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Tickets are selling fast! Lake County Schools employees, students, friends, and families are headed to Gainesville to watch the Florida Gators take on the Long Island Sharks on Saturday, August 30. Join us! A portion of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Education Foundation of Lake County to support Lake County Schools! Looks like it's going to be a sellout, so get your tickets today at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lakecounty60


📸✨ Picture Day Alert! Our Fall and 8th-Grade Panorama Picture day is happening next Tuesday, August 26, 2025! 🌟 These snapshots will be part of your yearbook & student IDs. Don’t miss out!
💻 Order your photos now: Fall Pictures https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/oak-park-middle-school/fall-pictures-8-26-2025-20/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1
📅 Check out the panorama link too: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/oak-park-middle-school/group-pictures-8-26-2025-2/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1
Flyers coming home soon!
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Bus riders, don’t forget to check your bus number in the NEW Lake County Schools Transportation app! 🚍📲
Remember, campus opens at 8:50 am, with the first bell ringing at 9:10 am and classes starting at 9:13 am.
And yes, free breakfast and lunch are back! 🍽️
Our amazing admin and teachers will be around to help everyone find their classes. Let’s make this year unforgettable! 💙
What are you most excited about?


A new state law -- House Bill 1105, which was signed into law on July 1 -- stipulates how and when students can use personal electronic devices during the school day in an effort to support focused learning in all Florida public school classrooms. The law says:
• Elementary and middle school students may not use a cell phone or other personal electronic device at any time during the school day.
• High School students may use cell phones and other personal electronic devices during instructional time only if a teacher gives permission for educational purposes.
• Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis for students with an IEP, specific health needs, or English language learners (ELL).
Our Code of Student Conduct has been updated to reflect this law. See the Code of Student Conduct at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RZS1-ppNFeQ_vSnOamPTlz0voX11U5Bs/view?usp=sharing . Thank you for working with us to create and maintain more focused learning environments for our students.




“We understand that these exercises can raise concerns,” Deputy Superintendent Chad Farnsworth said. “However, law enforcement officials stress the importance of training in realistic settings to be better equipped to protect our students and staff.”
The trainings were intentionally scheduled during the summer when students and teachers are not on campus. Participation is limited to student actors whose parents have provided written consent. The district notified the community in advance through social media and the district and school websites.
“We are deeply grateful for the partnership we share with local law enforcement and for their ongoing commitment to keeping our schools safe,” Farnsworth added. “While we all wish this type of training wasn’t necessary, we must prepare. We support our officers and deputies as they train to be there for us when we need them most.”
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) conducts active assailant training on an ongoing basis as required by state statutes and accreditation requirements to ensure the safety of all involved if such a scenario plays out at one of our schools. It’s especially vital for School Resource Deputies to undergo active assailant training in a realistic environment, as their preparedness can significantly reduce casualties and protect students and staff during such critical incidents, an LCSO spokesperson explained. Demonstrating our teamwork in safety, representatives from Lake County Schools and the Florida Department of Education will also be in attendance at the upcoming training.








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🎉 We are excited to welcome Mr. Brian Coy, our new HOPE teacher! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGuY_rdl4g/xw0hgrUYHg_Y0fFOSKNHrA/view?utm_content=DAGuY_rdl4g&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc4cf1b087e


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