School District Transportation Hotline opens Aug. 3
To help families prepare for the new school year, the Osceola School District’s Transportation Services Parent Hotline—407-483-3673— will open for calls in both English and Spanish at 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, when bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year will be available.
In addition to the hotline, parents can select the Onflo “Contact Us” tab on the right side of the school district’s website at www. osceolaschools.net to ask back-to-school questions. Parents are encouraged to submit questions online, in English or Spanish, and they will be answered in a timely manner via a return e-mail.
The website https://sdoc.mybusplanner.com/Eligibility is also a resource.
The Transportation Services Parent Hotline and the Onflo online platform will remain active throughout the school year to provide parents and community members with ongoing access to information, assistance, and support.
St. Cloud Main Street earns 4 state preservation awards
St. Cloud Main Street received four awards during the Preservation on Main Street State Conference awards ceremony held last week: Celebrating Main Street Award: for the Roots & Rhythm Festival, an annual downtown event celebrating African American history, culture, diversity, and community unity. The festival was recognized for its partnerships, community participation, support of local businesses, and positive impact on Historic Downtown St. Cloud.
14th Colony Representative Award for its patriotic heritage and identity as “Soldier City.” Founded as a retirement community for Union Civil War veterans, St. Cloud continues to preserve its history through historic landmarks, murals, walking tours, preservation programs, and the St. Cloud Historic District.
Robert “Bobby” Beauchamp received the Alexander Hamilton Business Owner of the Year Award for his support of downtown revitalization and historic preservation for more than 25 years. His contributions include rehabilitating historic buildings, supporting small businesses, and serving in leadership roles with St. Cloud Main Street.
William “Rick” Heuser received the Minuteman Award for nearly two decades of dependable volunteer service. Heuser has served in numerous board and leadership positions and regularly assists with events, maintenance, fundraising projects, and other needs throughout Downtown St. Cloud.
“These awards celebrate the people, partnerships, and community pride that continue to strengthen Historic Downtown St. Cloud,” said St. Cloud Main Street Executive Director Paula Stark.
