🐲13 Lake Placid High School students recently earned Industry Certification as Adobe Certified Professionals in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop. These students worked hard to prepare and then crushed their exams. They are now working to become Adobe Certified Visual Designers as they learn and eventually test on Adobe Illustrator. An Adobe Certified Professional credential proves that you have the job-ready skills employers need. Congratulations to all of these students on their well-earned success!
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
Students holding certificate.
Students holding certificate.
Students holding certificate.
Student holding certificate.
Congratulations to our Mid Florida Roofing Services, Florida Lakes Spa, and Florida Lake Surgical Athlete of the Week WINNER, Wyatt Knapek! Wyatt is a member of our wrestling team here at LPHS. Wyatt placed 3rd overall at the Spiegel Memorial Tournament in Sebring. Wyatt also holds a 3.46 GPA in the classroom. Congrats, Wyatt!
3 months ago, Lake Placid High School
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Athlete of the week
Congratulations to the LPH Band and Percussion Ensemble members who performed at the Florida Bandmasters Association District 13 Solo & Ensemble Festival in Port St. Lucie on February 1. These students' hard work and dedication were recognized by the judges, and the awarding of Superior and Excellent ratings for their performances!
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
 Nine members of the LPHS Band performed at the Florida Bandmasters Association District 13 Solo & Ensemble Festival in Port St. Lucie on February 1. Our musicians from LPHS took home a total of 6 Superior ratings and 2 Excellent ratings from the music judges.  Our LPHS Percussion Ensemble also performed at the festival and earned a Superior Rating!  Band students performing solos were Kris Acosta, Carlos Astorquiza, Alex Brito, Emma Chaffin, Jose Rivas Fernandez and Alexis Pattie. Billy Meddings and Carlos Astorquiza also performed a piano duet.  Congratulations to senior band members Alex Brito and Carlos Astorquiza for advancing to the State Solo & Ensemble Festival next month! Also, Congratulations to Alex, Emma and Alexis for receiving "Straight Superior" ratings (A's in every category) from the judges!  LPHS Percussion Ensemble members include Carlos Astorquiza, Alex Brito, Emma Chaffin, Jose Rivas, Alexis Pattie, Billy Meddings, Kamylo Ruelas and Owen Santis.
🥳It's time to Celebrate our LPH Dragon Success. On Friday, February 7th, starting at 1:00 pm, LPH is holding our Semester 1 Academic Celebration. Students who meet two or more of the criteria received notification via Skyward and will be able to attend the celebration. Remember to bring money for the food trucks and be ready to have some fun celebrating your success!
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
February Celebration, February 7, 2025 start 1:00 pm requirements: 2 or fewer referrals, 4 or fewer absences, 5 or fewer tardies, 3.0 GPA, 3, 4, or 5 on FAST PM2, Increase PM2 by 10 points
LPH students had the opportunity to learn about UTI last week. The recruiter shared information about the programs offered on the various UTI campuses and over $12,000,000 in scholarships available for students.
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
LPH students had the opportunity to learn about UTI last week.  The recruiter shared information about the programs offered on the various UTI campuses and over $12,000,000  in scholarships available for students.
Please see all LPH sports, meetings, and announcements for the week of February 3rd 2025 at the link below. https://highlandscountysbfl.sites.thrillshare.com/o/lph/page/weekly-annoncements-copy
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
Weekly announcements
LPH Weekly Athletics for February 3 - 9, 2025
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
LPH Weekly Athletics February 3 - 9, 2025 Boys Basketball Monday, Away @ Lincoln Park, 7:00 QUARTER FINAL DISTRICTS  Boys Wrestling Thursday, Away @ Sebring, 6:00   Boys Weightlifting Thursday, Home vs Moore Haven, 5:30  Varsity Baseball  Tuesday, Away @ Desoto, 7:30  (Pre-season Classic)   Thursday, Away @ Hardee, 5:00  (Pre-season Classic)
🎓💰 Seniors: Don't miss this important Scholarship deadline. The Scholarship Application Due Date for Davidson Memorial Scholarship, LP Woman's Club Scholarship, and Covered Bridge Scholarship is Thursday, February 6th, 12:00pm (Noon) ‼️
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
The Scholarship Application Due Date for Davidson Memorial Scholarship LP Woman's Club Scholarship Covered Bridge Scholarship is Thursday, February 6th 12:00pm (Noon)
Please take a moment to watch this month's Superintendent's Update about the upcoming changes at Lake Placid High and Lake Placid Middle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jCbUf1-C3o
3 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
LPHS SGA is selling flower grams. The presale starts Feb 3rd-6th during lunch on the stage. The flower handout date will be Feb 11th during 5AB. Flower choices are light pink, orange, or red carnations. They will be priced at $3 per flower or 3 for $8.
