INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A local elementary school was recently named as a National Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America, authorities said.
“Osceola Magnet School is a K-5th grade elementary school that continually strives to be a model for the state for science and math exploration,” officials said in a news release. “In addition to regular S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) days, science and math are integrated into literacy, social studies, and arts lessons.”
Principal Scott Simpson will be recognized and receive the distinction award during an awards ceremony that will be held at the 36th National Conference on Magnet Schools. The conference, hosted by Chicago Public Schools, will be held from April 25 through the 29th in Chicago, Illinois.
To earn a national merit award, members of Magnet Schools of America must send a detailed application that is scored by a panel of educators, officials said. Schools are scored on their ability to raise student academic achievement, promote racial and socioeconomic diversity, provide integrated curricula and instruction, and create strong family and community partnerships that reinforce the school’s magnet theme.
At Osceola Magnet School, digital literacy is the focus for the Media and Technology Center. Students at the school, 1110 18th Avenue Southwest, commonly perform at the highest levels in local and state assessments.
They most recently won the 2017 “School of Excellence” designation from the Florida Department of Education. Those who want more information on Magnet Schools of America can visit its website.
