Oak Park Middle

10/16/2026

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month!

A huge, heartfelt thank you to our wonderful staff and volunteers who put so much love and care into preparing these delicious homemade dishes for everyone to enjoy! Your generosity and hard work made this gathering truly special. It was a wonderful time of sharing great food and recognizing the invaluable history, contributions, and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

This celebration is a powerful reminder of how our diversity—and our amazing team—makes us stronger.

10/15/2026

🧡⚔️ SILVER KNIGHTS, LET'S UNITE AGAINST BULLYING! ⚔️🧡

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, is NATIONAL UNITY DAY!

🧡 WEAR ORANGE and join Oak Park Middle School as we stand together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion!

National Unity Day is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, bringing schools and communities together to take a visible stand against bullying and remind every student that they deserve to feel safe, respected, valued, and included.

At Oak Park Middle School, we believe that EVERY Knight has the power to make a difference! 💙

🧡 BE KIND — A small act of kindness can change someone's day.
🤝 BE INCLUSIVE — Reach out, welcome others, and make sure no Knight feels left out.
❤️ SHOW RESPECT — Celebrate our differences and treat others with dignity.
💙 SUPPORT OTHERS — Stand beside classmates who need encouragement or friendship.
💬 SPEAK UP — Be an upstander! If you witness bullying, seek help from a trusted adult.
🌟 MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT — Your actions can help make the Castle a welcoming place for everyone!
🧡 On Wednesday, let's turn the Castle ORANGE and show what happens when Silver Knights stand UNITED!
⚔️ Together, We Make a Difference!

💙 Believe. Learn. Lead.

10/15/2026

⏰15 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY! ⏰
There are only 2 weeks remaining to complete your application for Take Stock in Children of Lake & Sumter Counties!
Selected 8th and 9th graders receive: 🔹 A 2-Year Florida Public College Tuition Scholarship 🔹 A dedicated 1-on-1 volunteer mentor 🔹 College & career readiness coaching
📅 Final Deadline: October 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM
👉 Submit your application now: https://www.takestockinchildren.org/student-application/

10/14/2026

This fall, Lake County voters are being asked to consider a 1-mill property tax to support school safety, student mental health, and teacher pay. We have built in assurances that the money will be spent appropriately, including the establishment of an independent committee to oversee the spending. Learn more about the referendum here: https://sites.google.com/lake.k12.fl.us/school-safety-referendum?usp=sharing

10/13/2026

🧡⚔️ SILVER KNIGHTS, LET'S STAND TOGETHER AGAINST BULLYING! ⚔️🧡

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Oak Park Middle School will be recognizing National Stop Bullying Day!

🧡 WEAR ORANGE to show your support for kindness, inclusion, respect, and a school community where EVERY Knight feels safe, valued, and accepted!

At Oak Park Middle School, we believe that small actions can make a BIG difference. Whether it's inviting someone to join your group, speaking up when someone is being mistreated, or simply offering a kind word, YOU have the power to make someone's day better.

💙 Five Ways to Be a Silver Knight Upstander:
🧡 CHOOSE KINDNESS — Treat everyone with compassion and respect.
🤝 INCLUDE OTHERS — Make sure no Knight feels left out.
💬 USE KIND WORDS— Your words have the power to encourage and uplift.
💪 LIFT EACH OTHER UP— Support your classmates and celebrate their successes.
🛡️ BE AN UPSTANDER — Speak up, seek help from a trusted adult, and stand against bullying.
🧡 Tomorrow, let's fill the Castle with ORANGE and show that kindness is stronger than bullying!

⚔️ Every Knight Matters. Every Voice Counts. Together, We Stand Stronger!

💙 Believe. Learn. Lead.

10/13/2026

Save the date and register for the LCS School Choice Expo today!

10/10/2026

Thank you, Lake County voters, for the support you've provided for school safety and student mental health over the last eight years. You have made a tremendous impact in the lives of our students, and we are grateful. That funding expires soon. In this video, Superintendent Kornegay explains the referendum on the November ballot that addresses funding for the next four years and directs you to website for more details to help you make an informed decision at the polls. https://youtu.be/2osgKf9x6Ko

10/08/2026

This fall, Lake County voters are being asked to consider a 1-mill property tax to support school safety, student mental health, and teacher pay. We are sharing facts about the referendum to help voters make an informed decision at the polls. Learn more at https://sites.google.com/lake.k12.fl.us/school-safety-referendum?usp=sharing

10/08/2026

A special message for 8th-grade families...

Take Stock in Children of Lake & Sumter Counties is now recruiting ...

10/08/2026

📚⚔️ THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING TO THE CASTLE! ⚔️📚
Get ready, Silver Knights! Our first Scholastic Book Fair of the school year is almost here! 🎉
📅 October 13–23

From adventure and mystery to fantasy, science, graphic novels, real-life stories, and more, there will be plenty for our Knights to discover! 📖✨

🚨 IMPORTANT FOR FAMILIES:
For a student to visit the Book Fair, their parent/guardian is REQUIRED to submit the Google Form that was sent through a Focus Message. Please check your Focus messages and complete the form so your student can visit the fair.

📚 Great Books. Bright Minds. Stronger Knights. 💙⚔️