Secondary School News & Announcements
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Secondary School News & Announcements

Secondary School News & Announcements - Lake Mary Preparatory School

08-02-2026

Daily Schedule

Please click below to view the Middle School and Upper School Daily Schedule for the 2026-27 school year.

Daily Schedule 2026-27

Student Handbook

Here is the 2026-27 Student Handbook for LMP Secondary School. In this handbook, you will find important information regarding processes and procedures at LMP.

Student Handbook 2026-27

Secondary School Orientation

  • Please join us on Monday, August 10th from 4pm - 6pm to receive a printed copy of your class schedule, locker assignment, set up finger scanning for school store/cafeteria purchases, receive Griffin Connect support, New Family support, and Meet the Teachers.
  • The school store will be open from 12pm - 6pm.
  • We will host a mandatory trip meeting for Upper School students and parents in the Gym before Secondary School Orientation at 3:30pm. We will collect trip paperwork, answer questions, and review expectations for students who have registered for the trip.
  • Back to School Photos - Our GPA Back to School Photo Opportunity will be during Orientation.

Dress Code/School Uniform

All uniforms must be purchased through Lands’ End or the LMP School Store. Please plan accordingly so all students comply with our Dress Code Guidelines when the school year begins.

  • LMP Lands’ End Shop
  • Polos can be purchased through Lands’ End or in the LMP School Store and must be worn every day.
  • Bottoms must be purchased through Lands’ End. Other brands for shorts, skirts, or pants are not permitted.
  • PE uniforms must be purchased in the LMP School Store.
  • The school store offers a Dri-FIT version of the LMP polo, outerwear, Friday spirit wear, and PE uniforms.
  • All students must have a black polo that will be worn for school photos.
  • School Store Summer Hours:
    • August 6th and August 7th from 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • August 10th from 12:00pm - 6:30pm
Dress Code Guidelines

Summer Assignments:

Summer assignments can be found on the Lake Mary Prep website.

  • All students have summer reading and it is assigned by grade level.
  • Other assignments (Algebra II and some AP courses) can also be found on our website.
Summer Assignments 2026

Arrival and Dismissal

  • The arrival window for Secondary School students is 7:45am - 8:05am. Students are expected to be in class and ready to learn when the school day begins at 8:10am.

  • The dismissal window for Secondary School students is 3:15pm - 3:30pm every day.

  • Carline signs are required for dismissal pickup and will be available in your child’s homeroom classroom at Orientation on Monday, August 10th. Signs must be displayed on the passenger side visor of your vehicle. If you need additional car line signs, please email Nadia Hutagalung.

  • Any students remaining on campus after 3:30pm will be sent to Extended Care located in the Secondary School Cafeteria. Extended Care is available until 6:00pm. There is a flat rate fee of $30 per day. Attendance will be tracked using the ProCare App and the student’s school account will be billed.

  • You can click here to sign your child up for Extended Care.

  • Students who have an LMP athletics team practice or game before 4:00pm may sign into Extended Care at no charge until 4:00pm. If a student is not picked up once the practice/game is over and returns to Extended Care, the student will be signed in and their school account will be charged $30.

  • Parents are required to email Kendra Sinns if their child has permission to transition to a sporting event on campus starting after 6pm, i.e, Friday night football games (start at 7pm). By emailing this consent, parents agree that LMP and its employees are no longer responsible for their child's supervision.

Lunches

Lake Mary Prep will continue partnering with Dishes2U to provide lunch for students who choose to purchase lunch at school.

  • Students may also pack a lunch from home or purchase food, snacks, and drinks from the cafeteria during lunch.
  • New students will need to create an account using the Dishes2U Registration link below in order to place their lunch order.
  • NOTE: Lunch from outside vendors may not be delivered/dropped off to students during the school day.
Dishes2U Information

School Supplies

  • All students must have a fully charged laptop for school each day.
  • Laptop Requirements
  • Middle school families: if you purchased supplies through GPA, you will be able to pick up those supplies at Orientation on Monday, August 10th.
  • Middle School Supply List
  • Upper School Supply Lists will be listed on each course syllabus that students will receive on the first day of school.

Lockers

  • Locker numbers and combinations will be available at Orientation and will also be posted in Griffin Connect by Monday, August 10th.
  • To view the locker number and combination in Griffin Connect, students can click on their name in the upper-right corner of the screen, select Profile, and find locker information under Contact Card.

Student Parking

Below, please find all the details you need to purchase a student parking space:

  • All students must complete and return the Student Driver Permission Form to Coach Carter before they are allowed to drive to school.
  • Students must attach a copy of driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance to the form.
  • Student parking spots are $50 for the year (the business office will charge student accounts). 
  • Parking spots will be assigned after all paperwork is submitted.

Picture Day Information - Monday, August 31st

  • Students should wear their black polo for pictures.
  • Information will be shared soon for how to order pictures.

Community Service, National Junior Honor Society, and National Honor Society

Community service hours may be submitted to our Registrar, Gail Tumminello, at any time using this Community Service Log Form. Students will be invited to apply for the National Junior Honor Society (grades 7-9) or National Honor Society (grades 10-12) in August 2026 if the following criteria are met:

  • 2025-26 weighted GPA 3.75 or higher
  • 15 or more community service hours for NJHS
  • 20 or more community service hours for NHS
  • attendance/discipline clearance from the Dean of Students

Service hours must be submitted by August 19, 2026. The current NJHS and NHS members will be reviewed for renewal in August 2026.

Upcoming Weekly Schedules

First Day Schedule
Pep Rally Schedule

Please join your class Remind group so you do not miss updates, news, and reminders from Mr. Smith:

Senior Lunch and College Application Boot Camp for Seniors

  • Monday, August 17th from 12:15pm - 3:15pm
  • LMP Cafeteria

Seniors, please wait until after the Senior Bootcamp presentation on August 17th before beginning your Common App. While students can create an account and start working on the Common App before August 1st, only some information will transfer when the application rolls over to the new admission cycle.

During the presentation, we will walk through each section of the Common App together, review important requirements, and share tips to help you avoid common mistakes. Waiting until after the session will ensure you are working with the most up-to-date information and are setting yourself up for a smooth and successful application process. Please bring your laptop and a way to take notes. You will also need your Social Security number for Bright Futures.
In addition, Mr. Cameron will review:

  • the overall college admissions process
  • how to use SCOIR
  • how to request transcripts and recommendations
  • how to navigate the SSAR/STARS
  • how to decide whether to apply test-optional or not, and whether to apply Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision, or through Rolling Admissions.
  • the process to apply for the Bright Futures scholarship and how to apply for other kinds of scholarships and financial aid.

ALL seniors should fill out this Google form for Mr. Cameron: Class of 2027 College Intake Form

Senior Parent Meeting

  • Tuesday August 25th at 7:00pm
  • LMP Cafeteria

Topics will include how to support your senior, what to expect from the college admissions process at LMP, financial aid, the expectation costs of college, and information about college visits. Please bring all your questions!