Find Your Fit

The time is NOW to Find Your Fit! Controlled Open Enrollment is happening now through May 15th! This is your chance to enroll your students in the A-rated, academically high-performing, and #1 public school district in Florida by Niche. We lead the way in school choice and customize the educational journey for every student.

Spring Lake Elementary Gets Hands-on with Learning

Spring Lake is sparking excitement for science through hands-on learning experiences. Students are diving into the fascinating world of animal adaptations, using a graphic organizer to track their discoveries.

They’re actively engaging in collaborative discussions, sharing ideas, and deepening their understanding of the subject while asking each other questions about why they are seeing certain adaptations, and what may be needed if different conditions were present.

We love to see the innovative lessons that our students have on a regular basis.

Midway Elementary Hosts "Peeps with the Principal" Event

To recognize the excellent effort and hard work demonstrated by these students, they were invited to have "Peeps with the Principal". These young minds spent their lunch time enjoying a sweet marshmallow treat with Principal Lambert to commemorate their success, and finish the year strong!

Nice work Peeps!

South Seminole Academy's Hospitality Week

South Seminole Academy's Learning and Exploring Pathways (LEAP) students received a hands-on experience; running a breakfast restaurant as part of Hospitality Week!

From seating guests to serving meals, they learned key skills in health and food safety, restaurant operations, teamwork, customer service, and food sources. The experience highlighted the hard work and dedication it takes to succeed in the hospitality industry. Students especially enjoyed getting to eat and be served, making it both fun and educational.

It's amazing to see our middle school students exploring their career opportunities in such an engaging way!

Winter Springs High's Renewable Energy Program Celebrates Earth Day

The Winter Springs High Renewable Energy Program organized a series of exciting activities for students to enjoy during their lunch.

This event was designed to inspire students to celebrate Earth Day and raise awareness about the importance of protecting our planet.

Thank you to all the students for participating and celebrating Earth Day!

Woodlands Elementary Students Named Community Champions

SCPS Celebrates Record Number of Students Earning Their Seal of Biliteracy

The Seal of Biliteracy is a prestigious honor awarded to students who demonstrate proficiency in two or more languages by the time of high school graduation.

At Seminole County Public Schools, we are committed to fostering bilingualism, biliteracy, and biculturalism among our students. Approximately 500 students in our district have earned this distinguished recognition. 

Congratulations to all of the students who've accomplished this outstanding achievement! We are so proud of you! ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de ti! Nous sommes si fiers de vous !

Indian Trails Middle School Resource Deputy Recognized for Excellence

We are thrilled to announce that Deputy Jusino, the SRD at Indian Trails Middle School, has been honored with several prestigious award pins:

• Distinguished Action Award
• Life Saving Award
• Community Award

Way to go, Deputy Jusino! We are incredibly proud of your achievements and grateful for your unwavering commitment to our school community. Thank you for all that you do to keep our students safe.

This is Principal Adrian Fuller's third year as a principal, currently serving at Hamilton Elementary. When asked about his favorite part of being a principal, he replied, “Making decisions to shape the future of the children in our community."

An interesting fact about Principal Fuller, he coaches multiple youth sports in his school community. He says, this allows him to get to connected with students and families outside of his school building.

Thank you Principal Fuller for your dedicated service in our district.

Spring Has Sprung and So Have Scholarship Opportunities! 

Now is the perfect time for students to explore postsecondary scholarships. SCPS offers a one-stop shop for finding local, state, and national scholarships.

Students have two helpful tools for their search:

1. SCPS District Scholarship Page
2. Visit the Scholarship Database for a list of scholarships available to all SCPS students, organized by deadline.
3. Xello: Use Xello to search for local, state, and national scholarships customized to your interests.

• Access Xello through your Clever portal (look for the Xello tile).
• Use the Xello Scholarships Guide to learn how to search for scholarships in Xello.
• Check out these additional Xello Scholarship Resources 

Bright Futures & Florida Student Scholarships

The Bright Futures application also serves as the application for Florida Student Scholarship & Grant Programs. Students do not need to have met all eligibility requirements before applying. Once submitted, the state periodically reviews student information to determine eligibility. Please note: Eligibility requirements may change each year based on legislation. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Bright Futures website.

FAFSA 

Don’t forget to complete the FAFSA—essential for many scholarships and financial aid opportunities!

Students, please see your school counselor for support with all your postsecondary planning. 

Graduating SCPS Seniors - Free Summer College Class Opportunity at Seminole State



SCPS graduating seniors planning to attend Seminole State in the fall are invited to get a jumpstart on their college education by taking two classes this summer with no out-of-pocket costs during the Summer B Session from Jun 25 - Aug 6. The deadline to submit an interest form and apply is May 30.

The Summer Bridge program helps first-time-in-college students easily transition to college and develop crucial skills for success.

No matter whether a student plans to go all the way to a bachelor's degree, use a university transfer pathway such as DirectConnect to UCF®, or is just trying to see if college is right for them, the Summer Bridge program can help set them on the right path!

To learn more, sign up to attend a virtual information session or email summerbridge@seminolestate.edu.  

The SCPS Living on My Own program, is a financial literacy program developed by the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). The goal of the program is to help students understand the cost of living for one month of their adult life and some of the ways their adult life can be impacted by the choices and decisions they make. After receiving information in class, students attend a 90-minute simulation where they are randomly assigned a job or career and family situation. They receive information about the education and training required, annual and monthly salary, and make transactions at the 10 “storefronts” in the Living on my Own “city”.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help with the upcoming Living on My Own opportunities, and what better time to volunteer then during Financial Literacy Month! If you are interested in volunteering at one of the dates below, please follow the link provided to sign up! In order to volunteer you must be a registered SCPS Dividend. Find our Dividend application on the SCPS Dividends/Volunteers website.

Upcoming Seminars:



• South Seminole Academy – Tues 4/29 – Wed 4/30

Interested in become a teacher in the #1 A-rated School district in the state of Florida? Attend our Teacher Career Fair on April 26 from 9am - 12pm! Administrators from all schools will be interviewing potential candidates and offering on-the-spot contracts!



Location Details:

Lake Brantley High

991 Sand Lake Road

Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

For more info and interview scheduling, visit the career fair site. Walks-ins are welcome. If you have any questions, please email SCPS-Recruit@scps.us

Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment Offers Plans with Prices Starting at Just $29/Month 

Focused on encouraging families to save as early and affordably as possible, our partner Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans has reduced Prepaid Plan monthly prices for newborns and infants to the lowest in more than a decade.

Prepaid Plans allow families to lock in the cost of college with fixed monthly payments. A risk-free 1-Year University Plan now starts at just $29/month for the Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment period from February 1 - April 30, 2025. The reduced prices result in savings of up to $850 per plan for a 1-Year University Plan – up to $3,400 in savings for four years.

Prepaid Plans are made to fit growing families:

• Use in-state or nationwide at public, private, trade and technical schools
• Complements scholarships and financial aid
• Transfer to another student or cancel anytime
• Earnings grow tax-free

Every child deserves higher education. Florida Prepaid’s goal is to make it possible for every Florida family to save simply and affordably.

Learn more