🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to our amazing Astatula Elementary 5th grade STEAM team! 🏆We are SO proud to announce that our brilliant students earned 3rd place in the district STEAM Bowl! 🥉Way to go, Bobcats!
about 16 hours ago, Astatula Elementary
This is a photo of the Astatula Elementary STEAM team and their coach, Mr. Burris, wearing their 3rd place medals.
This is the Astatula Elementary STEAM team sitting at their table at the STEAM Bowl.

🎉 Who wants to celebrate some awesome students? 🎉 Congrats to our Lunch with a Friend winners! These students were selected from the class in each grade that earned the most Lunchroom Shout-Outs last week . 🍎💬 #PBIS #AESRocks #AstatulaElementary

about 16 hours ago, Jennifer Foote
Busy school cafeteria at lunchtime with many children seated at long tables. In the foreground, a girl with long dark hair wearing a pink top smiles at the camera on the left; beside her a boy in a blue-red-white patterned shirt labeled "FAWORLD CUP 26 USA" looks toward the camera with a slight smile. Both have red lunch trays with snacks (a visible bag of Doritos on the girl's tray). Other students and an adult are visible in the background; large windows line the left side and a red-decorated wall with musical notes and a partial "AMERICAN…" banner is on the back wall.
Two girls sit at a white table smiling at the camera with a dark gray curtain behind them. The girl on the left has long dark wavy hair, wears a white T‑shirt and light jeans, and has a small packaged item on the table in front of her. The girl on the right has long lighter hair in a side ponytail, wears a purple T‑shirt, and has a red plastic tray containing several packaged items on the table before her.
Two young boys sit side-by-side at a light-colored table, smiling at the camera against a dark curtain background. The boy on the left has light brown hair and wears a dark blue "MINECRAFT" T‑shirt; his red compartment tray holds noodles in sauce, a bread roll, a white plastic spoon, and a small round cookie or cracker on the table; a white-and-blue milk carton with a straw and a small plastic cup with a spoon sit beside the tray. The boy on the right has dark hair and wears a plain blue T‑shirt; his red tray contains several apple slices, and a white-and-blue milk carton with a straw and a clear plastic bag with two round cookies or crackers sit nearby.
April is the Month of the Military Family in Florida! The Month of the Military Family provides communities with an opportunity to honor and share gratitude for the service of military children. This year, we invite you to “Purple Up!” on April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. Purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, Space Force blue and Navy blue. Students and staff in schools across Florida are encouraged to participate in this celebration of the courage of military families and to honor their hard work.
about 23 hours ago, LCS Communications
Lake County Schools Celebrates Month of the Military Family. Purple UP for Military Families. Please wear purple on April 15

Staff Appreciation Week is May 4th-8th.

4 days ago, Astatula Elementary
Staff Appreciation Week is May 4-8th. If you'd like to help, please send in a gift card for coffee, food, Amazon, or classroom supplies by April 30th. Please email Mrs. Watson for more information. watsons3@lake.k12.fl.us Thank you
Calling all 3rd-5th grade Bobcats – it's time to unleash your inner champion! 🐾Lace up those sneakers and join us for an EPIC Cross Country event where you'll: ✨ Show off your Bobcat speed ✨ Run with your friends ✨ Make memories that last forever
12 days ago, Astatula Elementary
This is a flyer for 14th annual free patriot mile challenge on Saturday, April 11th starting at 9am at Tavares Middle School. It lists the race day schedule: 8:15-8:45 participants pick up race bibs and shirts. 9:00 warm ups 9:20 girl's junior patriot race 9:50 boys junior patriot race 10:30 awards presented
Florida Prepaid's annual Open Enrollment period is underway, offering families an opportunity to lock in future college costs at today's plan prices. The earlier you begin saving, the greater the long-term benefit. Take advantage of these improvements and secure your child's future today with a Florida Prepaid 529 Plan. Enroll now at https://bit.ly/4q2cpCD .
13 days ago, LCS Communications
Largest prepaid college program in the nation. Florida Prepaid. Picture of smiling girl.
Florida Prepaid's annual Open Enrollment period is underway, offering families an opportunity to lock in future college costs at today's plan prices. The earlier you begin saving, the greater the long-term benefit. Take advantage of these improvements and secure your child's future today with a Florida Prepaid 529 Plan. Enroll now at https://bit.ly/4q2cpCD .
13 days ago, LCS Communications
Largest prepaid college program in the nation. Florida Prepaid. Picture of smiling girl.
April is the Month of the Military Family in Florida! The Month of the Military Family provides communities with an opportunity to honor and share gratitude for the service of military children. This year, we invite you to “Purple Up!” on April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. Purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, Space Force blue and Navy blue. Students and staff in schools across Florida are encouraged to participate in this celebration of the courage of military families and to honor their hard work.
13 days ago, LCS Communications
Lake County Schools Celebrates Month of the Military Family. Purple UP for Military Families. Please wear purple on April 15

Want to make spring break an adventure? Explore new worlds, meet incredible characters, go on epic journeys.....all through the pages of a book. Will you accept the challenge and beat Ms. Adair? Let's start reading!

