Oviedo High School volleyball team approved for Hawaii trip after budget concerns
Updated: 4:35 PM EDT Apr 29, 2026
Oviedo High School’s girls volleyball team has been approved to travel to Hawaii for a tournament after the Seminole County school district initially denied the trip due to budget concerns. A leaked email from the assistant superintendent stated, “Due to budgetary considerations, overnight trips starting this summer will not be approved. If there are special considerations that need to be made, please communicate first with me prior to teacher/staff completing out-of-state travel,” the email said. Seminole County Public Schools released a statement addressing the budget challenges, saying, “We are currently navigating budget challenges due to factors such as declining enrollment, lower birth rates, and reduced funding. Our top priority remains unchanged: continuing to serve our students with excellence, and keeping our schools open.” Full statement below:The school district has not yet responded to inquiries about what led to the change in decision.
Oviedo High School’s girls volleyball team has been approved to travel to Hawaii for a tournament after the Seminole County school district initially denied the trip due to budget concerns.
A leaked email from the assistant superintendent stated, “Due to budgetary considerations, overnight trips starting this summer will not be approved. If there are special considerations that need to be made, please communicate first with me prior to teacher/staff completing out-of-state travel,” the email said.
Seminole County Public Schools released a statement addressing the budget challenges, saying, “We are currently navigating budget challenges due to factors such as declining enrollment, lower birth rates, and reduced funding. Our top priority remains unchanged: continuing to serve our students with excellence, and keeping our schools open.”
Full statement below:
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The school district has not yet responded to inquiries about what led to the change in decision.