Mt. Dora High

🏆 FIVE-PEAT DISTRICT CHAMPS 🏆 For the 5th year in a row, the Lady Canes brought home the District Championship and for the 5th straight year, we also had the Individual District Champion! Cecelia Lear led the charge with a dominant win, followed by a powerhouse pack of medalists: 🌟 Lilliana Vu – 7th 🌟 Makayla Bauch – 8th 🌟 Isabella Orser – 9th Rounding out our top squad: Emma Vu, with strong support from Kayden Fleming, Kari Velazquez, and Annika Patel. Proud is an understatement. 🧡 Go Canes!

🔥 BOYS XC LOCK IN 2ND FOR THE THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR 🔥 The Hurricane boys kept their streak alive, securing 2nd place in the district for the 3rd year in a row and showing once again why they’re one of the most consistent and dominant squads around. 🧡 They were led by senior Gabriel Lewis, who crushed it with a 4th-place finish, followed closely by Gavin Douglas (6th) and Gabriel Vazquez (9th) — all earning District Honors. Closing out our varsity crew: Austin Brown, John Pease, Ben Stone, Ammon Nichols, Joseph Cottone, Nathan Mikola, and Jarom Nichols. Proud of this group and the tradition they continue to build. 🧡

Something to cheer about! The old stands are gone! Progress is being made on the new Hurricane Stadium Project!

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🎓 Empowering Future Leaders 🎓 At the College and Career Expo, we’re all about helping Lake County students explore career opportunities right here in our community. Our goal? To grow a dynamic workforce and help young people stay local while building meaningful careers! Join us on December 11 to make a difference. This event is open to all high school juniors and seniors. Students can register with their school’s guidance department! #LocalCareers #EmpowerOurYouth

YPC members volunteered today at the Lake Cares Food Pantry. We love our Canes serving in the community!

🚀 Countdown to Opportunity! 🚀 We’re thrilled to host the Lake County Schools College and Career Expo on December 11, 2025, at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center! Join us for an exciting day where Lake County students connect with local colleges, training programs, and employers to explore their future paths. 🌟 This event is open to all high school juniors and seniors. Students can register with their school’s guidance department! #LakeCountyExpo #StudentSuccess

Life is a puzzle. Don’t let drugs be the piece that doesn’t fit. Stay focused, stay strong, and shape your future with drug-free choices. You have the power to complete the picture. #RedRibbon2025 #LifeIsAPuzzleSolveItDrugFree

Join us as we continue our celebration of Red Ribbon Week®. Our children have the right to grow up drug-free – and we have the responsibility to make that happen. Take the pledge: www .redribbon .org/pledge

As National Bullying Prevention Month comes to a close on Friday, remember: The work doesn’t stop here. 🚫🤝
Every day is an opportunity to practice kindness, respect, and inclusion in our schools and communities. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for standing strong against bullying this October—and beyond!

Life’s greatest challenge isn’t just about finding the right pieces—it’s about making the right choices. Stay drug-free and solve the puzzle of your future with courage and confidence. Let’s make every day a step towards a healthier, happier tomorrow. #RedRibbon2025 #LifeIsAPuzzleSolveItDrugFree

Cross Country Update from Coach Adkinson from yesterday's meet: Historic day for the Canes! 🌪️ Both our Boys and Girls squads earned their place in the Select Division — a first in program history — and proved we belong among the best in the state and beyond. Girls – 8th/34 Led by Cecelia Lear — 3rd place, 18:55 🥉 Top-10 Honors Followed by: • Makayla Bauch • Lilliana Vu • Emma Vu • Isabella Orser • Kayden Fleming • Marissa Willits Boys – 24th/39 (Select Division debut) Led by: • Gabriel Lewis — 16:48 • Gavin Douglas — 16:49 Supported by: • Gabriel Vazquez • Austin Brown • John Pease • Ben Stone • Joseph Cottone • Ammon Nichols • Jarom Nichols We learned. We battled. And in 4 weeks, we’re coming back to take care of business. Championship season — we’re coming. 💪🔥

Our Hurricane Band competed today in Tarpon Springs and walked away with: Most Outstanding Auxiliary Most Outstanding Percussion Most Outstanding Woodwinds Most Outstanding Soloist Most Outstanding Visual Most Outstanding General Effects 1A GRAND CHAMPIONS They placed first in their division and placed 2nd in the 1A and 2A divisions, 18 total bands. Congrats Canes!

Life is a puzzle, and every piece matters. Make the right choices and live a drug-free life. Together, we can solve the challenges ahead and build a future full of health and happiness. Let’s commit to staying strong and drug-free. #RedRibbon2025 #LifeIsAPuzzleSolveItDrugFree

This year’s Red Ribbon Week theme is “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free™.” Think of life as a giant puzzle – each choice you make is a piece that fits into the bigger picture of your future. By making healthy choices and staying drug-free, you’re building a picture full of positivity, bravery, and strength. Together, we can create a beautiful, connected community where everyone thrives. Let’s start solving this puzzle – one healthy choice at a time! Celebrate Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31) .

🧡 Today is UNITY DAY! 🧡 Lake County Schools is proud to stand together against bullying. By wearing orange, we are sending a powerful message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Let’s continue to uplift one another, spread kindness, and make every classroom a safe and welcoming place for all.

We cherish our strong community relationships. Thank you Mr. Baker and 1921 for your continued support of MDHS and all of our CTE programs. #OneTeam

District Swim Meet recap- MDHS swimmers with a top 3 finish Girls: 200 Medley relay 3rd (Emma Metcalf, Regan Rodgers, Avery Higa, & McKenleigh Blakely) 50 Freestyle: 2nd McKenleigh Blakely 3rd Emma Metcalf 100 freestyle 1st McKenleigh Blakely 2nd Emma Metcalf Boys: 50 freestyle: 1st Joseph Brown 100 Butterfly: 2nd Wayne McEnany 100 Freestyle: 1st Joseph Brown 200yd freestyle relay 2nd also broke the MDHS record. Pervious record was 1:36:60 today went a 1:36:53. (Wayne McEnany, JJ Capeletti, Owen Bronson, Joseph Brown)

Boys Bowling competed in Districts today!

Thank you Pfister family for hosting the apple bar for our faculty and staff! What a nice fall treat!