Schools move to online learning
OKEECHOBEE — Schools across Okeechobee County will sit empty for at least the next three and a half weeks. Although no students will be present on campus, kids in Okeechobee will still be learning....
View ArticleSchool sports postponed until further notice
GAINESVILLE — Following an announcement by Gov. Ron DeSantis on March 17 that schools in Florida would be closed through April 15, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) released a...
View ArticleHendry County School District revised meal distribution plan
HENDRY COUNTY – The Hendry County School District is providing food for students during the break from regular classes due to the COVID-19 virus. Breakfast and lunch will be served to Clewiston and...
View ArticleGlades County schools provide computers for students to use for online...
MOORE HAVEN — Moore Haven Middle High School will allow parents to check out Chromebooks this week. A parent MUST come with the student to pick up the Chromebook. Please enter through the west gate by...
View ArticlePalm Beach County schools distribute food
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....
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Hendry County schools begin meal distribution
Lake Okeechobee News/Danika J. Fornear Staff from various Hendry schools served over 60 meals by 9:30 a.m. at Clewiston High School’s meal distribution drive-thru, ensuring students received bagged...
View ArticleGlades County students pick up Chromebooks
MOORE HAVEN — Glades County students started picking up Chromebooks this week. Families who do not have computers at home can pick up Chromebooks from the school district. A parent MUST come with the...
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CES roof work nearing completion
Lake Okeechobee News/Richard Marion OKEECHOBEE — After nearly a yearlong delay, work on the roof at Central Elementary may finally be nearing completion. OKEECHOBEE — The roof replacement at Central...
View ArticleOkeechobee County School District adds new meal drop off sites
OKEECHOBEE — Beginning on Monday, March 30, additional lunch drop-off sites will be added by the Okeechobee County School Food Service Program and the Transportation Department. Following, you will...
View ArticleCollege board to allow remote advanced placement instruction, testing
TALLAHASSEE — Florida students now have access to free, live Advanced Placement (AP) review lessons delivered by AP teachers from across the country. These optional, mobile-friendly classes are...
View ArticleHendry County Food Service provides meals for kids; children no longer be...
HENDRY COUNTY — Parents/Guardians may now pick up meals WITHOUT the child being present. The volunteer staff will have student rosters from each school and they will verify what school the child is...
View ArticlePalm Beach County schools to distribute food; Children do not have to be...
WEST PALM BEACH – The School District of Palm Beach County’s commitment to feeding students while schools are closed continues. Starting March 30, 35 sites across Palm Beach County will be...
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Glades Central baseball seniors miss out on final season
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Courtesy of Rene LeonGlades Central players take a knee as they listen their coach Rene Leon following a game. BELLE GLADE — On April 1 the Glades Central Raiders...
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OHS tennis team recognizes seniors
OKEECHOBEE — Originally the Okeechobee High School boys and girls tennis teams were scheduled to hold their senior night on March 31 before their match against Lake Placid. Special to the Lake...
View ArticleIRSC summer registration starts April 6
FORT PIERCE — Registration for Summer classes at IRSC starts on Monday, April 6, and hundreds of courses will be offered throughout the term. In an abundance of caution for the safety of our faculty,...
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Teachers driven to show support for their students
Lake Okeechobee News/Danika J. FornearClewiston teachers and staff form a long parade with their vehicles, waving and honking to all the students as they went. HENDRY COUNTY — The Florida Department...
View ArticleHendry County schools distribute meals to children
HENDRY COUNTY — Parents/guardians may now pick up meals without the child being present. The volunteer staff will have student rosters from each school and they will verify what school the child is...
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KEC/CPE teachers are here to help!
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News CANAL POINT — Students of the KEC/Canal Point Elementary School are encouraged to email if they need any help at all. For technology support: Alvina Angram,...
View ArticleScholarship deadlines postponed
MOORE HAVEN — Moore Haven High School Seniors Class of 2020 are advised scholarship deadlines have been pushed to April 15. **This only includes the following local scholarships:• Moore Haven...
View ArticleCommencement ceremonies in limbo
PB County cancels ceremonies at fairgrounds, causing confusion PALM BEACH COUNTY — Dr. Donald Fennoy, superintendent of the Palm Beach County School District, wrote a letter April 7 to the...
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