THE FOUNDATION | February 2024

Swing it FORE Education

Our annual Golf FORE Education Tournament presented by Insurance Office of America is set for Monday, March 25th. Sponsorships to play are now SOLD OUT but you can still purchase a Hole Sign or a Supporting Sponsorship to show your support for education in Seminole County Public Schools!

Can't swing a sponsorship but still want to show your support? We're looking for donations such as dining gift cards, unique experiences, retail gift cards, golf equipment, weekend getaways, wine, liquor, and gift baskets.

These items will be used to raise necessary funds the day of the tournament to help us reach our goals. Email Racheal Colburn today to donate an item!

From playing, sponsoring, and donating player gifts, there are many ways to make a difference for students and teachers of SCPS.

Do You Know A Graduating Senior?

Our application window for the 2024 Foundation Senior Scholarships is open! Students can apply HERE.

Thanks to generous support from the community, the Foundation is awarding over $150,000 in scholarships this spring. There will be recipients from all 10 high schools.

The application deadline is Wednesday, March 20th. Please join our effort to promote these local scholarships and encourage your seniors to apply using your school social media and other messaging.

Learn more.

Inspired by Art!

During the month of February, we once again had "Inspired by Art" week. Throughout the month, some of our board members had the pleasure of visiting SCPS schools to award them with checks to support their visual and performing arts programs. Each year, the Foundation proudly commits $100,000 to support these programs in all of our schools.

In addition to delivering checks, between February 12th through 16th, we highlighted different art programs on our social media with videos submitted by students and teachers. Each program highlighted received a $200 donation.

"Inspired by Arts week gives talented students a chance to share with our community the amazing arts programs in our schools, from 2D art to TV production. I'm happy we continued this program for the second year to give our art programs a chance to shine." said Jean Vansmiith, Foundation Executive Director.

To see the programs highlighted, visit our Facebook or X pages!

Have You Heard?

Due to a two-year grant from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF), we recently received $25,000 for Seminole High School’s Academy of Health Careers.

The grant from CFEF has been instrumental in fortifying the educational pathway for budding healthcare professionals. From Health Technicians to Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurses, and Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians, the Academy is emerging as a dynamic hub for comprehensive healthcare training. Thank you CFEF!

Our mentor Michele Valez was interviewed last Friday to share her story of being a Take Stock mentee and then coming back to Seminole County after college to become a mentor.

She was joined not only by her current mentee, but her high school mentor Vicky!

Click HERE to check out the news story to see how we're spreading the word of Take Stock in Children here in Seminole County!

Learn more about Take Stock in Children.

View these stories and more on The Foundation’s social media.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Senior Scholarship Deadline

March 20, 2024

Golf FORE Education

March 25, 2024

Our Mission

The Foundation's mission as a non-profit organization is to improve student achievement in Seminole County Public Schools by: raising and distributing funds and in-kind donations; fostering involvement in schools by business and the community; and providing recognition and rewards for outstanding contributions to, and performance within, the school system.

Today's students.

Tomorrow's productive citizens.

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