Kissimmee
Florida
School District of Osceola County
The Osceola County School District focuses on improving instruction and enhancing the day-to-day interaction between teachers and students in order to raise student outcomes.
By analyzing performance data, as well as our instructional strategies, we have begun work to eliminate achievement gaps among groups of students. We are committed to allocating funds as necessary to support student performance. We hold high expectations for all students, academically and behaviorally. Although our emphases are on classroom instruction and student results, we also insist that schools promote a climate of respect for all, just as we help our students and staff develop an appreciation of diversity.
We believe that all students can, must and will learn at high levels. Likewise, we expect all teachers to teach at high levels, all administrators to lead at high levels, and all support staff to facilitate the operation of the school district at the very highest level. Indeed, it is because our students deserve the best that we must and we will succeed. “Continuous Improvement” is the rallying cry for the Osceola School District.
Recent News
Finalists Named For Osceola School District's Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year
The field of nominees for Osceola School District's Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year has been narrowed down to the top ten finalists in both categories, all of whom received a surprise visit from Superintendent Dr. Mark…
Read More »School District Of Osceola County News - New Administrative Appointments
Nathan DeRight, Principal of K-8-BB (Knightsbridge) Nathan DeRight has held the following positions: Teacher at Kissimmee Elementary (2004-2010); Dean of Students at Denn John Middle (2010-2013); Assistant Principal at East Lake Elementary…
Read More »Sixth and Ninth Grade Orientation/Curriculum Nights
Incoming 6th Grade Orientation Night January 22, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Location: All middle and K-8 schools Students who will move on next school year to sixth grade, along with their parents, are invited to attend the Orientation Night…
Read More »Osceola School District To Host 2023 Choice Fair For Parents And Students
The Osceola County School Board strongly believes that parents should decide which academic environment best meets their students' needs. In order to inform parents and students of their expanded school choice options for the 2024-2025 school year,…
Read More »School District Of Osceola County News - New Administrative Appointments
Administrative Appointments The Osceola County School Board approved the following administrative appointments on October 24, 2023: Mari Espinal, Director of Finance Mari Espinal has held the following positions: Paralegal in the United States…
Read More »Osceola School District News - No Early-Release Wednesdays
No Early Release Of Osceola Students On Four Wednesdays During Testing During 2023-2024 School Year The Osceola County School District is planning ahead by allowing students in all grade levels to have a full day of school on the Wednesdays when…
Read More »Osceola School District News - Perfect AP Scores
Four Current Students In The Osceola School District Earn Rare “Perfect” Scores on Advanced Placement Exam The following four students in the Osceola School District have earned rare “perfect” scores on their college-level…
Read More »School District Of Osceola County News - Paths Named 2023 NationalBlue Ribbon School
U.S. Department of Education Announces Osceola School District’s Professional and Technical High School (PATHS) As A 2023 Blue Ribbon School The U.S. Department of Education has recognized Osceola School District’s Professional and…
Read More »Osceola Schools To Reopen On Thursday, August 31
All Osceola public schools will reopen on Thursday, August 31, after being closed for Hurricane Idalia. All afternoon and evening activities will resume as normal tomorrow as well. Teams from the Maintenance Department have been working around the…
Read More »All District Public Schools In The Osceola School District Will Be Open On Wednesday, August 30, 2023
All district public schools in the Osceola School District will be open on Wednesday, August 30. After the latest weather briefing this morning from the National Weather Service in Melbourne and meeting with Osceola County Emergency Management and…
Read More »Osceola School District - 2024 Graduations
2024 Osceola School District Graduations Graduation caps will fly on the following days and times for Osceola County's 2024 high school graduates: May 20, 2024 - Location: Osceola County School for the Arts Osceola County School for the Arts at…
Read More »School District Of Osceola County News - August 15, 2023
Osceola High School Receives STEM Grant From Toshiba America Foundation For $10,000 Osceola High School (OHS) and educator Stacy Nichols have received a $10,000 STEM grant from the Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) to support a new Forensic Science…
Read More »Osceola School District News - New Administrative Appointments
Administrative Appointments The Osceola County School Board approved the following administrative appointments on August 1, 2023: Timothy Burdette, Executive Director for Career and Technical Education Timothy Burdette has held the following…
Read More »Osceola School District News - July 25, 2023
Osceola School District's Transportation Services Back-To-School Parent Hotline Is Open Parents are also encouraged to submit questions online via the district’s Let’s Talk platform The Osceola County School Board knows parents and…
Read More »Osceola School District News - Tentative Agreement Reached With Local Unions on Compensation Packages
Osceola County School Board Reaches Tentative Agreement with Local Unions on Compensation Packages Worth $29.8 Million for Teachers, Support Staff, and Teamsters Employees for 2023-24 School Year The Osceola County School Board and the Osceola…
Read More »Osceola School District News: New Administrative Appointments - June 28, 2023
Administrative Appointments The Osceola County School Board approved the following administrative appointments on June 27, 2023: Deputy Superintendent, Teaching, Leading, and Learning: Dr. Rene Clayton (effective July 1, 2023) Dr. Clayton…
