OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County public school students will use computers for online learning while the school campuses are closed due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. To help those who do not have …
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3/20/20
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OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee County School Board has shared answers to frequently asked questions about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on public schools.
Q: Is school closed? A: No. …
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3/20/20
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GAINESVILLE — As our country takes action to minimize the spread of COVID-19, Math Nation, created by the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning and Study Edge, is committed to …
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3/20/20
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OKEECHOBEE — Children in Florida are now out of school indefinitely, yet somehow, they must continue their education in the midst of a pandemic and self-isolation. A debate rages over whether what …
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By Cathy Womble
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3/20/20
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College to maintain operations remotely with limited services on site
FORT PIERCE — —Beginning March 23, the conclusion of Spring Break─Indian River State College will maintain operations …
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3/20/20
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With schools canceled all over the country, many parents are feeling overwhelmed. Will my kids get behind in school? How will I keep them entertained for days, weeks, months? Should I be teaching …
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By Cathy Womble
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3/20/20
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OKEECHOBEE - Okeechobee County Schools Food Service Program has added an additional location which is more centrally located, at the Okeechobee Public Library. This will be a walk-up or Drive-thru …
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3/20/20
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OKEECHOBEE – School campuses are closed through April 15 but “that doesn’t mean learning is stopping,” Superintendent of Schools Ken Kenworthy told Okeechobee County Commissioners at their …
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By Katrina Elsken
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3/18/20
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Lake Okeechobee News/Richard Marion OKEECHOBEE — Jacee Jumper hits a ground ball in Okeechobee’s game against South Fork on March 13.
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee High School varsity Lady …
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By Richard Marion
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3/18/20
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TALLAHASSEE -- On March 17, the Florida Department of Education announced that Florida public schools will be closed through April 15.
“The containment of COVID-19 is essential, and this is not …
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3/17/20
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OKEECHOBEE — At an emergency meeting on March 10, the Okeechobee County School Board voted to let the Yearling Middle School field trip to Washington, D.C., go on as planned, despite coronavirus …
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By Richard Marion
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3/13/20
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/OHS The seven Brahman wrestlers who qualified for the state tournament. Isaac Herron, Charlie Armstrong, Travis McKenna, Jose Monrroy, Gabriel Bowen, Cody Deloney …
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By Richard Marion
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3/11/20
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• Glades Day GatorsThe Glades Day Gators dominated Atlantic Christian on March 9, winning 19-7. The Gators scored 10 runs in the first inning alone, including a grand slam from senior Lane Collins. …
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By Richard Marion
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3/11/20
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/CHS Softball WEST PALM BEACH — The Clewiston Lady Tigers celebrate their win over The King’s Academy on Feb. 27.
• Glades Central Lady RaidersThe Glades …
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By Richard Marion
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3/10/20
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