Press Releases

Recent Press Releases

 

SDIRC earns district grade of an “A”
12/12/2023
School District of Indian River County earns district grade of an “A” and ranks highest on the Treasure Coast.
Read More about SDIRC earns district grade of an “A”
clear
December 2023 District Events
12/05/2023
School District of Indian River County invites families and community members to our State of the District Gala and Superintendent’s Art Gallery.
Read More about December 2023 District Events
clear
SRHS Media Center Grand Opening
11/09/2023
School District of Indian River County Invites Families and Community Members to our Sebastian River High School Media Center Grand Opening.
Read More about SRHS Media Center Grand Opening
clear
Code of Student Conduct Advisory Team
10/31/2023
School District of Indian River County Invites Stakeholders to Join the Code of Student Conduct Advisory Team.
Read More about Code of Student Conduct Advisory Team
clear
SDIRC School Choice Fair
10/30/2023
SDIRC Invites Families and Community to School Choice Fair on November 4th at Storm Grove Middle School.
Read More about SDIRC School Choice Fair
clear
SDIRC Earns Cognia Systems Accreditation
09/21/2023
School District of Indian River County earns Cognia Systems Accreditation and Values-Driven Award of Excellence.
Read More about SDIRC Earns Cognia Systems Accreditation
clear
SDIRC Showing Unprecedented Levels of Improvement
06/29/2023
Indian River County showing unprecedented levels of improvement as top-performing district on the Treasure Coast and among leading districts across the state.
Read More about SDIRC Showing Unprecedented Levels of Improvement
clear
SDIRC Announces Elementary Science Fair Winners
03/15/2023
The School District of Indian River County Announces The 31st Annual Indian River Regional Elementary Science and Engineering Fair Award Winners.
Read More about SDIRC Announces Elementary Science Fair Winners
clear
SDIRC Announces Secondary Science Fair Winners
02/07/2023
The School District of Indian River County Announces The 31st Annual Indian River Regional Secondary Science and Engineering Fair Award Winners.
Read More about SDIRC Announces Secondary Science Fair Winners
clear
IRA Receives RAMP School Designation
03/16/2022
Vero Beach, FL, March 16, 2022– The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) is proud to announce that the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) has designated Indian River Academy as a “Recognized ASCA Model Program” (RAMP). Visit our website for all the details www.IndianRiverSchools.org/district/press_releases
Read More about IRA Receives RAMP School Designation
clear
Virtual Recruitment Fair March 16th
03/09/2022
Vero Beach, FL, March 9, 2022– The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) will host its 2nd annual Virtual Recruitment Fair for teachers, administrators, and support personnel from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST.
Read More about Virtual Recruitment Fair March 16th
clear
Moonshot invite
Kickoff Event for 2022 Moonshot Campaign to be Held Wednesday, February 23rd
02/22/2022
Vero Beach, FL, February 22, 2022– Our school district, in partnership with The Learning Alliance, invites you to a kickoff event on February 23, 2022, from 8am - 9 am, followed by a Moonshot Community Action Network (MCAN) meeting, to launch our 2022 Moonshot Campaign: “Faces of Early Literacy - Today’s Readers are Tomorrow’s Leaders.” This is an outdoor event, and the first of many events to be held throughout the county, in conjunction with the InsideOutproject.net. Visit our website for details www.indianRiverSchools.org/District/PressReleases.
Read More about Kickoff Event for 2022 Moonshot Campaign to be Held Wednesday, February 23rd
clear
Michael McFarlane
Former VBHS Soccer Player Signs Professional Contract
02/22/2022
Vero Beach, FL, February 22, 2022– The School District of Indian River County is proud to share that Michael McFarlane, former VBHS soccer player and Vero Beach native, signed a professional contract with Central Valley Fuego FC as the club builds its roster for its inaugural 2022 USL League One season. Visit our website for more details www.IndianRiverSchools.org.
Read More about Former VBHS Soccer Player Signs Professional Contract
clear
SDIRC Announces Teacher and Employee of the Year
02/08/2022
Vero Beach, FL, February 8, 2022– The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) is proud to announce our 2023 (per FLDOE) Teacher of the Year, Shawn Conway, teacher at Vero Beach Elementary School (VBE), and 2022 Employee of the Year, Jason Banks, member of the custodial staff at Vero Beach Elementary School.
Read More about SDIRC Announces Teacher and Employee of the Year
clear
LCOY Certificate graphic
SDIRC Educator Nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Award
01/20/2022
Vero Beach, FL, January 20, 2022– The School District of Indian River County is proud to announce that Ms. Constance Peterson, Guidance Counselor at Gifford Middle School, has been nominated for the 2021-2022 LifeChanger of the Year Award. Visit our website for more www.IndianRiverSchools.org.
Read More about SDIRC Educator Nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Award
clear
School District Of Indian River County Superintendent Recognized Nationally As A “Superintendent To Watch”.
01/10/2022
Vero Beach, FL, January 10, 2022– School District of Indian River County is proud to announce that our Superintendent, Dr. David K. Moore, has been selected as a 2021 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). Dr. Moore joins just 19 other superintendents nationwide who were selected for the honor in recognition of their innovative and effective use of technology to engage and inform the school community, and to expand two-way communication and outreach efforts.
Read More about School District Of Indian River County Superintendent Recognized Nationally As A “Superintendent To Watch”.
clear
SDIRC Maintains #1 Ranking for Graduation Rates
01/05/2022
Vero Beach, FL, January 5, 2022– Yesterday, Florida's 2020-2021 high school graduation rates were released, and we are proud to highlight some key areas of progress as well as information regarding our relative standing in comparison to other districts. Visit our website for more. www.IndianRiverSchools.org.
Read More about SDIRC Maintains #1 Ranking for Graduation Rates
clear
Code of Conduct graphic
SDIRC Invites Stakeholders to Join the Code of Student Conduct Advisory Team
11/10/2021
Vero Beach, FL, November 10, 2021–The School District of Indian River County invites stakeholders to join the Code of Student Conduct Advisory Team (CSCAT). CSCAT members will review the current Code of Conduct and provide suggested revisions. Meetings are scheduled on December 8th, January 18th, and February 1st from 5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Joe N. Idlette, Jr., Teacher Education Center at the Main District Office, located at 6500 57th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967. Please RSVP by December 6th to Mrs. Ashley Dowdell in the Department of Student Services by calling 772-564-3084 or emailing [email protected].
Read More about SDIRC Invites Stakeholders to Join the Code of Student Conduct Advisory Team
clear
SDIRC Principal of the Year Shawn O'Keefe
SDIRC Announces Outstanding Principal of the Year
11/04/2021
Vero Beach, FL, November 4, 2021– The School District of Indian River County is proud to announce their 2022 Principal of the Year, Shawn O’Keefe, Principal at Vero Beach High School. https://www.indianriverschools.org/district/press_releases
Read More about SDIRC Announces Outstanding Principal of the Year
clear
SDIRC Assistant Principal of the Year Craig Kinsley
SDIRC Announces Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year
11/04/2021
Vero Beach, FL, November 4, 2021– The School District of Indian River County is proud to announce their 2022 Assistant Principal of the Year, Craig Kinsley, Assistant Principal at Oslo Middle School. Visit our website for more information https://www.indianriverschools.org/district/press_releases
Read More about SDIRC Announces Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year
clear
Cristen Maddux

Public Information Officer

Cristen Maddux

 772-564-5527