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The Foundation Launches New Families in Need Fund

To better respond to the needs of students who are living in financially fragile situations and students who are homeless, the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) plans to launch a new fund – Families in Need (FIN) Fund. The new fund will allow SCPS to serve the needs…

February 26, 2016 at 12:02 pm The Foundation
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Get Your Running Shoes Ready to Support The Foundation!

Getting fit for the New Year? Why not do something to benefit not only yourself, but also students in Seminole County Public Schools? Participate in a 5K or a 15K at the 6th Annual Riverside Dash! Register here today! SCPS Employees who sign up using the code WELLNESS will receive a $10 discount.…

January 26, 2016 at 2:52 pm The Foundation
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The Foundation Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors

The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools is excited to announce the addition of six new board members to its Board of Directors. The new members began their three year term on Aug. 27, 2015. The Foundation board of directors will now include: Larry Campbell, Vice President, BB&T Darin Crafton,…

December 17, 2015 at 1:41 pm The Foundation
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Christmas at Gaylord Palms to benefit SCPS Students and Teachers

Looking to kick your holiday season off with some Christmas fun? Experience everyone's favorite holiday classic, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas" at this year's Christmas at Gaylord Palms! The Foundation has teamed up with Gaylord Palms to offer a special discount. Save $4 per ticket when using special promo code EFSEM.…

December 7, 2015 at 2:25 pm The Foundation
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SCPS Superintendent Dr. Walt Griffin Receives Statewide STAR Recognition from Consortium of Florida Education Foundations

The Foundation for SCPS is proud to announce that Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) Superintendent Dr. Walt Griffin received the 2015 STAR Superintendent Award on Dec. 3, at the 70th Annual Joint Conference of Florida School Boards Association and Florida Association of District School Superintendents held in Tampa. The award,…

December 3, 2015 at 9:38 am The Foundation
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The Foundation for SCPS Continues to Rank in Top 25 of K-12 Education Foundations

Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) would like to congratulate The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools on ranking 16th in a national study of K-12 education foundations. “Stepping Up: The Top K-12 Education Foundations in the Nation” is the nation’s only study and ranking of K-12 education foundations. The Foundation…

November 18, 2015 at 11:28 am The Foundation
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Lake Howell to Reveal $2.5 Million Aquatic Center

  We are excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony and celebration for the new Lake Howell High School (LHHS) Aquatic Center on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 6 p.m. Guest speakers of the ceremony will include Superintendent Dr. Walt Griffin, LHHS Principal Frank Casillo Jr., Aquatic Center architect and builder,…

October 6, 2015 at 2:36 pm The Foundation
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Silver Hawks Soar to New Heights with $4 Million Award

Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) is excited to announce that The Foundation for SCPS has been awarded $4 million for Lake Howell High School (LHHS). This significant sum is the single largest donor contribution SCPS has ever received. LHHS will use the funds to enhance its academics and facilities which…

April 1, 2015 at 8:27 pm The Foundation
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And the 2016 SCPS Teacher of the Year Winner is…

[caption id="attachment_1020" align="aligncenter" width="300"] L to R: Dr. Walt Griffin, SCPS Superintendent; Brian Fettig, The Foundation Board Chairman; Michelle Walsh, SCPS Director of Special Education; Brian Furgione, 2016 SCPS Teacher of the Year; James Kubis, Principal, Milwee Middle; Jeff Bauer, SCPS School Board Member; Dede Schaffner, SCPS School Board Member…

March 24, 2015 at 7:58 pm The Foundation
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A Mardi Gras Morning, presented by CFE Federal Credit Union, benefits A Gift for Teaching – Seminole

[caption id="attachment_986" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Thank you to CFE! Pictured L to R: Karina Ross, Graphic Artist; Katie Bowman, Marketing Specialist; Joseph A. Melbourne, President & CEO; Linh Dang, Senior Vice President; Katie Thomason, Director of Development; Cassie Roach, Marketing Specialist; Kevin Miller, Senior Vice President[/caption] The saints came marching in…

February 18, 2015 at 6:24 pm The Foundation
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