Education Foundation of Okeechobee

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EFO is committed to supporting the students & staff of Okeechobee County Schools

President: Denise Whitehead
Vice President: Dr. Christine Bishop
Treasurer: Dr. Joseph Stanley
Secretary: Sonya Chapa

Directors:
Russ Brown
Sonya Chapa
Jill Holcomb
Ken Kenworthy
Eric Kogut
Leslie Lundy
Jeff Sabin
Noel Stephen
Linda Syfrett
Jennifer Tewksbury

10/31/2026

Sometimes our sweet tooth and our studies have more in common than we think.🦷✏️🤩

No matter what your treat of choice is, we hope you’re inspired to always be learning something new!🍫🍬🍭

10/29/2026

We’re wishing all of our Fire CTE and Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Cadet program students and instructors a happy First Responders Day! 🚔🚒

Follow Natalie Zarrella along to see what it’s like to train as a future first responder while still in high school. 📣✏️

10/24/2026

The Pine View Academy scholarships, made possible through the help of the Children's Services Council of Okeechobee, opened doors for families who thought they might close. 🚪🌱

This is exactly why we do what we do. Our students deserve it. Our families deserve it. Our future deserves it! 💫

10/19/2026

Some aspects of our work take years to see fruit…and long-term efforts are vital to our community’s well-being! 🌱

But when we are able to see the impact on real students and families in the present, we can’t help but celebrate. 🎉

Thank you to our community partners who work diligently alongside us to make sure that access is never a barrier for our students! ✏️

10/16/2026

Save The Date! Our ImpactED luncheon is back on December 11 from 11:30-1:00.✏️

Join us at the Downtown Venue alongside our presenting sponsor Comcast for a powerful afternoon featuring real stories from local students and teachers, insights from statewide partners, and a clear look at how your support is driving measurable results across our schools and community. 🌱

We can’t wait to see you there! 💫

10/13/2026

Today is National Train Your Brain Day, a reminder to be intentional about how you treat your noggin! 🧠

A simple crossword, word search or riddle can challenge your brain to get out of its everyday routine…and Alaina invites YOU to put your head to the test. 💫

10/08/2026

Fall looks a little different here in Florida than in most other states…but we have some special autumn activities ourselves! 🍂🍁

From spotting migrating monarch butterflies to trying fresh citrus fruits, there is so much to learn during this season in the Sunshine State. 🍊

10/07/2026

Okeechobee VPK teacher helps young students adjust to school through play and routines.

10/05/2026

Impacting real, local families is what makes our work so rewarding! 🫶

In a tight-knit community, we are blessed to have so many partners that see gaps and help us fill them. One of these gaps is early learning, which we know can set students up for success from a young age!

We are so proud of all of our students, parents and partners for working together to shape our community’s BRIGHT future!🌱

10/02/2026

Pumpkin season is in full-swing…and we’re sharing a sneak peak of what ours are going to look like after carving. 😉

We didn’t mean to catch you off gourd with our fall-meets-education puns, but our students give ‘em pumpkin to talk about! 🎃📚

Address

700 SW 2nd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL
34974

Telephone

+18634625000

Website

https://educationfoundationofokeechobee.com/, https://startthesprout.com/

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