Osceola School District Recognized as an American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Company
The Osceola School District has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association for recognizing the importance of a healthy workplace for employees and for taking important steps to create a culture of physical activity in the workplace.  Platinum-level employers promote a wellness culture by providing support to employees and by implementing physical, nutritional, and cultural changes.

Osceola Schools Recognized With State Awards For Outstanding Volunteer Programs
Osceola schools have earned a total of 59 Golden and Silver School Awards, the state's highest recognition for community involvement. The Golden School Award is given annually by the Florida Department of Education to recognize schools with exemplary volunteer programs. The award is presented to schools that meet certain criteria, including faculty training on how to work with volunteers and program policies and procedures. The school principal must designate a school volunteer coordinator to provide leadership for the school volunteer program, and the school must have a total number of hours of volunteer service that equals twice the number of students enrolled in the school.

"The Purchasing Department is incredibly proud to receive this honor, and we will continue to work as hard as possible on behalf of the entire school district," said Jeffrey Pegler, Director of Purchasing/Contracts and Warehouse Services. The district will be recognized for this impressive achievement at the FAPPO's 45th Annual Conference and Trade Show to be held in Tampa on May 14, 2012.

Sponsor A Student's Future, Buy A Work Of Art
Osceola County's many talented arts students dream of Broadway and beyond.  With the support of our community, they can achieve their dreams.  The Osceola School District will hold an Art Exhibit and Auction Fundraiser on May 19, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Dakin Street (just off Broadway) in downtown Kissimmee.  All community residents are invited to sponsor a student's future by purchasing a work of art at the event, with all the proceeds benefiting the Osceola County Arts Intensive.  The Art Exhibit and Auction Fundraiser will feature student and professional art for sale, student performances, and a recognition ceremony for sponsors.  Monetary and in-kind donations will be accepted.  Some of the artwork that will be available for purchase can be viewed on the first floor of Kissimmee City Hall the week prior to the Downtown Benefit event.  Stop by Kissimmee City Hall the week of May 14 to view these exemplary pieces of art.

Macy’s Makes Surprise, Magical Announcement for Teacher of the Year Finalist!
One of five finalists named to compete for distinguished 2013 Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year Award.

Teachers make magic in and out of their classrooms every day. Now it is time for an extraordinary teacher to receive a magical, unforgettable and well-deserved honor for her commitment to her students. Nanci Brillant of Saint Cloud High School in Osceola County has been chosen as one of five finalists to compete for the 2013 Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year Award! 

The Osceola School District Earns First Place Honors in 2012 Magna Awards
The Osceola School District has been selected as a first place winner in the American School Board Journal’s (ASBJ) 18th annual Magna Awards program in recognition of the district’s 2011 Back-to-School/Back-to-Business Community Expo, which provided parents with the resources they needed to kick off the school year in one location. About 6,000 people attended the event, which was done in partnership with the Education Foundation - Osceola, and 2,500 free backpacks were given to students who qualified for free and reduced-price lunch. In addition to providing a valuable resource to the community, the event netted the Foundation almost $19,000 from booth and sponsorship fees that were used to fund additional educational programs in the district.