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. | |
Top Tips - Talking to Your Teens About Technology | |
Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D. and Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D. provide parents with information about how to talk to their teens in the digital age we live in. From cyberbullying to other types of online misuse and possible consequence along with safe social media use, this guidance can help unlock conversations and increase awareness for online safety. | |
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School Named Recipient of $45,000 Donation to Expand School Space Center
WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone, a leading broadband services provider announced a $45,000 donation to the Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School Kids Space Center to update the technology and simulation software for the students.
The WOW! team along with Goldsboro Elementary's beloved "Astro" mascot unveiled the check and a custom piece of artwork featuring the company's dog seen in advertisements with a special reminder for students to "Reach for the Stars." After the presentation, students gave a grand tour of their Space Lab and talked to guests about flying drones, coding robots, navigating lunar surfaces and so much more. Read more here.
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Important Lessons Outside the Classroom
We are so thankful for the amazing community partnerships that help engage our littlest learners. The Seminole County Fire Department visited kindergarten students at Midway Elementary School of the Arts to teach them all about fire prevention and safety.
Students learned how to get low and crawl on the ground away from smoke, feel if a door is hot and how to escape from a fire.
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SCPS Teacher of the Year 22-23 Julie Gabrovic Selected to Fly With The Famed Air Force Thunderbirds | |
Julie Gabrovic, Wekiva Elementary School teacher and the 22-23 Teacher of the Year, was selected to participate in the experience of a lifetime.
She was chosen as a Hometown Hero and experienced dips, dives, barrel rolls and forces up to 9 G's which is 2,000 pounds on her body. Talk about PHYSICS!
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What's Cool in Our Schools | | |
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Pine Crest Elementary Magnet Introduces New Friend
Meet Pepper, the newest member of the Pine Crest family. She is a semi-humanoid robot who will be attending some of their upcoming events, greeting guests in the front office, and interacting with students in class.
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Winter Springs Alumni Featured on FOX Television Show
Winter Springs High School (WSHS) Culinary Department celebrated one of their own, alumni Alyssa Osinga.
Considered one of the top young chefs in America, Alyssa had the opportunity to be a contestant on the FOX Television Series Hell's Kitchen - one of the top-rated culinary competition shows in the nation. Students of the culinary department were able to join Alyssa for a culinary demonstration, where she shared her personal experiences of working in the culinary industry and what it was like to be on FOX Television, Hell's Kitchen and working with Gordon Ramsey.
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Celebrating SCPS Principals
October was National Principal Appreciation month and SCPS took the opportunity to say "thank you" to the leaders of our schools. Each day, these men and women devote their time, talents and effort into enriching the lives of those they serve. Please take a moment to get to know the leaders of our schools and why they love what they do by reading more here.
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SCPS Celebrates Unity Day! | |
Unity Day is an annual event that occurs during National Bullying Prevention Month and promotes kindness, acceptance of differences, and inclusion. It was started by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center in 2011 and is now celebrated around the world. Here are just some of our schools who celebrated making our world a more united place. | | |
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English Estates Elementary | |
Pine Crest Elementary Magnet | |
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SCPS Student Braxton Woodson Among Community Change Makers Announced by Heart of Florida United Way
The Heart of Florida United Way hosted its 5th annual Change Maker Impact Awards, which aims to honor the positive impact made by both individuals and groups on the Central Florida community this year. Among the 13 awards presented were four honorees identified from a public nomination process.
The Change Maker Junior Award winner was Braxton Woodson of Lake Brantley High School for his work with students with special needs.
Congratulations, Braxton! We are so proud of you.
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David Moye Wins 2022 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence
David Moye, a high school automotive technology teacher from Lyman High School, has been named a winner of the 2022 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, winning $15,000 for himself and $35,000 for his program. Moye was named one of 20 prize winners across the country. Read more here.
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Meet Gomattie Veerasammy
In our Team Member Spotlight, Seminole High School Restaurant Manager, Gomattie Veerasammy, shares her experience working with the Red Apple Dining family for 16 years, and why she loves serving our guests and growing with her colleagues.
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Giving Back to Our Teams
Superintendent Beamon, School Board Members Amy Pennock (Chair), Abby Sanchez (Vice-Chair) and Kristine Kraus, along with several members of the SCPS leadership team had the honor of serving breakfast to our maintenance and facilities team. Afterward, they then joined our transportation team for a luncheon.
We know that the people who serve in these roles are truly our unsung heroes. They work hard each day to ensure our school buildings are ready for students and that our children are transported safely to and from school. We also know that during Hurricane Ian, these amazing people stepped in and served in our shelters, transported community members to safety and transformed our campuses through clean- up efforts following the storm.
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Seminole State to Host Event for SCPS High School Seniors | |
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Guiding your child through college choices is a big job! Seminole State College is here to help. SCPS high school seniors are invited to Decision Day on November 10 to learn more about how Seminole State offers a quality, affordable education and tons of support to help students. For more information, please click the button below.
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Free Virtual Sessions for Parents - Mental Health | |
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Thank you for providing your feedback with items you want to learn about for our Parent Mental Health Web Series!
We have taken this feedback and are working on creating additional educational opportunities around those requests. For the month of November, we will be providing two virtual sessions. Please click the buttons below to sign up.
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11/09/22
6:00PM-7:30PM: Increasing Social Skills for Your Student
Learn how to help your student increase their social skills and build connections
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11/30/22
6:00PM-7:30PM: Dealing with Bullying & Other School Safety Issues
Learn how to support students struggling with bullying and other issues pertaining to student/school safety
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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 - 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.
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