OUR SCHOOLS
Dear Hendry County School District Families and Employees,
Based on the recommendation from the Governor of Florida, distance learning in Hendry County will continue through the end of the school year. This step is necessary in order for us to continue doing our part in stopping the spread of COVID-19. The safety and health of our students, employees, and families remains our top priority and we will continue providing services including online learning and meals for students. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Paul Puletti
Superintendent, Hendry County Schools
First Positive Case of Covid-19 in Hendry County. Click here for more information
Paid Sick Leave & Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Updates on Meal Distribution Plan:
Clewiston and LaBelle Schools:
Breakfast and lunch will be served to Clewiston and LaBelle school students from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm beginning Monday, March 23. Drive-thru service will be available at Clewiston Middle School, Clewiston High School, LaBelle High School, and LaBelle Elementary School. Bagged meals for breakfast and lunch will be served simultaneously. Reminder: Students do not have to be present in order to receive a meal.
Remote sites:
Remote site meal deliveries will be from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon on a first come, first served basis until all meals have been delivered. Meals will be delivered to the Montura Clubhouse, Pioneer Community Center, Felda Community Center, and the Iglesia Cristiana Restauracion located at 1301 Hwy 29 North. Reminder: Students do not have to be present in order to receive a meal.
Update: We have set up two (2) additional sites for meal distribution
1. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
700 Georgia Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
Bagged meals for breakfast and lunch will be served simultaneously. Meal deliveries will be from 10:00 am – 11:30 am on a first come, first served basis until all meals have been delivered. Students do not have to be present in order to receive a meal.
2. Hookers Point Park
1490 Davidson Road
Clewiston, FL 33440
Bagged meals for breakfast and lunch will be served simultaneously. Meal deliveries will be from 11:45 am – 1:15 pm on a first come, first served basis until all meals have been delivered. Students do not have to be present in order to receive a meal.
Here you will find important information for families of students with disabilities concerning continued access to support services.
The School Board of Hendry County, Fla prohibits any policy or procedure, which results in discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age, or religion. It also includes all protection required by 34 CFR, 108.9 (Boy Scouts Act). Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities to complete the application and/or interview process. Applicants/individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact the District's HR Department at 863-674-4550 for assistance. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint, or individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the equity officer James Sealy at (863) 674-4550.
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
Mailing - P.O. Box 1980
LaBelle, Fl. 33975
Physical - 25 E. Hickpochee Ave.
LaBelle, Fl. 33935
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Phone: 863-674-4642
