Districts monitoring rebounds with student enrollment
Districts across the county tracked enrollment dips over the course of the pandemic and some in our area are now watching for numbers to rebound.
Districts across the county tracked enrollment dips over the course of the pandemic and some in our area are now watching for numbers to rebound.
New state program to help your child build their personal library
Teachers are focusing on ways to make sure your child is up to speed now that students are back in the classroom. The state is also rolling out a new reading initiative offering free support.
Teachers are focusing on ways to make sure your child is up to speed now that students are back in the classroom. The state is also rolling out a new reading initiative offering free support.
Officials: Seminole County school employee shot at gas station
Seminole County Public Schools said that the victim and another school staff member were driving a box truck with deliveries when they stopped at the gas station.
Seminole County Public Schools said that the victim and another school staff member were driving a box truck with deliveries when they stopped at the gas station.
School districts in Central Florida overcoming challenges from supply chain issues
Supply Chain issues are squeezing some cafeteria meal services and requiring districts to get creative to make sure your child is fed. There is food available, but sometimes some food items are harder to get.
Supply Chain issues are squeezing some cafeteria meal services and requiring districts to get creative to make sure your child is fed. There is food available, but sometimes some food items are harder to get.
Seminole County Schools add bonuses to keep bus drivers on the job
Spokesperson Michael Lawrence says he understands they have been putting in extra work. The last thing they want is to see bus drivers walk out.
Spokesperson Michael Lawrence says he understands they have been putting in extra work. The last thing they want is to see bus drivers walk out.
Seminole County school buses roll out amid possibility of strike
Parents in Seminole County may have to find alternative transportation for Friday. District officials are warning of a possible bus driver strike or sick-out.
Parents in Seminole County may have to find alternative transportation for Friday. District officials are warning of a possible bus driver strike or sick-out.
Seminole football player overcomes adversity, earns full-ride scholarship
Earlier this year, Donta Whack's life was turned upside down when his biggest supporter, his mother, was killed in a hit-and-run incident, according to police. But he turned this tragedy into motivation.
Earlier this year, Donta Whack's life was turned upside down when his biggest supporter, his mother, was killed in a hit-and-run incident, according to police. But he turned this tragedy into motivation.
Central Florida school districts face substitute teacher shortage
Seminole and Volusia County Schools are facing the same crisis: a substitute teacher shortage in part due to COVID-19.
Seminole and Volusia County Schools are facing the same crisis: a substitute teacher shortage in part due to COVID-19.
Seminole school board holds emergency meeting on face masks
There are currently 14 school districts in the state that are enforcing a mask mandate despite the governor’s executive order.
There are currently 14 school districts in the state that are enforcing a mask mandate despite the governor’s executive order.
Visitors not allowed at Seminole Co. Schools until at least this date
This procedure will reportedly be reassessed at a later time given the circumstances around the COVID-19 delta variant.
This procedure will reportedly be reassessed at a later time given the circumstances around the COVID-19 delta variant.
School districts post COVID dashboards for first week of school
The COVID dashboard is up for week one at Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) with just a fraction of Orange County students and staff testing positive for coronavirus.
The COVID dashboard is up for week one at Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) with just a fraction of Orange County students and staff testing positive for coronavirus.
Central Florida parents concerned over no mask mandates at schools
With school starting Tuesday for Orange and Seminole counties, parents are concerned about sending their children back into the classroom with other students not wearing a mask.
With school starting Tuesday for Orange and Seminole counties, parents are concerned about sending their children back into the classroom with other students not wearing a mask.
Anxiety looms as parents prepare kids to go back to school
Samantha Taylor is getting her daughter, Billie, ready for second grade. It’s a big day for Billie. She hasn’t been inside a school for more than a year.
Samantha Taylor is getting her daughter, Billie, ready for second grade. It’s a big day for Billie. She hasn’t been inside a school for more than a year.
Central Florida parents file lawsuit over mask mandate ban in schools
The group wants an executive order signed by the Governor to be rescinded. The order bars schools from requiring students to wear masks.
The group wants an executive order signed by the Governor to be rescinded. The order bars schools from requiring students to wear masks.
Seminole County to require masks for students with opt-out option
The Seminole County School District said on Saturday that it is requiring masks for students for at least the first 30 days of the school year.
The Seminole County School District said on Saturday that it is requiring masks for students for at least the first 30 days of the school year.
Seminole County Public Schools to require employees to wear masks
Seminole County Schools has announced that several new policy changes due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Seminole County Schools has announced that several new policy changes due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
School districts extend online learning deadlines as COVID delta variant leaves parents torn
Some districts in Central Florida are giving parents more time to sign up for virtual school as the Delta variant leaves parents uncertain about sending their children back into the classroom.
Some districts in Central Florida are giving parents more time to sign up for virtual school as the Delta variant leaves parents uncertain about sending their children back into the classroom.
CDC recommendation re-ignites mask debate in schools
Passionate debate over masking in schools is re-ignited in Orange and Seminole Counties over the CDC's masking recommendation.
Passionate debate over masking in schools is re-ignited in Orange and Seminole Counties over the CDC's masking recommendation.
Judge delays sentencing for Joel Greenberg's sex trafficking conviction
Greenberg pleaded guilty in May to sex trafficking of a minor and five other charges, among the nearly three dozen he faced.
Greenberg pleaded guilty in May to sex trafficking of a minor and five other charges, among the nearly three dozen he faced.
Seminole County School Board votes to make face masks optional
The Seminole County School Board voted on Tuesday to make face masks optional for students, teachers and staff.
The Seminole County School Board voted on Tuesday to make face masks optional for students, teachers and staff.