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Student-run learning program starts at OHS
OKEECHOBEE — Christian Rios, a graduate of the Okeechobee High School Class of 2018, spoke to the Okeechobee County School Board at its monthly meeting on Aug. 1 about his work with the Academic...
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Lauren Myers named next OHS principal
OKEECHOBEE — Lauren Myers has been chosen as the next principal at Okeechobee High School, filling the vacancy left when Dylan Tedders took the position of assistant superintendent of administrative...
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Okeechobee educators stay busy during school break
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County Education Association (OCEA) stayed busy during the summer break this year. Back on June 1, members of the OCEA, including Florida Education Association’s Frank...
View ArticleSchool District earns ‘A’ rating two years in a row
WEST PALM BEACH — For the second consecutive year, the School District of Palm Beach County has earned an A-rating. The school district is one of only three large urban districts in Florida to earn an...
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Glades schools mark milestone: No grades below C
PALM BEACH COUNTY — For the first time in 20 years, none of the schools in the Glades region received a school grade rating of ‘D’ or ‘F.’ Regional Superintendent Angela Moore attributes the success...
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Raulerson ER educates STEM students
OKEECHOBEE — Seminole Elementary School students with an interests in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects visited Raulerson Hospital to learn about medical careers involving STEM...
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Back to School Expo helps hundreds of kids
OKEECHOBEE — Back to School is in full swing. New teacher orientation and the fifth annual Back to School Expo at Okeechobee High School were one for the books or, rather, book bags. First, Our...
View ArticleSchool board approves teacher exchange program
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County School Board approved an agreement with TPG Cultural Exchange LLC to bring teachers from India, Jamaica, the Philippines, Spain and other places to Okeechobee....
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PBSO and U.S. Sugar team up to supply backpacks
WEST PALM BEACH — To ease parents’ costs for this school year, The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Sugar, Gunster and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) donated $110,000 worth of...
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Back to School Bash equips hundreds of kids for learning
MOORE HAVEN — Florida Community Health Centers (FCHC) and the United Way partnered up with dozens of community supporters to host the annual Moore Haven Back to School Bash. It took place from 4 to 6...
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Cheerleaders excel at camp
pecial to the Lake Okeechobee News/Guardians of the Glades BELLE GLADE — Varsity cheerleaders from Glades Day School finished UCA camp with three All Americans: Hana Lohmann, Arielle Harvey and Chloe...
View ArticleHalf-cent sales tax could pay for School Resource Officers
OKEECHOBEE – A half-cent sales tax could be an option to pay for School Resource Officers in Okeechobee County Schools. The county’s growing property tax base does not mean more funding for Okeechobee...
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South Elementary presents Students of the Week
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE — South Elementary School would like to congratulate its Students of the Week for the week of Aug. 12. They are: Dylan Michel, Natalie Zarrella, Abigail...
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Ahfachkee School enhanced and expanded
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Chris FelkerWith joy written plainly on their faces, Seminole dignitaries cut the ribbon to welcome students and parents into the new middle/high school facility...
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Kindergarten students hard at work
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/ CLEWISTON — Westside Elementary School’s kindergarten students got off to a good start last week.
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Business partners donate backpacks to school
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/GES Officers from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office delivered 780 backpacks to Gove Elementary School. BELLE GLADE — Gove Elementary is very fortunate to have...
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Ready for new school year
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News BELLE GLADE — Belle Glade Elementary School staff was happy to welcome the students back for the new school year. Aug. 12 was the first day of school.
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Central Elementary finishes week with rally
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/CES The following students received a five on their Math and/or Reading FSA: Back right to left are Anileigh Quinones, Adonis Martinez, Salvador Mendoza, Austin...
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Classroom ready for students
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News BELLE GLADE — Corrian Thisler Rand was ready for students at Gove Elementary School. Some helpers assisted in getting the room ready, as evidenced by this photo...
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Teachers enjoy breakfast
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Palm Beach County Schools Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Palm Beach County Schools PALM BEACH COUNTY — The Palm Beach County Schools Glades Region held teacher...
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