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SCPS Celebrates Red Ribbon Week!
This week, our school community proudly joined nationwide celebrations for Red Ribbon Week, focusing on making safe, healthy, and positive choices.
Students participated in fun theme days and activities designed to build confidence, peer support, and good decision-making skills. As you read today's newsletter, keep an eye out for photos and highlights of these activities from around our schools!
We encourage parents and caregivers to keep the conversation going at home, over the weekend, about staying drug-free and supporting one another. Thank you for helping us empower our students to live safe, happy, and healthy lives!
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Seeing Red for a Great Cause!
Longwood Elementary kicked off Red Ribbon Week with a vibrant sea of red! Students and staff proudly wore their brightest red outfits to unite and show their commitment to living healthy, safe, and drug-free lives.
It was an empowering start to a fantastic week, setting a positive tone across the entire school.
Thank you to all the Longwood families for helping paint the school red!
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Dolphins Give Drugs the Boot!
Lake Mary Elementary kicked off Red Ribbon Week in true Western style as the Dolphins united to give drugs the boot!
Students and staff brought out their finest cowboy hats, boots, and Western wear to celebrate making healthy, safe, and drug-free choices. It was a rootin’ tootin’ day filled with school spirit and a great reminder of our shared commitment to bright, healthy futures for all.
| | Thank you to everyone who joined in on the boot-scootin' fun! | | Don't Get Mixed Up with Drugs! | | |
The Roos at Winter Springs Elementary had a blast getting all mixed up for Red Ribbon Week!
Students rocked their best mismatched clothes and shoes to show their strong commitment to making safe, healthy, and drug-free choices.
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Rolling Out the Red Carpet at Milwee Middle School!
Milwee Middle School Spartans showed incredible spirit by wearing their brightest red to take a strong, visible stand for Red Ribbon Week!
Check out these fantastic pictures from their "Red Out" day as their campus united in making healthy, drug-free choices together.
| | | Two SCVS Hospitality Graduates Awarded CFHLA Scholarships | | |
Congratulations to SCVS Hospitality and Tourism Management graduates Lindsey Weber (Class of 2025) and Zach Griffin (Class of 2026) on receiving scholarships at the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association (CFHLA) luncheon!
- Lindsey Weber earned $2,000
- Zach Griffin earned $1,000
They were among just 61 students from Seminole, Orange, and Osceola counties recognized at an event attended by more than 300 local hotel and lodging executives.
Both completed all four years of our Hospitality and Tourism Management program at SCVS and were accepted to UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management.
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Casselberry Elementary's 3rd graders had an absolute blast stepping into Club Quad for a hands-on math adventure!
Armed with their official shape ID cards at the door, students were sorted into different quadrilateral groups to explore geometry in action. Squares took top honors as the ultimate VIPs (Very Important Polygons)—using their unique geometric properties to gain special access to every other shape’s supplies!
Way to make math engaging and unforgettable, Casselberry 3rd grade!
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The Sunshine Club at Lawton Chiles Middle School is spreading a little extra sunshine in the community! Club members recently delivered art activity bags to AdventHealth for Children for the siblings of pediatric oncology patients.
Filled with opportunities to create and have fun, the bags were designed to provide comfort and a positive activity for siblings while their families focus on their loved ones.
It’s a wonderful example of Lawton Chiles students giving back and showing how small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference in the community!
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We’re proud to spotlight UF/IFAS, the developer of the Living on My Own (LOMO) financial literacy program!
Throughout the year, LOMO is hosted at a number of SCPS schools, bringing financial literacy to life through an interactive, real-world simulation.
With support from SCPS Community Involvement and volunteers from across our community, students navigate everyday financial decisions involving housing, transportation, groceries, budgeting and unexpected expenses. These hands-on experiences help students build practical money-management skills while connecting our schools with community members who generously give their time to support student learning.
Thank you to UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County and our incredible community volunteers for helping prepare our students for life beyond the classroom!
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Julia C. Black Memorial
Speech Contest & Scholarship
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High school students in grades 9–12 are invited to participate in the 2027 Julia C. Black Memorial Speech Contest & Scholarship.
This year’s topic is “Can Florida Citrus Survive...and Thrive... in the Next Generation?” Students can compete for cash prizes at the district and state levels, including a $1,000 first-place state prize.
Applications are open Nov. 1 through Dec. 30, 2026, with participation limited to 15 contestants per district on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Decision Day Event for SCPS Seniors | |
Calling all Seminole County Public Schools 2026-2027 seniors! Come spend the day exploring all that Seminole State College has to offer at an event that is all about you!
Transportation* and lunch are provided so you can focus on what matters most: your future.
$25 application fee will be waived for students who apply at Decision Day!
Date: Friday, November 6
Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, 100 Weldon Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32773
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Mon. 11/02 6:30 pm CHOIR: Fall Concert- Lawton Chiles Middle School - Winter Springs High School Auditorium
Weds. 11/04 7:00 pm THEATRE: Macbeth - Lake Brantley High Auditorium
Thurs. 11/05 7:00 pm THEATRE: Macbeth - Lake Brantley High Auditorium
Fri. 11/06 6:00 pm CHOIR: SCPS All-County Honor Choirs Concert - Middle School and High School choirs - Seminole High Auditorium
Fri. 11/06 6:00 pm THEATRE: A Night of One Acts - Crooms High School Cafetorium
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Fri. 11/06 7:00 pm THEATRE: Macbeth - Lake Brantley High Auditorium
Sat. 11/07 10:15 am BAND: Dede Schaffner SCPS Marching Festival/Marching MPA - All high school bands - Lake Howell High School Stadium
Sat. 11/07 6:00 pm THEATRE: A Night of One Acts - Crooms High School Cafetorium
Sat. 11/07 7:00 pm THEATRE: Macbeth - Lake Brantley High Auditorium
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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!
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Join Us for Teach-In 2026
Our annual SCPS TEACH-IN date for the 2026-27 School Year is during American Education Week on Tuesday, November 17th, 2026.
Teach-In highlights the importance of bringing together teachers, school staff, parents, students and the community in a unified effort to support our students and schools to create new learning experiences. We appreciate your willingness to share a short lesson about your job, travel adventures, hobby, sport, or life skill.
Volunteer for one class period or for the entire day!
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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 – 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
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