Florida welcomes students to first day of school (photo gallery)
Students, faculty, staff and administrators were all back together on campus on Sept. 5. Check out some of the First Day of School smiles were were able to catch:
New teachers learn more about Florida UFSD at orientation
Teachers new to the Florida Union Free School District had their first official look at their new place of employment on Wednesday, Aug. 30. “We are excited to have you join our dedicated team of educators.” Superintendent Dr. Lisamarie Spindler said. “Your role in shaping the minds of our students is invaluable, and we are …
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A message from the superintendent
Dear Families, As the summer days gradually close, we eagerly prepare to embark on a new school year within the Florida Union Free School District. With excitement and determination, we look forward to the possibilities and growth the upcoming year holds for our students. Throughout the summer months, our dedicated team has been hard at …
BOE member re-elected as NYSSBA Area 9 director
Florida UFSD Board of Education member John T. Redman was recently re-elected as the Area 9 director for the New York State School Boards Association. As Area 9 director, he represents school districts in Orange, Dutchess, Sullivan, Ulster and Greene counties. NYSSBA provides advocacy, training and information to school boards in support of their mission …
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A message from the S.S. Seward Principal
Hello Spartan Nation! The excitement that comes with the beginning of a new school year is starting to build here at Seward. The building is sparkling, teachers are starting to come in and set up classrooms, athletics are starting on Monday, and the planning and preparation is almost complete. We look forward to the hallways …
Spartans gear up for fall sports season
Fall sports will soon be underway for the Florida Union Free School District, and S.S. Seward is looking to build on its successes of last season while adjusting to changes at the state and local level. A big change this year for some Seward teams will be in their classification. New York State Public High …
AD earns certified athletic administrator recognition
Florida Union Free School District Athletic Director Joseph DiMattina has been recognized by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association as a certified athletic administrator. “I felt it was important to advance my knowledge in athletics,” DiMattina said of the certification. “It also offered additional credibility in the subject area.” The voluntary certification process included a …
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School meal information, forms now available
Information regarding school meals has been updated on the Food Services Department page of the Florida website. Meal prices have remained the same as last year: $2.15 for breakfast at Golden Hill and Seward, and, for lunch, $3.35 at Golden Hill and $3.55 at Seward. Money can be added to students’ meal accounts through MySchoolBucks. …
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Summer of learning, fun wrapping up for Florida students
Two of the summer programs at Florida Union Free School District wrapped up Aug. 3, closing out a month of learning and fun. The program for seventh through ninth grade students will end Aug. 10. “We are glad to see so many students take advantage of the opportunity to continue their learning into the summer,” …
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A transportation update from the superintendent
Dear Families, I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the summer break. I am excited to share some essential transportation updates as we prepare for the upcoming school year. I am pleased to announce that, starting this academic year, we will partner with Student Bus Company as our new bus vendor. Safety remains …
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