November 13, 2026

Celebrating World Kindness Day

Happy World Kindness Day! Today, November 13, we're celebrating the power of kindness and the difference even the smallest gestures can make. Whether it's lending a helping hand, sharing a smile or offering a few words of encouragement, kindness has a way of making someone's day a little brighter. Let's continue spreading kindness throughout our schools and community, today and every day!

What's Cool in Our Schools

Future Middle Schoolers Explore South Seminole Academy

Casselberry Elementary's fifth-graders recently visited South Seminole Academy for a sneak peek at middle school life! Students toured the campus, explored the school's programs and learned about the exciting opportunities ahead.

Thank you to South Seminole Academy for giving these future middle schoolers such a warm welcome!

South Seminole Academy Students Take on a Textual Takedown

Sixth-grade ELA students in Ms. McEvoy’s class at South Seminole Academy put their critical thinking skills to work during a fun “Textual Takedown” competition! Working in teams, students used evidence from their reading to defend which innovation had the greatest impact in their story. The friendly competition sparked so much excitement that students didn’t want class to end!

Oviedo High Swimmers Make a Splash at State Championships

Oviedo High School swimmers Laney Cupit, Josie Densberger, Danielle Giddens and Natasha Goodwin made waves at the State Championships! The Lions captured second place in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:34 before swimming their way to a State Championship title in the 400-yard freestyle relay with an All-American time of 3:27!

Congratulations to these outstanding student-athletes on an incredible achievement! Go Lions!

In the Spotlight

SCPS Schools Honor Our Veterans

Schools across SCPS came together to honor the brave men and women who have served our country through meaningful Veterans Day celebrations and activities.

From student choir and band performances to flag ceremonies, special video tributes and even FaceTime calls with active-duty service members and so much more, our schools found creative and heartfelt ways to show their appreciation.

These special moments gave students an opportunity to learn about service, sacrifice and patriotism while expressing gratitude to our nation's heroes.

Take a look at some of the special celebrations from across the district below and see if you can spot your child's school!

We officially kicked off our annual SCPS Giving Tree Campaign this week! Thanks to generous partners like you, this program directly supports homeless and economically disadvantaged students in our school district by providing them with gifts and essential items for the holidays.

We are so deeply grateful for your participation last year, and we would love to partner with you again to make the holidays special for every child in need.

This year, there are two easy ways to donate:

Purchase directly from our Amazon Wishlist: SCPS Giving Tree Amazon Wish List
Make a monetary donation online: SCPS Giving Tree Donation

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SCPS Performing Arts

Fri. 11/13 6:00 pm THEATRE: The Golden Doom - Jackson Heights Middle School Blackbox

Fri. 11/13 6:30 pm THEATRE: Beauty IS the Beast - Teague Middle School Cafetorium

Sat. 11/14 6:00 pm THEATRE: The Golden Doom - Jackson Heights Middle School Blackbox

Tues. 11/17 6:30 pm DANCE: Fall Dance Show - Millennium Middle School Auditorium

Weds. 11/18 6:00 pm MUSIC: Piano Recital - Lake Orienta Elementary Auditorium

Thurs. 11/19 6:00 pm MUSIC: Sabal Point Fall Concert - Sabal Point

Thurs. 11/19 6:30 pm CHOIR: Fall Chorus Concert - Millennium Middle School Auditorium

Thurs. 11/19 7:00 pm THEATRE: Dance Performance - Jackson Heights Middle School Blackbox

Thurs. 11/19 7:00 pm BAND: Jazz Concert - Lake Brantley Auditorium

Thurs. 11/19 7:00 pm THEATRE: Picasso at the Lapin Agile - Lake Mary Auditorium

Fri. 11/20 7:00 pm THEATRE: Drama Performance - Markham Woods Middle School Blackbox

Fri. 11/20 7:00 pm THEATRE: Picasso at the Lapin Agile - Lake Mary Auditorium

Sat. 11/21 7:00 pm THEATRE: Picasso at the Lapin Agile - Lake Mary Auditorium

Community Corner

Calling All Volunteers - Become a Dividend Today!

The Seminole County Public Schools 2026-27 Dividend Volunteer Application is now open! Dividend Volunteers must reapply each school year in order to support our students on campus, chaperone a field trip, help in a classroom, etc.

Please be sure to click on the button below or visit our Community Involvement website to apply.

Thank you for supporting our students and schools!

Volunteer Today!

SCPS School Board

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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www.scps.us

SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL EQUITY – CONTINUOUS 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, Seminole County Public Schools does not discriminate in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or genetic information and other protected classes included in Seminole County Public Schools’ nondiscrimination policies located at https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/semi/Board.nsf/Public. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boys Scout of America Equal Access Act. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment may be sent to:

Name and/or Title: Heidi Gooch, Ed.D., Coordinator of Human Resources

Office Address: 400 E Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773

Phone Number (Voice/TDD): (407) 320-0317

E-mail: heidi_gooch@scps.k12.fl.us