SCPS Celebrates Unity Day

On Wednesday, students and staff stood in solidarity against bullying by wearing the color orange. Here at SCPS, we are committed to kindness and respect for all. Together, we create a safer, more supportive learning environment for every student.

Hamilton Elementary School's Innovators Explore Their Future Engineering Opportunities

Join our 5th-grade Hamilton Innovators for a memorable trip as they explore Milwee Middle School and Lyman High School's Engineering programs and their future engineering pathway opportunities. Just wait until you hear these young men and women share their thoughts about the future. We are in good hands, Seminole County!

Midway Elementary's First Graders Add Some Sweetness to Their Math Fun

First-grade students in Mrs. Williams' class at Midway Elementary School of the Arts learned how to collect and organize data into categories, and to represent their results using tally marks and pictographs.

To bring math to life, students participated in a colorful, hands-on jellybean activity where they practiced sorting, counting, and recording their data. Working together, they discovered which colors appeared most and least.

What a tasty and engaging way to keep our students excited about learning!

Carillon Elementary Students Travel to Hagerty High's Pumpkin Patch

Carillon Elementary’s ESE classrooms recently visited the Pumpkin Patch at Hagerty High School for a fun-filled fall field trip.

Students had a wonderful time exploring the patch, listening to story time, picking out their own pumpkins, and traveling through a festive fall maze.

The visit provided a hands-on learning experience and plenty of smiles as students engaged with their peers and teachers outside the classroom.

Thank you to Hagerty High for hosting such a spooktacular event for Carillon Elementary!

Oviedo High's Athletic Training

This week, you'll get an inside look at Oviedo High School’s Athletic Training students. Learn how these high schoolers receive hands-on experience while learning what it takes to keep athletes healthy during and after an injury.

Walker Elementary's Muffins with the Mayor Event

Walker Elementary welcomed Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek for a special Muffins with the Mayor event! Students participated in a panel, asking thoughtful social studies questions to learn how academic benchmarks connect to her work in the local community.

The event was a wonderful opportunity for students to engage with local leadership, ask meaningful questions, and see firsthand how learning connects to real-world community impact.

Thank you, Mayor Sladek, for taking the time to visit Walker Elementary, inspire our students, and show them the value of civic engagement and community involvement. Go Hurricanes!

Markham Woods Middle School Biomechatronics Students Collaborate with Apopka Middle School on Real-World Innovation Project

Markham Woods Middle's Biomechatronics Capstone students recently hosted a collaboration session with STEM students from Apopka Middle School. This continues their work with Project Invent, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower students with 21st-century skills to become fearless, compassionate problem solvers by inventing technologies that address real-world challenges.

During the session, students from both schools shared ideas, discussed community issues, and began developing plans for innovative prototypes designed to help real-world clients overcome specific challenges. This partnership not only strengthens students’ technical and creative thinking skills but also fosters empathy, teamwork, and a sense of purpose. All essential traits of tomorrow’s changemakers.

Together, these young innovators are proving that middle school students can make a real impact on the world through innovation and compassion.

Lake Mary High Student's Impactful Science Experiment

Come along with us as we meet Mikayla, a student from Lake Mary High who is researching methods to prevent Omnipod® insulin pumps from cracking due to sunscreen chemicals and exposure.

Learn more about Mikayla's story!

SCPS High School Principals Take a Field Trip to Seminole State College to Connect About Student Opportunities

SCPS High School Principals participated in a collaborative site visit to Seminole State College, strengthening the partnership between the district and its learning partner for career success.

During the visit, principals engaged in meaningful discussions with SSC leaders on topics such as recruitment, dual enrollment, scholarships, honors, and grants, all aimed at expanding opportunities for students. The day also included a delicious lunch and an informative tour of the impressive facilities.

This event highlighted the shared commitment of SCPS and SSC to ensuring every student is prepared for college, career, and lifelong success.

Jackson Heights Middle School's Resource Officer Promoted to Sergeant with the Oviedo Police Department

SCPS would like to congratulate Gabe Roberts, the School Resource Officer at Jackson Heights Middle School, on being promoted to Sergeant with the Oviedo Police Department!