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
LPHS SGA is selling flower grams. The presale starts Feb 3rd-6th during lunch on the stage.  The flower handout date will be Feb 11th during 5AB.  Flower choices are light pink, orange, or red carnations. They will be priced at $3 per flower or 3 for $8.
Your 2025 3A Girls Soccer DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!!!!!
3 months ago, Lake Placid High School
Girls Soccer District Champions
📖👕 Tuesday wear a literacy-themed T-shirt as we continue to celebrate Literacy Week! #FLCelebratesLiteracy
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
Tuesday Wear a literacy-themed T-shirt
Hey Dragons!! Come out to Avon Park High School and show your support for the LPH Girls and Boys Soccer teams as they both take on Avon Park, tonight 1/27 for the District Championship. Girls kick at 6:00pm and Boys at 8:00pm. LET"S GO DRAGONS!!!
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
Dragons
Please see all LPH sports, meetings, and announcements for the week of January 27th 2025 at the link below. https://highlandscountysbfl.sites.thrillshare.com/o/lph/page/weekly-annoncements-copy
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
Weekly announcements
‼️Update to LPH Weekly Sports‼️ January 27 - February 2, 2025
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
LPH Weekly Athletics  Boys Basketball Monday, Home vs Teneroc, 6:00 JV, 7:30 Varsity Tuesday, Away @ LaBelle, 6:00 JV, 7:30 Varsity Thursday, Away @ Mulberry, 7:00 Varsity Only  Girls Basketball  Tuesday, Away @ McKeel, 7:00   CANCELED Friday, Away @ Discovery, 7:00  Boys Weightlifting Rescheduled - TBA  Girls Soccer District Championship Game Monday, Away @ Avon Park, 6:00  Boys Soccer District Championship Game Monday, Away @ Avon Park, 8:00 January 27 - February 2, 2025
Congratulations to our Mid Florida Roofing Services, Florida Lakes Spa, and Florida Lakes Surgical, ATHLETE OF THE WEEK WINNER, Paige Person! Paige is a member of our girls weightlifting team. Here is what Coach Diez had to say about Paige, "Paige is a senior and is working hard to repeat her quest to go to state. She started the road to state by placing FIRST at districts in both Olympic and Traditional in her weight class. Paige is a great student and a hard worker in the weight room and her determination makes her a pleasure to coach. She not only pushes herself but pushes her fellow lifters to work hard harder". Paige also holds a 3.8 GPA in the classroom. Congratulations, Paige!
3 months ago, Lake Placid High School
Athlete of week winner
Athlete of week winner
Please see the Message at the link below from Mr. Tunning. This letter outlines the changes that will be occurring at Lake Placid Middle and Lake Placid High. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Definitely some exciting times for our One Dragon Family! https://tinyurl.com/lphleter
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
Dragons
🎂 Happy Birthday Dr. Sohn!
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
From keeping the LPH tradition of SGA strong to preparing our future educators, we appreciate all Dr. Sohn does for LPH!
🎓🐲 Seniors - Don't forget to visit the Scholarship Closet in Mrs. Irwin's classroom. There are thousands of dollars waiting for you!
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
Class of '25 Seniors Our community truly believes  in YOUR potential!  Visit the Scholarship Closet in Mrs. Irwin's classroom to pick up applications for scholarships that can help fund your future.  More scholarships will be available starting in February, so be sure to get started on these applications now.  Don’t forget to check back when we announce the new additions!
FCA will be on campus Friday, January 24th. Gym doors will open at 8:05 AM. All students are welcomed to come.
3 months ago, Lake Placid High
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) is coming to LPH! Join us on Friday, January 24th at 8:05 am in the gym. All students are welcomed!