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GCSD makes best out of school closure
MOORE HAVEN — Since COVID-19 has required schools to close, the Glades County School District (GCSD) has worked tirelessly to meet the needs of their “family.” This county may be small, but it has BIG...
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OHS grads to get two tickets to ceremony
Lake Okeechobee News/Richard Marion OKEECHOBEE- Okeechobee High School graduates will now receive two tickets to allow parents or family members to attend their graduation ceremony. The Okeechobee...
View ArticleParents can attend OHS graduation
OKEECHOBEE — Graduation was the subject on almost everyone’s mind in Okeechobee this week, especially those with a high school senior in the family. An announcement was made last week that a ceremony...
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Yearling’s Krista Stanley named finalist for Florida Teacher of the Year
OKEECHOBEE– The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has begun announcing the five finalists for the 2021 Florida Teacher of the Year, and one of Okeechobee’s own has made the list: Yearling Middle...
View ArticleCommunity prom postponed following recommendation from FDOH
HENDRY COUNTY — Beth Barfield, the lead organizer for the local, unsanctioned, High School Prom issued a statement on Facebook, the afternoon of May 27. She wrote: “Good afternoon seniors,...
View ArticleClewston’s Eastside Elementary announces honor roll students for fourth nine...
A Honor RollKindergarten — Senoya Anderson, Maria Andres Velasco, Yadiel Antonio, Michael Arnett, Danny Chilel-Vicente, Anthony Clarke, Kamoryn Damms, Aria Despiau, Nicole Diaz, Aston Dixon, Dominic...
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Signs recognizing 2020 OHS grads put up in Okeechobee
Lake Okeechobee News/Richard Marion OKEECHOBEE– The City of Okeechobee and the Okeechobee County School Board placed signs with the names and pictures of Okeechobee High School graduates in Flagler...
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Parents to receive elementary end-of-year report cards electronically
WEST PALM BEACH — Parents and guardians of elementary school students in Palm Beach County School District-operated schools have two ways to access their child’s year-end report cards. While report...
View ArticleEverglades Prep will send 36 off with diplomas on June 10
Commencement exercise will be an in-person handoff By Chris Felker PAHOKEE — The three dozen graduates of the Everglades Preparatory Academy Class of 2020 will have an actual, not virtual,...
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OHS seniors cap off 2020 with graduation
Lake Okeechobee News/Richard MarionSeniors at Okeechobee High School’s graduation were seated a carefully measured 6 feet apart. OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee High School Class of 2020 graduated on May...
View ArticleYearling’s Krista Stanley named finalist for Florida Teacher of the Year
OKEECHOBEE — The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has begun announcing the five finalists for the 2021 Florida Teacher of the Year, and one of Okeechobee’s own has made the list. Yearling Middle...
View ArticleChoreographed commencement delights parents, grads
Class of 2020 at Glades Central numbers 202 BELLE GLADE — The Glades Central High School virtual graduation ceremony is set to go live online on the Palm Beach County Schools Network website on...
View ArticleClewiston Christian School‘s annual fundraiser goes virtual
CLEWISTON — Clewiston Christian School is a fully accredited school for prekindergarten through 12th grade. Every year they hold a fundraiser auction. However, this year, due to COVID-19 precautions...
View ArticleWestside Elementary presents honor roll students
CLEWISTON — Westside Elementary is proud of its students, and staff. Due to COVID 19, they have been apart since the second week of March. The students and staff have experienced learning in a...
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Coaches react to Muck City docu-series
Special to the Lake Okeechobee NewsPahokee senior Jermaine Roberson leaps over a Glades Central player during the Muck Bowl. PAHOKEE — Muck City: 4th and Forever, an eight-episode high school football...
View ArticlePalm Beach County surveys parents
WEST PALM BEACH — The School District of Palm Beach County has launched a survey to collect feedback from parents and guardians pertaining to the reopening of schools. The survey is available in...
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DeSantis calls for schools to reopen at full capacity
Lake Okeechobee News/Richard Marion MELBOURNE– Governor Ron DeSantis announced in a press conference on June 11 that he would like to see Florida schools reopen at full capacity in August. The...
View ArticleEight advance to semifinalists for new IRSC president
FORT PIERCE — The Indian River State College Presidential Search Committee has selected a diverse group of eight semifinalists to move forward with the presidential search process. The semifinalists...
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