VyStar Credit Union Opens First Branch in Lake Mary, Continuing Growth in Seminole County
Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce its Lake Mary branch is now open at 4699 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary, FL 32746. The Lake Mary branch is VyStar’s 69th full-service branch and joins its Oviedo and Sanford branches as its third location in Seminole County. “Our new Lake Mary branch continues our exciting growth in Central Florida and enables us to better support our members and community partners who live in this beautiful city,” said VyStar EVP/Chief Operations Officer
Oviedo High School Senior Selected as Finalist in the Nation’s Oldest and Most Prestigious Science and Math Competition
SANFORD, FL: Today, Oviedo High School senior Ishika Nag was named a Finalist in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest and most prestigious high school STEM research competition. The competition, now in its 82nd year, celebrates and rewards young scientists focused on a wide range of scientific topics like the space race, AIDS epidemic and climate change. Many past winners continue to pursue innovation for the good of society and the planet, with program alumni receiving some of the
SCPS Announces 2021-2022 Graduation Rate
(SANFORD, FL) – Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) 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.
A Night Of Impact: The Foundation For Seminole County Public Schools’ New Gala Raises $224,000!
Community members and businesses in Seminole County came together on Saturday, December 3 to raise funds to support K-12 Education. The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools hosted a brand-new inaugural fundraising event called A Night of Impact, which was a gala held at the Westin Lake Mary. With the generous support from sponsors and attendees, over $224,000 was raised to support students. The mission is to ensure that every child can come to school, ready to learn. A Night of Impact,
SCPS Announces 2024 Teacher Of The Year Finalists & Grade-Level Winners
(SANFORD, Fla.) Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) is excited to share our 2024 Teacher of the Year Finalists & Grade-Level Winners: Janan Hodges, 3rd Grade Math & Science Teacher, Spring Lake Elementary School Mrs. Hodges has been an educator for 16 years and has taught several grade levels and subjects. Janan Hodges establishes clear expectations to create a classroom community with learning at the heart. She is a reflective practitioner who strives toward life-long learning and continuous
Internships - Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) - Business Partners Wanted!
ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT TO SIGNUP - THE FALL 2022 VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP EXPO! Need an Intern? Consider a Seminole County Public Schools student!Interns can work in-person or virtually based on your needs.This program is a highly structured, time-limited, career experience in which learners are placed at a worksite to participate in work firsthand.Internships can be paid or unpaid. Students need to complete 130 work hours during the Spring Term 2023.The Virtual Expo will be live from November 1, 2022, through
Solar Bears Announce Updates To 2022-23 Schedule
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears have announced multiple updates to the team’s regular season schedule for the 2022-23 season, presented by Janney Roofing. As a result of the changes, the dates and/or times of 12 home games have been updated. Single-game tickets for all 36 Solar Bears home games will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, September 15 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster and the Amway Center box office. Solar Bears half-season and partial plan ticket members will be contacted to
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Do You Have 30 Minutes to Change the Life of a Student?
Take Stock in Children rewrites the story of deserving low-income students by providing scholarships, mentors & hope. This fall we’re excited to welcome 27 new students to our Take Stock program. Vast majority of these students will be first generation college and together have an impressive average GPA of 3.5. These students are eager to join the other 76 students in our program. Take Stock pairs each student with a mentor, who will provide the support, encouragement, and guidance they need to succeed
SCPS Remains ''A''-rated District
(SANFORD, FL) Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) is pleased to announce that it remains an “A”-rated district for the 2021-2022 school year. In addition, SCPS is ranked #1 out of all Central Florida Districts, ranked 2nd out of all the 14-largest Florida Districts, and 9th out of all Florida Districts overall. “This is a testament to our amazing students and our dedicated teachers, staff, administrators, and families! It’s truly a community effort. "While we're pleased with our results and how we
SCPS Ranks High in 2022 FSA Scores
(SANFORD, FL) Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) is pleased to announce that the district’s students performed exceptionally well overall based upon today’s release of the Florida Department of Education’s (FDOE’s) 2022 Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) scores and additionally ranked high in Algebra 1, Geometry, Civics, and U.S. History End of Course (EOC) Exam results. 14-Largest FL District Rank Central FL District Rank 2022 3rd Grade ELA FSA: #1 #1 2022 4th Grade ELA FSA: #1 #1 2022 5th Grade
Meet your new Seminole Chamber board
Thank you to all of the people who have stepped forward to volunteer their time and talents to keep the Seminole County Chamber among the top chambers in Florida. Your service to the board is invaluable and we are looking forward to a great new year. Of course, thank you to Shawn Molsberger with Orlando Health South Seminole for leading us for the past year. We're looking forward to the leadership of Lauren Miller of J. Wayne Miller over the next 12 months. And after Lauren's term ends a year from now,
Congratulations Seminole Business Awards Nominees!
