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Student arrested after fighting officers, bringing gun to Lyman High School, police say
Read full article: Student arrested after fighting officers, bringing gun to Lyman High School, police sayA 15-year-old student with an unloaded gun in his backpack was arrested after kicking and threatening officers at Lyman High School on Friday, according to Longwood police.
Lyman High School students claim victory in battle over yearbook photos
Read full article: Lyman High School students claim victory in battle over yearbook photosThe Seminole County Public Schools board voted unanimously Tuesday night to put disclaimer stickers in the yearbook instead of covering three photos from a student-led walkout with stickers.
District requires Lyman High School to cover ‘Don’t Say Gay’ protest photos in yearbook
Read full article: District requires Lyman High School to cover ‘Don’t Say Gay’ protest photos in yearbookThe material in question are photos and captions documenting a student walk-out in March, a response to the Parental Rights in Education law, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Student accused of writing shooting threat on walls of a Longwood high school bathroom
Read full article: Student accused of writing shooting threat on walls of a Longwood high school bathroomA 15-year-old Lyman High School student is accused of writing school shooting threats on the bathroom walls, according to the Longwood Police Department.
First day of school in Seminole County went ‘mostly smooth’
Read full article: First day of school in Seminole County went ‘mostly smooth’Seminole County Schools spokesperson Michael Lawrence admitted there were some "bus hiccups" but said that's normal on the first day and the issues would be fixed.
Central Florida school districts making plans to vaccinate elderly teachers
Read full article: Central Florida school districts making plans to vaccinate elderly teachersSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County officials announced that next Wednesday they will be partnering with the school district to vaccinate teachers and staff that are over the age of 65 at Lyman High School. “This really came about by us working with our local health department here in Seminole County. Just Thursday evening, Dr. Raul Pino from the Florida Department of Health in Orange County announced plans to work with Orange County Public Schools on Jan. 24 to vaccinate staff over the age of 65. But he said vaccinating teachers in his district is still very much contingent on getting the doses. Colon said while the commitment to provide the vaccine to teachers is there, the doses have to be available.
Seminole County schools asks more than 100 people to quarantine after exposure to COVID-19
Read full article: Seminole County schools asks more than 100 people to quarantine after exposure to COVID-19SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. Seminole County Public Schools has asked 102 people to quarantine after coming in contact with a student who tested positive for COVID-19, the district said Tuesday. Number of people exposed to COVID-19 at Seminole County schools:Hagerty High School: 11Lake Brantley High School: 18Lawton Elementary School: 21Lyman High School: 26Teague Middle School: 11Wilson Elementary School: 15These reports are in addition to the 51 people across the district asked to self-quarantine last week. Lake Mary Elementary and Lake Brantley High reported the presence of COVID-19 on campus last week. As of Tuesday, Lake Brantley High School has 51 people self-quarantining. The district says by its count, there are 153 people in precautionary quarantine since school started on Aug. 17.
Former 49ers lineman from Central Florida participates in protests for George Floyd
Read full article: Former 49ers lineman from Central Florida participates in protests for George FloydWeve seen several current and former athletes participate in protests over the death of George Floyd and against police brutality and systemic racism. Central Florida native Ian Williams calls California home now after a career with the San Francisco 49ers. The former Lyman Greyhound and Notre Dame grad stood and marched in, multiple protests in San Jose, California. Like every protester, Ian is demanding justice for George Floyd, and an end to police brutality and systemic racism. Only when he told him he was a player on the 49ers did the tone change and Ian was released.
Orlando-area students participate in walkouts in wake of school shooting
Read full article: Orlando-area students participate in walkouts in wake of school shootingWalkouts were reported Wednesday at Hagerty High School, Lake Mary High School, Oviedo High School, University High School in Orange City and Lyman High School, among other schools across the state. Video showed students sitting on the ground outside of University High School in Orlando chanting "What do we want? Officials from Volusia County Schools said more than 2,000 students participated in a walk out at University High School in Orange City. Seminole County School DistrictWhile the district isn't organizing the event, officials have been made aware and school administrators have been notified. The principal at University High School in Orange City estimates more than 2,000 students participate.