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Mrs. Kristi Nolte’s class at North Elementary has been recognized by the Florida Semiconductor Institute...
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By Dr. Joseph Stanley
Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Okeechobee County Schools | 5/26/26 |
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A collection of photos of the Okeechobee High School Graduation May 23, 2026
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Photos by Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/23/26 |
![Left to right: Paula Daniel, 4-H Agent; 1st – Annie Neener - “Confetti of Change” - Okeechobee Christian Academy; 2nd – Cassie Palmer - “Saturdays” - Rock Solid Christian Academy; 3rd – Gabrielle Brown - “Saving Marine Life” - Yearling Middle School; and FPL sponsor representative and event judge, Caroline Reese. [Photo courtesy UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260522-144209-662-4-H%20PS%206TH%20GRADE%202026%20feat.jpg)
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The UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development announces the winners of the 2026 4-H Public Speaking Contest...
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5/22/26
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An Okeechobee minor was treated at Raulerson Hospital after he was allegedly hit in the head multiple times with a shoe while riding a school bus.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/20/26 |
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On Friday, May 15, Central Elementary School recognized the soon-to-be Okeechobee High School...
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5/18/26
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On Friday, May 15, students at South Elementary School didn’t let a little rain stop them from...
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5/18/26
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The Okeechobee community is known for its generosity, especially when one of its citizens faces trials or tribulations.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/18/26 |
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We are proud to announce the first recipients of the Shirlean Graham Scholarship Fund.
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5/13/26
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![The South Florida State College ADN students recited the Nightingale Pledge in a traditional pinning ceremony on May 7. [Photo courtesy SFSC]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260515-151806-07e-pinning%20ceremony.jpg)
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South Florida State College (SFSC) honored 54 Associate in Science in Nursing (ADN) students in a traditional pinning ceremony
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By South Florida State College
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5/13/26
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It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President’s List.
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5/13/26
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The week of May 4 was Teach and Staff Appreciation Week and students at Osceola Middle School...
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5/12/26
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On Monday, May 11, South Elementary School fifth graders had a blast during their Science STEM Day.
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5/12/26
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The Okeechobee County Schools, Migrant Education Department proudly celebrated 27...
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Dr. Joseph Stanley, SHRM-CP
Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Okeechobee County Schools | 5/11/26 |
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BIG CYPRESS RESERVATION — The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is proud to once again celebrate...
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By Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
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5/11/26
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![Every inch of the soldier is crafted from repurposed tools and hardware — wrenches, sockets, gears, and chain — a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of Indian River State College welding program. [Photo courtesy Indian River State College]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260507-140904-d70-IRSC%20soldier%20sculpture%20feat.jpg)
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Welding Technology students at Indian River State College (The River) have created a steel sculpture honoring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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By IRSC
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5/7/26
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Congratulations to Okeechobee on having three students place in the State Poster Contest! All three attend Okeechobee Christian Academy.
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5/6/26
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![Pictured left to right back row: 2026 Washington Youth Tour delegates Gabriel Gonzalez-Molina and Ellise Mills; $5,000 scholarship winners Lilly Larson, Katelyn Rowe, Ayden Corsoneti and Dylan Stanley. Front row: Addison Ridgdill, Emma Horne, Yaneli Ortega and Emmy White. [Photo by Jennifer Koukos]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260506-145756-85c-Glades%20Electric%20scholarships%20feat.jpg)
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The Glades Electric Educational Foundation awarded $52,000 in college scholarships...
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By Glades Electric Cooperative
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5/6/26
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On Monday, May 4, Osceola Middle School kicked off Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week by treating its...
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5/5/26
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On Monday, May 4, Yearling Middle School held its first FAST and EOC Testing Pep Rally...
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5/5/26
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Seminole Elementary School fifth graders had a fantastic time on their filed trip to Kennedy Space...
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5/5/26
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