Osceola Families- We are looking to recognize the Veterans in your family. On November 10th, we would like to thank them for their service with a light breakfast and a small performance by our Osceola Singers in our FABLAB at 8:30am. Please use the following link to RSVP by November 8th.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/GWK3hNzZeK
We are looking forward to seeing our families this Saturday, November 7th from 3-5pm for our Trunk or Treat!
🎃3rd Annual Trunk & Treat!🍁
We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! We are excited to welcome all of our Explorers and staff back to campus tomorrow morning at 7:40 AM!
Here are a few important updates and reminders for the week:
**A GREAT WEEK AHEAD!**
- Congratulations on a fantastic turnout for Trunk or Treat!
- Veteran’s Day Recognition Breakfast: Tuesday, November 10th at 8:30 AM.
- Ready Gains Dress Down Days: Tuesday, November 10th and Thursday, November 12th.
-Veteran's Day November 11th- No School
- PTA Skate Night: Thursday, November 12th, 5:30–7:30 PM.
- SOTM Ceremony: Rescheduled for Friday, November 13th at 1:45 PM.
📅 **LOOKING AHEAD**
- November 17th: K–5 Science Fair
- November 18th: 6th & 7th Grade Science Fair
- November 19th: Annual Thanksgiving Lunch
- November 23rd–27th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
📌 **A FEW REMINDERS**
- November 13th is the last day to purchase visitor lunch tickets for Thanksgiving Lunch. Student lunches are provided at normal cost.
- Remember, jackets and sweaters should be solid uniform colors with no writing, logos, or graphics other than the Osceola logo.
- Candy, squishies, and toys are not permitted at school.
As always, stay connected through our social media, school website, MySDIRC app, Rooms, and Focus Parent Portal!
Have a wonderful week! We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!
SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026
All School District of Indian River County public schools will remain closed on Friday, November 6, 2026, with schools scheduled to reopen Monday, November 9.
Transportation continues to be a concern due to limited bus driver availability and significant delays along County Roads 510 and 512.
School buildings will be accessible to instructional staff as they prepare for Monday's return. Activities and extracurriculars will resume today, Thursday, November 5.
We appreciate the continued patience, understanding, and support of our families, staff, and community as we navigate these challenging conditions together.
We will continue monitoring conditions and sharing updates through our official district social media channels and Live Feed.
#MySDIRC #StrongerTogether
All School District of Indian River County public schools will remain closed on Friday, November 6, 2026, with schools scheduled to reopen Monday, November 9.
Transportation continues to be a concern due to limited bus driver availability and significant delays along County Roads 510 and 512.
School buildings will be accessible to instructional staff as they prepare for Monday's return. Activities and extracurriculars will resume today, Thursday, November 5.
We appreciate the continued patience, understanding, and support of our families, staff, and community as we navigate these challenging conditions together.
We will continue monitoring conditions and sharing updates through our official district social media channels and Live Feed.
#MySDIRC #StrongerTogether
DISTRICT CLOSURE UPDATE | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026
All School District of Indian River County public schools and district locations will remain closed Thursday, November 5, 2026.
With many major roads still closed across Indian River County, we cannot confidently ensure safe travel for every student.
Practice fields will remain closed, and all extracurricular activities and practices are canceled until further notice.
We will continue monitoring conditions and sharing updates through our district social media channels and Live Feed.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students, families, and staff. Please stay safe.
All School District of Indian River County public schools and district locations will remain closed Thursday, November 5, 2026.
With many major roads still closed across Indian River County, we cannot confidently ensure safe travel for every student.
Practice fields will remain closed, and all extracurricular activities and practices are canceled until further notice.
We will continue monitoring conditions and sharing updates through our district social media channels and Live Feed.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students, families, and staff. Please stay safe.
9 AM UPDATE | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
SDIRC families, we know the recent flooding has left many families and neighbors facing difficult cleanup and recovery efforts.
United Way of Indian River County is helping connect residents with recovery supplies, including cleanup buckets, tarps, and other essential items. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please call 772-567-8900. We encourage you to share this resource with neighbors who may need support.
District staff and school administrators monitored conditions overnight and continue working closely with Indian River County Emergency Management.
