Suwannee Opportunity School

Stakeholder Engagement & Comprehensive Needs Assessment for Federal Programs 2024-25 Survey for 2025-26 Federal Programs Planning The Suwannee County School District (SCSD) values your voice! As we plan for the 2025-26 school year, we are seeking input to help shape how we use Federal Education Funds under Titles I-V and Title IX. 💬 Your feedback plays an essential role in ensuring our programs and resources support student achievement across the district. Each year, SCSD submits applications for federal funding—and stakeholder input is a critical part of that process. 👉 Please take a few minutes to review the information and complete the survey to help guide our priorities and planning for the upcoming school year. 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclFWbsCLqqiTT7Ofm8g63mXkwokxBRvmPLt2ibuq7EIbBVKQ/viewform Thank you for partnering with us to support every student, every day!

The Suwannee County School District will be closed from Monday, April 14th, to Friday, April 18th, for spring break. Normal operations will resume on Monday, April 21st. We hope you and your family enjoy time off! The Suwannee County School District, my choice for high quality education!

Are you the parent of a child receiving services through Florida's Exceptional Student Education (ESE) system? Now is your chance to share your feedback by completing the annual ESE Parent Survey! The survey is open to all parents of children with an individual educational plan (IEP) receiving ESE services from preschool through grade 12. It's also open to students with disabilities aged 18 or older. Let DOE know how your school is doing in supporting students with disabilities. It's quick and easy! Complete the survey here ⬇️ https://fldoepaads.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_881xTFo6E6C6ZJI?fbclid=IwY2xjawJPladleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYziiHoI9e4r-mN6NDKRoUWpMb0SX3B6S9uGg4EPsLjyUGoDTKV0NqdKTA_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

Please note that Monday, March 24th, originally scheduled as a Professional Development day, will now be an instructional day to make up for the school closure on January 22nd. Normal school operations will take place on Monday, March 24th. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

Reminder: The Suwannee County School District will be closed on Monday, February 17th, in observance of President’s Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, February 18th. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday! 🇺🇸

📢 Schedule Update: March 24th Now an Instructional Day 📢 Please note that Monday, March 24th, originally scheduled as a Professional Development day, will now be an instructional day to make up for the school closure on January 22nd. 📌 Normal school operations will take place on Monday, March 24th. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

The Suwannee County School District will resume regular operations on Thursday, January 23, 2025. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to make the best decisions for the safety and well-being of our faculty, staff, and students. Thank you for your continued support!

Superintendent Ronnie Gray has announced that as of the date and time of this notice, the Suwannee County School District, working closely with local emergency management, consultation with the Florida Department of Emergency Management, and the National Weather Service, has decided to close school operations for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. During this closure period, there will be no before or after-school activities, including athletic events or practices. The Suwannee County School District will resume regular operations on Thursday, January 23, 2025, weather and conditions permitting. Any changes to this plan of action will be communicated by 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday afternoon, January 22, 2025, through the District’s website, social media, and local and regional television and radio broadcasts. School bus operations are a central part of the decision to close school tomorrow. Current forecasts indicate the potential for icy roadways, which could create hazardous driving conditions. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we strive to make the best possible decisions, based on the information available at a given time.

All Suwannee County District schools will operate on the Early Release Bell Schedule on Friday, December 20, 2024, to kick off the Christmas holiday break. Please plan accordingly. We wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May you all enjoy a relaxing and safe holiday!

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Just a reminder, the Suwannee County School District will be closed for Thanksgiving break from Monday, November 25th, through Friday, November 29th. Regular school operations will resume on Monday, December 2nd.

Dear Parents and Guardians, Please review the following information about the FortifyFL mobile app that is available to all parents, guardians, and students.

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The Suwannee county School District will resume all regular operations tomorrow Friday October the 11th. Thank you.

Florida Heiken is offering no cost eye exams and glasses for children! Parents can apply at www.miamilighthouse.org/FloridaHeikenProgram.asp or they can scan the QR code on the flyer.

21st Century and Reading Program will be closing early on Wednesday, September 25th. We will be closing at 4:00 p.m.

Superintendent Ted Roush has announced that as of the date and time of this notice, the Suwannee County School District, working closely with local emergency management, consultation with the Florida Department of Emergency Management, and the National Weather Service, has made the decision to close school operations for Thursday, September 26, through Friday, September 27. There will be no before or after-school activities, including athletic events or practices, during this period of closure. The Suwannee County School District will resume regular operations on Monday, September 30, for the already scheduled Professional Development Day, weather and utility conditions permitting. Students will return as scheduled on Tuesday, October 1. Any changes to this plan of action will be communicated by 5:00 P.M. on Sunday afternoon, September 29, through the District's website, social media, local, and regional television and radio broadcasts.

We are so thankful and grateful to have community partners and volunteers who support public education by helping us support students and families in our community through the Back-to-School Bash. THANK YOU!!! We appreciate you. The Suwannee County School District, my choice for high quality education!

Here is a clearer image of the 2024-2025 SCSD Bell Schedule that was in the previous post. Please contact your school with any questions for school-specific information.

Join us for the Back to School Bash! Dates range from August 5-9, with specified "Meet Your Teacher" times being announced soon. Each backpack includes a variety of supplies to help students of all ages.