Congratulations, to Dr. David Moore, who was selected as our new superintendent, with a unanimous 5-0 vote. Pending background check and contract negotiations, Dr. Moore will begin as superintendent on December 2, 2019.
We have some VERY exciting news to share!! Dr. Nikki Mosblech, teacher at Vero Beach High School, is a FINALIST for State Teacher of the Year. Dr. Mosblech will move forward with 4 other state finalists to compete for State Teacher of the Year, which will be announced in June.
Dr. Moore hit the ground running on day 1, meeting with principals and District staff, to introduce himself, learn more about our schools' leaders, and share his expectations for our District- to make a transformational impact, with unwavering expectations, for ALL students.
Congratulations to our new SDIRC Teacher of the Year, Dr. Nikki Mosblech, from Vero Beach High School, and SDIRC Employee of the Year, Daisy Rios, from Fellsmere Elementary School!
Today, we welcomed everyone back from Thanksgiving break, and also welcomed our new superintendent, Dr. Moore! On behalf of our students, teachers, and staff members, we hope you have a wonderful first day, Dr. Moore...and a first day wouldn't be complete without a few signs!
We're saddened to inform our SDIRC family that one of our SRHS seniors, Kamaree Lyons, passed away on Sat. evening. Kamaree was a member of the football and basketball teams and was well-loved by his friends and teachers. Our heartfelt condolences are with his family and friends.
Congratulations to Cindy Emerson, Principal at Vero Beach Elementary School, who was named a State FINALIST for Principal of the Year in the State of Florida!!
We are devastated to report that one of our VBHS seniors, Ty Ward, has been missing off the coast of Jensen Beach since Wednesday afternoon. As the Coast Guard searches for Ty, we are standing in support of his friends and family.
Don't forget your mask on campus! Students and staff are required to wear masks when social distancing is not possible, when in transition on campus, & on SDIRC transportation. We are providing two reusable masks to each student!
We'd like to give a HUGE shout out to our custodial teams who are on every campus deep cleaning all areas. TY for the work that you are doing to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff members. You are making an impact, not only in our District, but our community.
A very special visitor joined us at the VBHS Fighting Indians football game, tonight. Governor Ron DeSantis stopped by to give both teams a pep talk & took center field with daughter, Madison, & Dr. Moore, for the official coin toss. Congrats to our Indians with the overtime WIN!
All hands are on deck getting laptops ready for distribution to students who do not have a device at home. Thank you to our IT staff, and everyone else who is pitching in to conquer the task of cleaning and preparing thousands of devices for our students.
We were absolutely amazed with the turnout at the Drive By and Say Hi pep rally! Hundreds of our SDIRC families came out to the mall to see their school families who miss them so much! The parade was bumper to bumper around the mall loop for over 2 hours.
#SDIRCStrongerTogether
This morning we stopped by VBHS to help pack some lunches for our mobile cafes. The hamburgers looked and smelled delicious! Thank you to our Food Service Professionals who are working during this time to make sure that the children in our community are well-fed!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Stoneman Douglas High School students, families and staff. This is a tragic event that no community should ever have to experience.
A bronze plaque honoring William "Billy" Wilson, III has been installed at the
@SRHS_SHARKS
Gymnasium in recognition and appreciation of his service and dedication. The plaque reads, "Mr. Wilson filled this gym and these halls with laughter and love for all of Shark Nation."
Today, Melodie Caudle, student at
@Beachland_ES
received her last chemo treatment and returned home to VB!
@IRCSheriff
provided a blue light escort from the county line, making a loop around the IR Mall where her SDIRC family and community members were there to welcome her home.
The entire Sebastian River Middle School student body came together today to show remembrance for the 17 victims at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
#MSDstrong
Congrats, to Ataaba Patterson, teacher at VBE, for being selected as one of three educators in the State of FL to receive the 2020 Black History Month Excellence in Education Award! She was invited to the Governor’s mansion to celebrate and be recognized.
#BlackHistoryMonth
What an exciting day! Dr. Rendell took his "Key Influencer" flight with
@BlueAngels
#7
pilot, Lt. Webb. Hitting 7-G's and twisting and turning over Indian River County, after 45 minutes his feet were firmly back on the ground. We were all cheering you on
@IRSuper1
Congrats to Dr. Mark Rendell, the 2018 Ronald E. Carrier Alumni Achievement Award recipient. Mark has been in the education field for the past 25 years, opening doors to educational opportunities for students from all walks of life and segments in our society.
Thanks to our AMAZING IT Department, our teachers and staff are thoroughly trained in Office 365, Canvas, and Microsoft Teams, and ready to provide instruction to our students in our new reality of virtual learning!!
