🎉🏅 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
3 days 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
4 days 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!
5 days 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
7 days 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!
7 days 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.
🎂 Happy Birthday, Ms. Boak!
8 days ago, Lake Placid High
Happy Birthday Ms. Boak Wishing a fantastic day to our amazing Environmental Science teacher at Lake Placid High School! Thank you for your passion, dedication, and for making science come alive for your students. We're especially grateful for your incredible work helping over 100 students earn their Ducks Unlimited certification last school year - what an impact!
🎂 Happy Birthday, Ms. Callahan!
9 days ago, Lake Placid High
Happy Birthday Ms. Callahan! Today we celebrate you and all the kindness, care, and dedication you bring to Lake Placid High School every single day! Thank you for the warm smiles, the delicious meals, and the way you look out for both our students and staff. Your service and heart make a lasting impact in our school community.
🏈🏐 Fall Sports Are Coming to LPHS! 🏃‍♀️🏊‍♂️⛳ Get ready, Dragons! Fall sports season is almost here! 🐉 Have questions about tryouts, practice, or getting involved? Reach out to the head coaches listed or email our Athletic Director, Coach Tomblin, at Tomblinl@highlands.k12.fl.us. 🏈 Football 🏊 Swim 🏃 Cross Country 🏐 Volleyball ⛳ Golf Let’s make this fall season our best yet! 💚 #LPHSAthletics #FallSports #DragonPride #GoDragons
10 days ago, Lake Placid High
Falls sports will be starting soon! If you have any questions about upcoming fall sports, contact the head coaches below or email the Athletic Director, Coach Tomblin! Football: Coach Del Delcastj@highlands.k12.fl.us Volleyball: Coach Bauder Bauderc@highlands.k12.fl.us Cross country: Coach Palacios (girls) Coach Dolan (boys) Palaciom@highlands.k12.fl.us Dolans@highlands.k12.fl.us Swim: Coach Creel (boys) Coach Lambert (girls) Lambertk1@highlands.k12.fl.us Tom@creelpump.com Golf: Coach Bova (girls) Coach Zahller (boys) Bovad@highlands.k12.fl.us Zahllerj@highlands.k12.fl.us Coach Tomblin, AD Tomblinl@highlands.k12.fl.us
Calling all Lady Dragons! Get ready to kick off summer conditioning starting June 30! Don’t forget: ✅ Athletic Clearance for 25–26 must be complete for you to participate 👟 Tennis shoes 💧 Water bottle 🗓 Dates: June 30, July 2 (9–11) July 8, July 10 (9–11) July 15, 17 (11–1) July 22, 24 (11–1) We’ll be hitting the weight room and then heading indoors. Let’s get stronger together! 💚⚽️ #LPHSSoccer #LadyDragons #DragonStrong
10 days ago, Lake Placid High
Calling all Lady Dragons! Get ready to kick off summer conditioning starting June 30! Don’t forget: ✅ Athletic Clearance for 25–26 👟 Tennis shoes 💧 Water bottle 🗓 Dates: June 30, July 2 (9–11) July 8, July 10 (9–11) July 15, 17, 22, 24 (11–1) We’ll be hitting the weight room and then heading indoors. Let’s get stronger together! 💚⚽️ #LPHSSoccer #LadyDragons #DragonStrong
🎉 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, June 24th | 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, June 24th! Let’s get involved and make a difference! 💪 #LPHSGators #StudentLeadership #SGASummer
11 days ago, Lake Placid High
SGA Summer Dates
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
15 days ago, Lake Placid High
Students who have Physical Education class(es) for the 2025-2026 school year MUST wear lace-up tennis shoes and school-appropriate athletic clothing during their P.E. period.
🏐 Attention LPHS Volleyball Athletes! 🐉 📣 Open Gym & Training 📅 July 15–17 & July 22–24 🕤 9:30 – 11:30 AM 📍 LPHS Gymnasium ➡️ Open to all cleared athletes! ⚠️ You must be cleared through Athletic Clearance for the 2025-2026 school year to participate! 🔥 MANDATORY TRYOUTS 📅 July 28–31 🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM Don’t miss your shot to be part of the team! 💪 ❓Questions? Contact Coach Bauder: 📧 bauderc@highlands.k12.fl.us #LPHSVolleyball #GoDragons #Tryouts2025 #LPHSAthletics
16 days ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer with a volleyball on a gym floor advertising LPHS Volleyball Open Gym & Training on July 15–17 and 22–24, 9:30–11:30 AM, and Mandatory Tryouts on July 28–31, 4:00–6:00 PM. Must have 2025/26 athletic clearance. Contact Coach Bauder at bauderc@highlands.k12.fl.us.
