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…
$10,000 Ali’s Hope Foundation Brings Hope to Students Facing Mental Illness Concentrating in school can be difficult for students, but especially those struggling with chronic behavioral and mental health conditions. Although support for students with challenges like these are in place throughout Seminole County Public Schools, sometimes it’s necessary to…
Foundation for Seminole Co. Public Schools ranks fourteenth in national study of K-12 education foundations “Stepping Up: The Top K-12 Education Foundations in the Nation” ranks Foundation for Seminole Co. Public Schools among the top 20 in the nation for three consecutive years. (Dec. 7, 2016) – The nation’s only…
After wrapping up the 20th Anniversary of Arts Alive in Seminole!, a fundraising gala for the visual and performing arts in Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS), The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools (The Foundation) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Lake Mary-Heathrow Festival of…
Joining the plight to provide more opportunities for students to explore career fields in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), The Foundation is excited to announce a continued partnership with Duke Energy that will provide $43,000 to support STEM programs and initiatives throughout the district. An innovative girl’s engineering club…
The Florida Prepaid College Board (FPCB) is awarding ten two-year Florida College Plans (worth more than $8,000 each) this year to children ages newborn to 8th grade! Here is how you can be a lucky winner! Visit http://www.floridaprepaidscholarshipprogram.com, to register to win, and have chances to earn extra entries by answering…
Research shows high school dropouts will earn $200,000 less than a high school graduate and almost a million dollars less than a college graduate over a lifetime. In an effort to continue preparing Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) students for graduation and successful futures, The Foundation for SCPS (The Foundation)…
We are pleased to announce that our golf tournament netted about $71,000 due to the generous contributions of our event sponsors and players. The event raises critical unrestricted dollars to support students and teachers of the district. Check out some cool footage of event day here: Golf Tournament. We hope you…
