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This week, 10/19 through 10/23, SCPS celebrated National School Bus Safety Week!
From our dedicated bus drivers to the students who ride with us each day, school bus safety is a team effort. Thank you to our transportation team for helping our students get to and from school safely each day!
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A Sweet Science Experiment at Evans Elementary
Learning was extra sweet in Mrs. Safi’s class at Evans Elementary School as students explored the sweeter side of science during a Root Beer Float Lab!
Through the hands-on experiment, students made root beer floats while using observation and experimentation to explore scientific concepts.
They watched what happened as the ingredients came together, recorded their observations and considered the science behind the fizzy reaction.
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Longwood Police Visit Lyman’s Little Greyhounds
Lyman High School’s Little Greyhounds welcomed some special visitors from the Longwood Police Department!
The visit gave Lyman’s youngest learners an opportunity to spend time with local law enforcement officers and make positive connections with members of their community. Experiences like these help introduce students to the people who serve their community while creating memorable moments right on campus.
Thank you to the Longwood Police Department for taking the time to visit the Little Greyhounds and for continuing to support the Lyman High School community!
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Jackson Heights Middle School students celebrated their fundraising success in a BIG way during Mega Blast!
The high-energy celebration brought plenty of excitement to campus, giving Bobcats the chance to explore interactive activities and dance along to music with their classmates.
Mega Blast served as a fun reward for students’ hard work and fundraising efforts while bringing the school community together for a day filled with laughter, movement and memories.
Congratulations Bobcats on your fundraising success, and thank you to everyone who supported their efforts.
It’s safe to say it was a BLAST!
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Carillon PALs Visit the Hagerty Pumpkin Patch
Carillon Elementary’s PALs enjoyed a festive fall adventure with a visit to the Hagerty High School Pumpkin Patch! Students explored the patch, enjoyed the seasonal fun and made special memories along the way.
The visit was a great opportunity to bring students together while celebrating the season and connecting with the SCPS community!
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Millennium Middle School students recently welcomed home one of Seminole County’s own, former Seminole High School football standout and current Florida State University football player Ethan Pritchard. During his visit, Pritchard shared a powerful message about resilience, perseverance and overcoming adversity.
Pritchard’s message comes from personal experience. In August 2025, Pritchard suffered life-threatening injuries that marked the beginning of a long and challenging road to recovery. His recovery required months of hospitalization, rehabilitation and physical therapy as he worked to regain everyday abilities and eventually walk independently again.
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Nearly a year later, Pritchard reached an incredible milestone when he walked onto the field with his Florida State teammates for the Seminoles’ 2026 season opener. His determination throughout his recovery has made his journey an inspiring example of what it means to keep moving forward, even when faced with extraordinary challenges.
During his visit to Millennium Middle, Pritchard shared that journey with students and encouraged them to persevere through challenges of their own. He also spent time connecting with the Falcons, taking selfies, signing autographs and creating memories students won’t soon forget.
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Seminole County Public Schools student-athletes had an impressive showing at the 2026 Seminole Athletic Conference (SAC) Cross Country Championship!
Hagerty High School’s Boys Cross Country team raced its way to the top, capturing the SAC Championship Boys Team title. Lake Mary High School’s Girls team (not pictured) took home the SAC Championship Girls Team title.
Congratulations to the SAC champions and to all of the SCPS student-athletes and coaches who competed and proudly represented their schools at the championship meet!
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Student leaders and community partners came together at Seminole High School for a Campus Beautification Day focused on making their school an even better place to learn and grow.
Members of Seminole PTSA, TSA, Bokey Ambassadors and Action Church rolled up their sleeves and worked together to help beautify the campus. From lending a hand with projects to taking pride in the campus, the event was a great opportunity for the community to come together in support of Seminole High School.
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The event showcased the impact of student leadership, service and collaboration, while giving students another way to take ownership of the campus they call home.
A big thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and energy to make the day a success.
That’s ’Nole Pride in action!