Check out these photos along the parade route...what an amazing experience for these students, and what an exciting way to start the New Year! VBHS Marching Band did an amazing job of representing Indian River County!
We are loading the buses! The SDIRC is sending our mobile cafes to north Florida to be used for food disbursement to hurricane victims, and $10,000 of Scholastic books to children who are in hurricane shelters, or dealing with the aftermath of recovery. The buses leave tomorrow!
We are so proud of Dr. Nikki Mosblech for representing Indian River County as a Top 5 Finalist for the 2020 Florida Teacher of the Year.
Indian River County would like to congratulate the 2020 Florida Teacher of the Year, Dr. Dakeyan Cha’ Dre’ Graham, of Hillsborough County!
Tonight, we welcomed new Board Members, Dr. Peggy Jones & Mr. Brian Barefoot. Congrats, to Mr. Barefoot, who was selected as Board Chairman, & Mrs. Barenborg, who was selected as Vice-Chairman. TY to Judge Griffin for administering the oath of office to our new Board Members.
Today we announced our Outstanding Principal of the Year! Congratulations to our Principal of the Year, Takeisha Harris, principal at Liberty Magnet School!!!
We CAN'T STOP and WON'T STOP! CONGRATULATIONS to Daisy Rios from Fellsmere Elementary School...STATE FINALIST FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR! This morning we surprised Daisy in front of the entire school! Look at those smiles!!
#SDIRCProud
Thank you to our speakers, including our own SDIRC students, who are sharing their stories of growing up in Vero Beach and attending our schools. We are so thankful to learn and gain understanding from your personal experiences in Indian River County, and our school district.
Dr. Moore is meeting with principals to review data, and identify each schools' strengths, challenges, and needs. Principals are presenting info unique to their school to Dr. Moore, and district staff in attendance to provide support in identified areas.
#SDIRCStrongerTogether
Graduation is underway at VBHS! Congratulations to the Class of 2018. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, "Intelligence plus character-- that is the goal of true education..." We are so proud of the accomplished young men and women you all have become.
@VBHSNation
Leaders at our "SDIRC Reignite Instructional Leadership Summit" are diving into our Strategic Plan, & aligning and applying it to all areas of instruction & support in their individual schools, to make a transformational impact on education and ensure success for all students.
On November 26th, the Board called a special meeting, and unanimously approved the employment contract of Dr. David Moore, incoming superintendent. Dr. Moore formally signed his contract and addressed the Board and audience regarding his goals and expectations for our District.
Since school closures, our District has served 35,218 meals at 34 meal distribution locations. Thank you, to our dedicated Transportation Professionals and Food & Nutrition Department for keeping the children in our county well-nourished!
#SDIRCStrongerTogether
The Dodgertown Elementary Tunnel of Hope was a success! Thank you to all of the parents, teachers, and community members who attended to help make our students feel so special! What a wonderful way to start the week!
@DTEelementary
@IRCSheriff
@VeroBeachPD
@PoliceSebastian
This morning, we are at VBE welcoming our new teachers to the SDIRC! The next 2 days will be packed with information and training to ensure that the new members of our family feel welcomed, informed, and prepared for the school year. TY MIDFLORIDA for supporting this event!
Today we had the honor of attending graduation at Wabasso where 4 graduates turned their tassels and joined the Class of 2020. Congrats to our Wabasso seniors!
Students at
@VBHSNation
in Mr. Boccia's class came up with the idea of memorializing the victims at Stoneman Douglas High School with 17 empty desks. Throughout this week and next, they will be leaving messages and tokens of love at these desks on the senior patio.
This afternoon we are reviewing our School Reopening Plan with our local health professionals including pediatricians and members of our Health Department. We are looking forward to sharing feedback from this discussion with you during our FB Live session tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Today, Dr. Moore spoke with community members attending an event at Freedom Church. TY to Mr. James Broxton for welcoming Dr. Moore to speak about the work our district is doing for all children in IRC, & the importance of building unity between our community & school district.
We are excited to announce our 2019 National Merit Scholarship Finalists from Vero Beach High School! Pictured from left to right (front to back) Heather Nevins, Anna Birnholz, Kendall Schlitt, Ella Tierney, Andrew Keller, and Cody Lanier. We are so proud of you!
We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic accident that took the life of Jake Beecher, sophomore at SRHS, on Sunday. Our heartfelt condolences are with Jake's family and friends during this difficult time. Counselors will be available to support those impacted by this loss.
The Florida Department of Education has recognized eighteen SDIRC schools as Five-Star Schools. These schools are recognized for being committed to incorporating family and community members into the school environment to enhance student learning. Congratulations, everyone!
