Seminole County begins first day of face to face instruction
Seminole County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Walt Griffin speaks to FOX 35.
Seminole County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Walt Griffin speaks to FOX 35.
Seminole County prepares school buses with new safety measures to keep kids safe
Because of COVID-19, all students will have to wear a mask on the bus. If they don’t have one, the bus driver will give them one.
Because of COVID-19, all students will have to wear a mask on the bus. If they don’t have one, the bus driver will give them one.
Saving on school supplies
FOX 35 shows you how you can save money on supplies as the new school year begins. Visit www.couponcabin.com for more deals.
FOX 35 shows you how you can save money on supplies as the new school year begins. Visit www.couponcabin.com for more deals.
One week before in-person school, OCPS still finalizing plans
The first day for in-person instruction is just days away for many Central Florida school districts. Orange County is still trying to hammer out safety protocols.
The first day for in-person instruction is just days away for many Central Florida school districts. Orange County is still trying to hammer out safety protocols.
Seminole County students head to class Monday
In Seminole County, students return to the classroom on Monday. With other districts experiencing technical problems, officials anticipate some glitches.
In Seminole County, students return to the classroom on Monday. With other districts experiencing technical problems, officials anticipate some glitches.
Parents file lawsuit to stop schools from forcing students to wear masks
Grace and Justin Warniment are like many parents, wrestling over their child's education during the COVID-19 pandemic and they know there is a lot on the line.
Grace and Justin Warniment are like many parents, wrestling over their child's education during the COVID-19 pandemic and they know there is a lot on the line.
ESE parents left in the dark about mask policy
Exceptional Student Education (ESE) parents originally thought their students would be exempt from certain face-to-face school reopening guidelines, particularly those that require students to wear face masks.
Exceptional Student Education (ESE) parents originally thought their students would be exempt from certain face-to-face school reopening guidelines, particularly those that require students to wear face masks.
Orange County school reopening plan discussed
Orange County school reopening plan could be changing. A medical advisory board is scheduled to offer recommendations to the school board on Friday.
Orange County school reopening plan could be changing. A medical advisory board is scheduled to offer recommendations to the school board on Friday.
School bus safety in Seminole County
Many students across Central Florida will return to in-class learning next week. FOX 35 News got a look at how Seminole County will sanitize buses.
Many students across Central Florida will return to in-class learning next week. FOX 35 News got a look at how Seminole County will sanitize buses.
Hundreds of students across US in quarantine after COVID-19 outbreaks at reopened schools
Coronavirus outbreaks are hindering many school districts’ reopening plans.
Coronavirus outbreaks are hindering many school districts’ reopening plans.
Doctors suggest staggered reopening of face-to-face learning for Orange County schools
A panel of doctors are weighing in on how they feel face-to-face learning should resume.
A panel of doctors are weighing in on how they feel face-to-face learning should resume.
Lake County Schools testing students, teachers for COVID-19 before classes begin
Lake County Schools is leading the way in Central Florida by providing all teachers, staff and students with COVID-19 testing before returning to school.
Lake County Schools is leading the way in Central Florida by providing all teachers, staff and students with COVID-19 testing before returning to school.
Advisory board discusses in-person school plans in Orange County
Orange County schools begin face-to-face instruction next week. Doctors on an advisory board have voiced concerns about all students attending on the same date and recommend younger students should be the first to participant in classroom instruction.
Orange County schools begin face-to-face instruction next week. Doctors on an advisory board have voiced concerns about all students attending on the same date and recommend younger students should be the first to participant in classroom instruction.
Normal safety protocols at school different now due to pandemic
Safety protocols dealing with natural disasters, fire, and active shooter situations look a little different at schools this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Safety protocols dealing with natural disasters, fire, and active shooter situations look a little different at schools this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Seminole County schools to require face masks for students
The school mandate requires everyone - from students to visitors - wear masks, including on the bus.
The school mandate requires everyone - from students to visitors - wear masks, including on the bus.
Students and parents navigate virtual school
Orange County parent Carmen Wagstaff talks about the virtual learning experience for her children.
Orange County parent Carmen Wagstaff talks about the virtual learning experience for her children.
Virtual learning expected to get better after rocky start, Orange County superintendent says
Though many parents experienced technological issues on the first day of Orange County virtual learning, the superintendent says the district handled it well.
Though many parents experienced technological issues on the first day of Orange County virtual learning, the superintendent says the district handled it well.
Osceola County adds bus routes, needs drivers to prepare for start of school
As the first day of school approaches for Central Florida schools, transportation officials are putting new safety procedures in place for bus rides.
As the first day of school approaches for Central Florida schools, transportation officials are putting new safety procedures in place for bus rides.
UCF creates hotline to help parents with virtual learning
If you are navigating virtual school for the first time and need help teaching your children concepts, or if you are a student who needs support, the University of Central Florida has created a free resource.
If you are navigating virtual school for the first time and need help teaching your children concepts, or if you are a student who needs support, the University of Central Florida has created a free resource.
UCF offering Parents As Teachers hotline
Schools are starting to reopen but many students will continue to work remotely. If parents need help, free assistance is available through UCF's Parents As Teachers hotline at 407-823-0687.
Schools are starting to reopen but many students will continue to work remotely. If parents need help, free assistance is available through UCF's Parents As Teachers hotline at 407-823-0687.