about 1 month ago, Astatula Elementary
Spring Break Reading Challenge: Can you read more books than Ms. Adair. Track your reading on this page. Return by March 24th.
We need your feedback. Please complete the Parent Stakeholder survey today. Find the survey here: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/299325/p2577
about 2 months ago, LCS Communications
Annual family stakehlder survey with QR code that says scan me

Don't forget... It's time to nominate the 2026 inductees for the Lake County Schools Alumni Hall of Fame! Nominees must have graduated from a Lake County high school. They may be living or deceased, and they must have made outstanding athletic, professional, or humanitarian contributions, or overcome great adversity to succeed on a personal level. Please use this link to submit your nomination by 5 p.m. EST on Monday, February 23, 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekNfSG8aztTYigKMFcLC-s5Qbp9BZKtuqVq-ahkU-tuwWUtw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117849213253443556305

about 2 months ago, LCS Communications
Alumni Hall of Fame logo shown on stage with spotlights
Florida Prepaid’s annual Open Enrollment period is underway, offering
families an opportunity to lock in future college costs at today’s plan prices.
With recent enhancements, planning for higher education is now more
streamlined and affordable. The earlier you begin saving, the greater the long-term benefit. Take advantage of these improvements and secure your child’s future today with a Florida Prepaid 529 Plan. Enroll now at https://bit.ly/4q2cpCD .

2 months ago, LCS Communications
Girl in yellow jumpsuit with thump up. Wording: "College savings: simple and more affordable. Florida Prepaid."

Parents/guardians of K-12 students: We need your feedback. Please complete the Family Stakeholder Survey today: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/299325/p2577 A brief video on how to access and begin the survey can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IxZmYQob6XU9jUNNH-oEVo-haXmPO1JX/view?usp=drive_link

2 months ago, LCS Communications
2026 Annual stakeholder survey Feb 2 - 27 with image of a QR code and LCS logo
Huge congratulations to our incredible elementary students who showcased their science fair projects at the Lake County Schools Science and Engineering Fair today! Their curiosity, creativity, and hard work were on full display, and we are so proud of the innovation they brought to this year’s competition. A big thank‑you to the judges, teachers, and families who supported these young scientists along the way. 👉 Next up: Middle and high school projects on Friday. We can’t wait to see what our older students have in store!
2 months ago, LCS Communications
Room full of science projects
Logo that says "In My Element: Lake County Schools Science and Engineering Fair 2026"
Board member Molly Cunningham talks with girl about her project in front of display board.
Board member Marc Dodd talks to boy about his project in front of display board that says Hard Work Pays Off
Woman judge stands behind two girls looking at their project board.
Male judge talks with boy about his project display titled Magnetic Slime
Man walks down aisle with project display boards on each side, and students sitting in front of each board.
Woman points to project display board smiling and talking to girl seated in front of the board.
Display shows model cars, electronic circuit board and a picture of a school exterior
Student displays project board and cardboard mechanism
The National School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest is now open for submissions! This year's theme is "Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes." We encourage students to think about what safety means to them and how they view bus drivers and community members as everyday heroes who help ensure they get to school safely. Posters should be submitted to the department's School Transportation Management Section by April 17, 2026. Send entries by U.S. Mail or overnight courier to: Florida Department of Education, NSBSW Poster Contest Administrator, 325 W Gaines Street - Suite 834, Tallahassee FL 32399-0400. Learn more here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y36OdmPNhhEdrcmHHeG-X9_DzhmweR3d/view?usp=sharing
3 months ago, LCS Communications
Past winning design for school bus safety poster contest
Wishing all of our families and partners peace and prosperity in the new year! Classes resume on Tuesday, January 6. We will see you soon!
3 months ago, LCS Communications
We wish you a happy new year. Fireworks in the background.
Please click the following link for a message from the Florida Department of Education regarding Family Empowerment Scholarships. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R4_fTeRZ0Jk3eCOFcdvPxXMuyfisypx3/view?usp=sharing
4 months ago, LCS Communications
Florida Department of Education logo
Please click the following link for a message from the Florida Department of Education regarding Family Empowerment Scholarships: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R4_fTeRZ0Jk3eCOFcdvPxXMuyfisypx3/view?usp=sharing
4 months ago, LCS Communications
Florida Department of Education logo

Magic vs. Bulls – Dec. 1, 7:30 PM! It’s Building Resilient Kids Night at the Kia Center! Buy from our special link to get early access to watch NBA players warm up up-close 👀. Get tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lcsstudent2

5 months ago, LCS Communications
Image of man in Orlando Magic Uniform. Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Monday, December 1st, at 7:30 p.m.

Join us for Building Resilient Kids Night on Dec. 1 as the Orlando Magic take on the Chicago Bulls! Buy through our special link to get early access to the Kia Center and see players warming up courtside — before the crowd arrives! It’s a night to celebrate resilience, teamwork, and supporting Lake County Schools students. Get tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lcsstudent2

5 months ago, LCS Communications
Image of man in Orlando Magic Uniform. Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Monday, December 1st, at 7:30 p.m.