Month: November 2026

Conchas, Jamaica y Limonada: ¡Qué Rico! Conchas & Coolers: Sweet Bread, Bright Sips As part of Lawnwood Elementary’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, our faculty and staff enjoyed a special cultural treat featuring conchas, jamaica, and limonada. It was a sweet and refreshing way to celebrate Hispanic heritage while learning a little more about the traditions behind these delicious favorites. A Little About Conchas Conchas are a traditional Mexican sweet bread, or pan dulce. These soft, round, slightly sweet rolls are topped with a crunchy, cookie-like layer of sugar that is carefully scored to resemble a seashell. What’s in a name? … Read More

Southport Middle School families, students, teachers, and staff came together for a fun-filled Chick-fil-A Fundraiser Night! Our SPMS community enjoyed an evening out together while supporting our school. Students had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for just $1, with every spin guaranteeing a prize, adding even more excitement to the evening. To help promote the fundraiser and get everyone into the Chick-fil-A spirit, SPMS students and staff were invited to dress like cows during the school day. The creative outfits brought plenty of smiles and helped build excitement for the event. A special thank you to Chick-fil-A for … Read More

The FPCHS Unified Bowling Team delivered an outstanding performance at the Unified Bowling State Championship held at Boardwalk Bowl in Orlando on October 29, earning an impressive third-place finish in the state of Florida. This remarkable accomplishment is especially significant as the Cobras achieved this success in only the program’s second year of competition. This team represents the best of Cobra Nation with students of all ability levels joining together, showcasing their strengths, dedication, and willingness to show teamwork above all else! Throughout the season, our student-athletes demonstrated tremendous dedication, sportsmanship, and perseverance, qualities that were on full display at … Read More

Weatherbee’s first-grade students in Mrs. Bergstrom-Rearick’s class are making math come alive with frogs and teddy bears. Using colorful figurines, students practiced sorting, counting, and recording data with tally marks.  This hands-on activity helped our young mathematicians organize information, compare quantities, and understand how tally marks represent groups of five.  Students worked collaboratively to count their collections and explain their mathematical thinking.  Through engaging, interactive learning experiences, our first graders are building foundational skills in data collection, number sense, and problem-solving.  At Weatherbee Elementary, we believe learning is most meaningful when students can explore, discover, and have fun. Watch out … Read More