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Visit WTEC and learn about simulator technology
BELLE GLADE — Visit West Technical Education Center on Tuesday, May 14, and learn about simulator technology that can be utilized to provide training in areas that can lead to employment opportunities...
View ArticleHendry seniors’ graduation pranks crossed the line
CLEWISTON — The dubious tradition of high school seniors pranking their institutions and classmates as they graduate to the next stage of life crossed the line between fun and harm this year, at least...
View ArticleSchool board recognizes local FFA and science olympiad teams
At their monthly meeting on May 14, the Okeechobee County School Board recognized and congratulated a number of students involved with the Future Farmers of America and science olympiad teams in...
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SES congratulates Students of the Week
Special to the Lake Okeechobee NewsSouth Elementary Students of the Week OKEECHOBEE — South Elementary School would like to congratulate its Students of the Week for the week of April 29. They are, in...
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PMS hosts National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Pahokee Middle School National Junior Society 2019 Inductees. PAHOKEE — On Thursday, May 2, The Pahokee Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) recently...
View ArticleEmail hacking ruled out at LaBelle High
LaBELLE — There was some small relief last week for Hendry County school authorities investigating those recent high school senior pranks. At LaBelle High, the email system wasn’t actually hacked, as...
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Moore Haven High School Class of 2019
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/MHHS MOORE HAVEN — Moore Haven High School had its graduation ceremony on May 24 at 7 p.m. at the Terrier Field. The 2019 Moore Haven High School graduation class...
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Sunshine State readers treated to limo party bus, Chuck E Cheese and Barnes &...
MUSE — West Glades School (WGS) had 20 Sunshine State readers who met the reading challenge of completing at least 10 of the 15 Sunshine State books this year. They were treated to a limo party bus...
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Applebee’s presents $500 check to local teacher
In April, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises announced the winners of their third annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest. The...
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Pictures from the 2019 Okeechobee High School graduation
These pictures were taken at the 2019 Okeechobee High School graduation ceremony on May 31 at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center.
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More pictures from the 2019 Okeechobee High School graduation ceremony
These pictures were taken at the 2019 Okeechobee High School graduation ceremony on May 31 at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center. More pictures can be found here.
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Glades County 4-H announces winners of Tropicana Speech Contest
The Glades County 4-H Tropicana Speech Contest was held on May 21 at the Doyle Connor Building in Moore Haven. The results are: Special to the Lake Okeechobee News The Glades County Tropicana Speech...
View ArticleGlades Central junior accepted at NASS
BELLE GLADE — Patriana Vickers, a junior at Glades Central High School, has been accepted into the United States Naval Academy’s Summer Session (NASS) for June 15-20.Terry McIntyre, who has been...
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PBSC Respiratory Care program earns national award
LAKE WORTH — Palm Beach State College’s Respiratory Care Associate in Science degree program has been recognized as one of the top programs in the U.S. with at least 90% of its graduates passing the...
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PBSC SGA members help those in need
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Palm Beach State College Belle Glade Student Government Association members helped distribute food to individuals in need alongside Florida State Representative,...
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Gove Elementary nominates Outstanding Volunteer
BELLE GLADE — Gove Elementary is honored to nominate Florencio Zavala as Gove’s most outstanding volunteer. He has been a volunteer for the school and the Glades community for over 18 years....
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Shepherd’s School supports autism research
Special to the Lake Okeechobee New/Shepherd’s School PAHOKEE — On Thursday, May 16, Nick Valvano, director of operations for the Dan Marino Foundation, visited Shepherd’s School in Pahokee to receive...
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Over 100 students attend College is Possible event at PBSC Belle Glade campus
Pictured are students learning about the cosmetology and barbering programs that PBSC offers at the Belle Glade Campus.Students pose with Palmer the Panther.Students were taken on a campus tour during...
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WGS celebrates Children’s Book Week
West Glades School celebrated Children’s Book Week from April 29 to May 2, with daily themes. “Be Cool at School” included wearing sunglasses and a hat, “T-Shirt Tuesday” students wore their favorite...
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WGS participates in annual poster contest
LABELLE — West Glades School took part in this year’s annual NACD and NACD Auxiliary Poster Contest. The annual NACD (National Association of Conservation Districts) and NACD Auxiliary Poster Contest...
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