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Central Florida students prepare for new school year
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- Hundreds of thousands of students across Central Florida, including Seminole, Brevard, Osceola, and Volusia counties, began the new school year on Monday with buses starting their routes and families preparing for the first day.
- Seminole County welcomed over 55,000 students, with Midway Elementary becoming a community school offering additional social, health, and tutoring services through partnerships with local organizations.
- Crooms Academy in Seminole County celebrated its 100th anniversary, highlighting its history as a school for African American students and its current status as the county's only dedicated magnet high school.
- Volusia County students started their 180-day academic year, with schools like Westside Elementary in Daytona Beach marking the occasion with warm welcomes for students.
- In Brevard County, bus drivers conducted thorough pre-inspection checks at the Viera depot, and both parents and students reported a smooth and positive first day of school.