Congratulations to the 70 companies who were nominated for our annual Seminole Business Awards, the time when we recognize those firms who are making a difference in growing the economy of Seminole County and our region. These companies represent a wide range of businesses in all types of industries. We're looking forward to what our judges think and the final results of their decisions. Remember, our nominees will be judged by people outside of the Orlando metropolitan area. If you're on the list, please
2022 Estimates for Taxable Values Announced by Seminole County Property Appraiser David Johnson
(Sanford, Florida) Seminole County Property Appraiser David Johnson has provided the 2022 Estimate of Taxable Values to the taxing authorities for budget planning purposes. The values include real and personal property per Florida Statute 200.065(7). The estimates will be finalized prior to July 1st and submitted to the Department of Revenue for approval and taxing authorities will then receive their official 2022 Taxable Values for their jurisdictions. Mr. Johnson said, “The real estate market throughout
The Impact of Scholarship Season
Thanks to our donors, The Foundation is excited to announce that we were able to facilitate and award over $64,000 in scholarships to 43 high school seniors! These scholarships are privately funded by individuals and the business community and are designed for students planning to attend community colleges, 4-year colleges and universities, or vocational-technical programs throughout the country. New this scholarship season was:New Foundation Impact Scholarships available to one student at each of the 10
2022 Graduates Can Take College Courses With No Out-Of-Pocket Costs
SANFORD, Fla. (May 10, 2022) – Seminole State College of Florida is offering the Summer Bridge program this summer, a unique program designed in partnership with Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) for 2022 high school graduates. Through the program, students will take two courses over the Summer Term, which runs June 22 – Aug. 3, and the College will use available financial aid and/or institutional funds to cover tuition, fees and books so students will have no out-of-pocket costs. The deadline to apply
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Duke Energy Foundation Delivers Bright Futures For Florida Students With $641,000 In Energy And Engineering Education Grants
22 Florida-based organizations receive funds to enhance educational experiences for all students.ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Duke Energy Foundation and Duke Energy Florida have awarded more than $641,000 in grants to support a wide range of K-12 initiatives focused on energy and engineering education, as well as programs serving underrepresented, low-income and diverse students.This year’s grant recipients range from local education foundations to community organizations that provide unique learning
Winter Springs High School To Host Public Service Career Fair
(WINTER SPRINGS, FL) Winter Springs High School (WSHS) will host a Public Service Career Fair on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Winter Springs High School located at 130 Tuskawilla Rd., Winter Springs, FL, 32708. The students will have the opportunity to visit Army Soldiers and local First Responders to learn about careers in public service. The U.S. Army, Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, Winter Springs Police Department and Seminole County Fire Department will be in attendance.
Seminole County education foundations Tee It Up Together event raises over $130K
The Seminole County community came together on Monday, April 4 to show their support for education through the Foundation for Seminole State College and The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools as over 300 sponsors, golfers and volunteers participated in the first ever Tee It Up Together hosted at Topgolf Lake Mary. The event raised over $130,000 to support both Foundations. View photos Addition Financial and Insurance Office of America, longtime supporters of both foundations, were Presenting
Addition Financial Debit Card Supports Students and Teachers
The Foundation recently received $19,533.81 from Addition Financial thanks to everyone who made purchases using their Addition Financial SCPS debit cards in 2021. Every time you swipe, dip or tap your card, Addition Financial donates $0.03 to benefit the students and teachers of Seminole County Public Schools. All those pennies really add up because The Foundation has received over $193,000 since the program began in 2009. Thank you Addition Financial! Learn more about how you can support Seminole
SCPS Launches Third Physics Bus: The Electricity And Magnetism Bus
(SANFORD, FL) – Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) will be launching a third Physics Bus at a ribbon cutting event to be held on Friday, April 1, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This event will be held at Bentley Elementary School located at 2190 S. Oregon Ave., Sanford, FL 32771. The SCPS Physics Bus Elementary fleet is now complete with a third bus focused on Electricity and Magnetism. The project which began in 2019 with a vision to provide standards-based physics exploration and lab activities to
The Foundation Recognizes SCPS Employees
