The Florida Union Free School District is proud to be a 1:1 mobile device District, integrating technology into daily school and home life. Students use robust Chromebooks with touchscreen displays and tablet modes responsibly, ensuring readiness for learning at school. Protecting children online requires awareness of potential dangers. Recently, the District observed a rise in …
The following students were named to the first quarter honor roll at S.S. Seward Institute in Florida. To achieve High Honor Roll status, a student must have an overall average of at least 90% with no grade lower than a 75%. To be named to the Honor Roll, a student must have an overall average …
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FLORIDA — For more than two decades, students at S.S. Seward Institute have had the opportunity to look inside how local government works through the Amy Bull Crist Youth-in-Government Program. “I joined Youth-in-Government to get a closer look at politics and see how it all works behind the scenes,” Florida Union Free School District junior …
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Dear Members of the Florida UFSD School Community, We stand at a pivotal moment filled with enthusiasm as we contemplate the path forward, and we are reaching out to you for your valuable assistance. The District is beginning a strategic planning process to help guide our efforts for the next several years, and we need …
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Florida UFSD Celebrates Staff Excellence at Mid-Hudson School Study Council Award Ceremony This week, two Florida Union Free School District members were recognized at the Mid-Hudson School Study Council Award ceremony for their excellence in serving the district. Dana Castine, who has been with the district for more than 30 years, and Helen Arena, more …
October Student Athletes of the Month Sebastian Vargas Sebastian is a junior that plays on the Varsity Boys Soccer team. He became a starter in his first year on the varsity team. As a defensive back this season he committed just one foul in 17 games. He is a pleasant surprise on and off …
Arts Student of the Month is an S.S. Seward program that acknowledges an art student each month who comes to class each day ready to learn, participate in class, is dedicated to their projects, and has a positive attitude. Each art teacher nominates a student that embodies the criteria to be their Arts Student of …
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Wellness Day returned with much excitement to Golden Hill Elementary on Monday, Oct. 16, thanks to support from the school’s Building Leadership Team, the AOOA (All One One All) Farm in Goshen and the Orange County Department of Health. Beth Verblaauw from AOOA Farm brought various fresh vegetables including sweet potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and parsnips …
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In honor of School Board Recognition Week, please join us in thanking the dedicated individuals who serve on the Florida Board of Education: President Rob Andrade, Vice President Robert Scheuermann, Stephen Caldwell, Lori Gorcsos and John Redman. Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared the week of Oct. 16-20 School Board Recognition Week to commend school board …
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In honor of Fire Prevention Week, the Florida Fire Department visited Golden Hill Elementary students on Thursday (Oct. 12) to teach about fire preparedness. Students got to tour the fire trucks and even test out some of the equipment! Fire Prevention Week emphasizes how families must prepare fire escape plans, test smoke and carbon monoxide …
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