SCPS Summer Send-Off
Rising Middle School Students
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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 | |
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We can't wait to celebrate our amazing teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week May 8th-12th. We need your help! We have five awesome gift baskets donated by local businesses for our contest!
Contest Rules:
- Send an email that includes a story, a photo, a video or a drawing that tells us about your favorite teacher and why.
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Include your name, your teacher's name, the school, and what makes them special
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Email this to communications@scps.k12.fl.us between now and next week to have that teacher entered to win one of these gift baskets.
Winning entries will be selected each day next week and shared on social media. We will share all winning entries in next week's Seminole Spotlight!
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What's Cool in Our Schools | |
Pine Crest Elementary Hosts Art Exhibition
Pine Crest Elementary recently celebrated a night of the arts with families where students put their masterpieces on display. Among those students is Malachi, a 5th grader who has a special talent that he loves to share with the world. Watch the video below to learn more about Malachi's paper creations and hear from his art teacher about the importance of the arts for students.
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Altamonte Elementary Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students Get Special Field Trip with a Little Help from Friends
We are so thankful to our partners at the Seminole County Fire Department and News 6 WKMG / ClickOrlando for making today memorable for some of our littlest learners.
Click the photo or button below to watch this story.
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SCPS Elementary and Middle School Math Festival
On April 29, the Department of Teaching and Learning hosted the Elementary and Middle School Math Festival at Lake Mary High School. Approximately 500 students from Grades 3-8 came together to compete in individual and team math competitions, a Physics Challenge, and STEM activities – including a visit from an SCPS Physics Bus! In addition, over 100 teachers, administrators, parents, and students from Lake Mary’s Latinos in Action volunteered to make the event a great success. The energy in the awards ceremony alone showed why we call our district STEMinole County, the #1 STEM district in Florida!
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SCPS Dividends Program Celebrates 50 Years
Feature by Longwood Life Magazine
In 1973, Dede Schaffner asked a few friends to help ease the burden on teachers here in Seminole County. The SCPS Dividends/Community Involvement volunteer program was born. Today, 50 years later, more than 30,000 volunteers spend more than 800,000 hours helping in our local schools every year! The covers of Longwood Life, Oviedo Life and Lake Mary Life feature superstar Dividends.
Click the button below to learn about the rich history and exciting future of the Dividends program. We also pay tribute to Dede who passed away in January knowing the legacy she built will last for generations.
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Lake Mary Life features Dividend Kenneth Clark, who runs a mentoring program at Hamilton Elementary School.
Longwood Life features Lindsay Feist, a second-generation Dividend volunteer.
Oviedo-Winter Springs Life features Dividend Gaynor Brock-Edgar, who is also president of the Hagerty High PTA.
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Rock Lake Student Receives Letter from Soldier
A month ago, The Beta Club at Rock Lake Middle School wrote letters to troops overseas. One student received a letter back. Eighth grader, Cora Cummings, received a letter from Captain Reniker, who is stationed in the Arab Emirates. He received Cora's letter and was so touched by it that he sent her a handwritten note in response, along with a medallion of excellence.
We love the many ways our students across Seminole County demonstrate kindness for others.
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” - Aesop
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Eastbrook Elementary School Spotlights Dual Language Program
On May 2nd, 2023, Eastbrook Elementary celebrated the success of its first Dual Language and Spanish Club program with a spectacular performance. For the first time during the school year, Eastbrook introduced the Dual Language and Spanish Club as part of its efforts to promote language acquisition and cultural diversity. The program was met with enthusiastic participation from students and parents alike, and the result was a stunning performance that showcased the talents and skills of the young students.
The Dual Language Program and the Spanish Club were an idea that the school and teachers had been planning for some time. The teachers wanted to create a program that would expose our students to new cultures and languages and help them develop new skills. The performance featured the kindergarten and Spanish Club students singing classic nursery rhymes in Spanish with passion and energy. The audience was captivated by the students' performances and the vibrancy of the Spanish culture.
The event was a true celebration of the school's commitment to promoting language acquisition and cultural diversity. The Dual Language Program has been a tremendous success in its first year, and the school looks forward to continuing the program in the future. We believe that language acquisition is an essential skill for success in our increasingly globalized world. The Dual Language Program and the Spanish Club are just one of the many ways we are working to provide our students with the tools they need to succeed in life. The evening was a resounding success, with parents and educators praising the young students' hard work and dedication.
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Red Apple Dining Celebrates Educators
This week, Red Apple Dining served complimentary Celebrate Educators meals as a special thank you to all SCPS teachers, faculty, and staff for their unwavering dedication shown each day.
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Student Support Services
Restorative Practices Web Series
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Graduating SCPS Seniors - Free Summer College Class Opportunity at Seminole State | |
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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.
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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! | |
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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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400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
407-320-0000
www.scps.us
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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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