School News

Coach Mark Woolum Returns To South Lake High School

South Lake High School Football is excited to announce Coach Mark Woolum is returning to head up the Eagle offense. After a few years...

Foundation Academy’s Beach Volleyball Team Update

submitted by Brandon Kari, Middle School Boys Basketball Coach & Sand Volleyball Coach Foundation Academy’s Beach Volleyball team faced off against Real Life Christian on...

Montverde Academy STEM Spectacular: Tech Fest, Engineering Day, and Eclipse Excitement

By Dr. Caryn Long, Director of Educational Technology and Innovation April 8 was a busy day for Montverde Academy, which centered around all things STEM and Innovation! Full Sail...

Boys Basketball Finishes Undefeated Season, Earns Eighth National Championship

By MVA Sports The Montverde Academy boys basketball team has won its unprecedented eighth national championship, and the Eagles end the 2023-24 season with a...

Foundation Academy: Beach Volleyball Team Update

submitted by Coach Brandon Kari April 8 - Foundation Academy’s Beach Volleyball team played against TFA on Monday afternoon at Gamepoint Sports Complex.  Line 4...

Are You Ready To Embark On A Journey That Will Empower You To Inspire...

Imagine stepping into a classroom filled with eager faces, knowing that you hold the key to unlocking their potential. With the Lake-Sumter State College...

LSSC Athletics Teeing Up To Add Men’s And Women’s Golf In 2024

submitted by Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College Lake-Sumter State College is proud to announce the addition of men’s and women’s golf teams for the upcoming...

Lake Technical College Welcomes New Healthcare Programs Coordinator

Lake Technical College is thrilled to announce the appointment of Melissa Terry as the new Healthcare Programs Coordinator. Melissa brings a wealth of experience...

Spring Break 2024: An Unforgettable Journey Through Greece

By Mr. Robert Burke, Upper School History Teacher Over spring break, 23 MVA students, two parents, and four teachers traveled to Greece! The adventure began...

Montverde Academy Inducts 100 New Members into the National Honor Society

Last week, Montverde Academy Upper School welcomed faculty, students, and parents to the 2024 National Honor Society induction ceremony to formally recognize students who...

Lake-Sumter State College Announces Padraic McMeel As Executive Director of Athletics

Lake-Sumter State College is pleased to announce the appointment of Padraic McMeel as the Executive Director of Athletics. “Padraic is an excellent addition to Lake-Sumter...

Exploring Zora Neale Hurston’s Legacy: A Journey Through the Rollins College Archives

By Dr. Michelle Sherwin, Upper School English Teacher Before Spring Break, Mrs. Walsworth’s Advanced Placement Literature classes visited the Rollins College campus in Winter Park...

MVA Basketball Stars Shine Bright: Flagg, Cambridge, and Boyle Honored in Upper School Assembly

During the Montverde Academy Upper School Assembly, Eric Oberman, president of the Atlanta Tipoff Club, recognized boys basketball head coach Kevin Boyle, boys basketball...

Unlocking the Future Through Robotics and Coding

MONTVERDE - In an age where technology is all around us, the importance of coding skills cannot be overstated. From science to business, proficiency...

Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award

The Ray Goodgame $1,000 scholarship honors exceptional students in the South Lake area who serve as champions for our community. The honoree embodies the...

Senior Seminar Insights: Legal Essentials for New College Students

submitted by the Montverde Academy At a recent Senior Seminar, Attorney Lori Smith delivered a presentation entitled "Legal Issues for New College Students." She discussed...

Building Dreams: Montverde Academy Students Support “No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In This...

By Mrs. Margaret Price, Assistant Dean of Students for Multiculturalism, Leadership, and Student Programs Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is the sponsoring organization for the...

The Foundation Academy Beach Volleyball Team Is Ready For Its Next Game

by Brandon Brandon Kari Middle School Boys Basketball Coach & Sand Volleyball Coach, Tilden Campus “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”...

With The Support Of The Community, Students At LSSC Can Pursue Their Education And...

On Tuesday, March 5, the Lake Sumter State College Foundation celebrated scholarship donors and the students who receive them at the 7th Annual Scholarship...

Voices of Change: Eighth-Grade Podcasting Project

By Mr. Thomas Narducci, Middle School Social Studies Teacher In Mr. Narducci’s eighth-grade social studies class, students are delving into history in a dynamic and...

Montverde Academy Department of Athletics Has Announced The Hiring Of Greg Berkemeier As Director...