Congratulations to our SDIRC Employee of the Year, Rebecca O'Donnell, Digital Integration Specialist at Vero Beach High School. Mrs. O'Donnell and the rest of our Stars of the Year were recognized last night at our annual Stars of the Year Gala on the VBHS Billy Livings Field.
Thank you to our very helpful
@USPS
employees at the SR60 location in Vero Beach. With their help, we boxed up and mailed off HUNDREDS of letters from our students to Stoneman Douglas High School students and staff.
#MSDStrong
#SDIRCproud
"Indian River County, a B-rated district, posted seven A-rated schools, up from five in 2016-17. The district earned 655 points, a 32-point improvement from last year and the 27th spot statewide."
All SDIRC school campuses & buildings will be closed tomorrow, Mon. 11/9, due to Tropical Storm Eta. There will be no virtual instruction. We plan to reopen on Tues. 11/10 if weather conditions allow & campuses are safe. Check our SDIRC website and social media for updates.
Introducing, Scott Bass, joining us from Glades County, where he served as superintendent, serving as our new Deputy Superintendent- directing HR, school operations, and District Operations and Planning; implementing procedures to ensure consistency in school operations.
You can't hide the SHARK PRIDE at SRHS this morning! Today, we are celebrating the SRHS Class of 2020 in a seniors only ceremony, and coming back tonight to celebrate with families at the graduation drive-thru! Two times the WILLPOWER, two times the WALK!
#2xWILL2xWALK
All children 18 and younger may come to the food bus for breakfast and lunch! We love our community and will miss our students while we are closed over the next two weeks. Please stay safe and healthy. Food bus locations and times start Monday 3/16.
What's the buzz in IRC? Joining us from the FLDOE, Richard Myhre, Executive Director of 'Just Read, Florida!' who served our state's educators, parents, and students to achieve literacy success, will be serving as our new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.
VBHS Girl's Weightlifting are the FHSAA State Runners-up, including two individual champs in their weight classes, Alyssa Depalo and Jayda Jenkins. Jayda also set a new state record with a 190lb clean and jerk. Congrats to the team, and Coaches- DeLuke, Secrest, and Lane!
As of 4 p.m. today, the State Board of Education ordered the closure of all schools next week Mon 3/16-3/20, and the following week, 3/23-3/27, which is our scheduled spring break. Starting Mon 3/16, throughout the 2 week closure, all school activities & athletics, are canceled.
Tonight, we welcomed three new Board members to the School Board of Indian River County. Welcome, and congratulations, to Mrs. Jacqueline Rosario, District 2, Mrs. Teri Barenborg, District 4, and Dr. Mara Schiff, District 1!
We are SO proud of our faithful Food Service and Transportation Professionals who are committed to serving our community in this time of need. Check out our mobile cafes...returning to the road to support our community.
The VBHS Marching Band left yesterday on a trip to London to march in the New Year's Day Parade! We are happy to report that the journey to London went smoothly and everyone is there safe and sound! Tune in to YouTube or on New Years Day!
Dr. Moore stopped by Storm Grove Middle School on his campus visits to chat with some Stingrays during lunch! All of the students were doing an awesome job following lunchtime social distancing and mask procedures while socializing and connecting with their peers.
Dr. Moore has been asked to serve on a panel of leaders in partnership w/ International Center for Leadership in Ed. The panel will provide support & guidance to other superintendents on how to effectively lead & establish conditions that ensure successful school re-openings.
Tonight is Dr. Moore's final "Project RE-envision 2025" Town Hall for the month of January. We are excited to see so many of our SDIRC family and community members in attendance to learn more about the opportunities on the horizon for our District, and provide important input.
Congrats to our Vero Beach High School Fighting Indians Football Team for tying the State record for 60 consecutive regular season wins in a row, defeating Chaminade-Madonna 21-0 tonight!
Photo Credit: Joe Semkow
We are setting up for our First Book distribution project! You will not believe the number and quality of books that have arrived...all levels and genes are included! Join us on 6/1 from 10-2 p.m. in the VBHS cafe to take home 10 FREE, NEW BOOKS, PER PERSON! Open to EVERYONE!!
There's MAGIC in the air at VBE...Because of a special grant VBE received, EVERY student gets to take home 11 BOOKS from Scholastic. Here is some kindergarten joy for your Monday morning after finding out the exciting news!
This evening, Dr. Moore held a focus group at Gifford Youth Achievement Center. All community members were invited to provide feedback regarding what is going well, and areas in need of improvement, within our school district. Thank you, to everyone who participated!