Okeechobee schools take first step towards arming staff
OKEECHOBEE — At their monthly meeting on April 10 the Okeechobee County School Board took the first steps in implementing the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian program, instructing superintendent Ken Kenworthy...
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EES Students of the Week
Everglades Elementary School students are achieving excellence in the classroom for the week of April 9 include: kg, Gina Ventura Meras, Makala Lassiter, Jacob Gaucin; first, Eva Garcia, Landon...
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CES Students of the Week
Central Elementary school would like to congratulate the students of the week for the week of April 9. They are: Jahila Williams, Alexander Jimenez, Aryanna Richards, Teegan Glass, Jaycie Rowe, Chase...
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Creativity rewarded in high school writing contest
FORT PIERCE – Numerous public and private high school students in the four-county area of Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee participated in the Indian River State College Creative Writing...
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NES Students of the Week
Congratulations to North Elementary Students’ of the week for the week of April 16. Yamileth Mejia, Giovanni Sandoval, Justin Ramirez, Aiyanna Martinez, Liam McKuhen, Aubree Madrid, Delilah Lundy,...
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NES Students of the Week
Congratulations to North Elementary Students’ of the Week for April 9. Malachi Bobst, Ahmad Kelly, Lanie Griffin, Kimberly Ramos, Ethan McDaniel, Sophia Baez, Keilan Mendez, Maci Gagliardi, Giovanni...
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North Elementary School honors Students of the Week
Congratulations to North Elementary School’s students of the week for the week of April 23: Rylee Morris, Joseph Estaban, Noah McCormack, Esmeralda Sablon, Kanon Pendleton, Juli Zaragoza, Madison...
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Everglades Elementary School Students of the Week
Everglades Elementary School students are achieving excellence in the classroom for the week of April 23 include: (kindergarten) Piper Faughnan, Yamilet Serrano, Joab Herrera, Alexa Harper, Marisol...
View ArticleIRSC graduation ceremonies planned; Okeechobee graduates included
OKEECHOBEE — Next week, Indian River State College (IRSC) will celebrate the largest graduating class in the college’s history — 3,951 graduates. Commencement activities mark the sixth consecutive year...
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OKEECHOBEE — The focus of the day was on “one of life’s most important skills – reading,” explained Okeechobee County Superintendent of Schools Ken Kenworthy at the Okeechobee County School District...
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EES Students of the Week
Everglades Elementary School Students are achieving excellence in the classroom for the week of April 30 include: kg, Cayden Stefan, Airioni Alonso, Daneyla Valdez, Allison Fountain; first, Aliliauna...
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OMS Students of the Week
These final OMS Students of the Week for 2017-2018 pictured left to right are Carlos Brito, Maggie Glassburn, Juan Cortez, Ramiro Rodriguez, Kain Joles, Carlos de la Cruz and Mr. Downing! Thanks to...
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IRSC honored for excellence; named as one of top 10 finalists for Aspen prize
FORT PIERCE — Indian River State College (IRSC) was named on Tuesday, May 15, as a top-ten national finalist for the prestigious Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature...
View ArticlePlacement tests show Okeechobee High School students score higher than state...
OKEECHOBEE — According to a report released by the Florida Department of Education, graduates at Okeechobee High School outscored the average of students enrolling in community colleges across the...
View ArticleSchools offer summer meals for children
OKEECHOBEE The Okeechobee County School District will sponsor free meals at numerous summer “BreakSpots” during May, June, July and August. Breakfast and/or lunch will be provided to all children 18 or...
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CES Students of the Week
Central Elementary School students of the week for the week of May 14. They are: Ryan Torres, Alissa Allen, Josias Ortiz, Gary Scherrer III, Brayden Yates, Mason Cruz, Jose Aranda, Logan Hair, Raiden...
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CES Students of the week
Central Elementary School would like to congratulate the students of the week for the week of May 21. They are: Cesar Alonso, Sebastian Carillo, Josias Ortiz, Yulissa Yanez, David Trejo, Jose Aranda,...
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Toni Wiersma, Brendan Pritchard retire from Okeechobee school district
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County School Board recognized employees who retired after the 2017-2018 school year at their monthly meeting on June 12. One of the employees retiring this year was...
View ArticleSchool board delays decision on changing school start times
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County School Board has decided to delay a decision on whether or not to change school start times in the district. The topic was on the agenda at a workshop held on June...
View ArticleSchool board updates non-discrimination policy to include gender identity
OKEECHOBEE — In a move designed to make the Okeechobee public schools more inclusive, the Okeechobee County School Board voted to expand its non-discrimination policy to include gender identity at its...
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