May 12, 2023

SCPS Summer Send-Off

Rising High School Students

As we wind down this school year, our leaders in elementary, middle and high school education have a few words of wisdom to share with rising Kindergartners, rising Middle school students, and rising High school students. They will share tips for parents and students to prepare for the next grade and help students know what to expect on their educational journey.

Teacher Appreciation Week Contest Winners

We had over 100 submissions for our Teacher Appreciation Contest! While only five could win this contest, we know our teachers are amazing and we are so thankful for them. We will be sharing some of our favorite entries in coming weeks.

Day One Winner - Dr. Francis, ESE Teacher, Altamonte Elementary School

Day Two Winner - Mr. Litt, Music Teacher, Keeth Elementary School

Day Three Winner - Mrs. White, 5th Grade Teacher, Evans Elementary School

Day Four Winner - Mr. Telson, Science Teacher, Markham Woods Middle School

Day Five Winner - Ms. Goldfarb, AIP Teacher, Teague Middle School

What's Cool in Our Schools

VPK Graduates Take the Stage

Our littlest learners at Lake Brantley High School had a WILD time at their graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 10. Mrs. Lesko's Early Childhood Learning students organized the ceremony where they honored their graduating seniors, as well as their class of VPK students they worked with throughout the year.

View the full album here.

Seniors Visit Their Old Elementary Schools

Elementary schools across the district welcomed back their seniors who are graduating as the Class of 2023! Seniors had the opportunity to reconnect with their old teachers and walk the halls they filled years ago!

Goldsboro Elementary Magnet Celebrates Learning Achievement with Student-Led Conferences

Goldsboro Elementary students beamed with pride as they showed their families the notebook of what they have learned and read the book they selected to their guests.

SCPS Spotlights

Celebrating 50 Years of Dividends

We celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Dividends program with our incredible school Dividends of the Year who spend countless hours in our schools volunteering their time.

Congratulations to all the selected Adult and Senior Dividends of the Year and the Dividends celebrating milestone levels of volunteer service hours! They bring our programs to the classroom and help support our students and teachers every day.

Thank you to the JET students for providing gifts to the Dividends of the Year! And we'd also like to thank our presenting sponsors, The Miller Group of Keller Williams Heritage Realty, Addition Financial, and The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools for supporting this event. And a big thank you to Party People Events for the beautiful balloon decor to help us celebrate our Dividends who go “Above and Beyond!”

2023 Partners in Education Award Recipient - Lake Mary Church

Caryn Hinrichs, Bentley Elementary School, Dividend Coordinator of the Year

Barbara Albright, Lyman High School, Dede Schaffner Volunteer Legacy Award

Carole Doege, Geneva Elementary School, Senior Dividend of the Year

Candy Turner, Indian Trails Middle School, Adult Dividend of the Year

Summer Reading Program Information

Seminole County Library

Student Support Services

Restorative Practices Web Series

Interested in learning more about Restorative Practice? Find out more by contacting Deb Bidwell at bidweldz@scps.k12.fl.us.

May 15: Fair Process -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/624372925227

May 22: Theory of Affect -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/624389916047

May 29: Separate the Deed from the Doer & Using Affective Statements -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/624421149467

June 5: RP Conferencing -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/624425683027

Graduating SCPS Seniors - Free Summer College Class Opportunity at Seminole State

SCPS graduating seniors are invited to get a jumpstart on their college education by taking two classes this summer with no out-of-pocket costs during the Summer B Session from June 21 - Aug. 2. The deadline to submit an interest form and apply is June 1st.

The Summer Bridge program helps first-time-in-college students easily transition to college and develop crucial skills for success.

Whether a student is planning on earning a bachelor's degree, using a university transfer pathway, or just trying to see if college is right for them, the Summer Bridge program can help set them on the right path!

To learn more or sign up to attend a virtual information session, please email summerbridge@seminolestate.edu.

Learn More

New Student Enrollment Happening Now

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!

Learn More

SCPS School Board

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.