The importance of standardized tests is changing

For years, the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and American College Testing (ACT) exam have been key parts of college admissions, but that seems to be changing

Blood Drive names new leaders

LRHS Blood Drive Committee has announced their new officers for the 2025-2026 school year

Mustangs can benefit from medical volunteer programs

Local healthcare centers offer opportunities for Mustangs to experience the medical field

Early Childhood program provides career skills

Mustangs can benefit from participating in the LRHS Early Childhood Education (ECE) program

Ranch reflections - Senior wishes she could experience old times

As someone who is fascinated by everything old and vintage, there are some things I wish I would be able to experience, that would be considered outdated now

LeadNow can provide pathways to college success

LRHS Junior Rebeka Correa shared her pre-college journey involvement she’s experienced through UnidosNow at a recent LRHS LeadNow meeting

Mustangs consider downside of tanning

Tanning has become a favorite passtime for many Mustangs, but the associated risks have not changed

Environmental Club wraps up Sustainability Challenge

The LRHS Environmental Club recently wrapped up its “Great Sustainability Challenge,” encouraging students to take small but meaningful actions to help the environment

Ranch reflections - Senioritis doesn't have to mean failure

Motivation during senior year is an important aspect of getting through the second semester

Class of '25 considering college roommate options

College-bound Mustangs are discovering the stress of finding college roommates

Flag football readying for playoffs

The Mustangs Flag Football team has continued their successful season

UPDATED - Find your BEST test schedule here - BEST test won't impact daily schedule

LRHS officials have postponed this week’s Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (BEST) Writing Assessment by one day and have also decided not to do blocked scheduling

March a chance to look back on women's history

March was nationally recognized as Women’s History month

FCA names new leaders

The LRHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a club that meets every Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. in room 509

LRHS boys finish second at North Port Invitational

Mustang track and field athletes competed in a varsity meet at North Port High School against 24 other teams on March 28

Mustang baseball looks to bounce back from tough week

Last week Mustangs baseball had many games.  Varsity had three games and junior varsity (JV) four

LRHS Events of the week - March 31

NHS welcomes new Mustangs

The LRHS National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 136 new members Thursday night

Fourth quarter brings new vending machines to LRHS

LRHS surprised Mustangs with an upgrade this week with the arrival of new vending machines

Mustangs continue reading after challenge month ends

February was “Love of Reading” Month, and Mustangs are moving back into a routine without organized book discussions. Some, like junior Clio Drapak, are determined to continue what literature month starts