December 9, 2022

Success begins with us.

Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) has consistently maintained superior educational programs for its students and aims to ensure they graduate future-ready.

Each week, we receive questions for the Superintendent from students in pre-K through 12th grade. In this video series, Ms. Beamon will answer these questions and help our families and the community we serve get to know the leader of our public schools.

Top Tips for Teens - Being an Advocate Against Cyberbullying

In this week's tips with Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D. and Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D., learn about the top tips for teens on being an advocate to end cyberbullying.

SCPS Announces 2024 Teacher of the Year Finalists & Grade-Level Winners

Janan Hodges, 3rd Grade Math & Science Teacher, Spring Lake Elementary School

Mrs. Hodges has been an educator for 16 years and has taught several grade levels and subjects. Janan Hodges establishes clear expectations to create a classroom community with learning at the heart. She is a reflective practitioner who strives toward life-long learning and continuous improvement.

Joshua Autrey, 6-8th Grade Band, K-12th Grade Music, Milwee Middle School

Mr. Autrey has been an educator for 12 years and shares his love of music with his students daily. Joshua Autrey is a talented and innovative educator who provides an exceptional academic experience for his students every time they enter his classroom. Mr. Autrey always takes his time with all details concerning his students. He truly cares for their overall wellbeing as well as musical experience.

Matthew Thompson, 9th-12th Grade Family & Consumer Science Teacher, Hagerty High School 

Mr. Thompson has been an educator for 8 years and brings learning alive for his students with hands-on lessons that equip them for life after high school. Matt Thompson is the lead teacher in Hagerty High’s culinary program. Under his leadership, the program has thrived and currently consists of three full time teachers who serve over 500 students! Matt has developed positive relationships with his students and the faculty.

The 2024 SCPS TOY Celebration is presented by the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools and sponsored by Addition Financial. This event will take place in early February and the overall SCPS Teacher of the Year (TOY) will be named and will go on to represent the district at the state competition.

There's still time!

Donate online at 

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Need ideas? Please view the 2022 Gift Suggestion list.

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Consider choosing an item from our SCPS Giving Tree Amazon Wishlist and have it shipped directly to SCPS!

All donations are due to the Educational Support Center (400 E. Lake Mary Blvd. Sanford, FL 32773) by 3 p.m. on Monday, December 12.

Thank you for providing your feedback with items you want to learn about for our Parent Mental Health Web Series! We have taken this feedback and are working on creating additional educational opportunities around those requests. 

Upcoming course information:

12/15/22

6:00PM-7:30PM: Increasing Family Togetherness 

Learn ways to increase family togetherness, to include ideas for family quality time

Click the image below for a wide variety of activities to do with your children during the upcoming Winter Break.

Our Mission

The mission of the Seminole County Public Schools is to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be productive citizens.

400 E. Lake Mary Blvd. 

Sanford, FL 32773

407-320-0000

www.scps.us

Seminole County Public Schools

Educational Equity - Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Educational Equity Administrator for Seminole County Public Schools has the responsibility of assuring compliance with the educational equity requirements by providing technical expertise, monitoring activities or programs related to compliance, and responding to equity complaints. One of the responsibilities is to administer the Educational Equity Complaint/Grievance Procedures as adopted by the School Board.

It is the policy of the School Board of Seminole County, Florida, that no employee, student, or applicant shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination and/or harassment under any educational programs, activities, or in any employment conditions, policies, or practices conducted by the District. The School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity), disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, marital status, age, religion, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by State and/or Federal law in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Additionally, the School board of Seminole County provides equal access to public school facilities for the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups as required by 34 C.F.R. 108.6. 

Every employee, student, or applicant for employment at Seminole County Public Schools has a solemn right to be treated fairly, equally, equitably, and with dignity. If for any reason you - the employee, student, or applicant for employment - find that you have been victimized by acts of discrimination and or harassment, whether intentional or unintentional, you are strongly encouraged to file an Educational Equity Complaint or Grievance with the Educational Equity Administrator, or any county or school-level administrator. All such complaints must be immediately forwarded to the Educational Equity Administrator for dissemination, action, and resolution. Forward to: SCPS Educational Equity Administrator, Seminole County Public Schools – Human Resources, Educational Support Center, 400 E. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773-7127. 407.320.0317.

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