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Julia C. Black Memorial
Speech Contest & Scholarship
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High school students in grades 9–12 are invited to participate in the 2027 Julia C. Black Memorial Speech Contest & Scholarship.
This year’s topic is “Can Florida Citrus Survive...and Thrive... in the Next Generation?” Students can compete for cash prizes at the district and state levels, including a $1,000 first-place state prize.
Applications are open Nov. 1 through Dec. 30, 2026, with participation limited to 15 contestants per district on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Calling all Seminole County Public Schools 2026-2027 seniors! Come spend the day exploring all that Seminole State College has to offer at an event that is all about you!
Transportation* and lunch are provided so you can focus on what matters most: your future.
$25 application fee will be waived for students who apply at Decision Day!
Date: Friday, November 6
Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, 100 Weldon Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32773
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Fri. 10/23 6:00 pm TALENT SHOW: At the Fall Festival - Crooms Gym
Fri. 10/23 7:00 pm MUSICAL: The Wedding Singer - Oviedo High Auditorium
Fri. 10/23 7:00 pm THEATRE: Almost Maine - Winter Springs High Auditorium
Sat. 10/24 2:00 pm MUSICAL: The Wedding Singer - Oviedo High Auditorium
Sat. 10/24 2:00 pm THEATRE: Almost Maine - Winter Springs High Auditorium
Sat. 10/24 7:00 pm MUSICAL: The Wedding Singer - Oviedo High Auditorium
Tues. 10/27 6:30 pm BAND: Fall Concert - Rock Lake Middle - Lyman High Auditorium
Tues. 10/27 6:30 pm THEATRE: Thespian Showcase - Millennium Middle Auditorium
Weds. 10/28 6:00 pm THEATRE: Lyman High Haunted House - Lyman High Auditorium
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Thurs. 10/29 6:00 pm 3rd Grade Program - Sterling Park Auditorium
Thurs. 10/29 7:00 pm CHOIR: Hagerty High School Talent Showcase - Hagerty High Auditorium
Mon. 11/02 6:30 pm CHOIR: Fall Concert- Lawton Chiles Middle School - Winter Springs High School Auditorium
Weds. 11/04 7:00 pm THEATRE: Macbeth - Lake Brantley High Auditorium
Thurs. 11/05 7:00 pm THEATRE: Macbeth - Lake Brantley High Auditorium
Fri. 11/06 6:00 pm CHOIR: SCPS All-County Honor Choirs Concert - Middle School and High School choirs - Seminole High Auditorium
Fri. 11/06 6:00 pm THEATRE: A Night of One Acts - Crooms High School Cafetorium
Fri. 11/06 7:00 pm THEATRE: Macbeth - Lake Brantley High Auditorium
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Calling All Volunteers - Become a Dividend Today!
The Seminole County Public Schools 2026-27 Dividend Volunteer Application is now open! Dividend Volunteers must reapply each school year in order to support our students on campus, chaperone a field trip, help in a classroom, etc.
Please be sure to click on the button below or visit our Community Involvement website to apply.
Thank you for supporting our students and schools!
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Join Us for Teach-In 2026
Our annual SCPS TEACH-IN date for the 2026-27 School Year is during American Education Week on Tuesday, November 17th, 2026.
Teach-In highlights the importance of bringing together teachers, school staff, parents, students and the community in a unified effort to support our students and schools to create new learning experiences. We appreciate your willingness to share a short lesson about your job, travel adventures, hobby, sport, or life skill.
Volunteer for one class period or for the entire day!
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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 – CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Any form of discrimination or harassment can be devastating to an individual’s academic progress, social relationship and/or personal sense of self-worth. As such, Seminole County Public Schools does not discriminate in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or genetic information and other protected classes included in Seminole County Public Schools’ nondiscrimination policies located at https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/semi/Board.nsf/Public. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boys Scout of America Equal Access Act. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment may be sent to:
Name and/or Title: Heidi Gooch, Ed.D., Coordinator of Human Resources
Office Address: 400 E Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773
Phone Number (Voice/TDD): (407) 320-0317
E-mail: heidi_gooch@scps.k12.fl.us
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