Delicious Donuts and Math? Why Not?

At Idyllwilde Elementary Future Ready Academy, Mrs. Vurro’s 4th graders explored the concept of multiplying fractions by a whole number by using a recipe and making donuts!

They had to triple the recipe in order to make enough! Sounds like a delicious way to learn! We bet dollars to donuts that these students will remember this lesson in math for a long time to come!

Oviedo High Recognized for Work with DBQ Project

The DBQ Project provides teachers with both the content and strategies for increasing literacy among students, particularly with informational text forms. Much of the FAST testing for 10^th graders relies on being able to read and understand informational text.

In order to support the English curriculum, the OHS World History teachers embraced the use of DBQs (Document Based Questions). Oviedo High School is the only high school in Seminole County Public Schools recognized for the implementation of the DBQ project consistently and at a high level of rigor.

The World History teacher team implementing the DBQ Project include Ms. Cox, Mr. Wainscott, Dr. Furgione, Ms. Dilmore, and Ms. Darling. All DBQ Project DBQs include a hook exercise to engage students in the question they will answer.  

"Hooks," which students do before they see any documents, include clarifying vocabulary, considering controversial questions, or ranking the importance of events or concepts. All DBQs also include a short background essay that builds vocabulary and context to help students understand ideas they will encounter in the informational text documents. Building context helps to level the playing field by ensuring that everyone has a contextual introduction to the historical question under consideration. 

Way to go, Lions!

Eastbrook Elementary Hosts Special Visitors

STOP, DROP, and ROLL! Kindergarteners at Eastbrook Elementary got a visit from the Seminole County Fire Dept. station 23!

The firefighters talked to the students about fire safety, what to do if there is a fire in your home, and other safety tips. The students got to climb in the fire truck and Mrs. Moreno and Ms. Irizarry got to race to try on the fire gear! Thank you Station 23! We have incredible support and we truly appreciate all of the ways Seminole County comes together to educate the future of our community.

Our 50+ Scholarships range in value, and while most are available to all SCPS High Schools, some are specific to Hagerty, Lake Brantley, Lake Mary, Lyman, Seminole, and Winter Springs. Some opportunities focus on Areas of Study such as Trade Programs, Education, Nursing, the Arts, Engineering, and STEM fields or to students who’ve participated in athletic programs, arts programs, extracurricular activities, and community service.

Other factors are considered such as students who have overcome challenges, experienced homelessness, demonstrated financial need, or currently live in the Midway community of Sanford.

Historical Marker Placed at Jackson Heights Middle School

This week, we were thrilled to host the unveiling of a new historical marker at Jackson Heights Middle School celebrating the history of the community where their school resides.

The JHMS jazz band did a wonderful job welcoming members of the community, Oviedo Preservation Society, and even one of the first teachers at the school when it was Jackson Heights Elementary.

We had many guests at the ceremony who attended the school years ago and were part of this historic occasion.

Milwee Middle School TSA Students Are Number One in State

Congratulations to Milwee Middle School'sTechnology Student Association (TSA) who is now the number one middle school team in the state of Florida. Go Spartans!

Seminole County Public Schools Hosts First Annual Multicultural Event

Seminole County Public Schools' ESOL World Languages team helped to plan and host our first ever multicultural event celebrating the various cultures within our community.

We truly appreciate all of our incredible dance groups that came to showcase information about their culture and the movements they performed.

Midway Second Grader Authors Book

Janiya Smith, a second grade student at Midway Elementary School of the Arts has written and published her own book.

We are so proud of this young lady and her accomplishments! Way to go, Janiya!

Jackson Heights Middle School Jr. Thespians Achieve Big at State Competition

Congratulations to the Jackson Heights Middle School Thespians on their incredible performance at the state Junior Thespian competition. This group earned nine superiors, two excellents, three top honors, and one judges choice award.

Registration for the 2024-2025 VPK School Year at SCPS locations is now open. To be eligible for VPK, a child must be four years of age by September 1, 2024.

SCPS VPK offers a high-quality program designed to prepare students to enter Kindergarten ready to learn!

Full-day and half-day programs are available. For more information, Click HERE.

As our partner the Florida Prepaid College Plan Board celebrates 35 years of helping Florida families save affordably for college, they have lowered Prepaid Plan monthly prices by up to 25 percent during the Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment period from February 1 - April 30, 2024.

The reductions will bring Prepaid Plan prices to their lowest level in 10 years, starting at just $34 per month for a 1-Year University Plan for a newborn. The monthly cost of a four-year university plan for a newborn is down to $134 – that’s a monthly savings of about $50 compared to last year.

Florida Prepaid Plans are made to fit growing families:

• Risk-free: Your investment is protected by the State of Florida.

• Flexible: Use in-state or out, at public or private colleges and universities, trade, and technical schools.

• Worry-free: Cancel anytime for a full refund or transfer to another family member.