Press Releases

School District of Indian River County First School District in Florida to Ban Confederate Flag and Swastika

07/24/2020

At our July 21st Business Meeting, our Board unanimously approved a Board policy banning hate symbols, including the Confederate flag and swastika, making the School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) the first school district in Florida to ban these hate symbols.

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July 2 Press Conference Regarding HS Graduation Ceremony Updates

07/01/2020

As our current reality reflects increases in local positive COVID-19 cases, District leadership met with student leaders from Sebastian River (SRHS) and Vero Beach (VBHS) High Schools to make decisions regarding necessary adjustments to our planned graduation ceremonies. These adjustments will honor the wishes of a traditional graduation experience for our students and include an increased opportunity for family involvement, while ensuring the health and safety of all participants.

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End-of-Year Update: School District of Indian River County

06/10/2020

The 2019-2020 school year has presented our district with challenges as well as opportunities. When COVID-19 forced the closure of school campuses and buildings, our district took immediate action, developing innovative practices to overcome obstacles in our path. Instead of allowing our new reality to become a barrier that would delay the mission of our district, we became #SDIRCStrongerTogether pushing forward to make decisions that were “Best By Kids.”

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The School District of Indian River County Approves Millage

04/29/2020

The School District of Indian River County is proud to announce that our Board has determined it is in the best interest of the students in Indian River County to submit to the voters the question of continuing the ad valorem millage of a 0.50 mill for four (4) years for essential operating needs to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all students, recruit and retain high-quality educators, create technology-rich classrooms, and expand supports for school safety and mental health.

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SDIRC Announces Alternative Graduation Dates for Sebastian River and Vero Beach High Schools

04/03/2020

The 2020 Graduation Ceremonies for Sebastian River High School (SRHS) and Vero Beach High School (VBHS) will be postponed due to the current situation related to COVID-19. We feel that it is extremely important to celebrate the accomplishments of our “Senior Class of 2020,” while also ensuring that the safety and well-being of our school community members.

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Friday Press Conference Update

03/19/2020

Following the recommendations of the CDC regarding social distancing, and for the protection of our staff and community, we are encouraging the public to watch Friday’s press conference live-streamed on our District’s YouTube channel, YouTube.com/schooldistrictofindianrivercounty.

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SDIRC Holding Press Conference Regarding Coronavirus Updates and Instructional Provision Plan

03/18/2020

The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) will be holding a press conference Friday, March 20th, at 11:00 a.m., at our J.A. Thompson Administrative Center, 6500 57th Street, Vero Beach, regarding our plans and updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and details of our Instructional Provision Plan. Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David Moore, will be answering questions from the media at that time.

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SDIRC Announces Press Conference Regarding Coronavirus Updates

03/12/2020

Vero Beach, FL, March 12, 2020— The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) will be holding a press conference tomorrow, March 13th, at 11:00 a.m., at our J.A. Thompson Administrative Center, 6500 57th Street, Vero Beach, regarding our plans and updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19). Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David Moore, will be answering questions from the media at that time.

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Teacher and Employee of the Year Named at Gala

02/03/2020

Vero Beach, FL, February 3, 2020- The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) held their annual “Stars of the Year” Gala on Monday, January 27, at the Sebastian River High School Performing Arts Center. At the conclusion of the program, our five Teacher of the Year finalists and five Employee of the Year finalists were brought up on stage, honored with bouquets and boutonnieres, and anxiously awaited the announcement of the winner of the 2021 Teacher and 2020 Employee of the Year.

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Sebastian River High School and Treasure Coast Elementary School Under Boil Water Notice

01/10/2020

The Indian River County Department of Utilities has issued a Boil Water Notice that affects Sebastian River High School and Treasure Coast Elementary School until further notice. The School District has implemented precautionary measures, including bottled water, to ensure the safety of our students and staff until we receive notification that the Boil Water Notice has been rescinded.

