Martin school quarantines widened after more positive tests
STUART — The Martin County School District issued a new statement over the weekend regarding actions it has because COVID-19 positive cases have been reported among some teachers and staff members at...
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YMS ‘car parade’ honors Teacher of the Year Stanley
OKEECHOBEE — Newly announced 2021 Florida Teacher of the Year Krista Stanley received recognition in a “car parade” at Yearling Middle School on Aug. 6. Students, coworkers and the community members...
View ArticleCounty’s reopening plan gets FDOE’s approval
PALM BEACH COUNTY — Palm Beach County Schools Superintendent Dr. Donald J. Fennoy announced Tuesday night, Aug. 18, via Twitter that the Florida Department of Education has given final approval for...
View ArticleGet certified in E911 Telecommunications
CLEWISTON/LABELLE — The Hendry County School District is offering a E911 Telecommunications course. Get certified in three months for a high skill, high wage and high demand carreer. Classes will be...
View ArticleCNA course offered at CHS
CLEWISTON — Hendry County Schools Workforce Development & Adult Education is offering Certified Nursing Assistant course beginning Monday, Sept. 8 through Dec. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Clewiston...
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New YMS teachers work together
Special to the Lake Okeechobee NewsOKEECHOBEE — First-year seventh grade ELA teachers Emma Falter and Ashlin Smart are working hard at developing strong positive conditions for learning in their...
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Fifty-six students impacted by potential COVID-19 exposure
Lake Okeechobee News/Richard MarionA total of 56 students are affected by the potential exposure to COVID-19 after the first week of school in Okeechobee County. OKEECHOBEE — A total of 56 students in...
View ArticleImportant lessons ahead
HENDRY COUNTY – After a Florida judge granted a temporary injunction, on Monday, July 24, against an order from Gov. Ron DeSantis requiring school districts to reopen brick and mortar schools during...
View ArticlePandemic changed routines at schools and at home
HENDRY COUNTY – As the brick and mortar opening date for Hendry County Schools quickly approaches, some parents are relieved while others are consumed with worry for their children. The pandemic has...
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Register now for Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide courses at IRSC
Special to the Lake Okeechobee NewsOKEECHOBEE – Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide courses are available this fall through Indian River State College. By Robert LaneIRSC OKEECHOBEE – There is...
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North Elementary congratulates Students of the Week
OKEECHOBEE — North Elementary School congratulates their Students of the Week for the week of Aug 24. Students of the week are: Dayana Gonzalez, Sofia Velasco, Corbin Maggard, Bryce Anderson, Marielis...
View ArticlePandemic Perspectives Course offered at no cost to community
WEST PALM BEACH — Palm Beach Atlantic University is launching a free, not-for-credit course: Pandemic Perspectives. “In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, dashboards and data are constantly changing,...
View ArticleBecome a business partner with West Technical Education Center
Support distance learning for the 2020-2021 school year BELLE GLADE — West Technical Education Center is looking for business partners. Partnerships can be big or small and involve financial, human...
View ArticleOHS announces the final 2021 opportunity for senior pictures
OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee High School announces the final opportunity for the 2021 seniors to have their portraits take at the Okeechobee High School Cafeteria beginning Monday, Sept. 28, through...
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Clewiston Adult School offers training in welding
Special to the Lake Okeechobee NewsCLEWISTON — Students begin their entry-level welding program at Clewiston Weld School. CLEWISTON — With demand for welding jobs about to take off in Hendry County...
View ArticleHendry County students return to schools
Three Hendry County school staff members test positive for COVID-19 HENDRY COUNTY — After starting the school year with virtual learning on Aug. 24, Hendry County reopened “brick and mortar” schools...
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North Elementary congratulates Students of the Week
OKEECHOBEE — North Elementary School congratulates their Students of the Week for the week of Aug 31. Students of the week are (no particular order): Galieah Betancourt, Ares Mercer, Leniel...
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Community honors Dr. Edwin Massey for 47 years of vision and service
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/IRSCDenise Schmeer (left) sits with Dr. Edwin and Jo Massey at a display case just unveiled that shares history of Indian River State College through the years of...
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KTM Foundation, partners feed and equip kids for school
SOUTH BAY — The KTM (Kings Tutoring & Mentoring) Foundation Inc., in cooperation with Kings Catering/BElegant CreativEvents and a few other community partners, has been feeding hot meals to...
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Essays win students some college essentials
SOUTH BAY — Only three 2020 high school graduates from the Glades area of Palm Beach County, plus Glades and Hendry counties, competed this year for KTM (Kings Tutoring and Mentoring) Foundation...
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