April 14, 2023

Sixty Seconds with the Superintendent

Each week, we receive questions for the Superintendent from students in pre-K through 12th grade. In this video series, Ms. Beamon will answer these questions and help our families and the community we serve get to know the leader of our public schools.

What's Cool in Our Schools

Longwood Elementary Hosts "Signing Day" for Incoming Kindergarteners

The administration team and "Bolt" the mascot at Longwood Elementary were on hand to welcome their future Lions with a special signing day event. Each student received a certificate and a photo with Bolt that families will cherish. What a fun and creative way to welcome our littlest learners. We can't wait to meet our new SCPS Kindergarten class.

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Sunshine State Voting - Heathrow Elementary School

The Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office visited Heathrow Elementary School to conduct the Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME) Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) and Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. program (SSYRA Jr.) election. 78 ballots were cast as students were able to vote for their favorite Sunshine State book.

Representative Cory Mills Visits Lake Brantley High School

Representative Cory Mills paid a special visit to Lake Brantley High School this week. He visited the JROTC program and witnessed their drone skills in action. Our students also had the opportunity to hear about his journey and the role that leadership has played in his life.

He was also treated to a visit with the student-run Addition Financial branch to see how our students are getting first-hand experience with banking and understanding transactions and fiscal responsibility with this actual banking branch supported by Addition Financial.

We are always excited to welcome guests to our campus to see all of the opportunities available for our students.

Battle of the Books and Read to Lead Competition

Earlier today, teams from our middle schools came to the district headquarters for our annual Battle of the Books and Read to Lead Competition.

Each team read Sunshine State books in preparation for answering questions about the books.

We love seeing the excitement of our students as well as celebrating their love for reading.

Congratulations to our Winners for Battle of the Books

1st place TIE: Greenwood Lakes Middle and Jackson Heights Middle Schools

2nd place - Sanford Middle School

3rd place - Teague Middle School

Congratulations to our Winners for Read to Lead

1st place - Rock Lake Middle School

2nd place - Lawton Chiles Middle School

3rd place - Milwee Middle School

SCPS Spotlights

Seminole County Students Win Big at State Science Fair

Last Thursday, the 68^th annual State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida hosted their Awards Ceremony for the 660 middle school and high school student research projects that represent the top researchers in each county. Seminole County was well-represented by its students and supporting teachers!

12 of our county's top 15 middle school projects and 13 of our top 15 high projects were selected for awards, including 8 special awards and 21 category "place" awards. This 70% category placement award rate is substantially higher than the fair's overall aim of 40%!

One of our students, Crooms AoIT junior Kevin Perez, received 1^st place in Mathematics and Computational Sciences research across the state! Kevin's project is working to improve cybersecurity measures by taking a multiprocessing approach for generating the prime numbers that create elliptical digital signatures used in car key fobs and digital encryption "keys." Many congratulations to Kevin, as well as to the SCPS community that's helped to guide him, such as his supportive family; his CAoIT teachers Josue Urbina and Judy Pryde; SCPS science fair staff and volunteers Rachel Novella, Tiffany Spradling, and Ben Pernezny; his trip sponsors Sarah and Derek Jensen; and his Take Stock in Children mentor Michael Heald!

We are very proud of the great work that STEMinole County's student scientists and engineers have accomplished this year and celebrate these well-deserved accolades.

South Seminole Academy's Band Scores High at District Competition

South Seminole Academy's Hurricane Band, led by Mr. Daniels, Band Director, scored two Excellent and a Superior ratings at MPA District Competition. Overall, Excellent rating with an Excellent in Sight Reading!

SCPS Student to Have Art Displayed at the Capital Building

Every US Congressional Representative holds an art contest annually in their district. High schools in Congressman Cory Mills' district were invited to submit 3 pieces of artwork each. All SCPS high schools submitted artwork along with select high schools from Volusia County. A reception was held on April 7 to recognize the talent of these high school students and announce the winners.

The winners from the event are as follows:

1st place: Stephany Ramirez-Benjarano, Lake Howell, "Reflections"

2nd Place: Noah Bastien, Lake Howell, "Giant"

The 1st place winner will have her artwork hung in the Cannon Tunnel that leads into the Capitol Building. She, along with a parent, will receive a trip to Washington, D. C. to see her artwork exhibited. The 2nd place winner's artwork will hang in Representative Mills' Lake Mary office.

1st Place

Stephany Ramirez-Benjarano

Lake Howell High

2nd Place

Noah Bastien

Lake Howell High

Young Men and Women of Excellence Programs Host Recognition Event

Students from the Young Men and Women of Excellence programs in our high schools, young men and women of distinction for our middle schools, and young men and women of promise from our elementary schools came together at Lyman High on Thursday evening to celebrate and recognize graduating seniors and standout students, staff, teachers, mentors, and program supporters.

We are so proud of the incredible accomplishments of these students! We can't wait to see what their future holds.

Lake Howell High Named Cognia School of Distinction

Cognia, the global school improvement organization that helps grow learners, teachers, and leaders, has announced Lake Howell High School in its list of Schools of Distinction among Cognia-accredited schools and districts. The Schools of Distinction earn this recognition based on the results of Cognia’s rigorous Accreditation Engagement Review process.

Free Family Event This Weekend

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

SCPS graduating seniors 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 June 21 - Aug. 2. The deadline to submit an interest form and apply is June 1st.

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

Whether a student is planning on earning a bachelor's degree, using a university transfer pathway, or 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 or sign up to attend a virtual information session, please email summerbridge@seminolestate.edu.

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Educational Equity - Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Educational Equity Administrator for Seminole County Public Schools has the responsibility of assuring compliance with the educational equity requirements by providing technical expertise, monitoring activities or programs related to compliance, and responding to equity complaints. One of the responsibilities is to administer the Educational Equity Complaint/Grievance Procedures as adopted by the School Board.

It is the policy of the School Board of Seminole County, Florida, that no employee, student, or applicant shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination and/or harassment under any educational programs, activities, or in any employment conditions, policies, or practices conducted by the District. The School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity), disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, marital status, age, religion, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by State and/or Federal law in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Additionally, the School board of Seminole County provides equal access to public school facilities for the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups as required by 34 C.F.R. 108.6.

Every employee, student, or applicant for employment at Seminole County Public Schools has a solemn right to be treated fairly, equally, equitably, and with dignity. If for any reason you - the employee, student, or applicant for employment - find that you have been victimized by acts of discrimination and or harassment, whether intentional or unintentional, you are strongly encouraged to file an Educational Equity Complaint or Grievance with the Educational Equity Administrator, or any county or school-level administrator. All such complaints must be immediately forwarded to the Educational Equity Administrator for dissemination, action, and resolution. Forward to: SCPS Educational Equity Administrator, Seminole County Public Schools – Human Resources, Educational Support Center, 400 E. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773-7127. 407.320.0317.