McLaughlin Academy of Excellence: Home of the Phoenix

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McLaughlin Academy of Excellence: Home of the Phoenix

McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is located in Lake Wales, FL and serves students in a traditional 6-12 setting.

The school began as a junior high school in 1964 and graduates its first senior class in 2026.

09/17/2026

Picture Day is Tuesday, September 22nd. Families can save $10 on photo packages when they pre-order online. Visit cady.com/pictureday to place your order.
Remember to bring your smiles and dress for success. Middle schoolers will take pictures in their uniforms.

09/15/2026

Class of 2027! Get ready for senior picture day on October 13th . We’ve partnered with CADY to capture this milestone with photos perfect for announcements, yearbook ads, social posts, and more. Spots fill fast, so don’t put this off. Book your session now at Cady.com/schedule
Please book by September 18th

09/12/2026

🔥 BATTLE OF THE McLAUGHLINS = PHOENIX VICTORY! 🔥

McLaughlin Academy took on Bishop McLaughlin and came out on top in a thriller, 32–31! 🏈❤️🖤

Shoutout to our cheerleaders and band for keeping the crowd energized all game long, and to our band and color guard for an awesome halftime performance! 📣🥁🚩

What a night for our Phoenix! 🔥

09/11/2026

🏈 GAME DAY, PHOENIX NATION! 🔥🖤❤️💛

The McLaughlin Academy of Excellence Phoenix take on the Bishop McLaughlin Hurricanes tonight!

📅 September 11th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 McLaughlin Academy of Excellence

🎟️ Tickets: Purchase your tickets online at https://gofan.co/app/school/FL27352

Come out, pack the stands, and LET’S GO PHOENIX! 🐦‍🔥 🔥

09/07/2026

🏫 YOU’RE INVITED! 🎉

Join us for our Annual Open House & Title I Meeting!

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 McLaughlin Academy of Excellence

Come meet our teachers and staff, visit classrooms, learn more about what’s happening at McLaughlin, and hear important information during our Annual Title I Meeting.

🍪 Light refreshments will be provided!

We look forward to welcoming our students, families, and community members for an evening of connection, information, and Phoenix pride! 🔥

🔥 RISE UP, PHOENIX! We can’t wait to see you there! 🔥

09/05/2026

🌟 September Vanguard Recognition: Coach Shalontay Rose! 🌟

Coach Rose is everywhere supporting, organizing, advocating, and cheering on our Phoenixes. Her dedication to our students and athletes is felt across MAE every day. ❤️🖤

Please help us congratulate Coach Rose on this well-deserved recognition! 🐦‍🔥👏

09/01/2026

☕🔥 Teacher Appreciation Day at MAE! 🔥☕

Our Student Government Association showed our teachers some Phoenix love by running a Teacher Appreciation Café all day long! ❤️🖤

From coffee and sweet treats to snacks and a little extra encouragement, our SGA students made sure our teachers felt appreciated for everything they do each day.

A huge thank you to SGA and Ms. Ebanks for serving our staff and helping make the day special. We love seeing our students take the lead in celebrating the people who pour so much into them! 🔥

08/31/2026

📣 TESTING DATE CORRECTION!

Phoenix Families, please note an important correction to our upcoming testing calendar. FAST Reading PM1 will take place on Wednesday, September 9. Please disregard the previously shared date.

📚 9/9 | FAST Reading
Grades 6–10 + juniors and seniors who need it for graduation

➗ 9/15 | FAST Math & Algebra 1 EOC
FAST Math: Grades 6–8
Algebra 1 EOC: Juniors and seniors who need it for graduation

🎓 9/17 | CLT
For juniors and seniors who need Reading or Math for graduation, want a college entrance exam score, or are working toward Bright Futures qualification.

We apologize for the mix-up and appreciate our Phoenix families for their understanding! ❤️🖤

Please save and share the updated dates! 🔥

08/26/2026

What an incredible night for the Class of 2027! 🎓🔥

Our Senior Expo was a tremendous success! Seniors and families connected with the people, information, and resources they need to confidently navigate senior year—from graduation requirements and college planning to senior events, financial aid, pictures, cap and gown information, and so much more.

A special thank-you to our amazing teachers and staff who generously contributed their time, energy, and support to make this event possible. Your dedication to our seniors does not go unnoticed, and this experience would not have been possible without you!

Thank you as well to every family, community partner, and organization that joined us. The energy was amazing, the conversations were meaningful, and the excitement for the year ahead could be felt throughout the room!

Class of 2027, your journey is underway—and this is only the beginning!

First to Rise. Forever to Be Remembered. ❤️💛

Address

800 South 4th Street
Lake Wales, FL
33853

Telephone

+18636784233

Website

https://mclaughlinacademy.polkschoolsfl.com/

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