Lake Nona Middle Knight News week of 10/12/25

Posted Date: 10/12/25 (9:00 AM)

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Lake Nona Knight News

Lake Nona Middle School

October 12, 2025

A NEWSLETTER FOR LAKE NONA MIDDLE SCHOOL & BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Principal's Message

Good afternoon Knight families. I hope this email finds you well and enjoying the last part of the weekend. We have officially wrapped up the first quarter of this school year, and we kick off this week with a student holiday and teacher workday as teachers finalize grades. Report card grades will be posted to Skyward on the 23rd. If you have not completed the OCPS Stakeholder survey which was sent to your email, we ask that you please take a few minutes to do so. Answers are anonymous and we truly appreciate your input.

Parents, please speak with your students about the current TikTok trends and challenges that have become prevalent. We have unfortunately noticed an increase in behaviors on campus directly stemming from these social media activities, some of which are disruptive or potentially harmful to students and our campus environment. Please understand that behaviors resulting from these trends are not permitted at school and will be disciplined immediately and consistently according to the OCPS Student Code of Conduct. Your partnership in helping us maintain a safe and focused learning environment is essential.

We kindly request your support in reviewing the dress code with your teen (available on our school website https://lakenonams.ocps.net) and discussing its importance. Your conversations at home can reinforce its purpose and help ensure your teen feels confident and comfortable following it.

Both of our soccer teams advanced to the county quarter finals this past week. Although they did not come out victorious and move on to the semis, we are so proud of the hard work and efforts our student athletes have put into making this year's teams successful. Congratulations on a great season! You are KNIGHT strong and make us proud.

Next week is National School Lunch Week. OCPS cafeterias are running a contest for students who receive cafeteria lunch all week. They will be entered into a drawing for a laptop. All they need to do is pick up a passport and get it stamped each day they eat school lunch. At the end of the week they turn in their fully stamped passport and who knows...they may be the lucky winner! Encourage your Knight to participate!

Our annual LNMS Fall Festival will be here on Friday, October 24 from 6-8pm! We are excited to host this fantastic, community event with our PTSA. See below for information and a QR code to purchase tickets. This year we are excited to bring bounce houses to the festival. The ticket is all inclusive with the exception of concessions. Come join us to kick off the fall season!

Upcoming Events

October

October 13: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

October 13-17: National Lunch Week

Ocotber 15: WEAR PINK for breast cancer awareness

October 22: Unity Day- WEAR ORANGE

October 23: Quarter 1 Grades posted to Skyward

October 23: Picture Retake Day

October 23-31: Red Ribbon Week

October 24: PTSA Fall Fest

October 29: Volleyball vs. Walker (Home)

A colorful fall-themed bulletin board with a scarecrow and pumpkins.

Poster promoting a copy paper donation drive for the school, with text and illustrations.

Map showing the HOCO parade route, with start and end points marked.

Lake Nona High School Homecoming Week Community Activities

The Lake Nona High School Homecoming week is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited to invite YOU, our amazing families, to be part of this community celebration!

At Lake Nona, “We Are Lake Nona” is more than a saying, it’s a commitment to community. The high school events aren’t just for their current students; they’re for our future Lions, our families, and our neighbors. They don’t just want your support, we as a community want it and need it. We can’t build community without you.

Here’s how you can join the fun and show your Lake Nona PRIDE:

Homecoming Parade – Wednesday, October 15th | 4:00PM

Parade Route: Starts at Canvas Restaurant and ends at Lake Nona High School (bus loop)
Viewing Areas:
You are welcome to bring a lawn chair or stand and cheer ANYWHERE along the parade route. LNHS has also created two areas that our families may want to gather that our PTSAs will be at:
Elementary Families: Laureate Park
Middle School Families: Ribbon Park
What to Expect:
Student representations, performances, candy giveaways, and student spirit!
PTSA tailgate-style gatherings with music, games, and school swag (at the viewing areas)
A chance to cheer on our Lions and celebrate together

Homecoming Football Game – Friday, October 17th | 7:00 PM

Location: Nemours Stadium at Lake Nona High School
Tickets: Available at gofan.co (Search “Lake Nona”)
Special Recognition for Lake Nona Alumni, come home and be celebrated!
Special Recognition for future Lions

We encourage you to share these events with your friends, neighbors, and fellow families. Let’s fill the streets and stands with Lake Nona spirit!

For more updates and event details, follow:

Facebook: Lake Nona High School
Instagram: @lakenonahigh

Thank you for being part of what makes Lake Nona a legacy, a family, and a community that celebrates together.

Snapshots from the Kingdom

Promotional poster for Lake Nona Middle School Chorus fundraiser at Jeremiah's Italian Ice.

A colorful sign on a blue wall reads 'Our School Shines Because of You!'

The LNMS Chorus has a monthly spirit night at Jeremiah's. The second Tuesday Treat is on the 14th this month.

The school celebrated our custodians with words of appreciation for all they do.

Colorful posters on a wall display the 'Laws of Exponents' with handwritten notes.

A display of student artwork featuring Halloween-themed color-by-number pictures.

Math can be fun! Math teachers Mrs. Bayona and Ms. Beyhl have the space outside their rooms decorated with student work.

A poster announces a Lake Nona Middle School tennis intramural program.

A colorful bulletin board titled 'The Life of a Bookgirl' displays book covers and reading statistics.

Coach Ware is beginning Tennis Intramurals for those who may be interested.

The media center celebrates a popular album release with their "Life of a BookGirl" display. The other side contains library statistics for the month of September and will be updated monthly.

Hispanic Heritage Month

A colorful Hispanic Heritage display featuring portraits of notable figures from various Latin American countries.

A hallway decorated for Hispanic Heritage Month with colorful banners and tropical decor.

A bookshelf displays books celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, with a colorful banner at the top.

A young woman in a yellow dress stands at a podium with a microphone.

A student in traditional attire stands in a classroom, holding a fan.

Hispanic Heritage Month decorations and activities wrapped up last week. As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, students in Mrs. Rivera's Spanish classes participated in The Living Museum activity, where they represented influential figures from the Hispanic world. They embodied notable personalities such as: Frida Kahlo, Lionel Messi, Sonia Sotomayor, Juan Ponce De Leon, Shakira, Selena Gomez, Roberto Clemente, Francisco Lindor, Rafael Nadal and others.

It was a meaningful experience that allowed students to explore and celebrate Hispanic culture, history and contributions in an engaging and educational way

Media Minutes

An announcement congratulates September Beanstack Bag Winners on a textured yellow background.

A collection of small gifts and a gift card are arranged on a wooden surface.

Hopefully your student has finished reading at least one book as we finish out quarter 1. There are several other reward programs in place as well as the Breanstack Bags, so please encourage your kiddo to track ther finished books on tthe Knights of the Reading Roundtable tracker which they can get from their ELA teacher. And if they read an SSYRA (Sunshine State) title, they can take a quiz and pick a reward after passsing the short 10 question multiple choice quiz.