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SDIRC Announces Dates and Times for Dr. Moore's School Faculty Meetings and Parent Nights

12/20/2019

Dr. David Moore will be meeting with each school’s faculty and will host two town hall style “Family Nights” in January, 2020. These meetings will allow Dr. Moore to become even more familiar with the staff members in our schools and the families we serve, and will provide him with additional opportunities to engage our faculty members and the community in conversation, regarding improvement of the quality of instruction for all children in Indian River County.

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Dr. David Moore Conducts Two-Day "Opportunity Tour" of Our District

12/16/2019

Dr. David Moore just completed the first day of his two-day District-wide “Opportunity Tour.” As part of Dr. Moore’s onboarding process, this two-day school site "Opportunity Tour" will provide him opportunities to meet with principals, teachers, and students, while allowing him to see the outstanding things that are happening in our schools, as well as identify opportunities to improve the quality of instruction for all children in our District.

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School Board Calls Special Meeting to Appoint David K. Moore, Ed.D, Incoming Superintendent

11/26/2019

The Board has called a special meeting, tonight, Tuesday, November 26th, to approve the employment agreement of David K. Moore, Ed.D., incoming superintendent. Dr. Moore will be formally signing his contract in front of our audience, and speaking at the meeting, starting at 5 p.m. The special meeting will be held in the Joe N. Idlette, Jr. Teacher Education Center at the J. A. Thompson Administrative Center at 6500 57th Street, Vero Beach. Dr. Moore will begin his onboarding with our District on Monday, December 2, 2019.

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SDIRC School Board Selects New Superintendent

11/18/2019

On Saturday, November 16, 2019, the School Board of Indian River County selected Dr. David Moore, with a unanimous 5-0 vote, to serve as our new superintendent. Pending an additional, more extensive background check, and contract negotiations, Dr. Moore will begin working with our District on December 2, 2019.

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SDIRC Selects Six Semi-Finalists in Superintendent Search

11/11/2019

On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, the School Board of Indian River County, in collaboration with the leadership and expertise of Hazard, Young and Attea (HYA), identified six semi-finalists as part of the superintendent search process.

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SDIRC Releases "Fake Threats Result in Real Consequences" PSA Video

10/24/2019

At our business meeting on Tuesday, October 22, we released our “Fake Threats Result in Real Consequences” PSA to remind our students, and our community, of the consequences of making a fake threat against a school or individual in our school district.

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Sdirc Passes First Florida School District Resolution To Target Electronic Cigarettes And Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (Ends) And Youth

10/10/2019

The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) is pleased to announce that Resolution No. 2020-07, “Electronic Cigarettes and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) and Youth,” was passed unanimously at our Business meeting on Tuesday, October 8th.

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SDIRC Adds HYA Portal to Superintendent Search Page on District Website

09/09/2019

The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) has added a link to a library of the Hazard, Young and Attea Associates (HYA) portal documents to our District website under our Superintendent Search page.

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SDIRC Schools reopen 9/6 and 12-month employees return 9/4

SDIRC to Reopen Schools on Friday September 6th and Calls All 12-Month Employees Back on Wednesday September 4th

09/03/2019

The School District of Indian River County is canceling school on Thursday, September 5th, and reopening schools on Friday, September 6th following an announcement by the Indian River County Emergency Services Department that all mandatory evacuations have been lifted as of Tuesday September 3rd at 12 p.m. 12-month employees should report to their normal work location on Wednesday, September 4th.

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School Canceled September 3rd and 4th

09/02/2019

The School District of Indian River County is canceling school on Tuesday, September 3rd, and Wednesday, September 4th, due to the potential impact on our area from Hurricane Dorian. Further decisions regarding additional cancellations will be made after we receive more accurate information as the storm approaches and passes our area.

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School Canceled Tuesday, September 3rd due to Hurricane Dorian

08/29/2019

The School District of Indian River County is canceling school on Tuesday, September 3rd, due to the potential impact on our area from Hurricane Dorian. Further decisions will be made regarding additional cancellations next week after we receive more accurate information as the storm approaches.

