School District of Osceola County

The School District of Osceola County ratified a number of changes to its Student Code of Conduct this week — but adding chaplain services on campus, now allowed by a new state law that was signed in Kissimmee — was not one of them.

The School District of Osceola County ratified a number of changes to its Student Code of Conduct this week — but adding chaplain services on campus, now allowed by a new state law that was signed in Kissimmee — was not one of them.

Osceola School Board delays vote on in-school chaplain programs

Ken Jackson
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The School District of Osceola County ratified a number of changes to its Student Code of Conduct this week — but adding chaplain services on campus, now allowed by a new state law that was signed in Kissimmee — was not one of them.
Representatives from Osceola County and Smart Radar System unveil the new bus technology. PHOTO/DEBBIE DANIEL

Representatives from Osceola County and Smart Radar System unveil the new bus technology. PHOTO/DEBBIE DANIEL

New technology looks to enhance Osceola school bus safety

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Driving a 16-ton school bus in Osceola County’s traffic is a tall order. But the weight of the bus isn’t nearly as heavy as the weight of responsibility for keeping students safe.
Osceola Technical College Medical Assistant Instructor Vanessa Gomez (right, with flowers) and Tohopekaliga High School Executive Secretary Dawn Parker have been named this year’s School District of Osceola County Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Osceola Technical College Medical Assistant Instructor Vanessa Gomez (right, with flowers) and Tohopekaliga High School Executive Secretary Dawn Parker have been named this year’s School District of Osceola County Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Gomez, Parker named to School District's Highest honors

David Chivers
Friday, March 8, 2024
A CTE (Career and Technical Education) instructor and the executive secretary of one of the county’s largest schools have been named to the School District of Osceola County’s two highest annual honors.
Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace has instructed staff to gather four titles for a review by a district committee. FILE PHOTO

Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace has instructed staff to gather four titles for a review by a district committee. FILE PHOTO

Reviews ongoing for mature school library materials

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The School District of Osceola County continues to review books found in its schools’ media center collections for mature content.
School District of Osceola County Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace delivers her speech durng Tuesday's State of Education Address.PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

School District of Osceola County Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace delivers her speech durng Tuesday's State of Education Address.PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Dr. Pace: “Learning Never Stopped”

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
If you’re a parent or student, this summer has been the “take a breath” — unmasked if you’re out and about and vaccinated —between one of the most tumultuous school years on record, and the 2021-22 year that will hopefully see a return to familiarity.
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