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CTE Rocks Tour
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a vital part of our thriving school district, and a key to having a future-ready workforce in our community.
February is CTE month, and we decided to have some fun with a series of special behind-the-scenes tours with a small group of community members, parents, and business owners to showcase the variety of opportunities our students have access to.
Here are some images of our first tour!
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A student explaining the collaborative process between engineering, electrical and automotive students to design and build an electric race car. | |
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A tour member tried her hand at welding (using virtual reality) of course. Students learn with realistic VR trainers at Lyman High before taking their skills to the welding bays.
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The group learned about suspension system inspections from two automotive students. | |
Our group learned about the finance academy at Lake Brantley High and visited the student run Addition Financial branch on campus. | |
Guests also learned about our Early Childhood courses where students can become certified to go to work in daycares or go on to pursue their education in any number of fields. | |
Mr. Moy, automotive teacher shared about the importance of community partnerships to make our career and technical education programs top notch. | |
Living in Two Cultures Workshop
The ESOL Family Leadership Institute hosted an interactive workshop for the ESOL families on "Living in Two Cultures." During the workshop, families were offered insights, practical strategies and an opportunity for powerful discussions to help them build a strong foundation for academic success and belonging.
In addition, the families participated in collaborative discussions on the importance of daily attendance throughout their educational journey in grades K-12 and details of the upcoming ESOL ACCESS State Assessment. While the families attended the workshop, the students completed literary and hands-on science activities.
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Seminole High Students Mentor Buddies at Idyllwilde Elementary
Seminole High Schools Young Men of Excellence and Idyllwilde Elementary School’s Young Men of Promise Mentoring program collaborated to complete a Cup Stacking Challenge.
Students had a wonderful experience setting goals, communicating, and team building, while forming bonds of brotherhood. These young men expressed they were able to problem-solve and achieve more by working together to accomplish a common goal.
This amazing experience provided all students the opportunity to learn that every individual on the team plays a vital role in reaching a desired goal.
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Solar S'mores at Rainbow Elementary
Ms. Batcheler’s class at Rainbow Elementary enjoyed learning about the sun’s light and heat energy using solar ovens to make S'mores.
Students had a great time watching the heat build and making predictions on how long it would take to make the chocolate melt enough to enjoy their delicious treat. The observation process was mouth-watering!
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It's Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month
Career & Technical Education Month is observed across the nation to recognize the accomplishments of students & educators and highlight collaboration among local businesses, leaders, and industry partners that contribute to the success of CTE programs everywhere. #SCPSCTERocks
Check out the video below produced by CTE students in Lake Howell High's TV Production program.
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Thanks to generous support from throughout the community, The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools will award over $150,000 in scholarships this spring! There will be recipients from all 10 high schools. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Our 50+ Scholarships range in value and while most are available to all SCPS High Schools, some are specific to Hagerty, Lake Brantley, Lake Mary, Lyman, Seminole, and Winter Springs. Some opportunities focus on Areas of Study such as Trade Programs, Education, Nursing, the Arts, Engineering, and STEM fields or to students who’ve participated in athletic programs, arts programs, extracurricular activities, and community service.
Other factors are considered such as students who have overcome challenges, experienced homelessness, demonstrated financial need, or currently live in the Midway community of Sanford.
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SCPS Names District Teacher of the Year
Vita Holguin, a science teacher at Indian Trails Middle School was named the 2025 Seminole County Public Schools District Teacher of the Year.
Mrs. Holguin will go on to represent Seminole County at the State competition for teacher of the year. We are so proud of you, Mrs. Holguin!
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Milwee Middle School Takes Regional Championship Title
The Milwee SECME Spartans were named the SECME Regional Champions for the 12th year in a row at UCF! Congratulations to the teams:
Mousetrap Car 1st Place Jackson Wallace, Veer Shekhawat, Alex Proulx
Mousetrap Car 3rd Place Adrian Perez Bautista, Carter Brillant, Charley Parker
Math 2nd Place- Reagan Alday, Mary Fleming, Adrian Perez Bautista
Water Rocketry 1st Place- Ethan Salazar, Charlotte Miller, Vrishank Joshi, Gavin McPherson
Water Rocketry 3rd Place and 1st Place for Presentation- Carter Brillant, Reagan Alday, Aditi Shikarpuri
Essay 1st Place- Mary Fleming
Essay 3rd Place- Aditi Shikarpuri
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School Clinic Assistants of the Month
The SCPS Health Services Division continues to recognize the hard-working individuals working in our school clinics caring for our students each and every day. Congratulations to Ms. Ruth Perez of Sabal Point Elementary and Ms. Diana Rosa of Red Bug Elementary for receiving the honors of being our Clinic Assistants of the Month for February!
Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and passion for caring for our students!
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Diana Rosa
Red Bug Elementary
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Ruth Perez
Sabal Point Elementary
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SCPS VPK Registration Now Open | |
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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.
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Kindergarten Registration Now Open | |
Florida Prepaid College Plan Open Enrollment Happening Now | |
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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.
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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
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, the School Board will not discriminate nor tolerate harassment in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender status, or gender identity), disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, marital status, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by State and/or Federal law (collectively, "protected classes").
The Board also does not discriminate on the basis of protected classes in its employment policies and practices as they relate to students.
Equal educational opportunities shall be available to all students, without regard to the protected classes, age (unless age is a factor necessary to the normal operation or the achievement of any legitimate objective of the program/activity), place of residence within the boundaries of the District, or social or economic background, to learn through the curriculum offered in this District. Educational programs shall be designed to meet the varying needs of all students.
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