March 3, 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

Local Author Visits Eastbrook Elementary

Local author Rae Marsh stopped by Eastbrook Elementary School this week to read excerpts from her book Love, Maggie.

Students were able to learn more about becoming an author and Rae's own personal journey to becoming one.

After discussing what they themselves like to write about, students were let in on a little secret... the theme of the 3rd book!

Thank you for visiting, Rae!

English Estates Elementary Celebrates "Around the World"

English Estates Elementary celebrated their school-wide "Diversity Around the World Night" hosted by their PTA. They showcased how different countries celebrate New Year’s Eve. There were over ten countries represented by their families and staff.

Students went around the world with their passport to get a stamp, sample food from the different countries and learn about their New Year’s traditions.

After, students were able to visit the media center and participate in the book fair. It was a very well attended night with many wonderful learning opportunities for the entire school community.

SCPS Spotlights

SCPS Hosts First Ever "Finding Your Voice" Girl's Summit to Teach Conflict Resolution and Positive Citizenship

To navigate the national trend of increased fighting in schools, particularly among girls, the Assistant Superintendents over middle and elementary schools at SCPS created a unique event. The team brought together 120+ girls for the first ever SCPS Girl's Summit, called "Finding Your Voice," to learn skills about positive behavior and conflict resolution. The girls were able to interact with skits led by SCPS team members and a special guest speaker.

This day of learning centered on the theme that "Finding Your Voice" is about understanding their value and the value of others. It also centered around harnessing their power and recognizing that younger students and siblings look up to these young ladies, and how to use their influence in a positive way.

The event was very well received, and several community partners have expressed interest in supporting this event for years to come. We are incredibly proud of this first cohort of students who participated and look forward to many becoming leaders in their schools using the tools and resources they acquired through this event.

Bentley Elementary Celebrates ESOL Spelling Bee Winner

Congratulations to Bentley student, Ishaan Appala for winning the SCPS ESOL Spelling Bee at the District World Language Festival this past weekend!

And to all the students who participated, we are so proud of you and all your hard work.

Well done, Ishaan!

Lyman High School Young Men of Excellence Receives Check from Altamonte Police Department

The Altamonte Springs Police Department presented a check for $10,000 to the Young Men of Excellence program at Lyman High for their outstanding contributions to the community. The Young Men of Excellence program is designed to empower young men through mentorship opportunities, team building projects, and other strategies to promote and achieve personal goals.

KidZone & Beyond Spring Break Camp - Deadline Extended

The registration deadline for KidZone's Spring Break Camp has been extended to Wednesday, March 8. There is still space available. Click the button below to submit your application today!

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Teacher Hiring Event - Tomorrow!

Business Partners - New Advertisement Opportunities

We are excited to announce new advertisement opportunities for business partners. We will be launching a newly designed website experience for the district this Spring and have created three opportunities for advertisement.

We are also excited to share an opportunity for business partners to advertise right here in the *Seminole Spotlight. If you're interested in either of these options, please click here . To view rates for each opportunity, click on the images below.

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.