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October is National Principals Month!
SCPS is proud to celebrate the incredible principals who lead our schools with passion, purpose, and heart every day. From supporting students and staff to building strong school communities, our principals are at the center of creating places where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.
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Growing Opportunities at Lawton Chiles Middle School
Students at Lawton Chiles Middle School are digging into hands-on learning as they prepare the school garden for another growing season.
Students have been hard at work filling and preparing all 18 raised garden beds, creating a space that will soon be ready for planting and agricultural exploration.
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But the garden is about much more than growing plants. As students work together to prepare, plant and care for the beds, they have opportunities to take learning beyond the classroom and gain firsthand experience with agriculture, plant science and the work that goes into growing and maintaining a successful garden.
With the groundwork complete, the garden is ready to bloom.We can’t wait to see what students grow, discover and accomplish this season!
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Caught Speeding Through Math Facts!
Recently, students at Idyllwilde Elementary School were caught “speeding," but this time, it was something to celebrate!
Students who demonstrated math fact fluency on their September math fluency check received special “speeding tickets” recognizing their hard work and achievement.
Deputy Paez and Math Coach Mrs. Neff made their rounds to personally deliver the tickets and celebrate these FACT-TASTIC mathematicians for speeding through their math facts.
As an added reward, each student received 25 Bizi Bucks for their accomplishment.
Congratulations to Idyllwilde Elementary’s mathematicians for putting their math skills into high gear
| | Lake Mary NJROTC Shines at Field Meet | | |
Lake Mary High School’s NJROTC cadets delivered an outstanding performance at their recent field meet at Centennial High School.
Competing against 10 other schools across 10 events, the Rams finished first place overall, earning an early qualification for the Regional State Championships in March.
The strong finish reflects the cadets’ dedication, teamwork, and preparation as they continue to sharpen their skills and build momentum throughout the season.
Next up, the cadets will travel to Gaither High School in Tampa on Dec. 5th for their next major field meet. The team is excited and motivated to build on its success as they prepare for the next challenge.
Congratulations to the Lake Mary High School NJROTC cadets on an impressive achievement and a great start to the competition season!
| South Seminole Academy Celebrates Cultures from Around the World | | | | |
South Seminole Academy recently brought its school community together for a celebration of cultures from around the world during its International Culture Expo.
The event showcased the diversity of the SSA community through performances, exhibitions, food and activities highlighting traditions and customs from different countries and regions.
Students, families and staff had the opportunity to experience and learn about cultures beyond their own while celebrating the backgrounds and traditions represented throughout the school community.
The International Culture Expo was more than a celebration—it was an opportunity to learn from one another, make connections and celebrate what makes the SSA family unique.
Congratulations to everyone who helped make the International Culture Expo a success!
| | Greenwood Lakes Teacher Takes Learning to Mars | | |
Greenwood Lakes Middle School teacher Bianca Melendez is taking learning to new heights as she participates in Spaceward Bound Utah, a five-day immersive experience at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah.
The program gives K–12 educators the opportunity to experience what it could be like to live and conduct research on Mars. Through hands-on science, engineering and exploration, participants work in a Mars-like environment while experiencing some of the challenges future space missions could face.
Throughout her mission, Ms. Melendez is gaining firsthand experiences and new ideas she can bring back to her classroom, helping connect her students to real-world STEM learning.
Her journey is showing just how far learning can go; even beyond Earth!
| | Warriors Bring Home Top Honors at FCDI Central Regional Competition | |
Sanford Middle School Magnet had 23 students recently competed at the FCDI Central Regional Competition, bringing home some impressive awards!
Lincoln-Douglas Debate:
Congressional Debate:
Public Forum Debate:
- Vivaan Thakkar & Onik Das, 2nd Place
Extemporaneous Speaking:
- Ridhvik Bhargava, 3rd Place
Impromptu Speaking:
- Tathva Dronamraju, 1st place
- Kenisha Sharma, 2nd place
- Vaishnavi Mugu, 3rd place
- Thirukkavin Venkatesh, 4th Place
The Warriors demonstrated what it means to be IB Communicators, Thinkers, and Risk-Takers, confidently expressing ideas, thinking critically, and embracing challenges!
