
📦 Time to Turn Them In!
Chromebook Collection is Coming!
The end of the school year is right around the corner, and it’s time to get those Chromebooks ready for return. Here’s what you need to know to make the process quick and smooth:
✅ What to Do Before You Turn In Your Device
Remove all stickers and decorations
➤ Don’t forget to clean off any sticky residue!
➤ A safe way to clean: use a slightly damp cloth (water only) — no chemicals or sprays!
➤ Check that your device is fully charged (100%)
➤ Turn in your charger
➤ Must include both parts: the brick and the cable!
➤ Report damage early
➤ If your device isn’t working or is damaged, turn it in now — don’t wait for collection day!
➤ Ask questions?
➤ See your school’s Media Specialist for help.


Completing a CTE program can open doors to scholarships! The Florida Gold Seal Scholarship covers tuition at colleges and state universities, helping you continue your education and start your career. Talk to your school counselor for more info!
#CTEMonth #Scholarships #FutureCareer


National School Counseling Week focuses public attention to the unique contribution of school counselors within the school system. This week highlights the impact counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan a successful career.


Invites went home for students who are eligible to apply for National Junior Honor Society. Please see the link for the application and important due dates!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sCo9fw-NeyH35ppSo3OL0FfWCHmReL4dUyhKyexeLQk/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.gjdgxs

Celebrate Literacy Week is designed to raise awareness about the importance of reading and to inspire our students and families to make reading part of their daily routines.


Lake County schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket!
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We're thrilled to announce the new app for Lake County Schools! It's everything Lake County Schools, in your pocket.
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We're thrilled to announce the new app for Lake County Schools! It's everything Lake County Schools, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/p21fvm
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/xLdT66


Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program will be coming to your school! Click below to reserve your child's no-cost exam and eyeglasses! Apply at https://mobile.floridaheiken.org/ . The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 10, 2025


It is time for our first F.A.S.T. Progress Monitoring tests. F. A.S.T. Reading is Thursday, September 12th and the F.A.S.T. Math test will be Tuesday, September 17th.
Students will be in testing until approx. 12:00pm. Please avoid early pick-up if at all possible. See links for more information on F.A.S.T. testing.
English
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13PCf871nHQfyhDywhVbldxGO-BEN7D-zu9M1SmkgphY/edit?usp=sharing
Spanish https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XpYkjqvXZlGCVvTHhILRPs4GOWIQlhiudDMPDcNKjIY/edit?usp=sharing

MDMS cheerleading begins next week. See schedule below. A completed sports packet and physical is required to participate!


Student Week at a Glance- Aug. 26-30th!


View our Fall Sports Schedules!




Free YMCA After Care Program starts September 03! Students must register.
https://ymcacf.org/programs/school/middle/registration/


Student Drop-off will begin at 8:50am. If students need to be dropped of prior to this time, they must be registered for the City of Mount Dora Before Care Program on campus. Please see the flyer for more information.


The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday continues through Sunday, August 11. It is designed to help Florida families save money on essential items students need for the upcoming year. It includes items such as Up to $1,500 for personal computers, tablets electronic book readers, headphones and related accessories; school supplies selling for $50 or less, such as binders, notebooks, folders, markers and pencils; backpacks, clothing and footwear up to $100; and learning aids and related resources such as flashcards, interactive books and matching games selling for $30 or less.

Welcome back Eagles! Follow this link to the 24-25 Athletic Packet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12eOQeHVzfg7pw9wtyOT9mp46fTL_5Lru/view?usp=sharing . If that link does not work for you: Click "Explore" on the top menu bar of our website, then click the "Documents" icon, then open the "Athletics" folder and the packet should appear.

Congratulations to our entire Mount Dora Middle School community for our fantastic achievement in raising our school grade from a C to a B! This improvement reflects the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, students, parents and stakeholders. Way to go EAGLES!


The Education Foundation of Lake County is looking for a new Executive Director! If you have a passion for the education of Lake County's students and you want to support the next generation of leaders, this could be the job for you! Send your cover letter and resume to Carmen Cullen-Batt at Cullen-BattC@lake.k12.fl.us for consideration. Learn more about the job at https://bit.ly/4bzXZ5M