On March 15, 2018, Seminole County Public Schools will announce the 2019 District Teacher of the Year Winner at the sold out Teacher of the Year Celebration hosted by the Foundation. What does it mean to be the Teacher of the Year? Let's check in with Emily Sless - SCPS' 2018 Teacher…
The Foundation received $12,500 from CFE Federal Credit Union on February 27, 2018 thanks to everyone who used their SCPS debit cards in 2017. In total, the Foundation has received $126,000 since the program began in 2009 to benefit the students and teachers of Seminole County Public Schools. Remember, every…
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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Looking to kick your holiday season off with some Christmas fun? Christmas at Gaylord Palms offers festive fun for everyone! Enjoy heartwarming visits with Santa, Snow Tubing, Cirque Dreams Unwrapped stage show, Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions, Joyful Atrium Light Show, ICE! featuring Christmas Around the World and more! The Foundation has teamed…
[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…
