The Florida Blue Foundation recently donated $50,000 to impact academic achievement through the Foundation for SCPS. Funding will help stock shelves at A Gift for Teaching - Seminole with needed school supplies along with supporting programs like providing grants to teachers for classroom projects and helping the Foundation grow and…
The Orlando Magic Youth Fund, a fund of the McCormick Foundation, recently granted $20,000 to the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools to support the Last Best Chance program, helping high-needs students and families. Certified teachers, guidance counselors and support staff work with students to keep them on track for…
Thank you Jeunesse Kids for donating $150,324 to the Foundation for SCPS to refurbish an old school building and create a STEM preschool in addition to supporting the district’s Great Start and Voluntary Pre K programs! Funds were raised through the Jeunesse Kids Expo in Orlando last fall, where more…
[embed]https://youtu.be/kf3tQPFp4Bc[/embed] Winter Springs High School student Michele Velez is one of six students chosen state-wide to receive a Take Stock in Children Leaders for Life fellowship. The Leader for Life fellowship provides funds for housing, meal plans, computers, books, supplies, and all other college-related expenses, leadership training and internship opportunities.…
The 21st Annual Arts Alive in Seminole was a tremendous success! A sold out crowd of over 300 guests were immersed in the arts through performances by our students and teachers. Thanks to amazing supporters like presenting sponsor Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital, the arts are being kept alive in Seminole County Public Schools. Early estimates show that the event netted…
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[caption id="attachment_2253" align="alignright" width="312"] Duke Energy Government and Community Relations Manager Elisha Gonzalez praises students for their participation in STEM programs and exploration of new fields.[/caption] Students at Milwee Middle School had a chance to show off their STEM projects with legislative, corporate and school leaders last week. The Foundation's…
We often hear of how teenagers and young children are constantly surrounded by technology, but what about those who have no access to technology at home? Think about how many homework assignments are now done using computers, the internet or even apps. Lack of access to these technologies can be…
It all starts with a blank piece of paper. From there, the students at Crooms Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) had to fill in the blanks to develop their science fair projects focusing on a STEM idea/problem that needs to be solved. Sam, a junior at Crooms and incoming SECME…
Meet three of our 14 amazing Take Stock in Children - Seminole graduating seniors! Josue Reyes Diaz With a strong passion for music, Josue plays the trumpet in his high school band and earned recognition at the state and county levels this year. After applying to the University of Central…
