Superintendent Beamon Steps out of the Office and Onto the Baseball Field

Our very own Superintendent Beamon, was invited to throw the first pitch at Seminole High's baseball game. She was surprised with a custom jersey that featured the old Seminole High logo as a tribute to her father who once played baseball for the school. As a fun fact, our Superintendent's husband also played baseball at Seminole High. The crowd cheered enthusiastically, and she pitched like a pro!

Milwee Spartan Girl's Engineering Breakfast

Milwee Middle School Spartan scholars recently met for a working breakfast with business partners Burns and McDonnell to create transmission lines! This activity encouraged clear communication skills as the Transmission Design Engineer needs to convey detailed instructions to the construction team for the building of the lines. 

Collaboration and listening skills are paramount to ensure that the building is identical to the model design. Go Spartans! 

Red Bug Elementary Student Becomes Junior Deputy for a Day

Emily, a Red Bug Elementary student, spent her Red Bug tickets to be a Junior Deputy for the day!

To reward students for good behavior, teachers and staff have the option to give students Red Bug tickets to show students that "BUGS" behavior pays off.

Emily walked the campus with Deputy Mac and made sure all the doors were locked, and all students were safe! Nice work, Junior Deputy Emily!

Hamilton First-Graders Innovate with Water Filters

First-grade innovators at Hamilton Elementary are tackling real-world problems!

They have begun studying the impacts of pollution. Putting their knowledge to good use, students have begun engineering water filters. It's amazing to see our students find solutions to issues affecting people right here in Seminole County.

Wicklow Explorers Host Bike Rodeo

Students had a wheely great time at Wicklow Elementary's Bike Rodeo. They had the opportunity to master obstacle courses and learn bike safety.

Students pedaled their way to fun and confidence on two wheels.

Action Church's Outreach Team Transforms Seminole High's Faculty Mailroom

We would like to sincerely thank the incredible team from Action Church for dedicating their Saturday to beautifying the faculty mailroom at Seminole High. The staff at Seminole are deeply appreciative for the time and energy devoted to improving their school in every way possible.

Hagerty Student Named Florida's Student Journalist of the Year

It is our pleasure to announce that Kailey Calvo, a student at Hagerty High, has been honored as Florida's Student Journalist of the Year by the Florida Scholastic Press Association! This accolade not only recognizes Kaley's exceptional skills but also highlights the bright future that lies ahead for her in the world of journalism.

Kailey will be formally recognized at the FSPA state convention in April, where she will join other talented student journalists from across Florida.

In addition to being honored at the state level, Kailey will also represent Florida in the Journalism Education Association's National High School Journalist of the Year competition.

SCPS family, please join us in congratulating Kailey Calvo on this outstanding achievement. We wish her the best of luck as she competes for the national title and look forward to celebrating her continued success.

Dr. Teresa Thacker has been a principal for three years, currently serving at Red Bug Elementary. When asked about her favorite part of being a principal, she replied, “The opportunity to build meaningful relationships and foster growth in both students and adults. I am passionate about supporting academic and social-emotional development, creating a community of learners who are connected, engaged, and empowered to succeed together.”

An interesting fact about Dr. Thacker, she loves to take risks! She once road a massive slingshot ride and plans to jump out of an airplane someday!

We are overjoyed to have Dr. Thacker's wonderful leadership and dedication in our district. Go Bugs!

SCPS High school juniors and seniors along with their families are invited to visit the Seminole State Sanford/Lake Mary Campus and learn all about the opportunities at SSC.

Stop by the program fair, take a campus tour including special tours of the popular Public Safety and Automotive Training centers, and get all your college questions answered so you can Go State. Go Far.

When: Wednesday, March 12, 4-6 p.m.

Where: Sanford/Lake Mary Campus Student Center (building SC)

While you are on campus, visit the Raider Athletic Center, the campus Barnes and Noble bookstore, and the Raiders Grill, the mobile culinary lab. Plus, enjoy the fun and be entertained at the “Nightbrary.”

Register HERE!

Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment Begins with Plan Prices Starting at Just $29/Month 

Focused on encouraging families to save as early and affordably as possible, our partner Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans has reduced Prepaid Plan monthly prices for newborns and infants to the lowest in more than a decade.

Prepaid Plans allow families to lock in the cost of college with fixed monthly payments. A risk-free 1-Year University Plan now starts at just $29/month for the Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment period from February 1 - April 30, 2025. The reduced prices result in savings of up to $850 per plan for a 1-Year University Plan – up to $3,400 in savings for four years.

Prepaid Plans are made to fit growing families:

• Use in-state or nationwide at public, private, trade and technical schools
• Complements scholarships and financial aid
• Transfer to another student or cancel anytime
• Earnings grow tax-free

Every child deserves higher education. Florida Prepaid’s goal is to make it possible for every Florida family to save simply and affordably. Learn more

Are you a basketball enthusiast with a passion for STEM? We have the perfect event for you! Join us for STEM Night hosted by the Orlando Magic. Before the game, families and kids can dive into a variety of engaging and interactive STEM activities. Mark your calendars for Sun, March 2nd at 6 pm!

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