We will provide an update by 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, November 4, regarding whether schools and district locations can reopen tomorrow, Thursday, November 5.
Please continue to monitor our official district social media channels and Live Feed for the latest information.
The safety and well-being of our students, families, employees, and community remain our priority. We hope you and your loved ones are safe.
#MySDIRC #StrongerTogether
SDIRC families, we know the recent flooding has left many families and neighbors facing difficult cleanup and recovery efforts.
United Way of Indian River County is helping connect residents with recovery supplies, including cleanup buckets, tarps, and other essential items. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please call 772-567-8900. We encourage you to share this resource with neighbors who may need support.
District staff and school administrators monitored conditions overnight and continue working closely with Indian River County Emergency Management.
We will provide an update by 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, November 4, regarding whether schools and district locations can reopen tomorrow, Thursday, November 5.
Please continue to monitor our official district social media channels and Live Feed for the latest information.
The safety and well-being of our students, families, employees, and community remain our priority. We hope you and your loved ones are safe.
#MySDIRC #StrongerTogether
SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026
Hi Osceola families, In case you missed the earlier communications from SDIRC, please read below.
The School District of Indian River County understands the challenges that ongoing flooding continues to create for our students, families, and employees.
All School District of Indian River County public schools and district locations will remain closed on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
While our school facilities have been assessed and are operational, travel conditions remain unsafe in many areas. In coordination with Indian River County Emergency Management, 31 roads are reported closed, and current conditions do not support the safe operation of school buses.
The safety and well-being of our students, employees, and families remain our highest priority.
We are hopeful that conditions will allow schools to reopen on Thursday, November 5. We will continue working closely with emergency management officials and share updates as reopening plans are confirmed.
We appreciate our families’ patience and understanding as our community navigates these challenging conditions. Please stay safe, look out for one another, and continue checking our district social media channels and Live Feed for official updates.
#MySDIRC #StrongerTogether See less
BUS ROUTE UPDATE | NOVEMBER 2, 2026
UPDATED AS OF 2:40 P.M.
SDIRC Families,
Due to ongoing flooding, road closures have been confirmed in Sebastian Highlands and Vero Lake Estates.
For the safety of our students and transportation staff, school buses will not travel on routes that have been determined unsafe.
Families whose students' bus routes are affected are asked to make arrangements to pick up their children directly from school when they can safely do so.
Students will remain supervised by school staff while families make pickup arrangements.
We understand that these unexpected transportation changes may create challenges for our families, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding.
Please review the accompanying road closure information from Indian River County Emergency Services for the updated list of affected roads.
We will continue monitoring conditions and sharing additional information as it becomes available.
#MySDIRC #StrongerTogether
UPDATED AS OF 2:40 P.M.
SDIRC Families,
Due to ongoing flooding, road closures have been confirmed in Sebastian Highlands and Vero Lake Estates.
For the safety of our students and transportation staff, school buses will not travel on routes that have been determined unsafe.
Families whose students' bus routes are affected are asked to make arrangements to pick up their children directly from school when they can safely do so.
Students will remain supervised by school staff while families make pickup arrangements.
We understand that these unexpected transportation changes may create challenges for our families, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding.
Please review the accompanying road closure information from Indian River County Emergency Services for the updated list of affected roads.
We will continue monitoring conditions and sharing additional information as it becomes available.
#MySDIRC #StrongerTogether
EARLY BUS DISMISSAL | MIDDLE SCHOOL & K-8 FAMILIES
Attention, middle school and K-8 families:
Due to current conditions, high school bus dismissal began 30 minutes early today, Monday, November 2, 2026. High school buses are scheduled to depart at 1:30 p.m.
Once high school routes are completed, buses will report to our middle and K-8 schools. Students will begin loading as buses arrive and will be transported home.
Families who wish and are able to pick up their students may contact their school's front office for assistance.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as our transportation teams work to ensure students arrive home safely.
Please continue to monitor our official district social media channels for updates throughout the afternoon.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
#MySDIRC #StrongerTogether
Attention, middle school and K-8 families:
Due to current conditions, high school bus dismissal began 30 minutes early today, Monday, November 2, 2026. High school buses are scheduled to depart at 1:30 p.m.
Once high school routes are completed, buses will report to our middle and K-8 schools. Students will begin loading as buses arrive and will be transported home.
