SCPS Young Men and Women of Excellence Come Together for District Chess Tournament

The Young Men and Women of Excellence program recently held their very first joint Chess Tournament at Winter Springs High School! The goal of this event was to enhance students’ critical-thinking skills and promote camaraderie among peers, all while learning the educational benefits of chess.

Congratulations to the top three Young Women of Excellence winners, all from Lake Mary High School: Anna Patterson, Laasyah Knight, and Aryanna Ortiz, and the top three Young Men of Excellence winners, also from Lake Mary High School: Mohammad Abdo, Caleb Ciriaco, and Dylan Negron. It is always wonderful to see our schools come together to educate and inspire the young men and women in our district.

Thank you to Mr. Guy for organizing this event, and to Principal Gaffney for hosting the event at Winter Springs High School.

Layer Elementary Students Learn About Healthy Hands

The Healthy Hands program visited Layer Elementary's Pre-K, VPK, Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade classes this week! This innovative and fun program helps students discover proper hand hygiene using "Magic lotion" that represents germs and then putting their hands into the “glitter bug” machine to see how germs are present.

The Healthy Hands program was designed to teach our young students the importance of proper handwashing and techniques for cleaning their hands. A huge thank you goes out to our amazing volunteers who make this program possible. Your dedication and hard work are truly appreciated!

Let’s keep those hands clean and healthy, Lynx! 

Wekiva Elementary's Lunar Lollipop Lab

Fourth-grade students at Wekiva Elementary recently embarked on an exciting journey through space with the Lunar Lollipop Lab! Using a model, they explored and understood the moon’s rotation and movement pattern, bringing the wonders of our solar system right into the classroom.

We are thrilled to see students enthusiastically participating in learning and their eagerness to explore the universe. Stay tuned for more stellar adventures from our budding scientists! Go Koala's!

Winter Springs High Wrestling Team Captures FHSAA Duals Championship

Congratulations to Winter Springs High School's Wrestling team! The team won the FHSAA District Duals Championship! This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of the athletes and coaches. Nice Job, Bears!

Principal Aimee Padilla has proudly served SCPS for 26 years! Now in her fourth year as Principal at Geneva Elementary, she shared her favorite part of the job: “I love collaborating with the teachers, staff, and the community to create a positive impact on students’ educational experiences as they grow and achieve! By working together, the entire school environment maintains a shared focus and goals that contribute to intentional outcomes in student growth—one of the most fulfilling aspects of being a principal. I am honored to lead Geneva. Go Mustangs!”

An interesting fact about Principal Padilla is that she has completed three half marathon races in the past year!

Thank you so much, Principal Padilla, for your unwavering dedication and hard work at SCPS. Your exceptional leadership does not go unnoticed! Go Mustangs!