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“Firefighters are brave, heroic people,” said Golden Hill Elementary fifth grader Patrick Verblaauw. After learning about fire prevention from firefighter Thomas Andryshak Jr., the fifth grader was impressed by the firefighters’ training, heavy gear and how they never fail to help people in the Florida community. “He showed us pictures of really bad fires and …

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The New York State School Boards Association recognizes October 14 – 18 as School Board Recognition Week. This is a time to promote awareness and understanding of the important work performed by school board members. The Florida Union Free School District is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition …

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Luca Carbillano Luca Carbillano is excelling both on the field as a defenseman for boys varsity soccer and in the classroom as a senior. Francesca Falone Frannie Falone is a freshman starting in her second season on the girls varsity soccer team. She is leading the team in goals with six and has played every …

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The Florida Union Free School District has welcomed seven new members to the team this year! Learn more about them below: Scarlet De Los Santos – Spanish teacher at S.S. Seward Education: I earned a bachelor’s in Spanish adolescent education from SUNY New Paltz and a master’s in educational technology from Long Island University. What …

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Dear Florida community, This year, we will seek approval of a capital project to prepare our district, buildings and learners for brighter futures.  Our most recent Building Condition Survey, valid until 2026, details the physical, mechanical and electrical status of our buildings, and identifies repairs and improvements for the district to consider. Now, we are …

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At S.S. Seward, new distance learning courses allow students to study with peers from other parts of the state, earn college credit and explore new interests. With distance learning, a state-of-the-art, high-definition interactive video system allows students in different districts to take the same course from the same teacher at the same time.  Students have …

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S.S. Seward 2024-2025 yearbooks ads are available now through January 1, 2025. Check the Josten’s website and links below for more details on how to celebrate the student in your life or showcase your business. Yearbooks are also available for purchase with a presale deal through October 25.   Student Recognition Ads  Business Ads  Presale  …

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The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange and Sullivan Counties has a variety of opportunities available to parents, school faculty and staff this fall. View linked flyers for more details as well as registration information. Parenting a Related Child: This is a free, self-paced online program for those raising related children (stepchild, grandchild, sibling, niece/nephew, etc.). The …

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S.S. Seward senior Taylor Vogt has been recognized as a 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).  She is one of 16,000 seniors across the nation who have the opportunity to compete for over 6,000 scholarships totaling nearly $26,000 to be awarded next spring. According to NMSC, “About 95 …

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Picture day for S.S. Seward students will be on October 7 during students’ English classes. Senior formal retakes are September 20th.  Please see the following information from Lors Photography on ordering photos: Order online now for premium background options and exclusive online products! (Premium backgrounds available online only.) Order online and enter school code 25-24SI. …

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