Families who wish and are able to pick up their students may contact their school's front office for assistance.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as our transportation teams work to ensure students arrive home safely.
Please continue to monitor our official district social media channels for updates throughout the afternoon.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
#MySDIRC #StrongerTogether
Osceola Families-Please take a few minutes to fill out the Quarter 2 SDIRC Family Experience Survey using the link below before November 15th.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ax2isW7tbUiLCDMODbOOaPM44y3aTMtOtPBUyElnhlxUQTM4V0pOTzg3WUxTSEtMTlIyNFQxMU5VVy4u&route=shorturl
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🍂 Happy Sunday, Explorers! 🍂
📸 This Week:
- Monday, Nov. 2 – Picture Retakes/Makeups
- Friday, Nov. 6 – Student of the Month Ceremony
- Saturday, Nov. 7 – Rescheduled Trunk & Treat, 3–5 PM!
📅 Coming Up:
- Nov. 10 – Veterans Day Recognition Breakfast at 8:30 AM
- Nov. 11 – No School (Veterans Day)
- Nov. 19 – Annual Thanksgiving Lunch
- Nov. 23–27 – Thanksgiving Break
🔔 A Few Reminders:
- Daylight Saving Time has ended! Remember to adjust your clocks.
- Last day to purchase visitor lunch tickets for Thanksgiving Lunch is Nov. 13.
- PTA Cold Weather Shop orders are due Nov. 5.
- Candy and toys are not permitted at school.
- Don't forget to check the important updates regarding school uniforms and solid-color jackets/sweaters.
📱 Stay connected! Be sure to follow us on social media, enable notifications in the MySDIRC app, and check Focus for grades and important information.
We hope everyone enjoys the rest of the weekend. We'll see our Explorers Monday morning at 7:40 AM, ready to make it another great week!
Together, we are Engineering Tomorrow's Leaders, one inspired Explorer at a time! ❤️💙
📸 This Week:
- Monday, Nov. 2 – Picture Retakes/Makeups
- Friday, Nov. 6 – Student of the Month Ceremony
- Saturday, Nov. 7 – Rescheduled Trunk & Treat, 3–5 PM!
📅 Coming Up:
- Nov. 10 – Veterans Day Recognition Breakfast at 8:30 AM
- Nov. 11 – No School (Veterans Day)
- Nov. 19 – Annual Thanksgiving Lunch
- Nov. 23–27 – Thanksgiving Break
🔔 A Few Reminders:
- Daylight Saving Time has ended! Remember to adjust your clocks.
- Last day to purchase visitor lunch tickets for Thanksgiving Lunch is Nov. 13.
- PTA Cold Weather Shop orders are due Nov. 5.
- Candy and toys are not permitted at school.
- Don't forget to check the important updates regarding school uniforms and solid-color jackets/sweaters.
📱 Stay connected! Be sure to follow us on social media, enable notifications in the MySDIRC app, and check Focus for grades and important information.
We hope everyone enjoys the rest of the weekend. We'll see our Explorers Monday morning at 7:40 AM, ready to make it another great week!
Together, we are Engineering Tomorrow's Leaders, one inspired Explorer at a time! ❤️💙
2nd Grade Dry Ice Lab!🥼
After the hands on demonstrations, students collaborated to record the information they learned about the temperature of Dry Ice, states of matter and benefits of dry ice.
Osceola Families- We are looking to recognize the Veterans in your family. On November 10th, we would like to thank them for their service with a light breakfast and a small performance by our Osceola Singers in our FABLAB at 8:30am. Please use the following link to RSVP by November 6th.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/GWK3hNzZeK
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/GWK3hNzZeK
GAME ON. CODE ON. FUTURE ENGINEERS IN ACTION!
Our middle school Explorers are taking E-Sports to the next level by diving into the world of computer programming and game development!
In E-Sports class, students are writing and debugging code, working with programming logic, and using a live code editor with a real-time visual preview to see their code come to life.
They’re putting computational thinking into action as they test their code, troubleshoot errors, analyze results, and collaborate to solve problems. These are more than gaming skills—they’re the building blocks of software engineering, interactive design, and future careers in technology!