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SDIRC Interlocal Government Workshop Attendees

SDIRC Hosts Interlocal Government Health Insurance Workshop

08/02/2019

The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) hosted an Interlocal Government Workshop, focusing on health insurance, on Tuesday, July 30. School Board Chairman, Laura Zorc, organized this event to gather large employers in Indian River County in one meeting area to compare health insurance options and find affordable health care solutions for those who are employed within the school district, and other areas of Indian River County’s interlocal government.

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SDIRC Celebrates School and District Grades for 2018-2019 School Year

07/12/2019

The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) has released school and district grades for the 2018-2019 school year. Dr. Moxley, School District of Indian River County Interim Superintendent, said, “We are very pleased with our school grades, as we know it takes the work of many dedicated individuals and the persistence of our students to make this possible.

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SDIRC Announces and Celebrates FSA, EOC Exams, and Science Test Results

07/01/2019

Individual Florida Standards Assessments, End-of-Course Exams, and Science scores were released today by the Florida Department of Education. The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) is proud to recognize our students, teachers, and staff members for their hard work and dedication that made these achievements possible.

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Our SDIRC Mobile Cafes are Back on the Road!

06/07/2019

On June 3rd, the School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) Mobile Cafés were back on the road serving children 18 years and younger with nutritionally balanced lunches at no charge.

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SDIRC Welcomes Interim Superintendent Dr. Susan Moxley

05/25/2019

Our District would like to welcome Dr. Susan Moxley, who was appointed as Interim Superintendent at our Business meeting on May 14th, after a search conducted by the Florida School Boards Association, and will begin serving as Interim Superintendent on May 25th.

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SDIRC Produces Highest 3rd Grade Reading FSA Scores on the Treasure Coast

05/24/2019

Individual Florida Standards Assessments for 3rd grade ELA (English Language Arts/Reading), were released today by the Florida Department of Education. Indian River County has the highest percentage of students scoring a level 3 or higher among all school districts on the Treasure Coast, including, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee Counties.

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2019 School-Related Employee of the Year State Finalist with staff and students

Fellsmere Employee Daisy Rios Named State Employee of the Year Finalist

05/16/2019

One week after being notified by the Florida Department of Education that our district had a State Finalist for Teacher of the Year, we were informed that we also had a State Finalist for the 2019 School-Related Employee of the Year! The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) is excited to announce that Mrs. Daisy Rios, Secretary at Fellsmere Elementary School, has been selected out of 71 district-level candidates throughout Florida, as one of the top five State Finalists for the 2019 School-Related Employee of the Year.

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State teacher of the year finalist Dr. Mosblech, with Dr. Rendell, Shawn O'Keefe, Jacob Oliva, Paul Burns

VBHS teacher Dr. Nicole Mosblech Named State Teacher of the Year Finalist

05/07/2019

The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) is excited to announce that Dr. Nicole Mosblech has been selected as a State Teacher of the Year Finalist. This morning, Jacob Oliva, Chancellor of Public Schools, Paul Burns, Deputy Chancellor for Educator Quality, and their team from the Florida Department of Education, joined District staff and administration at Vero Beach High School to surprise Dr. Mosblech, during her third period AP Environmental Science class.

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VBHS Hosts Pre-Prom Mock DUI Crash Event

04/18/2019

Vero Beach High School (VBHS), in cooperation with the Indian River County Fire Rescue and other agencies, will be hosting a Mock DUI crash event on Wednesday, April 24th, at 8:30 a.m. on 20th Avenue. At this event, senior students who attend Vero Beach High School will learn firsthand about the horrifying consequences associated with making destructive decisions behind the wheel of a vehicle.

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Beachland Elementary Designated as a "School of Enrichment"

03/28/2019

Beachland Elementary School has been designated as a “School of Enrichment” in our school district. Beachland Elementary will pilot a full-time enrichment program delivered in accelerated classes.