The Seminole County Sherrif's Office (SCSO) Department of School Safety & Security presented Sergeant Roberts with a plaque highlighting his nine years as a School Resource Officer with the Oviedo Police Department, and his assistance in fulfilling SCSO's mission to keep the most vulnerable safe.

Due to Sergeant Roberts' promotion, he will be transitioning out of the schools. While this is a bittersweet moment, we are immensely proud and grateful for Sergeant Roberts! You are greatly appreciated, and we wish you the very best.

Hosting a toy drive within your organization fosters unity and provides a sense of purpose as you work together to make a difference in the life of a child. We’ll help kick-off your organization’s drive, together we can spread the word on social media and feature your organization during the holiday season! Once completed, we will stop by for a hassle-free pick up or schedule a time for you and your team to drop off at the Giving Tree Holiday Headquarters at our Educational Support Center and celebrate with a photo opportunity.

Addition Financial Partners with SCPS Student Support Services to Provide Students with Valuable Life Skills

For years, SCPS postsecondary programs have enjoyed an incredible collaboration with Addition Financial, empowering our students with real-world financial literacy skills and experiences that will last a lifetime.

Our students toured Addition Financial Credit Union’s facility, engaged in hands-on financial literacy lessons, and learned valuable tools for their next steps in life.

Collaborations like this reflect the power of community partnerships in shaping the next generation. Thank you to Addition Financial for investing in our students and for being a true partner in education.

This is Michael Hunter's fifth year as an SCPS principal, currently serving at Lyman High School.

When asked about his favorite part of being a principal, he shared "My favorite part of being a principal is getting to see students and staff grow and become the best versions of themselves."

Fun fact about Principal Hunter, he has traveled to China and Japan. What an exciting experience!

Behind every strong school, is a strong leader. Thank you, Principal Hunter, for being that leader for Lyman. Go Greyhounds!

Attention Class of 2026: The FAFSA Application is Now Open!

Class of 2026! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open. Completing the FAFSA is a critical step in accessing federal, state, and institutional financial aid for college, career school, or trade programs.

We encourage all seniors to be proactive. Start your FAFSA application today, and take the first steps in your post-secondary journey!

Please visit https://studentaid.gov/ to access the 2025-2026 FAFSA application!

E-Bike Safety Video

Please watch as Lieutenant Dave Williams, from the Seminole County Fire Department, provides important tips for students who ride their E-Bikes to school.

SCPS invites you to the 2025 Transition fair! This event is for families of all students with disabilities who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan, in grades K-12, who want information on a path to support their child's journey through school and beyond. The resources provided by community agencies at the Transition Fair help families and students plan their future as they transition to adult life, educational, and/or work environments. The event will take place November 1, 2025, from 9am to 1pm at Lake Brantley High School. If you would like to pre-register for this event, please complete the google form. For more

information, please visit the Student Support Services Transition Fair page.

All SCPS Seniors are invited to Decision Day at Seminole State's Sanford/Lake Mary Campus on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Transportation and lunch are provided. Permission slips are due to school counselors by Friday, Oct. 31.

Attendees will tour the Raider Center athletic facility, enjoy games, photo ops, and free food while learning about the College's 200+ academic and career programs, scholarships and ways to pay for college. Join us for Decision Day and see how you can Go State. Go Far. 

To learn more, visit sem.st/dd to register for the event!

Grow Healthy Kids' 10th Anniversary Morning of Wellness

A celebration of movement, community, and whole-person health!

For ten years, GROW Healthy Kids has worked to ensure every child has access to the tools and opportunities they need to thrive. This November, we invite our partners, families, and champions to celebrate this milestone with us in a morning filled with joy, connection, and movement.

Free to Participate! Registration required: GROW Healthy Kids’ 10th Anniversary Morning of Wellness



Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 15
• Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Location: Reiter Park, Longwood (Seminole County)
• Sign-In Opens: 8:15 AM