By MVA Sports Berkemeier will oversee the operations of all Montverde Academy baseball teams, including its varsity, junior varsity and middle school programs. “I am thrilled...

MVA Theatre Conservatory Troupe 3977 Joins Project Red Light in the Fight Against Human...

By Dylan Bova, MVA Class of 2027 This past January, during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, students from Montverde Academy came together to raise awareness and...

EagleMUN goes to Washington, D.C.

By Robert Burke, EagleMUN Sponsor From February 14-18, 20 experienced student-delegates attended the 61st iteration of the North American Invitation Model United Nations conference (NAIMUN),...

The Lunar New Year Talent Show Makes A Triumphant Return in 2024

By Max Zhang, President of the Upper School Chinese Club, Class of ‘25 On Friday, February 9, the night before the Lunar New Year, the...

Students of the Month – February 2024

Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:  • Sean Corcoran – Accounting Operations  • Trey Foster – Automotive...

“EagleMUN Shines At GatorMUN Conference With Impressive Wins And Recognitions”

By Ms. Marca Hoyle, MVA Upper School Social Studies Teacher Last weekend the Model UN team traveled to the University of Florida to compete at...

MVA Upper School Receives College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award

By Nichole Smith, Communications Coordinator College Board has recognized Montverde Academy Upper School's high female representation in AP Computer Science. This award underscores MVA’s commitment...

Montverde Academy Secures Victory at 20th Annual Roger Ross Academic Tournament

By Alexa Foxx, ’25 On Saturday, February 3, Montverde Academy hosted the 20th Annual Roger Ross Montverde Academic Tournament. Twelve teams from seven different high...

South Lake High Football Team Tackles Litter And Debris

The South Lake Eagles Football Team, fueled by their passion for both the game and the community, geared up for a different kind of...

Montverde Academy’s Winter 2022-23 Issue Of “The Tower” Wins First Place and Outstanding Theme...

Montverde Academy wins first place for “The Tower Magazine” in the American Scholastic Press Association’s category School Magazine for Private/Parochial School with Enrollment 1,000-1,700. MVA also...

Team #Grandpa Competes in Central Florida FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge Ahead of Competition at...

By Dr. Caryn Long, Director of Educational Technology and Innovation On Saturday, January 13, Montverde Academy Middle School robotics teams, #Grandpa, competed against 47 other teams...

LMHS Student Gavin Adams Receives The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leadership Award

The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leadership Award honors exceptional students in the South Lake area who serve as champions for the community. Outstanding student...

State Board Of Education Approves new LSSC Bachelor’s Degree To Address Critical Teacher Shortages

Lake-Sumter State College’s planned Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Elementary Education cleared a key hurdle in the path to the program’s launch in...

Lake Technical College Students Of The Month – January 2024

Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:   Solmaire Cabarcas – Adult Education Program   Angel Rivera – Automotive Collision...

Robotics Competition Hosted At Aurelia M. Cole Academy

Submitted by Sara Keeling The Aurelia M. Cole Academy hosted its inaugural Trailblazer Trial Elementary and Middle School Robotics Competition on Saturday, January 13, 2024,...

MVA Receives AP School Honor Roll Status

Montverde Academy has earned a place on the College Board’s AP School Honor Roll for the 2022-23 school year. The AP School Honor Roll...

MVA’s Lower School Garden: Cultivating a Love for Growing Food

Lower School students at Montverde Academy have been working extra hard to prepare for this year’s garden in Mrs. Whiffen’s science class.   Recently, they sat...

Montverde Academy’s Upper School Drone Club Uses VR Headsets for a New Drone Flying...

By Mr. Matthew Parets, Upper School Teacher Drone racing is one of the big Esports. First-person drones are used where the flyer has a VR...

MVA Students Service To The Community

Montverde Academy students truly have a heart for service, and they continue to shine with every project. Below are a few recent events or...

68th Annual North/South Game Banquet Attended By SLHS Coach And Athletes

South Lake County was recently represented at the 68th Annual North/South Game Banquet by South Lake High School running back Kevens Charles, South Lake...

Shark Tank-Style Middle School Project Unleashes Student Ingenuity And Entrepreneurial Spirit At Montverde Academy

submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy   Students in Mr. Tom Narducci’s eighth-grade social studies class participated in a Shark Tank-style project for their midterm exam....

Alum Iain Plank Gives Back to EA Sports Gaming at MVA

Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy Iain Plank, Class of 2023 alum, has returned to campus to volunteer his time with EA Sports Gaming at...


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