Vineland Lakes High School is a tuition-free public middle school and high school serving grades 7-12, through the age of 21*, with a non-traditional approach. Vineland Lakes believes that all students can learn and that every student will succeed. Their high expectations are rooted in their experience helping students from diverse backgrounds find their path to a high school diploma and a brighter future.
They feature open enrollment and two sessions per day – morning and afternoon – providing unique schedule flexibility that empowers high school students to receive a quality education and earn their high school diploma while working, caring for family, or managing other commitments. Their middle school program enriches our students to achieve middle school promotion and obtain high school credit as they transition into high school. This leads them to stay on-track or ahead of their 9th grade cohort.
Once enrolled, the team at Vineland Lakes works with students to create an Individualized Success Plan (ISP)so they can immediately begin courses and start earning credits towards their high school diploma. Courses are computer-based and self-paced with personalized support provided by state-certified teachers.
The program is built around the individual. Every student begins with an assessment that personalizes coursework, remedial assistance, and social support needs. Software-based assessments pinpoint strengths and weaknesses and help teachers individualize instruction. A personalized dashboard monitors progress, and career and graduation coaches work with individuals on their unique plan.
Every student deserves the opportunity to live up to their potential. Vineland Lakes' technology-enabled model is underpinned by responsive, supportive staff and intensive wrap-around social services. Onsite specialists work to remove personal, social, and behavioral barriers while a host of other resources, including free public transportation, support the students' ongoing engagement.
The Vineland Lakes program is thoughtfully designed to satisfy the needs of diverse learners. From enrollment to graduation (and beyond!), their team is here to support each student.
*End of the semester in which student turns 21. Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) have till the end of the semester in which the student urns 22.
On Tuesday, November 18th The Osceola Chamber’s Coalitions Council hosted their Inaugural Coalitions Impact Awards to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and inspiring works of the Osceola business community. The breakfast event was held at Holiday Inn Resort Kissimmee by the Parks and sponsored by Experience Kissimmee, Toho Water Authority, and SaintClair Life Ministries.
For the past eight years, the Chamber has awarded up-and-coming business leaders, age 40 or under, who either live or work in Osceola County with the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Award. Past winners of that award have gone on to hold public office, lead successful companies that employ the next generation of leaders ,and rise in the ranks of their own organizations.
This year, the Chamber proudly announced the addition of four new awards sponsored by three of the Chamber’s seven Coalitions. These awards are the Emerging Entrepreneur Award, presented by the Black Business Coalition; the Hispanic Business Impact Award and Hispanic Leadership Award, presented by the Hispanic Business Coalition; and the ROY G BIV Impact Award, presented by the Chamber’s Pride Coalition
This year’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Award recipients were Amber Lavoie and Maggie Rosenbaum, both with Toho Water Authority, Natalie Mosquera with the Early Learning Coalition, and Kevin Torres, an Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
VIVA Osceola, the largest Hispanic festival in Central Florida, is going strong after 32 years! On October 5, The Osceola Chamber celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with the annual music and business festival at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. With over three decades of history, Viva Osceola in the area's oldest event recognizing Hispanic heritage, arts, and culture, as well as Osceola’s business community.
