Vero Beach – David Fromang

Vero High band invited to U.K. for 2019 New Years Day Parade

VERO BEACH — A local high school band was recently invited to march in the United Kingdom for the 2019 New Years Day Parade, which will garner more than half-a-million attendees and about 3 million television viewers worldwide, authorities said. This will be the largest event in history for band members at Vero Beach High School. The school is located at 1707 16th Street. "We are very excited to have the Lord Mayor of Westminster and parade officials on our campus and equally excited about marching in the New Year’s Day Parade in London," Director of Bands Page Howell said in a statement. "This is a tremendous honor and opportunity for our students, our school and our community.” Officials such as Former ...

Humane Society advises pet owners to prepare for cold

VERO BEACH -- With Treasure Coast temperatures set to dramatically drop this evening and remain chilly throughout the week, the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County is urging pet owners to protect their animals and offers the following tips: Bring pets indoors. If it's too cold for you, it's too cold for your pets. Even dogs with heavy fur coats should stay inside. In the home, keep animals off cold tile flooring and give them blankets or pet beds to sleep on. Appropriate dress required. Small dogs and dogs with short coats can easily chill. Provide them with a turtleneck sweater when going outdoors and keep walks brief. Puppies, senior dogs, dogs who are ill as well ...

Attendance

Attendance/social work staff responds to attendance and truancy referrals following school district policies, procedures and established law. Reasons for attendance and truancy issues are assessed and a plan of action is developed to improve attendance. This process includes home visits, conferencing with family and teachers, and participation in the school Student Support Team. Referrals and networking with community agencies are also conducted to identify prevention and remedial interventions for students. Staff assists with expulsion reviews, truancy court proceedings and analyzing enrollment and attendance data. Attendance: (772) 564-3145 On the Web: http://www.indianriverschools.org/SiteDirectory/StudentServices/Attendance/Pages/default.aspx