January 13, 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.

What's Cool in Our Schools

Bear Lake Elementary Selected as Recipient for New Chairs

The holidays were extra sweet for the staff at Bear Lake Elementary when they were surprised with a donation of new chairs for teachers and staff.

Exemplis and Marc Shore & Associates partnered to make this donation possible. When we reached out to thank them, they replied "Our hope is that by providing new chairs, teachers and staff will feel valued and appreciated, knowing that their efforts have not gone unnoticed!"

Milwee Middle School Named Recipient of ITEEA Program of Excellence Award

Milwee Middle School has been recognized with one of the highest honors given to technology and engineering education programs. This honor was determined by leaders at the state level as well as members of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association's (ITEEA) national committee.

The Program Excellence Award recognizes superior K-12 technology and engineering education programs from around the world. These programs serve as a standard and model for the development of other programs. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in their region, province, or state as proponents of advancing technological literacy for all.

Spring Lake Elementary School Sticks to Strong Incentives for Reading

Spring Lake Elementary's Assistant Principal Cashion found herself in a sticky situation when many students earned their iReady growth incentive!

The students had a great time taping her to the wall and celebrating their reading success. This is just one of the many creative ways our schools engage, encourage and celebrate learning achievements.

Winter Springs High School Hosts "Informed by the Uniform" Event

Each of our high school campuses host the "Informed by the Uniform" event allowing students to learn about a variety of career options in the fields of law enforcement, military and fire/rescue.

Students have the opportunity to ask questions, try on equipment, and explore these career fields in a tangible way.

This is always a popular and engaging event for our SCPS students and we are thankful for the community partnerships that enable us to give our students this experience.

Special thanks to Seminole County Fire Department for sharing their recent photos from Winter Springs High!

SCPS Spotlights

SCPS Names Top Five Finalists for District Employee of the Year

On January 5, five of our employees were surprised by Superintendent Beamon, the leadership team, and School Board members to announce their selection as district finalists for Employee of the Year.

Congratulations to each of our finalists! We cannot wait to find out who the district winner will be in early February.

Toni Adams

Media Paraprofessional

Midway Elementary

Tina Kendrick

Executive Secretary

Seminole High

Sherita Murray

Paraprofessional

Bentley Elementary School

Catherine Webber

Executive Secretary

Markham Woods Middle

Krista Presti

FTE Clerk

Lake Mary High School

Millennium Middle School Teachers Win Award

Teachers at Millenium Middle School were awarded the Secondary Music Enrollment Award at the Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) conference this morning. They received this award because 58% of their student population is enrolled in a music course!

Now that's music to our ears! Way to go Millennium!

SCPS Announces 2021-2022 Graduation Rate Information

Seminole County Public Schools is proud to announce that its Graduation Rate for the 2021-2022 School Year is 93%. That’s #1 out of all Central Florida districts, #1 out of the 14 largest districts, and #9 out of all Florida districts. SCPS graduation rate remains 5.7% above the state average (87.3%).

The 2021-2022 school year marked the return of assessment-based graduation requirements which were previously waived due to COVID for seniors graduating in 2020 and 2021.

February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month

Seminole State "Decision Day" Event for SCPS Seniors

Seminole State College's Decision Day event, postponed due to the hurricane, is coming up soon! SCPS seniors are invited to learn all about Seminole State and other important information including financial aid for college on Friday, February 3rd from 10am - 12:30pm on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus. Click the button below to learn more and register!

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Special Events for SCPS Families

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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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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.