A new state law -- House Bill 1105, which was signed into law on July 1 -- stipulates how and when students can use personal electronic devices during the school day in an effort to support focused learning in all Florida public school classrooms. The law says:
• Elementary and middle school students may not use a cell phone or other personal electronic device at any time during the school day.
• High School students may use cell phones and other personal electronic devices during instructional time only if a teacher gives permission for educational purposes.
• Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis for students with an IEP, specific health needs, or English language learners (ELL).
Our Code of Student Conduct has been updated to reflect this law. See the Code of Student Conduct at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RZS1-ppNFeQ_vSnOamPTlz0voX11U5Bs/view?usp=sharing . Thank you for working with us to create and maintain more focused learning environments for our students.
11 months ago, LCS Communications
GATOR CAMP 2026 IS COMING! 🐊
The countdown is on! Incoming 6th graders and students who are new to Gray Middle School are invited to join us for Gator Camp 2026!
📅 Wednesday, July 29th
🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
Gator Camp is a great opportunity for students to meet some of their teachers, explore life at Gray, make connections, and feel more comfortable before the first day of school.
Student drop-off and pick-up are required.
Parents are invited to stay at 9:00 AM for a brief informational session with our Principal, Mrs. Pyatt.
Haven’t registered yet? Sign up today!
Register for Gator Camp 2026
https://forms.gle/A4NsUdaihh6K4QgK93 days ago, Cecil E. Gray Middle School
Gray Middle School is proud to announce that we have earned a “B” school grade from the Florida Department of Education for the 2025-2026 school year.
This achievement reflects the continued growth, dedication, and hard work of our students, staff, families, and community. We are proud of the progress we have made and excited to carry this momentum into the 2026-2027 school year.
The future is bright at Gray Middle School, and our Gators continue to rise!
9 days ago, Cecil E. Gray Middle School
Gray Middle School is proud to celebrate our outstanding students who represented us at the Florida FFA Convention 2026.
Congratulations to Luke Bollinger, who earned 2nd Place in the State of Florida in Middle School Extemporaneous Speaking.
Congratulations to our Agribusiness Farm Management Team for placing 5th in the State of Florida.
Congratulations to Pearl Williams and Catherine Schneider for earning 5th Place in the State in Ornamental Horticulture Demonstration – Landscaping.
These accomplishments reflect the hard work, dedication, and leadership of our students, as well as the incredible support of our Agriculture program. We are proud to have Gray Middle School represented among the best FFA members in Florida.
21 days ago, Cecil E. Gray Middle School
Have you registered for the Lake County Schools Trades & Transportation Hiring Event? It's not too late! We are looking for plumbers, electricians, bus drivers, mechanics, grounds workers, and technicians. Join us from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, June 17, at East Ridge Middle School, 13201 Excalibur Road, in Clermont. We will help you learn about the many job opportunities that are available in our schools. Bring your resume and come prepared because our hiring managers will conduct interviews on-site! Register today at
https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/lcs/e/62bgYCr 25 days ago, LCS Communications
Today, our administrative team and teacher leaders kicked off Summer Leadership by learning, planning, and starting to align our school goals for next year with the district’s vision for student success.
about 1 month ago, Cecil E. Gray Middle School
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🐊 CALLING ALL INCOMING 6TH GRADERS & NEW STUDENTS!
Get ready to start your Gray Middle School journey at Gator Camp 2026!
📅 Wednesday, July 29th
🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
Join us for a fun and informative morning where students will:
💚 Meet some of their teachers
📚 Get a sneak peek into life at Gray Middle School
🏫 Learn what it means to be a Gator
🤝 Make connections before the first day of school
This is a great opportunity for students to get comfortable, get connected, and get excited for the 2026–27 school year!
🚗 Drop-off and pick-up are required.
👨👩👧👦 Parents are invited to stay at 9:00 AM for a brief informational session with our Principal, Mrs. Pyatt.
✅ Click the link below to register your student today!
https://forms.gle/A4NsUdaihh6K4QgK9about 1 month ago, Cecil E. Gray Middle School
Thank you so much to our fantastic PTO for making our students last day a little sweeter by providing ice cream. We appreciate you!
about 1 month ago, Cecil E. Gray Middle School
🩺 Interested in a future career in healthcare?
Lake-Sumter State College is hosting its Healthcare Exploration Camp 2026 for rising 6th–9th grade students! Participants will explore health science careers through hands-on activities, academic enrichment, and real-world experiences.
📍 Leesburg: July 13–16
📍 Clermont: July 20–23
💲 Cost: $60
This is a great opportunity for students interested in medicine, nursing, healthcare technology, and other health-related fields.
See the flyer and scan the QR code to register!
about 1 month ago, Cecil E. Gray Middle School
Our 8th graders had a blast at the Bon Voyage Blow Out Bash! We will miss you and wish you the best!
about 1 month ago, Cecil E. Gray Middle School
We will miss each and every one of our 8th graders! We wish you the best in high school and beyond. Today was an epic day celebrating you!
about 1 month ago, Cecil E. Gray Middle School
Our students are dressed like a wise senior citizen for our final week of Mental Health Awareness Month Spirit week.
“Wise choices + Strong minds = Growth”
about 1 month ago, Cecil E. Gray Middle School
Please remember our early dismissal schedule this week. All Lake County schools will follow a Wednesday dismissal schedule on Wednesday, May 27; Thursday, May 28; and Friday, May 29, which is the last day of school. Mark your calendars, plan accordingly, and prepare for a great summer break!
about 2 months ago, LCS Communications
Join us as we dress up to bring awareness to Mental Health!
about 2 months ago, Cecil E. Gray Middle School
Hello Gators,
This is a reminder that we have dress up days scheduled for next week to bring awareness to Mental Health. We hope to see you participate!
about 2 months ago, Cecil E. Gray Middle School
We had an amazing time celebrating our Gators fantastic accomplishments on the end of year tests! Keep up the great work! Go Gators 🐊 🎉
about 2 months ago, Cecil E. Gray Middle School
Our You're Not Alone Ambassadors were painting positive affirmations and practicing calming strategies. This helps to relax the mind and body after a long week.
about 2 months ago, Cecil E. Gray Middle School
The latest edition of "The Current" has been published! Catch up on the Lake County Schools news you might have missed, and subscribe to have it emailed to you every quarter! See the May 2026 edition here:
https://tinyurl.com/4xahf462 about 2 months ago, LCS Communications
