THE FOUNDATION | June 2024

Make An Impact for Students!

A Night of Impact, our annual Foundation gala, will be held on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. This event is presented by Orlando Health and gives guests a premier experience while raising funds to support amazing programs in Seminole County Public Schools. Funds raised are used to support school and district programs in the areas of STEM, scholarships, visual and performing arts, essential supplies for students, and more!

We invite you to join over 300 community leaders and school district leadership in supporting our students. This is the best opportunity to show your support while also enjoying an evening with an exciting silent and live auction, networking, dinner, and a look into the programs in our schools.

Click here to view sponsorship opportunities for this fantastic event!

Summer School Supply Drive

Our Tools 4 Seminole Schools' (T4SS) Annual Supply Drive begins July 8th. Whether you want to set out a box and collect supplies at your business or join our virtual supply drive, you'll be providing essential school supplies to keep our shelves stocked all year long.

About half of students in Seminole County have financial need so this program is key to ensuring students are equipped for success. All supplies collected go to classrooms and students in Seminole County. To find out how you can support the students and teachers of Seminole County Public Schools, please check out our T4SS Supply Drive Toolkit or call 407.320.7768.

Click here to see how easy it is to help!

Building Resilience in Seminole County

The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools is pleased to announce a transformative step forward in supporting the mental health and resilience of Seminole County’s youth. In September, the Foundation received a generous $435,085 award from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF) and the Florida Department of Education to launch the Seminole Resilient Community Project.

The Seminole Resilient Community Project aimed to address the pressing need for resilience-building initiatives in response to the significant challenges faced by youth today. Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, the project engaged more than 1,100 participants, including students, parents, and school staff, through workshops and retreats. Participants have praised the workshops for their impact on communication and fostering supportive home environments.

Thank you CFEF and the Department of Education for making this possible!

Watch the video to see the profound impact this program made on our community.

Have You Heard?

Yesterday, our Foundation team had an amazing volunteer day at Tools 4 Seminole Schools! We packed 250 bags filled with supplies for our new teachers who will be attending the New Educator Conference next month.

The store is always looking for volunteer groups to help get the store ready for teacher shops! Contact Becky Miller at 407.320.7767

Interested in getting involved with the Foundation? We have several program committees that are always looking for new members. From event committees like Night of Impact and Golf FORE Education, to specific program committees like Grants for Great Ideas, Scholarships, and Take Stock in Children, each one is available to join.

Want to learn more about getting involved? Email Jean Vansmith at vansmijz@myscps.us.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

A Night of Impact Presented by Orlando Health

October 26, 2024

Our Mission

The Foundation's mission as a non-profit organization is to improve student achievement in Seminole County Public Schools by: raising and distributing funds and in-kind donations; fostering involvement in schools by business and the community; and providing recognition and rewards for outstanding contributions to, and performance within, the school system.

Today's students.

Tomorrow's productive citizens.

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