Osceola, Fl – Esta semana el Vicepresidente de la Comisión del Condado de Osceola, Brandon Arrington, llevó a cabo por cuarto año consecutivo su “Back to School Tour”. Arrington visitó nueve escuelas entre las cuales distribuyó más de 900 mochilas repletas de útiles escolares. Además donó 117 tabletas digitales —13 por escuela— destinadas a fortalecer el acceso equitativo a recursos tecnológicos.
La iniciativa busca empoderar a los maestros y directores de las escuelas, quienes conocen de cerca las necesidades particulares de cada estudiante.
“Ellos están ahí, en primera fila, dando el todo por nuestros niños, y saben exactamente cómo canalizar estos recursos de forma justa y efectiva”, expresó el Comisionado Arrington.
Desde su inicio, la Gira de Regreso a Clases ha distribuido más de 2,500 mochilas a través del distrito, aliviando la carga económica de muchas familias en una época donde los preparativos escolares representan un desafío considerable.
“Las mochilas siempre están disponibles—de una manera discreta—durante nuestra Casa Abierta,” dijo Millie Torres, principal de Deerwood Elementary. “No preguntamos nada.”.
Este año se sumaron a la distribución de mochilas escolares, la entrega de tabletas digitales, las cuales podrán ser utilizadas como herramientas educativas o incentivos para quienes demuestran esfuerzo y compromiso.
“Estas ayudas hacen una gran diferencia, especialmente en nuestra escuela Título I”, señaló la Dra. Annette Kalloo-Molina, principal de Koa Elementary. “Las tabletas nos servirán para promover la asistencia y premiar a nuestros estudiantes por su dedicación”.
Las escuelas visitadas este año incluyen Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts, Discovery Intermediate School, Deerwood Elementary School, Koa Elementary School, Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering, Reedy Creek Elementary School (alma máter del Comisionado Arrington), Horizon Middle School, Sunrise Elementary School y Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
Vice Chairman Arrington’s Back-to-School Tour Strengthens District 3
Osceola, FL – During his 4th Annual Back-to-School Tour this week, Osceola County Vice Chairman Brandon Arrington delivered over 900 backpacks filled with essential supplies and 117 digital tablets to nine public schools across District 3.
What makes this initiative unique is the trust placed in teachers and principals—those who understand their students’ needs best—to discreetly distribute the supplies to children who need them most. “Our teachers are on the front lines every day, and I trust them to ensure these resources reach the children who need them most,” Arrington said.
Since launching the program, more than 2,500 backpacks have been delivered throughout the district, easing the financial burden on families and providing students with tools to succeed. This year, the addition of 13 tablets per school supports not only classroom learning but also incentive programs that motivate attendance and engagement.
Educators appreciate the thoughtful distribution. Millie Torres, Principal at Deerwood Elementary, shared, “We give the backpacks out during Open House without asking questions. Families leave ready for the first day of school, and that’s what matters.”
Dr. Annette Kalloo-Molina, Principal of Koa Elementary, noted, “As a Title I school, these donations are a huge help. Many of our families have multiple children, and the tablets also boost attendance incentives, keeping students motivated.”
Schools benefiting from this year’s tour included Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts, Discovery Intermediate, Deerwood Elementary, Koa Elementary, Chestnut Elementary for Science and Engineering, Reedy Creek Elementary (Arrington’s alma mater), Horizon Middle, Sunrise Elementary, and Pleasant Hill Elementary.
To follow Vice Chairman Arrington’s ongoing work in District 3 and throughout Osceola County, visit @Arrington4OC on social media.
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