🎂 Happy Birthday, Coach Tomblin!
19 days ago, Lake Placid High
Today we celebrate you, the heart and driving force behind Lake Placid High School Athletics! Thank you for your tireless dedication, leadership, and passion for growing every part of our athletic program. From organizing behind the scenes to cheering from the sidelines, your commitment to every sport and every athlete does not go unnoticed. You continue to build opportunities, support coaches, and inspire our student-athletes to be their best—on the field, in the classroom, and beyond.
📰 Want to help create the LPHS Yearbook? 📚 Apply for Journalism 1 TODAY! If you're interested in joining Journalism 1 at Lake Placid High School for the 2025–2026 school year, you MUST apply—even if you already selected it on your scheduling form. 🗓 Deadline to apply: June 30, 2025 📲 Complete the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/7wevSKJScqKUMZPQA ✨ Help build the book that captures our school year. Don’t miss out! #LPHSJournalism #YearbookStaff #BuildTheBook
21 days ago, Lake Placid High
Flyer for LPHS Journalism 1 application. Students interested in building the 2025–2026 yearbook must apply by June 30. Even if selected on your schedule, a separate application is required. Includes an illustration of an open yearbook and a form link.
https://www.applitrack.com/highlandscounty/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Lake+Placid+High%22 #JoinLPHS #MathEducation #TeacherOpportunity #TeamLPHS #StudentSuccess #WeAreGreenDragons
22 days ago, Lake Placid High
Lake Placid High School is looking for a passionate Algebra Teacher to join our dedicated and dynamic Math Department! 🧮💚 If you're committed to student learning, enjoy working in a supportive environment, and are ready to make a difference, we want YOU on our team!
🏀 Boys Basketball Players & Parents 🏀 To participate in ANY summer workouts or open gyms, you MUST be cleared for the 2025–2026 school year. We can't wait to open the gym this summer—please complete your athletic clearance ASAP so we can hit the ground running. Don’t miss out on valuable time to train, improve, and bond as a team. Let’s make this summer count! #DragonPride #EarnEverything 🐉🏀
23 days ago, Lake Placid High
To participate in ANY summer workouts or open gyms, you MUST be cleared for the 2025–2026 school year. We can't wait to open the gym this summer—please complete your athletic clearance ASAP so we can hit the ground running. Don’t miss out on valuable time to train, improve, and bond as a team. Let’s make this summer count! #DragonPride #EarnEverything
🐲 Join Us for a Title I Sponsored Meet & Greet! 🗓 Date: 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
24 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.
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
28 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.
🎂Happy Birthday, Mrs. Miller!
30 days ago, Lake Placid High
Lake Placid High School is so lucky to have someone as dedicated, thoughtful, and spirited as you! You go above and beyond to support both students and staff every day. Your hard work behind the scenes in classrooms and front and center with the Sunshine Committee brings joy and positivity to our campus.
🏈 Summer Football Workouts are HERE! 💪 📅 Start Date: Monday, June 2nd 🕓 Time: 4 PM 📍 Location: New Weight Building All current high schoolers AND incoming 9th graders interested in playing football this season, this is for YOU! We'll be lifting weights and preparing for the season ahead. 🔥 IMPORTANT: You must have your physical and athletic clearance completed for the 2025-2026 school year. Got questions? Reach out to Coach Del Castillo at 📧 delcastj@highlands.k12.fl.us Let’s get to work, Dragons! 🐉🏈 #DragonFootball #SummerGrind #HighSchoolFootball #WeightRoomReady
about 1 month ago, Lake Placid High
"Flyer for Summer Football Workouts with a green and white dragon logo on a football. Text reads: 'Summer Football Workouts will START Monday, June 2nd, 4 pm at the new weight building. This is for current High Schoolers and incoming 9th graders interested in playing for the coming season. We will lift weights, among other things.' Below in bold: 'You must have your physical entered and athletic clearance for the 25-26 school year done.' Contact info: 'Any questions or help needed, reach out to Coach Del Castillo at delcastj@highlands.k12.fl.us.' The image includes a football field background and a large football in the foreground with a green dragon logo.