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FHSAA votes to sanction girls wrestling
Lake Okeechobee News/Richard MarionOHS wrestling coach Bruce Jahner demonstrates proper technique for Brahman wrestlers during a practice The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) board of...
View ArticleGove Elementary holds registration
BELLE GLADE — If your child already attends Gove Elementary, your child is registered for next year. Information will be updated when kids return to school. Please spread the word:Registration at Gove...
View ArticleParents: Take return-to-school survey – School board meets today
PALM BEACH COUNTY — Parents and guardians of students attending public schools are asked to complete a survey before the end of the day TODAY, Wednesday, June 17, at...
View ArticleParents: Take return-to-school survey
School board meets today PALM BEACH COUNTY — Parents and guardians of students attending public schools are asked to complete a survey before the end of the day TODAY, Wednesday, June 17,...
View ArticleCentral Elementary roof finally complete
OKEECHOBEE — At long last, the project to repair the roof at Central Elementary School is finally complete. At their June 9 meeting, the Okeechobee County School Board approved the last change orders...
View ArticleGlades County schools chosen for civics initiative
MOORE HAVEN — West Glades School and Moore Haven Middle High School are among the 60 Florida schools chosen to participate in Florida’s Civics and Debate Initiative. On June 12, Gov. Ron DeSantis and...
View ArticleBaccalaureate is tonight for MHMHS, Graduation is set for 7 p.m. Friday if...
MOORE HAVEN — Moore Haven Middle High School’s graduation ceremony for 2020, which was delayed until administrators could poll Class of 2020 seniors, is now set to take place at 7 p.m. Friday night on...
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Pahokee student receives Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Farjana Yasmin ABBEVILLE, Ala. — Farjana Yasmin of Pahokee will have help pursuing her dreams as a student at the University of Florida this fall, thanks to her selection as a Jimmy Rane Foundation...
View ArticleDistrict to serve students six free meals on one day next week
WEST PALM BEACH — Six meals will be distributed on one day next week. The change is due to the holiday. School Food Service workers will distribute meals on Tuesday, June 30. Parents who pick up food...
View ArticleGlades schools’ town hall looks ahead to ’20-21
WEST PALM BEACH — The School District of Palm Beach County hosted a series of online “Town Hall” meet-ups last week, and the final one, for Glades Region schools, was on Friday night, June 26. It went...
View ArticleRobotics program gains nationalattention
PAHOKEE — The Pahokee Subaroos robotics teams at Pahokee Middle School and Pahokee High School are featured in the Summer 2020 issue of Palm Beach County Business Quarterly Economic Development...
View ArticleIRSC opens registration for fall semester
Indian River State College (IRSC) opens registration for the fall semester on June 29. The new term will feature a full complement of online courses and hybrid courses, providing the opportunity for...
View ArticleState says brick and mortar schools must reopen next month
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has announced that all schools in the state must reopen for at least five days per week starting next month. An emergency order issued by Education Secretary...
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Congressman recognizes school board member
Special to the Lake Okeechobee NewsStephanie Busin, Hendry County School Board District 4 representative HENDRY COUNTY — Stephanie Busin, the Hendry County School Board member from District 4 and...
View ArticleRock Solid Christian Academy plans to reopen in August
OKEECHOBEE – Rock Solid Christian Academy, 401 S.W. Fourth St., shared plans for the new school year in a letter sent to parents of students this week. Open house will be an informal event on Aug. 7...
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Hendry County School Board faces many challenges in planning for reopening
Virtual forum on school plan is TODAY at 1:30 p.m. Lake Okeechobee News/ Danika J. FornearThe July 7, 2020 regular Hendry County School Board Meeting was held virtually. LABELLE – Hendry County School...
View ArticleBoard leans toward online classes to start 2020-21 school year
WEST PALM BEACH — Palm Beach County School Board members came to a meeting of the minds in a workshop Tuesday, July 7, that at next week’s meeting they’ll seriously consider beginning the 2020-21...
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Virtual open forums with Indian River State College presidential finalists...
FORT PIERCE — Dates have been set for virtual open forums with the three finalists for the Indian River State College presidency. The forums provide an opportunity for members of the College community...
View ArticleStaff member at North Elementary tests positive for COVID-19
The Okeechobee County School District says that a staff member at North Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement published by assistant superintendent of administrative services...
View ArticleVolunteers needed for Back to School PBC!
PALM BEACH COUNTY — The new school year is just around the corner. Unfortunately, not all students have even the basics to start school, and this year the need is even greater. Back to School PBC!...
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