James S. Rickards Middle School Groundbreaking Ceremony for New School Building
Part of More Than $82 Million in Capital Improvements at This School
WHO:
Broward County School Board Members; Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent; James S. Rickards Middle School Administration; School Advisory Council and PTA Representatives; and City of Oakland Park Officials
WHAT:
A celebration and groundbreaking ceremony will take place for James S. Rickards Middle School’s new school building, which includes classrooms, administrative offices, music and art rooms, a media center and science labs. There will also be a new indoor gymnasium, ballfields and athletic courts, and other campus upgrades.
WHEN:
Friday, November 3, 2023
9:30 a.m.
WHERE:
James S. Rickards Middle School
6000 N.E. 9th Ave.
Oakland Park, FL 33334
(Enter through the school’s main entrance. Attendees will be directed where to park.)
WHY:
The James S. Rickards Middle School community is excited to welcome dignitaries and special guests for the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new school building. This project is funded through the District’s capital improvements budget. This new building is part of a complete campus replacement with a total budget of more than $82 million, which includes $67 million for construction costs and $15 million for ballfields, athletic courts and other campus improvements.
MEDIA ARE INVITED TO COVER THIS EVENT.
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