“Meet & Treat” with School Superintendent Shanoff
As part of his 100day plan to get feedback from all stakeholders, Dr. Mark Shanoff will be visiting Osceola County high schools for cookies and conversation. The schools listed will host district employees from 5-6 p.m. followed by parents, students, and community members from 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Here’s the list of schools: Aug. 17 (today), Poinciana High; Aug. 22 (Tuesday), Tohopekaliga; Aug. 24, Osceola’ Aug. 29, NeoCity; Aug. 31, Gateway; Sept. 7, Osceola School For the Arts; Sept. 12, Liberty; Sept. 21, St. Cloud; Sept. 26, Harmony; Sept. 28. Celebration.
Osceola High receives $10K STEM Grant From Toshiba America Foundation
Osceola High School and teacher Stacy Nichols have received a $10,000 STEM grant from the Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) to support a new Forensic Science classroom on campus. This classroom will enhance students’ problem-solving skills using real-life scenarios and simulated crime scenes through hands-on learning. This will give students the required critical thinking skills that can prepare them for science-related careers and advanced education.
This will build on a partnership already in the works with Kissimmee Police Department.
“Osceola High School will now have a model Forensic Classroom due to receiving this grant. From toxicology reports, fingerprinting processes, detective-like lesson plans, and a high level of inquiry, this opportunity is a dream come true for our school,” said OHS Principal Johana Santiago. “Ms. Nichols is an extraordinary individual with the heart of a true teacher.”
Toshiba America Foundation’s (TAF) grants fund projects that are designed by individual classroom teachers like Ms. Nichols, and thereby change the way they teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.
School District honored for financial reporting and transparency The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Osceola School District for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
In addition, the Association of School Business Officials International has awarded the Osceola School District with the Certificate of Excellence (COE) in Financial Reporting for meeting the program’s high standards for financial reporting, accountability, and transparency. The district earned the Certificate of Excellence for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year that ending June 30, 2022, which was judged by a team of finance professionals.
