PB County schools closing for 2 weeks; PBSC transitioning to online instruction
PALM BEACH COUNTY — The Palm Beach County School District announced Friday that all public school campuses in the county will be closed this coming week, March 16-20, and next to help reduce the...
View ArticleSchools monitoring cornovirus situation ahead of spring break
OKEECHOBEE– UPDATE: Following a conference call with school superintendents, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran, all schools will be closed until March 30....
View ArticlePalm Beach County School District Daily Coronavirus Update
WEST PALM BEACH – The following letter was sent to parents and staff on behalf of Superintendent Donald Fennoy. March 15, 2020-Coronavirus Prevention and Readiness Update #8 Dear Parents, As a...
View ArticleFlorida public schools closed through April 15; State assessment tests canceled
TALLAHASSEE — On March 17, the Florida Department of Education announced that Florida public schools will be closed through April 15. “The containment of COVID-19 is essential, and this is not a...
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There are free educational games and apps available if you know where to look
With school now being canceled until at least April 15, parents are going to be looking for educational resources for their children. The following list may help: ABC Mouse Adventure Academy Amazon...
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Lady Brahmans increase record to 5-3 before break
Lake Okeechobee News/Richard Marion OKEECHOBEE — Jacee Jumper hits a ground ball in Okeechobee’s game against South Fork on March 13. OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee High School varsity Lady Brahman...
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Students in Closeup Program
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/CHS CLEWISTON — Fourteen Clewiston High School students and one CCS have been selected to participate in the National CloseUp Program. They will travel to...
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CHS Public Service Academy competes at state conference
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Kristine Petersen CLEWISTON — The Clewiston High School Public Service Academy students who competed in the Florida Public Service Association State Competition in...
View ArticleMoore Haven Elementary School continues to feed kids healthy meals
MOORE HAVEN — As The Glades County School District continues their work to minimize the effects of the Coronavirus for all Glades County residents, the Glades County School District wishes to continue...
View ArticleOkeechobee schools closed, but learning will continue
OKEECHOBEE – School campuses are closed through April 15 but “that doesn’t mean learning is stopping,” Superintendent of Schools Ken Kenworthy told Okeechobee County Commissioners at their March 18...
View ArticleGlades Region Schools send computers home with students
BELLE GLADE – Lake Shore Middle School will distribute laptop computers for students to use while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, March 20 between 9 a.m. and noon. One...
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School meal site added
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County Schools Food Service Program has added an additional location which is more centrally located, at the Okeechobee Public Library. This will be a walk-up or Drive-thru...
View ArticleEducation at home can be fun
With schools canceled all over the country, many parents are feeling overwhelmed. Will my kids get behind in school? How will I keep them entertained for days, weeks, months? Should I be teaching...
View ArticleIndian River State College Updates Response to Coronavirus
College to maintain operations remotely with limited services on site FORT PIERCE — —Beginning March 23, the conclusion of Spring Break─Indian River State College will maintain operations remotely...
View ArticlePBSC theatres cancel performances for remainder of the season
LAKE WORTH — The three theatres at Palm Beach State College campuses in Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens and Belle Glade are cancelling the remainder of their performances for the season in response to...
View ArticleSchool Food Service sets Western Palm Beach County schedule for next 3 weeks
PALM BEACH COUNTY — While all Palm Beach County schools are closed at least through April 15, School Food Service will continue serving meals to district students throughout the school closure....
View ArticleTake a deep breath — it’s going to be OK
OKEECHOBEE — Children in Florida are now out of school indefinitely, yet somehow, they must continue their education in the midst of a pandemic and self-isolation. A debate rages over whether what the...
View ArticleMath Nation available as schools prepare for virtual learning due to COVID-19
GAINESVILLE — As our country takes action to minimize the spread of COVID-19, Math Nation, created by the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning and Study Edge, is committed to supporting...
View ArticleHow will COVID-19 pandemic effect Okeechobee public school students?...
OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee County School Board has shared answers to frequently asked questions about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on public schools. Q: Is school closed? A: No. Students are...
View ArticleFree WiFi available in parking lots of local businesses
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County public school students will use computers for online learning while the school campuses are closed due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. To help those who do not have...
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