Congratulations to all competitors!
| | Oviedo High Marching Lions Sweep Class at FFCC Competition | | |
Congratulations to the Oviedo High School Marching Lions on their incredible performance this past weekend at the FFCC Gaither competition!
The Marching Lions swept every caption in their class, earning:
- Outstanding Music
- Outstanding Visual
- Outstanding Color Guard
- Outstanding Percussion
- Outstanding General Effect
Oviedo finished 1st Place in their class and an incredible 2nd Place Overall out of more than 20 competing bands across all classifications (no matter the group size), 1A through 6A!
We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and continued growth of these students.
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| 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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Tues. 10/20 6:30 pm Fall Band Concert - Teague Middle School - Lake Brantley High Auditorium
Thurs. 10/22 6:00 pm 3rd Grade: Yee Haw! - Heathrow Elementary
Thurs. 10/22 6:30 pm BAND: Concert - Jackson Heights Middle - Hagerty High Auditorium
Thurs. 10/22 7:00 pm THEATRE: Almost Maine - Winter Springs High Auditorium
Thurs. 10/22 7:00 pm MUSICAL: The Wedding Singer - Oviedo High Auditorium
Thurs. 10/22 7:00 pm THEATRE: Almost Maine - Winter Springs High Auditorium
Thurs. 10/22 7:00 pm THEATRE: Showcase & Horse Girls (act one) - Lake Brantley High Auditorium
Fri. 10/23 6:00 pm TALENT SHOW: At the Fall Festival The Wedding Singer - Oviedo High Auditorium
Fri. 10/23 7:00 pm MUSICAL: The Wedding Singer - Oviedo High Auditorium
Fri. 10/23 7:00 pm THEATRE: Almost Maine - Winter Springs High Auditorium
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Fri. 10/23 7:00 pm MUSICAL: The Wedding Singer - Oviedo High Auditorium
Fri. 10/23 7:00 pm THEATRE: Almost Maine - Winter Springs High Auditorium
Sat. 10/24 2:00 pm MUSICAL: The Wedding Singer - Oviedo High Auditorium
Sat. 10/24 7:00 pm MUSICAL: The Wedding Singer - Oviedo High Auditorium
Sat. 10/24 2:00 pm THEATRE: Almost Maine - Winter Springs High Auditorium
Tues. 10/27 6:30 pm BAND: Fall Concert - Rock Lake Middle - Lyman High Auditorium
Tues. 10/27 6:30 pm THEATRE: Thespian Showcase - Millennium Middle Auditorium
Weds. 10/28 6:00 pm THEATRE: Lyman High Haunted House - Lyman High Auditorium
Thurs. 10/29 7:00 pm CHOIR: Hagerty High School Talent Showcase - Hagerty High Auditorium
Thurs. 10/29 6:00 pm 3rd Grade Program - Sterling Park Auditorium
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Community Partners Support SCPS School Choice Expo
Seminole County Public Schools families had even more to explore at this year’s School Choice Expo, thanks to the support of local businesses and community partners.
Throughout the event, participating organizations welcomed families with engaging activities, shared information about programs and services available in the community and provided plenty of fun giveaways for students.
| A special thank you to our participating business and community partners: | |
- Children's Art Classes
- Engage the Brain
- Focus Performing Arts Studio
- i9 Sports
- Kumon Sanford - Seminole
- Odyssey of the Mind
- Victory Martial Arts
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- World Class Team Taekwondo
- Ball Class
- EOS Fitness
- Imagine Performing Arts Center
- Unicorn Scoops Ice Cream
- Liberty Moves
| | Thank you to each of our partners for helping make the School Choice Expo an engaging and welcoming experience for SCPS students and families. We appreciate your continued support of our schools and community! | |
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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