At Osceola Magnet, we’re not just teaching students to play the game. We’re empowering them to understand how the game works and how to build what comes next!
#MyOMSK8 #Esports
OSCEOLA EXPLORER WEEKLY UPDATES | OCTOBER 25–31st
Happy Sunday, Explorers! Here’s what’s happening this week and what’s coming up!
💙NEW & IMPORTANT
• Thank you to our United Way Day of Caring volunteers!
• The Cold Weather Spirit Shop is open in the Osceola PTA Givebacks app through Nov. 5.
• We’re looking for science fair judges for our 6th and 7th grade projects on Nov. 18. Visit our school website to sign up!
• Families: Log in to the Focus Parent Portal by Nov. 7 to opt in or out of sharing your information with your room parent.
THIS WEEK
• Monday, Oct. 26: 2nd Grade Space Coast Symphony
• Tuesday, Oct. 27: i-Ready Inform Math Testing (K–3, 5th & 6th)
• Wednesday, Oct. 28: i-Ready Inform Math Testing (4th Grade)
• Friday, Oct. 30: No School for Students
UPCOMING DATES
• Nov. 2: Picture Retakes/Makeups
• Nov. 6: Student of the Month Ceremony
• Nov. 7: Rescheduled Trunk & Treat, 3–5 PM
• Nov. 11: No School – Veterans Day
• Nov. 19: Annual Thanksgiving Lunch
STUDENT SAFETY
Our school counselors will provide K–5 students with lessons on child trafficking awareness and substance abuse prevention as part of our commitment to student safety and well-being. Families are encouraged to review the lesson content through their student’s ClassLink account.
STAY CONNECTED!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, visit omes.indianriverschools.org, enable notifications in the MySDIRC app, and check Focus for important updates.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
We’ll see you Monday morning at 7:40 AM!
❤️💙 Engineering Tomorrow’s Leaders, One Inspired Explorer at a Time!⚙️🌎
Happy Sunday, Explorers! Here’s what’s happening this week and what’s coming up!
💙NEW & IMPORTANT
• Thank you to our United Way Day of Caring volunteers!
• The Cold Weather Spirit Shop is open in the Osceola PTA Givebacks app through Nov. 5.
• We’re looking for science fair judges for our 6th and 7th grade projects on Nov. 18. Visit our school website to sign up!
• Families: Log in to the Focus Parent Portal by Nov. 7 to opt in or out of sharing your information with your room parent.
THIS WEEK
• Monday, Oct. 26: 2nd Grade Space Coast Symphony
• Tuesday, Oct. 27: i-Ready Inform Math Testing (K–3, 5th & 6th)
• Wednesday, Oct. 28: i-Ready Inform Math Testing (4th Grade)
• Friday, Oct. 30: No School for Students
UPCOMING DATES
• Nov. 2: Picture Retakes/Makeups
• Nov. 6: Student of the Month Ceremony
• Nov. 7: Rescheduled Trunk & Treat, 3–5 PM
• Nov. 11: No School – Veterans Day
• Nov. 19: Annual Thanksgiving Lunch
STUDENT SAFETY
Our school counselors will provide K–5 students with lessons on child trafficking awareness and substance abuse prevention as part of our commitment to student safety and well-being. Families are encouraged to review the lesson content through their student’s ClassLink account.
STAY CONNECTED!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, visit omes.indianriverschools.org, enable notifications in the MySDIRC app, and check Focus for important updates.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
We’ll see you Monday morning at 7:40 AM!
❤️💙 Engineering Tomorrow’s Leaders, One Inspired Explorer at a Time!⚙️🌎
We honored our Outstanding Attendance & A - A/B Honor Roll students this week. While we don't have all of our students awards shown here, we are so proud of our Explorers progress. We can't wait to see what else they accomplish this year!
United Way Day of Caring! Community members, Osceola families, and staff added some more personal touches to our campus this morning. Thank you to our volunteers for helping this morning!!!
United Way Day of Caring is from 9-12 today! If you didn't register, we can still use your help- even if it's only for an hour.
Painting, planting and organizing are small ways you can help!
480 20th street SW
Check in at the front blue gate with Mrs. Norris
Our Elementary Robotics Meta Blazers were on FIRE this past Saturday! They worked collaboratively to navigate the Sphero challenges.
