Meet Vita Holguin, Science Teacher at Indian Trails Middle School

Interview courtesy of FOX 35

South Seminole Academy of Leadership, Law and Advanced Studies Gives Students the Courtroom Experience

At South Seminole Academy of Leadership, Law, and Advanced Studies, Ms. Walsh’s 5th period class participated in "Street Law's Mock Trial." Street Law conducted a Mock Trial that the class wrote in legal teams for the Plaintiff and Defendant in a Civil case.

The jury had to determine who was liable for the death of the farmer's bull, the farmer or a reckless driver. The jury found the driver/Defendant 70% liable for the damages to the Plaintiff for the loss of their bull.

Having a courtroom as a classroom setting in a middle school to provide opportunities for students interested in the study of law is another reason why SCPS is a premier national district.

Lawton Elementary Students Learn Dollars and Sense

Students in Mr. Bush and Mrs. Feroglia's 3rd grade classes welcomed Mrs. Dent from Charles Schwab who came to talk to students about Financial Literacy for Kids.

The students were excited to make a budget and learned about supply and demand. They even explored how to earn interest at a bank. It was a great way to wrap up to their economics unit!

SCPS Elementary and Middle School Math Festival

The SCPS Department of Teaching and Learning and Millennium Middle School hosted nearly 500 elementary and middle school students from 22 elementary and 10 middle schools as they participated in the second annual SCPS Elementary and Middle School Math Festival. Students competed in both individual and team test rounds to flex their math muscles and win awards for themselves and their schools. The energy was high at the awards ceremony! Congratulations to our top scoring elementary and middle schools, Carillon and Sanford, and to all the other STEMinole Mathletes who gave their all.

Student participants prepared for the event thanks to teacher volunteers who coach students before and during the event. Nearly 100 SCPS teachers, administrators, staff, and parents helped make the day a success. The dedication of our staff, students, and families is just one piece of why Seminole is the #1 STEM district in Florida! 

Oviedo High School Student Named Among Top Ten Young Scientists in the Nation

Oviedo High School senior, Ella Pilacek, was named among the top ten young scientists nationwide in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search. This competition is the oldest and most prestigious in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields for high school seniors.

Ella’s accomplishment in reaching the top ten among thousands of participants across the United States underscores her innovative thinking and passion for scientific exploration. Her project involved researching ways to teach non-native honeybees how to pollinate an endangered native species of orchid. By mixing the compounds of the flower’s scent with a sugar solution that bees naturally love, Ella was successfully able to train the bees to be attracted to the scent, potentially making increased pollination and species survival more likely.

This project not only demonstrated a deep understanding of complex scientific concepts but also showcased Ella’s ability to creatively apply these concepts to a real-world challenge, making her stand out among her peers, and providing a $70,000 prize.

7th Grade Sanford Middle School Student Saves a Life Using Skills Taught in Pre-Vet Class

Story courtesy of FOX 35

Two SCPS Students Qualify for National Speech and Debate Competition

Congratulations go out to Eva Barrett of Lake Brantley High and Grace Jackson of Hagerty High for qualifying for the National Speech and Debate Tournament.

We are so proud of your hard work and we know you'll represent our district well.

Seminole County Virtual School Hospitality and Tourism Program Wins Big at First State Competition

Competing for the first time at the state level, Seminole County Virtual School's Hospitality and Tourism Program won second place in Hotel Operations and third place in the Hospitality Project at the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association’s Hospitality and Tourism Competition.

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association also recognized Lindsey Weber with the Hospitality Excellence Award for her achievements in the SCVS Program of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Fifteen teams from across the state participated in the competition, and Team SCVS placed in two out of three categories. We are so proud of you!

If you'd like to learn more about this program and the opportunities for your child, please click the button below.

Registration for the 2024-2025 VPK School Year at SCPS locations is now open. To be eligible for VPK, a child must be four years of age by September 1, 2024.

SCPS VPK offers a high-quality program designed to prepare students to enter Kindergarten ready to learn!

Full-day and half-day programs are available. For more information, Click HERE.

As our partner the Florida Prepaid College Plan Board celebrates 35 years of helping Florida families save affordably for college, they have lowered Prepaid Plan monthly prices by up to 25 percent during the Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment period from February 1 - April 30, 2024.

The reductions will bring Prepaid Plan prices to their lowest level in 10 years, starting at just $34 per month for a 1-Year University Plan for a newborn. The monthly cost of a four-year university plan for a newborn is down to $134 – that’s a monthly savings of about $50 compared to last year.

Florida Prepaid Plans are made to fit growing families:

• Risk-free: Your investment is protected by the State of Florida.

• Flexible: Use in-state or out, at public or private colleges and universities, trade, and technical schools.

• Worry-free: Cancel anytime for a full refund or transfer to another family member.

SCSO K9 Comfort Officer Bella is in the Running for Annual Florida Sheriff's Association K9 March Madness

The FSA K9 March Madness has begun!! The K9 March Madness Tournament will determine the Top Dog in Florida! This opening round is a seeding round. Your votes will help crown seed #1 - #30. 

This year, comfort K9 Bella who serves at Woodlands Elementary is entering the tournament. 

Vote for Bella by clicking on Bella's photo on the FSA Facebook page and giving it a "like." The K9 with the most votes will clinch the coveted #1 seed all the way through seed #30.