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McKeel Academy achieves an A grade for the fourth year in a row!

PTSO Membership

No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

Completed:
15%
Left:
85%
117 parents of our goal of 800 (14.6%)

Click here for a membership form. Completed forms can be turned in to the front office.

Absence Reporting

Absences should be reported to (863) 499 2818 EXT 267 or by emailing MATAttendance@mckeelschools.com.

Parent Contact

Attention Parents! Mr. John Massung is McKeel Academy’s designated parent contact person should you have questions, concerns, or need assistance resolving any issues pertaining to school operations. You may contact Mr. Massung at 499-2818, ext. 282 or email him at johnmassung@mckeelschools.com.

Summer Coursework

Please click here to access the coursework for this past summer.

Upcoming Events

Lunch Time

  • Tomorrow

    Hot Dog on Bun
    Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    Southwest Chicken Salad
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    Sweet Corn on the Cob
    Baked Beans
    Chilled Sliced Peaches
  • Tuesday

    Chicken Nuggets w/Biscuit
    Chicken Wrap
    Tuna Salad
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    Seasoned Tator Tots
    Steamed Broccoli
    Seasonal Fresh Fruit

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School News

  • McKeel's Got Talent Auditions

    Posted Friday the 20th

    Juggle? Act? Sing? Dance? Tell Jokes? Play in a band? Mime? Well, final auditions for the McKeel’s Got Talent show will be Thursday, February 16 from 2:15 until 4 pm in the auditorium. We had our first auditions, Thursday, January 19, and the performers that auditioned have amazing talents! Show off yours. McKeel needs...
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  • Restoring Circle B Bar Reserve

    Posted Tuesday the 17th

    Fifteen Mckeel students came out on Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Day of Service. They gave up the day off from school to give back to the community and helped to plant approximately 1,800 trees to restore the Circle B Bar Reserve. Click here to check out our gallery album...
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  • Interact Club Events

    Posted Friday the 6th

    Interact is holding the following events: January 21st - Mad Hatters Tea Party Fundraiser 2-9pm @ Tiger Town Hangar, and February 3rd - Rotary Common Ground 5K Run 5-9pm @ Common Ground Park (off Edgewood).

  • Cafeteria Positions Available

    Posted Wednesday the 11th

    The Schools of McKeel Academy is accepting applications and letters of interest for cafeteria substitutes and a part-time cafeteria worker. If interested please email Michele Bramble at michelebramble@mckeelschools.com.

Teacher Spotlight

Scott Fields

Social Studies Team

Mr. Fields wil be teaching for his 15th year in 2011-2012, and his fifth at McKeel Academy. Besides teaching AP US History, 11th grade American History & Psychology, he is also the "Wildcat Rules!" sponsor and "Rock Around the Clock!" promoter. He has previously been a PE teacher at North Lakeland Elementary, a Geography/History teacher at Southwest Middle School, a teacher resource specialist for the Polk County School Board, and the Dean of Students at Crystal Lake Middle School.

A Lakeland native, Mr. Fields graduated from Lake Gibson High School in 1990, and from the University of Florida in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, with concentrations in 20th-century American History & Latin American history.

In his spare time, Mr. Fields enjoys golfing, reading, being outdoors, watching the GATORS, and hanging out with his beautiful wife (Mrs Fields - back for her 10th year at MAT) and their awesome little Wildcats, Ethan & Emery!!
 

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Upcoming Events

  • Student Government Book Scholarship

    From October the 3rd until April the 27th

    Awarding a deserving Senior funds to help pay for college textbooks. Application and necessary documents to be submitted to Mrs. Hurt in room 12/115. Applications accepted between October 3rd and April 27th. See Tracey Hurt for details. read more

  • NHS meeting 2nd Thursday of every month

    From October the 13th until May the 11th

    National Honor Society will meet within the Auditorium the 2nd Thursday of each month. Meeting begins at 7:05 a.m. See Rebecca Stacey for details. read more

  • Box Tops and Campbell's Labels

    From January the 6th until May the 18th

    Hello McKeel Academy Families. We are very pleased to inform you that we are restarting the Box Top for Education and Campbell’s Labels for Education programs. Both programs enable us to earn free money and equipment for our students and teachers. There will be 2 upcoming due dates to turn these in, which are February 17th and May 18th. If you are interested in volunteering to help with... read more

  • Domino's Pizza Card

    From Tomorrow until March the 18th

    McKeel’s Track team will presale Domino’s Pizza cards beginning January 30th. The cost will be $10.00 per card. Please see Justin Smith for more information. read more

  • Wildcat Rules Parent Meeting 1-31-2012

    Tuesday

    There will be a Wildcat Rules Parent meeting on Tuesday January 31st beginning at 5:30pm. This meeting will be held within McKeel’s Auditorium read more

  • Boys Soccer Banquet

    Wednesday

    Boys soccer banquet will be held on Wednesday February 1st beginning at 6:00pm within McKeel’s Cafeteria. read more

  • Senior Cap & Gown Pictures

    From February the 15th until February the 16th

    Senior cap and gown pictures will be taken on Wednesday, February 15 and Thursday, February 16 in the media center. read more

  • Cold Stone

    February the 17th

    Cold stone will be selling ice cream at the bus circle ramp between 10:42 a.m. and 12:26 p.m. on Friday 02/17/2012. See Mrs. Stacey for details. read more

  • Girls Soccer Banquet

    February the 17th

    Girls Soccer Banquet will be held in M.A.T’s cafeteria on February 17th beginning at 6:00pm. read more