On Thursday, March 10, 2022, Seminole County Public Schools held its annual Employee of the Year Celebration to honor the support staff that work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our A-rated school district going strong! These hard-working employees have ensured our schools are safe & clean, that students have the transportation they need, and students have delicious and nutritious meals each day. Often, they’re the first face students see when they start their school day. As part of The
Orlando Health Invests in Future Healthcare Workers
Thank you to Orlando Health for investing in future healthcare professionals through Seminole County Public Schools! Their $50,000 grant to The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools supported the revitalization of the Academy of Health Careers (AOHC) magnet program at Seminole High School. With the support of this grant funding, students within the magnet program will be provided a seamless, integrated curriculum and an enhanced selection of career and academic opportunities. This program
J.R. Kroll, Tax Collector, Donates Plexiglass Safety Stands to SCPS
Sanford, Fla. (March 8, 2022) – What was once as a temporary solution for COVID protection in the tax collector’s offices will now be used to help educate the children of Seminole County. After replacing nearly 100 plexiglass windows from most tax collector offices, J.R. Kroll delivered them to Seminole County Public Schools today, giving the school district a valuable, hard-to-find resource for its schools and facilities. “There are so many ways we can use these, not just for safety, but for a wide
TRAIL CLOSURE: Cross Seminole Trail's I-4 Overpass Closed For Three Months
The I-4 Overpass bridge connecting the Cross Seminole Trail to the Seminole Wekiva Trail will be closed for routine maintenance, starting Monday, March 7, 2022. Metal components of the bridge are being re-painted to avoid rust and cable systems on the bridge will be tested. Overnight work will include changes in traffic patterns with one to two thru lanes of I-4 being closed at a time. The project is expected to be completed in three months. Trail users planning to travel between the Cross Seminole Trail
Seminole State College Receives Approval for Three New Bachelor’s Degrees for Fall 2022
Meeting Critical Need and Job Growth Opportunities in Seminole County SANFORD, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2022) – Seminole State College of Florida was awarded approval for three new bachelor’s degree programs during the Florida State Board of Education meeting on Feb. 9, 2022 including a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-6, a Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education K-12, and a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration. All degree programs are pending accreditation by
SCPS Names 2023 Teacher of the Year
(SANFORD, Fla.) On Friday, February 4th, Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) named its 2023 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Julie Gabrovic of Wekiva Elementary School! As part of this prestigious award, Mrs. Gabrovic will receive a Teacher of the Year ring from Herff Jones, gifts from Universal Studios, Orlando Solar Bears, Orlando Magic and $1,000 from the Foundation for SCPS and a one-year lease from Subaru North Orlando. In addition, she will go on to represent Seminole County in the state Teacher of the
SCPS Hiring Event
Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) is looking for additional qualified teachers to join our educational team for the 2022-2023 school year! External candidates, current SCPS substitute teachers, OPS, and non-instructional employees, please join us for our Job Fair on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Lake Brantley High School 991 Sand Lake Rd. Altamonte Springs, 32714.Registering Registering for our SCPS 2022-2023 Job Fair hiring event is a two-step process to ensure eligible candidates can be guaranteed
SCSBDA, SECA and NIPSCO Collective Bargaining Tentative Agreement Reached
Joint Statement between the School Board of Seminole County, the Seminole Educational Clerical Association, Inc. and the Non-Instructional Personnel of Seminole County Board of Public Instruction Association, Inc. Serita D. Beamon, Superintendent and Chardo Richardson, Seminole UniServ Executive Director In the spirit of cooperation, the School Board of Seminole County and the Seminole Educational Clerical Association, Inc. and the Non-Instructional Personnel of Seminole County Board of Public
2022 Collective Bargaining Tentative Agreement Reached
Joint Statement between the School Board of Seminole County and the Seminole Education Association, Inc. Serita D. Beamon, Superintendent and Dan Smith, President Seminole Education Association In the spirit of cooperation, the School Board of Seminole County and the Seminole Education Association, Inc. are pleased to announce that the parties have tentatively agreed to contract language and compensation. Recurring salary increase for the 2021-2022 school year as follows (retro payments to the beginning
SCPS Grad Rate Increases To 95.5% For 2020-2021
(SANFORD, FL) – Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) is proud to announce that its Graduation Rate for the 2020-2021 School Year was 95.5%. That’s #1 out of all Central Florida districts, #1 out of the 14 largest districts, and #3 out of all Florida districts. In addition, that’s an increase of 1% above the previous year (94.5%, 2019-2020) and remains 5.4% above the state average (90.1%).
