We invite you to become an integral part of our students' journey towards excellence by supporting Lake Placid Elementary's Dragons Den initiative. The Dragons Den is a unique program that rewards our students for their hard work, dedication, and exemplary behavior by allowing them to earn Dragon Dollars, which they can exchange for exciting prizes. This program not only incentivizes positive behavior but also encourages academic achievement and outstanding effort among our students.

As a valued member of our community, your support as a donor or sponsor will directly impact the success of the Dragons Den. By contributing to this initiative, you'll help us provide a diverse array of prizes and rewards that inspire and motivate our students to excel academically and uphold positive conduct. Your generosity will make a tangible difference in the lives of these young learners, empowering them to strive for excellence and fostering a culture of success and achievement within our school.

Your partnership will not only benefit our students but will also create a ripple effect throughout our community, promoting a culture of support, encouragement, and investment in our future leaders. Together, let's ignite the spirit of enthusiasm for learning and positivity among our students through the Dragons Den. Join us in shaping a brighter future for these incredible young minds as they earn and enjoy the rewards of their hard work and dedication. Thank you for considering partnering with Lake Placid Elementary in this inspiring endeavor!

Contact the front office for more information on how you can become a Community Partner!

School business partnerships exist to promote and sustain quality partnerships between the academic and business/professional community. Commitment can range from an individual to a whole organization.

The ways to become involved are endless, stimulating your creativity and willingness to become pro-actively involved in the future of Highlands County through its students. Some ideas for participation are as follows:

• Act as mentors or tutors for any subject and any grade level;

• Assist with the Back to School open house;

• Sponsor the End of the Year programs in May/June;

• Assist with student or staff/faculty recognition;

• Make class presentations on special subjects/projects;

• Help prepare for or judge the Science Fair or other special projects;

• Display student art work and other student achievements;

• Give assistance with field trips;

• Commit at least one hour per week for your employees to come into school on a pre-arranged basis, to help on pre-assigned topics, e.g. reading to younger students;

• Provide speakers on topics such as solving problems that occur at work, skills necessary to be successful in this particular business;

• Offer field trips to your business and allow students to shadow employees in order to get a sense of the job, what requirements jobs have in common, etc.;

• Participate in the School Advisory Council (SAC).