For all our e-bike riders, we want you to be safe and know the law.
Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you on Tuesday!
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite all K-12 Florida students to participate in the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month contests. Six essay winners will be awarded a 2-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans. Learn more: https://www.floridahispanicheritage.com/
Attendance matters!
This week in Cane Country:
Congrats, Coach Laub and the Canes Team on the 19- 14 win over Eustis!
Seniors- Don't leave money for your education on the table. These requirements are for 2027. (Other graduation years... be sure to always check for your specific grad year)
Seniors,
Finding the right fit for after high school is important. Here are some helpful things to keep in mind while you search:
MDHS Students who are interested in trades after high school, here is how to prepare to find the best opportunities for you!
MDHS Juniors! If your goal is to attend college after high school, it is time to start preparing in order to have the most success.
Football Friday Night!
MDHS CLASS OF 2027 — FAFSA IS FOR YOU! 🧡
Planning to attend college, a university, technical school, or career program after graduation? FAFSA should be on your senior checklist!
💰 WHAT IS FAFSA?
FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Completing it can help students qualify for:
🎓 Federal & state grants
💵 Scholarships and institutional aid
📚 Federal student loans
💼 Work-study opportunities
🏫 Other college financial aid
WHO SHOULD COMPLETE IT?
👉 EVERY senior planning education or training after high school should consider completing the FAFSA — even if you think your family earns too much to qualify for aid.
📅 CLASS OF 2027
Seniors graduating in May 2027 will complete the 2027–28 FAFSA for college beginning Fall 2027.
⭐ DON'T WAIT UNTIL SPRING!
Families can prepare now by creating the necessary StudentAid.gov accounts. When the 2027–28 FAFSA becomes available, complete it as early as possible because some financial aid has priority deadlines.
🔗 Start at StudentAid.gov
🧡 MDHS SENIORS: Your future is getting closer!
One Team. One Purpose.
Seniors-- Make certain your common app essay is on point with these tips for success!
Class of 2028... Important changes in Bright Futures.
This week in Cane Country!
MDHS SENIORS — COMMON APP IS OPEN! 🧡🎓
Class of 2027, college application season has officially begun! If a 4-year college or university is part of your plan after graduation, now is the time to get started.
🌐 WHAT IS COMMON APP?
The Common Application (Common App) is an online college application platform that allows you to use one main application to apply to more than 1,100 colleges and universities. Instead of starting from scratch for every school, you can complete your profile, activities, academic information and personal essay once, then submit applications to participating colleges.
📅 IMPORTANT DEADLINES
There is NOT one universal Common App deadline. Every college sets its own deadlines, so students MUST check the requirements for each school on their list.
Typical application timelines include:
⏰ Early Action / Early Decision: Often October–November
📚 Regular Decision: Often January–February
🔄 Rolling Admission: Applications are reviewed as they are received until programs fill.
⚠️ Don't wait for the deadline! Some universities have earlier priority deadlines for scholarships, honors programs and other opportunities.
✅ SENIORS — START NOW!
1️⃣ Create or log into your Common App account.
2️⃣ Begin building your college list.
3️⃣ Complete your profile and activities sections.
4️⃣ Start your Common App personal essay.
5️⃣ Check EACH college for additional essays or supplemental questions.
6️⃣ Review testing, recommendation and transcript requirements.
7️⃣ Record every college's admission AND scholarship deadlines.
💡 MDHS TIP: Give yourself plenty of time for essays and recommendation requests. Your counselor and teachers may need to submit materials as part of your application, so don't wait until the last minute!
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL AT MDHS! 🧡🤍
Mount Dora Hurricanes vs. Lake Minneola Hawks
📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
📍 HOME at Mount Dora High School
🚪 Gates Open: 5:30 PM
🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🎟️ TICKETS & PARKING
Admission: $7
Purchase tickets in advance through GoFan www.gofan.co or pay cash at the gate
Parking: $5 CASH at the lot
⚠️ IMPORTANT STADIUM REMINDERS
🚫 No backpacks or large bags
🚫 No re-entry
🚭 No drugs, alcohol, smoking, or vaping anywhere on campus
👨👩👧 Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
📣 No artificial noisemakers
🚫 No baby powder or similar items
Please help us keep Friday Night Football safe, positive, and fun for everyone!
🧡🤍 LET’S GO HURRICANES!
ONE TEAM. ONE PURPOSE.
Mount Dora High School celebrated the opening of the newly renovated W. T. Bland, Jr. Stadium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning. The school and the district thank the Mount Dora Community Trust for their generous donation of $1.3 million toward this $6.1 million project, which modernized the historic 1961 facility and resolved longstanding drainage issues to better serve students, athletes, families, and the Mount Dora community. We also appreciate the partnership with Williams Company, Jass and Associates Architecture, Halff, and Southeastern Surfaces & Equipment for helping us bring the vision to life.
A look ahead at the week:
Parents looking to get involved ar invited to join our SAC.
The season kicks off for Volleyball and Football!
MDHS Seniors, It is time to start the scholarship applications!
