March 10, 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.

Spring Break

We want to wish all of our families and SCPS school staff a fun and safe Spring Break! We can't wait to welcome you back on Monday, March 20th.

What's Cool in Our Schools

Elementary Principals Go BIG on Student Incentives

Principal Lindsay Todd of Layer Elementary found herself in a sticky situation after every student had their turn! Mrs. Todd agreed to let her students tape her to the wall if they hit their fundraising school goal. That was all the incentive these students needed to "stick" to the task.

At Forest City Elementary, Principal Joe Avellino agreed to get a mohawk if his students met their fundraising goal! Spoiler alert... Mr. Avellino is sporting a new style these days! The Owls at Forest City even mentioned there is a video...

https://www.facebook.com/forestcityelem/videos/1287297081825238/

Evans Elementary Students Get Poetic!

Last week, Mrs. Velazquez’ fifth grade students at Evans Elementary School completed a Poetry Around the Room activity. They identified the theme of each poem, made inferences about the characters, and summarized each poem. This was a great way to introduce their Poetry Unit in a fun and engaging way!

SCPS Spotlights

2023 ESOL District World Languages Festival

The World Languages Festival was held at Winter Springs High School on February 25, 2023. It was the 17th year the Seminole County Public Schools ESOL/World Languages Department has celebrated this event. This year's theme was "Celebrate Humanity Through Languages by Leaving Footprints in the World."

World Language classes prepare students to become global citizens. Students in World Language classes learn about other people's beliefs and behaviors as they examine their traditions and norms. Students who are currently enrolled in an ESOL class or World Language class were eligible to participate in this event which included many activities such as a spelling bee, art projects, and drama skit showcase.

SCPS currently offers Chinese, Japanese, Latin, ASL, Spanish, and French. We have 8 Dual Language schools and 2 Elementary World Language programs. The students in these programs showcased their language skills at the event.

Highlands Elementary Student Wins County Contest

Congratulations go out to Jayden, a student at Highlands Elementary for winning the county-wide art contest for World Plumbing Day!

That is an AMAZING piece of art! We are proud of you!

Spring Break Activities and Events

ePathways Internship and Employment Expo

Parent Mental Health Web Series

Free Family Event

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.

400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.

Sanford, FL 32773

407-320-0000

www.scps.us

Seminole County Public Schools

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.