Read More »Back-To-School Open Houses
Back-To-School Open Houses For Osceola County Schools All Osceola students and parents are encouraged to attend their school's Back-To-School Open House in order to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year. Osceola public schools will hold Open…
Read More »School District of Osceola County News - June 19, 2023
Osceola Schools Recognized For Outstanding Community Involvement With The Golden School Award For the 2022-2023 school year, Osceola schools have earned a total of 42 Golden School Awards, which is the highest recognition for community involvement…
Read More »Osceola School District News : New Administrative Appointments - June 15, 2023
Administrative Appointments Yvette Ponzoa, Principal of NeoCity Academy Yvette Ponzoa has held the following positions: Teacher at The Baudhuin School in Fort Lauderdale (1994-1999); Teacher at Pasadena Lakes Elementary in Pembroke Pines…
Read More »School District of Osceola County News - May 30, 2023
Osceola School District Earns Cognia System Reaccreditation The Osceola School District has earned system reaccreditation by Cognia™, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education…
Read More »Osceola School District News : New Administrative Appointments - May 17, 2023
The Osceola County School Board approved the following administrative appointments on May 16, 2023, effective June 5, 2023: Will Hennessy, Director of Early Childhood and Extended Learning Will Hennessy has held the following positions: Teacher at…
Read More »Osceola School District News - New Administrative Appointments
Administrative Appointments The Osceola County School Board approved the following administrative appointments on April 11, 2023: Rafael Booker, Assistant Principal at Denn John Middle Rafael Booker has held the following positions:…
Read More »Osceola County School Board Approves 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
Osceola County School Board Approves 2024-2025 Academic Calendar The Osceola County School Board has approved the 2024-2025 academic calendar for all public schools in the Osceola School District. Highlights of the 2024-2025 academic calendar: -…
Read More »Osceola School District News - 2023 Outstanding School Volunteers of the Year
Osceola School District Names Three Individuals As 2023 Outstanding School Volunteers of the Year The Osceola School District has named the following individuals as its 2023 Outstanding School Volunteers of the Year in recognition of their…
Read More »Osceola School District : New Administrative Appointments - March 22, 2023
The Osceola County School Board approved the following administrative appointments on March 21, 2023: Dr. Diane LaMar, Director of Special Programs Dr. Diane LaMar has held the following positions: Director of State and Federal Programs and…
Read More »Osceola School District -District Teacher of the Year
Tiffany Perry Named Osceola School District’s Teacher of the Year Ms. Tiffany Perry, Fifth Grade Teacher at East Lake Elementary, has been named as Osceola County’s 2024 Teacher of the Year. She stands out among other amazing…
Read More »Osceola School District -School-Related Employee ofthe Year
Janae Muchmore Named Osceola School District's School-Related Employee of the Year Janae Muchmore, Community Relations Specialist, has been named as the 2023 School-Related Employee of the Year for the Osceola School District in recognition of her…
Read More »Osceola School District - New Administrative Appointments
New Administrative Appointment The Osceola County School Board approved the following administrative transfer on February 21, 2023: Gary Weeden, currently Principal at Narcoossee Middle School, to become the Principal at Celebration…
Read More »Osceola School District - New Administrative Appointments
New Administrative Appointments The Osceola County School Board approved the following administrative appointments on February 7, 2023: Dr. Rhonda McMahon, Director of Student Services Dr. Rhonda McMahon has held the following positions:…
Read More »Osceola School District - Superintendent SearchCommunity Input
The Osceola County School Board has begun the process of selecting the next Superintendent of Schools, as Dr. Pace has announced her retirement as of July 1, 2023. Students, parents, school district employees, and all Osceola County residents are…
Read More »Osceola Arts : Come out to Osceola Arts and see Clue: On Stage
Osceola Arts Presents: Clue Why not start the new year with a laugh? Come out to Osceola Arts and get a Clue. Meet Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard in this hilarious whodunit farce. This cast…
Read More »Osceola School District - Finalists Named For Teacherof Year and School-Related Employee of Year
Finalists Named For Osceola School District's Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year The field of nominees for Osceola School District's Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year has been narrowed down to the…
Read More »School District of Osceola County News Administrative Appointments
The Osceola County School Board approved the following administrative appointments on December 17, 2023: Dr. Millie Torres, Principal of Deerwood Elementary Dr. Millie Torres has held the following positions: Teacher at P.S. 132 Juan Pablo Duarte…
Read More »Osceola School District - 2021-2022 Graduation Rate
The School District of Osceola County, FL 2021-2022 Graduation Rate Data released today by the Florida Department of Education shows Osceola School District's graduation rate decreased from 89.7% in 2021 to 85.2% in 2022. Florida's…
Read More »Osceola School District Announces Incoming Sixth and Ninth Grade Student Orientation/ Curriculum Nights
In order to help incoming middle and high school students and parents become familiar with their new schools for next year, Osceola County's secondary schools will host Student Orientation Nights on the following dates: Incoming Sixth Grade…
Read More »School District of Osceola County News Administrative Appointments
The Osceola County School Board approved the following administrative appointments on December 13, 2022: Scott Knoebel, Assistant Superintendent for School Operations Mr. Scott Knoebel has held the following positions: Teacher at Kissimmee…
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