August 4, 2023

Westside Community Center Event

919 S Persimmon Ave, Sanford, FL 32771

8/5 10am - 1pm

13th Annual Back to School Expo-Altamonte Mall

451 E Altamonte Dr Suite 2165, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

8/5 11am - 4pm

3rd Annual Midway Safe Harbor Back-to-School Give-a-Way Event

2400 Rightway Sanford, FL 32771

8/6 1pm - 4pm

Please note, these are NOT Seminole County Public School events. To learn more about the events themselves, or to ask questions, please contact the event hosts.

The Transportation hotline (407-320-7588) is available for parents and families to call with their school bus-related questions. The hotline will be available from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. 

*Please note that transportation staff will be visiting all open houses at the schools. Due to the number of open houses on August 8^th and 9^th, there will be limited availability by phone.

For bus stop information, please click HERE.

A new law went into effect on July 1, 2023 and impacts how cell phones and other wireless communication devices are used on campuses. Florida Statute 1006.07(2)(f), says “a student may not use a wireless communications device during instructional time, except when expressly directed by a teacher solely for educational purposes. A teacher shall designate an area for wireless communications devices during instructional time.”

This means that cell phones must be silenced and placed as designated by the teacher while in class.

This new update can also be found in our student code of conduct on page 21. The specific guidance for your child's school will be made available to you. We ask for your support in upholding not only the law, but in maintaining an environment conducive to academic learning.

Application Period for Free or Reduced Meals Now Open

Red Apple Dining would like to announce that meal benefits applications are now open for the 2023-2024 school year. We encourage SCPS families needing financial support to complete an application online at SCPSMealApp.com. Applications are available in both English and Spanish.

As a reminder, the federal government requires an application to be completed each year to determine eligibility. There is no deadline to apply for benefits, but families should apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions, we are available by phone at 407-320-0226. We look forward to serving your family. www.redappledining.com

Dividend Volunteer Information

If you have ever wondered how you could become more involved in Seminole County Public Schools, please join us at one of our Dividend Orientation Coffees! Learn more about Community Involvement's Dividends volunteer programs and opportunities to volunteer at your school and throughout Seminole County Public Schools.

We have so many wonderful volunteers and they make our campuses incredible places to learn. We'd love to have you join our family.

We are excited to share that the PSAT 8/9 and PSAT NMSQT are switching to a virtual platform. This has an array of benefits including faster access to test scores, shorter tests, more time per question, built-in calculator for all math sections, as well as preparation, practice and exploration of colleges, scholarship opportunities and career information. Please speak with your child's guidance counselor for more information.

For the PSAT 8/9 (8th grade students) and PSAT (9th grade students), they can benefit in:

• Skill improvement
• AP potential
• College and career exploration

The PSAT/NMSQT benefits include:

• Skill improvement 
• AP Potential 
• National Merit Scholar Program (Grade 11 only) 
• Scholarship Opportunities 
• Customized Score Reports 
• College and Career Exploration 

Addition Financial appreciates the work Central Florida teachers perform each year, which is why they created the "Renovate to Educate" program where they select four Central Florida teachers and renovate their classrooms during the summer.

On Wednesday, our very own Eva Velez, an intensive reading teacher at Seminole High School's 9th Grade Center walked into a complete surprise. Eva had NO idea her room was being renovated! When she walked in, she was left speechless! When she finally found her words, she said “just think of the motivation our students will have in this place, it’s beautiful.” 

We are so thankful for our amazing partnership with Addition Financial, and all the ways they support professional development and recognition for staff members. Our teachers deserve to be recognized, appreciated, celebrated, and respected and this is such a tangible way of doing just that. 

Partners in Education (PIE) is a broad-based program which promotes business involvement in our schools. It is an exchange of human resources between a business and a school involving internships, tutoring, classroom presentations, job shadowing, student and or teacher recognition, field trips, student work displays, student competition judging, apprenticeships, or a customized program designed by a company and the partner school.

The focus of this program is to create ongoing connections and relationships with partners who can share their experience and resources with our students. As well as providing our students with access to more opportunities that support their social and physical growth throughout the educational process. Click HERE to learn more about becoming a Partner in Education.

New student enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is open. We can’t wait to meet our newest students! Learn more by clicking the image or button below!

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.

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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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