Category: District news

Dear Spartan Families, We are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our support and opportunities for high school students who are considering continuing their education at the college level after graduation. This year, for the first time, we will be offering the administration of the PSAT during school hours for all 10th-grade students at …

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“Today’s going to be great!” exclaimed one student as he disembarked from the school bus at Golden Hill this morning, walking into the building with classmates and greeting teachers along the way. The joy and enthusiasm was palpable as students and teachers began the 2024-2025 school year at the Florida Union Free School District. Fifth …

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Spartan athletes are gearing up for a competitive season on the field, court and trails, with sights set on clinching section and other titles. “Sports are an extension of education. I think sports bring out character, team building, how to work well with others and competitiveness, just to name a few,” shared athletic director and …

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District Welcome Letter | Golden Hill Welcome Letter | S.S. Seward Institute Welcome Letter Dear Spartan Families, I hope the summer months have brought you renewed energy. It is with great excitement that I welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year! Over the summer months, our team has worked diligently to finalize grants, create student …

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Golden Hill supply lists are available for the 2024-2025 school year for grades K-5.

This summer, incoming senior Jackie Tomassi is passing on her passion for volleyball to young athletes, running a clinic for kindergarten through sixth graders for her National Honor Society service project. “I remember when I was in elementary school, volleyball wasn’t a sport we typically played,” the varsity setter shared. “I want to make sure …

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Golden Hill Elementary has received a grant from the Children’s Institute to fund Primary Project, a program designed to help students adjust to school, gain confidence and social skills, and focus on learning, according to the Children’s Institute. The grant will extend over three years, totaling $33,750.  Primary Project helps students in pre-K through third …

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The Board of Education will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 29 to present the revised District-wide School Safety Plan and District Code of Conduct. The hearing will be held at 7 p.m. at S.S. Seward Institute. A copy of the Safety Plan and Code of Conduct are available for review online and at …

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The fall sports season is just around the corner! High school sports start Aug. 26, with the exception of football starting on Aug. 19. Modified sports start on the first day of school.  Registration must be completed prior to attending any practices with full clearance from the school nurse. Registration opens online on July 26 …

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If you walk by S.S. Seward this month, you might expect it to be quiet with students home for the summer. Instead, your ears would be pleasantly surprised by the sounds of “I’m a Believer” or “Crazy Train” coming from the band room. The tunes are compliments of the middle school and high school summer …

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