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SDIRC Launches New Mobile App to Keep Community Informed and Involved

03/27/2019

We are excited to announce the launch of our official mobile app designed to enable parents, staff, students, and the community to stay informed and up-to-date on important issues, information, and activities that are underway within our school district.

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Vero Beach High School Orchestra Places in Top 3 in National Competition

03/15/2019

Our district is proud to announce that our Vero Beach High School (VBHS) Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Matthew Stott, placed second runner-up in the 2019 National School Orchestra Championships “The National Orchestra Cup” in Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center in New York City.

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State Finalist for Principal of the Year with Students

State Finalist for Principal of the Year Named

03/12/2019

The Florida Department of Education has announced that Cindy Emerson, Principal at Vero Beach Elementary School, is a State Finalist for the 2019 State of Florida Principal of the Year. After receiving the good news, a gathering of students, teachers, family members, and District staff, was planned to surprise Mrs. Emerson first thing Monday morning.

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SRHS Band Selected to March in NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade

03/06/2019

We are proud to announce that The Sebastian River High School (SRHS) Marching Sharks were selected to march in the 2019 New York City (NYC) St. Patrick’s Day Parade, on Saturday, March 16th, 2019. SRHS band students will depart Thursday, March 14th, via bus to embark on a 5-day trip to New York City to participate in the parade and experience the sights and sounds of the Big Apple.

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Osceola Magnet School Named 2019 National Magnet School of Excellence

02/15/2019

The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) is proud to share that Osceola Magnet School has been named a 2019 “National Magnet School of Excellence” by Magnet Schools of America. Please see the attached press release from Magnet Schools of America for more information.

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The School District of Indian River County Names Their Teacher and Employee of the Year

01/18/2019

The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) held their annual “Stars of the Year” Gala on Monday, January, 14, at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center. At the conclusion of the program, our five Teacher of the Year finalists and five Employee of the Year finalists were brought up on stage, honored with bouquets and boutonnieres, and anxiously awaited the announcement of the winner of the 2020 Teacher of the Year and 2019 Employee of the Year.

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Eighteen Indian River County Schools Named Five-Star Schools

01/16/2019

Florida Department of Education has recognized eighteen School District of Indian River County Schools (SDIRC) as Five-Star Schools.

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Osceola Magnet Recognized for Participation in "Dad's Take Your Child to School Day"

12/20/2018

Osceola Magnet School was just recognized by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for the highest percentage of Dads participation in “Dads Take Your Child to School Day.”

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School District of Indian River Achieves 92% Graduation Rate

12/19/2018

The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) released student graduation rates for the 2017-18 school year. Indian River County improved its graduation rate by almost 5 points; increasing from 87.1% in 2016-2017 to 92% in 2017-2018. This exceeds the State of Florida’s graduation rate by almost 6 percentage points.

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Liberty Magnet School Boil Water Notice

12/14/2018

Due to a broken water main that was repaired overnight, Liberty Magnet School will be under a 72-hour boil water notice. The Health Department and Indian River County EOC have been notified, and a Health Department representative will be on site at Liberty Magnet School to initiate water testing. Necessary precautions have been taken, and bottled water has been delivered to the school for use.

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Vero Beach High School Presents the "Winter Wonderland" Concert

12/05/2018

Please join us as over 450 student performers in the Vero Beach High School band, orchestra, drama troupe, and vocal ensembles present their “Winter Wonderland” concert. Show times are Sunday, December 9th, at 2:00 p.m., and Monday, December 10th, at 7:00 p.m.

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Sebastian River High School to Host Media Night Prior to Prism Concert

12/04/2018

The Sebastian River High School Band will be holding a VIP Media/Press Night on Wednesday, December 5th, at 6pm, before the first Prism Concert opens to the public the next day.

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TCTC Awarded Grant to Expand Program Offerings

11/06/2018

Vero Beach, FL, November 6, 2018 – The School District of Indian River County is proud to announce that the Treasure Coast Technical College has been awarded the Florida Job Growth Grant, worth $532,000, to expand programs offered at the college.

