The Florida Puerto Rican Parade, Inc., is pleased to announce the launch of the application period for the 2023 Scholarships Fund Program that provides financial assistance to Central Florida’s GED holders, high school seniors, and college students to help them reach their academic goals. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Candidates must: WHEN: Candidates must submit their … [Read more...]
Longhorn Stampede Brings Smiles and Reunitings for Local Students and Teachers
“What an amazing neighborhood,” exclaimed Shanna Chenault, a Laureate Park Elementary parent. While school is out for spring break and the fears and uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic continue, one local elementary school found a way to bring some light to the community. Laureate Park Elementary School hosted the Longhorn Teacher Stampede earlier Tuesday to … [Read more...]
Welcome to Lake Nona Middle School
Welcome to Lake Nona Middle School. School starts Aug. 13, and we hope you will take the time to engage in our school this year. Upon meeting the teachers and the school leaders, we recommend you introduce yourself! We look forward to partnering with you in helping to nurture and support our students and our community. We have great teachers who are committed to making a … [Read more...]
A Tale of Two Spring Breaks
Each year during spring break, 8th grade students from Lake Nona Middle School load up three buses and embark on a 12-hour journey to our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. At the same time that students are loading the chartered buses and parents are either ready to cry or celebrate that their 13- or 14-year-old student will be gone for a week, another set of students is … [Read more...]
Lake Nona High School Theatre Department Updates
On Dec. 4, at Lake Nona High School, Thespian Troupe 7434 had an Evening of One Acts that featured our award-winning one act When the Hurly Burly’s Done and some original scenes from theater classes. All proceeds from this event went to Unicef for Hurricane Maria Relief in Puerto Rico. We are super pleased to announce that we raised $1,000 from this event. Thank you … [Read more...]