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Indian Trails Middle School Students Have an UnBEElievable Learning Experience
At Indian Trails Middle School, Mrs. Miller's Sustainable Living 1 classes took a trip to the Black Hammock Bee Farm.
Students learned all about bees and how they help in the pollination of gardens and make delicious honey! They were able to taste 5 different kinds of honey made by the thousands of bees on the farm.
In addition, they had fun dressing like beekeepers. They had an incredible trip filled with learning!
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Lake Brantley High Air Force JROTC Explores Latest Industry Trends and Career Opportunities
12 AFJROTC cadets from Lake Brantley took a field trip to the Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (ITSEC) at the Orange County Convention Center.
Students learned about the latest modeling and simulation technology, computers, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers. Their favorite simulators were the parachute, helicopter pilot, and aerial refueling. We love helping our students get first-hand experience in industry trends and careers.
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Seminole High Students Take Home Honors from Model UN Competition at Princeton
In a previous issue of the Seminole Spotlight, we shared that Seminole High students were heading to a Model UN Competition at Princeton University.
We wanted to share an update and congratulate our students on a job well done. They represented Seminole County Public Schools very well.
- Aryan Save received a verbal commendation
- Gabriela Gongora-Rosales and Mihir Kelkar received recognition for best position paper
- Rishab Suresh and Sri Kolimi both received honorable delegate
During that same weekend, a larger group of the SHS delegation attended the UCF KnightMUN competition and also had a wonderful showing with several students taking home best delegate and Seminole High School receiving the distinction of Outstanding Delegation.
These students will also have the chance to compete at the UF GatorMUN competition and the Georgetown University NAIMUN competition in Washington DC later this year.
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Attention SCPS SENIORS: Please view the upcoming hiring events for the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. | |
Founder of Vibrant Families Wins State Award for Positive Impact on SCPS Students
Kenneth Clark, founder of Vibrant Families was named the Margie Davidson Leading Light Award recipient for 2023 for his work with SCPS students.
This award was established in 2003 in honor of Margie Davidson, from St. John’s County, and recognizes the “shining lights” in our community who support K-12 public education.
"Our purpose is to mentor at-risk & and fatherless young men with a focus on education and introduction to new experiences. We remain dedicated to building brighter futures for young men across our communities."
We are so thankful for the way Mr. Clark and his dedicated mentors are investing in life-changing work right here in our district. Congratulations on this well-deserved award.
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Stenstrom Elementary "MicroSociety" Feature
WKMG News 6 anchor, Julie Broughton, introduced viewers to one of our innovative and unique programs in Seminole County Public Schools. Stenstrom Elementary has its very own MicroSociety. What does that mean exactly? Click the video below and explore how students create their own society and operate each part.
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Local Community's Turkey Trot Benefits Markham Woods Middle School
We want to say a special thank you to the residents of Magnolia Plantation. Together, they donated several items for Markham Woods Middle School students in need during their annual turkey trot. We are so thankful for their thoughtfulness and support for their local school community. We love Seminole County because of the incredible generosity and the heart our community members have when they surround our schools with support.
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Middle and High School Magnet Options Application Window Closes TODAY | |
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The 2024-2025 application period for Middle and High School magnet programs closes today, December 1, 2023.
Come explore all of the options your child has for middle or high school magnet programs. If your child is passionate about pursuing healthcare, engineering, graphic design, IB programs, or a number of other career fields, this is their opportunity to meet the faculty and learn more about programs onsite!
As a champion for choice, Seminole County Public Schools is an open enrollment district, and we provide transportation at no cost to families for their children to participate in magnet programs.
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Pack the Patrol Car Events - THIS WEEKEND
On December 2, 2023 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., please join SCPS School Resource Deputies in support of our homeless and economically disadvantaged SCPS students. Please consider donating to support a student in need of a little holiday magic. Gifts will be provided to SCPS Community Involvement to be matched to families on our annual Giving Tree.
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We Need Your Help!
Please consider helping us spread holiday joy in the community by donating to SCPS students and families in need.
If you're shopping online, please consider choosing an item from our SCPS Giving Tree Amazon Wishlist and have it shipped directly to SCPS!
For questions, please contact Misa Mills at misa_mills@scps.k12.fl.us.
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PAWS & CLAUS Event
Jingle paws, jingle paws, jingle all the way!
Drop by Seminole County Animal Services' first-ever Paws & Claus event this Saturday, December 2 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Greenwood Lakes Park in Lake Mary. Bring your furry friend for a photo with Santa Claus, available for a donation.
Animal Services and local rescue groups will also have several available animals to adopt, featuring pets of all breeds and sizes.
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READING PAWS: Read to a dog! Young readers can gain confidence and practice fluency by reading out loud to a trained therapy dog.
3 LOCATIONS: Central Branch (Casselberry), East Branch (Oviedo), and West Branch (Longwood)!
Call or stop by the Library to register your child for their 15-minute time slot on Saturday, December 2 between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
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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
Any form of discrimination or harassment can be devastating to an individual's academic progress, social relationship and/or personal sense of self-worth. As such, the School Board will not discriminate nor tolerate harassment in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender status, or gender identity), disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, marital status, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by State and/or Federal law (collectively, "protected classes").
The Board also does not discriminate on the basis of protected classes in its employment policies and practices as they relate to students.
Equal educational opportunities shall be available to all students, without regard to the protected classes, age (unless age is a factor necessary to the normal operation or the achievement of any legitimate objective of the program/activity), place of residence within the boundaries of the District, or social or economic background, to learn through the curriculum offered in this District. Educational programs shall be designed to meet the varying needs of all students.
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