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The School District of Indian River County Announces Outstanding District Principal of the Year

10/31/2018

The School District of Indian River County is proud to announce their 2019-2020 Principal of the Year, Cindy Emerson, Principal at Vero Beach Elementary.

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The School District of Indian River County Announces Outstanding District Assistant Principal of the Year

10/31/2018

The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) is proud to announce their 2019-2020 Assistant Principal of the Year, Hilary Poole, Assistant Principal at Storm Grove Middle School.

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The Elks Lodges of Vero Beach and Sebastian Support Schools and Students

10/29/2018

The Elks Lodge of Vero Beach #1774 and The Elks Lodge of Sebastian #2714 have started out the 2018-2019 school year actively serving our schools and stepping up to the plate to aid in different initiatives that support our students.

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Gifford Middle School Boil Water Notice

10/23/2018

After school, at Gifford Middle School, an underground pipe was turned off for repair. Due to water being shut off to the entire school, Gifford Middle School will be under a 72-hour boil water notice.

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Five SDIRC Schools Receive Designation as School of Excellence

10/19/2018

The School District of Indian River County is excited to announce that The State Board of Education has designated five Indian River County schools as Schools of Excellence: Rosewood Magnet School, Osceola Magnet School, Liberty Magnet School, North County Charter School, and Indian River Charter High School.

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Treasure Coast Technical College Receives Indian River Chamber of Commerce Industry Appreciation Award

09/21/2018

The School District of Indian River County is excited to announce that the Treasure Coast Technical College received an Industry Appreciation Award in the “Government Building Renovation” category at the 30th Annual Industry Appreciation Awards.

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SDIRC Students Place in Top 300 for National STEM Competition

09/11/2018

School District of Indian River County, in partnership with The Education Foundation of Indian River County, is proud to announce that Lucero Long, 9th grader at Vero Beach High School, and Zachary Hessler, 8th grader at Gifford Middle School were selected as top 300 competitors in the 8th annual Broadcom Master National STEM Competition.

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SDIRC Announces Golden and Silver School Recipients

09/06/2018

The School District of Indian River County is proud to announce the schools who received the Golden and Silver School Awards from the Florida Department of Education. The Florida Department of Education presents The Golden and Silver School Awards to recognize exemplary programs, which promote parent and community involvement in education.

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SDIRC and NAACP Agree on Partial Unitary Status With Three Year Plan

08/24/2018

he School Board of Indian River County, Florida and the Indian River County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (Indian River NAACP) will work collaboratively and cooperatively towards their shared goal of achieving a fully-integrated school system under the matter styled Sharpton, et al. v. School Board of Indian River County, FL, No. 1:64-cv-00721 (S.D. Fla.).

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Osceola Magnet and Glendale Elementary Schools Recognized Nationally as PTA Schools of Excellence

08/16/2018

The National PTA has recognized Osceola Magnet Elementary and Glendale Elementary as 2018-2020 Schools of Excellence for their commitment to building an inclusive and welcoming school community where all families contribute to enriching the educational experience and overall well-being for all students.

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SDIRC Students Outperform State National and Global Averages

08/01/2018

The College Board and The International Baccalaureate recently released reports indicating that the students in Indian River County have outperformed both state and global averages in Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. Not only did our student scores increase, but participation in AP and IB classes, by all demographics, increased tremendously.

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GMS Student Named “America’s Top Young Scientist” Finalist

07/12/2018

Discovery Education and 3M have selected Gifford Middle School student, Zachary Hessler, as one of the ten finalists from across America to be named America's Top Young Scientist. The annual competition invites students to submit short videos that describe a new invention or idea that could solve or impact an everyday problem.

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SDIRC Exceptional Student Education Department Receives Perfect Audit Results

04/20/2018

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Superintendent Mark Rendell Selected To Ride with Blue Angels

04/16/2018

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Frankens Energy Donates 100 Tickets To Dodgertown Elementary Students

04/14/2018

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Gifford Middle School Teacher Melissa Sleeper Selected As Solar System Ambassador

04/12/2018