Florida weather affecting education

This summer, Florida has experienced the rainiest season, reaching a whopping 16.47 inches of rainfall. August 2015, according to the weather service, has been the “third wettest August since 1890.” The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration alerted that El Nino will likely to bring cooler temperatures and more rain to the southeastern region of the United States. Increased rain is most likely to arrive during the fall and winter season.

Osceola Fundamental underwent some leaky problems during the first week of school. On August 27, 2015, rain was spewing out in the art hallway and also the front office. For more information on the leaks in school, click here.

The rainfall has stalled classes, especially out in the portables. Teachers who have classes in portables hurry to gather their materials and seek shelter in the main building. Mrs. Raecek (Portable 11) said, “The rain puts you behind. You are moving constantly and you are losing instruction time.” On top of that, Mrs. Lennon (Portable 10) responded, “It’s terrible! If I had a second unit, it might not be as bad.” In the end, the stormy weather and learning did not go hand-in-hand.

Last week, the temperatures have been a scorching high 80-90 degrees. Students previously have been avoiding the downpour and now they are hastening to the cool air conditioning. Floridians can agree that the state seems to get only gets two types of weather: thunderstorms or sweltering temperatures that feels like someone can fry an egg on the sidewalk.

Summer officially ends on September 22nd, transitioning to autumn. Some students are excited for a change in the weather. Matt Hamburg, 11th grade, voiced his opinion on the upcoming season, “If it’s going to be cold, it’s going to be cold. We’re going to have to embrace it.”