Keep up the great work, Dragons! ๐ #LPMSPride #NoMissingAssignments #SweetReward #Quarter4Goals

Attention Lake Placid Middle School Families! ๐
It's time for FAST PM3 Testing NEXT WEEK! Please take note of the upcoming testing dates for each grade level:
6th Grade
May 6: Math
May 13: ELA
7th Grade
May 7: Math
May 14: ELA
8th Grade
May 8: Math
May 9: Civics
May 15: ELA
May 16: Science
May 12 โ Algebra EOC
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Reminders for students:
* Charge your Chromebooks the night before.
* Be on time to school.
* Eat a healthy breakfast at home or at school.
* Give it your best effort โ you've got this!
Letโs show what our Dragons can do! LPM - The Place to Be!
#LPMSDragons #FASTPM3 #TestReady


LPM Cheerleading Tryouts have been postponed to a later date (No longer the week of 5/5). We will send out the rescheduled dates for cheer tryouts as soon as the new dates are determined. Thank you for your support and understanding.

The LPM Athletic Department will be selling candy after school on Friday 5/2/25. Candy sales will take place on the cafeteria patio. The chocolate bars, M & Ms, and Skittles are $2.00 each.
Thanks and come support LPM Athletics!


To the heart and soul of LPM, our amazing principal, Mr. Million! Happy National Principal Day! ๐
Your unwavering devotion to fostering a dynamic learning environment for every student shines through in everything you do. We deeply appreciate your constant support of our dedicated teachers, empowering them to do their best work.
It's not uncommon to see Mr. Million out and about throughout the school day โ engaging with students in the hallways, sharing a laugh with them during lunch, and enthusiastically supporting them at their sports games. Your visible presence and genuine interactions make such a positive impact on our entire school community.
Thank you, Mr. Million, for your tireless efforts, your inspiring leadership, and for truly leading the way at LPM. We are so fortunate to have you! ๐
LPM - The place to be!
#NationalPrincipalDay #ThankYouPrincipalMillion #LPMProud


LPM Soccer plays at home on Monday 4/28/25 this week. LPM is taking on Hardee: girls at 5:30 and boys right after. Come support our Dragons on 8th Grade Recognition night.
Go Dragons!


Spring Dance Information for this evening, 4/25/25: The Dance time is 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Students attending the dance will be dropped off and picked up in the LPM Bus Loop (entry on the road between LPM and LPH). Please access the LPM bus loop from Green Dragon Drive (access from Tangerine Dr. will be closed). There will be various concession items for sale during the dance, please have students bring money to purchase the concession items.
We are looking forward to a fun & memorable evening!


๐ Happy Administrative Professionals Day! ๐
At Lake Placid Middle, we are incredibly thankful for the amazing women who keep our school running smoothly every single day. ๐๐
Their dedication, organization, and kindness make a world of difference for our students, staff, and families. Weโre so lucky to have such a powerhouse team supporting us behind the scenes!
๐ Huge shoutout to:
๐ Mrs. Pollard
๐ Mrs. Lagatta
๐ Mrs. King
๐ Mrs. Dinapoli
๐ Mrs. Carpenter
๐ Mrs. Valentine
Your hard work doesnโt go unnoticed โ you are the heart of our school! ๐ซ
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #LPMProud #BehindTheScenesHeroes


Are you ready to be part of something BIG?
The LPHS Sound of the Dragon Marching Band is seeking passionate students like you to join our award-winning team! ๐ถ
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When? Thursday, May 8th
โฐ Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
๐ Where? LPHS Band Room
Whether you're a seasoned musician or just beginning, we welcome musicians of all skill levels. Meet the team, learn about our exciting season ahead, and discover how you can be part of the Sound of the Dragon!


๐ฃ Big news from Lake Placid Middle!
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Jon Million as our new LPM Principal! ๐๐
Mr. Million is a dedicated and supportive leader who champions our Dragons every step of the way. With his guidance, weโre excited to continue striving for excellence and student success!
LPM - The Place to Be!
#LPMDragons #WelcomeMrMillion #StudentSuccess #DragonPride

๐โจ A huge THANK YOU to our amazing bus drivers and aides! โจ๐
Every day, rain or shine, you help get our students to and from school safely โ and with a smile. Your dedication, care, and hard work do not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for all that you do! ๐๐
LPM - The Place to Be!
#ThankYou #SchoolHeroes #WeAppreciateYou


After school Civics Tutoring / Bootcamp for 8th graders is canceled for this afternoon, Monday 4/21/25. We will resume Civics tutoring on Wednesday after school.
Thank you.

Don't forget about the LPM SAC / PVO meeting this evening (Monday 4/21/25).
We will meet in the LPM Media Center at 5:30 PM.
We hope to see everyone at the meeting.