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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) has expanded its Afterschool Supper Program to include Driftwood Middle School, J.P. Taravella High School, Palmview Elementary School and Plantation Middle School. The Supper Program ensures more than 9,000 students participating in regularly scheduled afterschool educational or enrichment activity programs receive the nutrition they need to learn and grow. The suppers are funded through the federal Child Care Food Program, which provides healthy meals in the childcare setting. Meals meet all USDA requirements and are made available at no additional charge to students participating in afterschool programs, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.  

Afterschool Supper Program participating schools include: 

USDA Notice: 

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement 
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. 

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. 

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 

1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 

2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 

3. email: program.intake@usda.gov 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.” 
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 254,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult learners in 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 87 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 177 different countries and speaking 153 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp. 

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Miramar High School Celebrates Newly Renovated Media Center
Part of More Than $21 Million in SMART Bond Improvements at This School

WHO:
Broward County School Board Members; Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent; Miramar High School Administration; School Advisory Council and PTA; and City of Miramar Officials

WHAT:      
A celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place for Miramar High School’s newly renovated media center.

WHEN:            
Thursday, September 28, 2023
9 a.m.

                            

WHERE:           
Miramar High School
3601 S.W. 89th Ave.
Miramar, FL 33025.
(Park on the side of the school)

WHY:              
The Miramar High School community is happy to welcome dignitaries and special guests for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and first look at the school’s newly renovated media center. Funding for this project, as well as other renovations at Miramar High School, was possible thanks to the voter-approved SMART Bond. More than $21 million was allocated for primary renovations and other improvements at this school.

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 254,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult learners in 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 90 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 170 different countries and speaking 147 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.

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The School Board of Broward County, Florida is being recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with its prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The award, which is for the 2022 fiscal year, marks the 27^th time the School Board and the District’s Finance Department have earned the recognition.

The award is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. As part of the award selection process, the District’s annual financial report has been judged by an impartial panel to ensure it meets the highest standards of the GFOA, including demonstrating a spirit of full disclosure in communicating the District’s financial story to the community.

“This is a tremendous accomplishment that demonstrates the commitment of our School Board and District to being good stewards of our taxpayers’ dollars,” said Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Peter B. Licata. “It is imperative that our stakeholders understand our budget process and how we prioritize spending to support student learning and the safe and efficient operations of our District.”

The GFOA is dedicated to advancing excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources and practical research for more than 21,000 members.

To learn more about the District’s annual budget, visit browardschools.com/budgetresources.

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 ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second-largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 254,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult learners in 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 87 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 177 different countries and speaking 153 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.

 

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Apollo Middle School Celebrates Grand Opening of Renovated Media Center
Part of More Than $12 Million in SMART Bond Improvements at This School

WHO:        
Broward County School Board Members; Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Peter B. Licata; Apollo Middle School Administration; School Advisory Council and PTA; City of Hollywood Officials

WHAT:            
District, school and city officials celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated media center at Apollo Middle School.

WHEN:         
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Noon

                       

WHERE:           
Apollo Middle School
6800 Arthur St.
Hollywood, FL 33024
(Park in front of the school)

WHY:              
Broward County Public Schools and the Apollo Middle School community are happy to welcome visitors for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and first look at the newly renovated media center, which features new flooring, new paint, new lighting, new furniture and more. Funding for this project, as well as other renovations at this school, are possible thanks to the voter-approved SMART Bond Program. More than $12 million was allocated for primary renovations and other improvements at this school.

MEDIA ARE INVITED TO COVER THIS EVENT.

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.” 
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 254,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult learners in 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 90 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 170 different countries and speaking 147 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.

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The demolition of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s 1200 building is scheduled to take place in the summer of 2024, immediately following the conclusion of the 2023/24 school year. Broward County Public Schools reached this decision in consultation with health and safety experts, and out of concern for the well-being of students and staff on campus.

We understand the urgency of this matter, but it is essential to prioritize safety above all else. In preparation for the demolition, crews will clean and clear the building, adhering to state and the Environmental Protection Agency’s landfill disposal regulations. As we continue to heal, we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting the Marjory Stoneman Douglas community and will provide updates as information becomes available.

We are thankful to the students, parents and staff of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as well as the Parkland community for their patience and understanding.

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 254,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult learners in 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 87 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 170 different countries and speaking 147 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.

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WHO:              
“With Lots of Love” author Jenny Torres Sanchez; Broward County School Board Members; Representatives from the Children Services Council of Broward County, Hispanic Unity, and Jumpstart; Broward County leaders, Stephen Foster Elementary School Students, Teachers, Administrators and Staff

WHAT:            
The author of “With Lots of Love,” Jenny Torres Sanchez, will read to students at Stephen Foster Elementary School.

This special book reading event is in advance of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® global event on October 26, 2023, during which students from around the world – and across Broward County – will be reading the book.

WHEN:            
Thursday, September 21, 2023
8:30 a.m.

                                   

WHERE:           
Stephen Foster Elementary School
3471 S.W. 22^nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

WHAT:             

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® is the world’s largest shared reading experience and celebrates and supports children’s early language and literacy skills. Broward County Public Schools is proud to partner with the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, Broward Reads, the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, and other local agencies for this special book reading with the author and for the annual event.

 

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 254,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult learners in 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 87 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 170 different countries and speaking 147 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.

 

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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) celebrates Dads Take Your Child to School Day on Thursday, September 21, 2023.  The Florida Department of Education’s statewide initiative encourages fathers and father figures to become more involved in their children’s education. Research shows when dads take a more active role, students perform better academically, have fewer discipline problems and become more responsible adults. 

“This initiative highlights the significant difference dads can make when they are involved in their children’s education,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Peter B. Licata. “As a lifelong educator, I have seen first-hand the positive impact and vital roles fathers play in shaping their children’s lives and futures.”

Media are invited to cover Dads Take Your Child to School Day events taking place at the following schools:

Charles Drew Elementary School
1000 N.W. 31st Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL  33069
7:30 – 8 a.m.

Gulfstream Early Learning Center
120 S.W. 4th Ave.
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
7:30 – 8 a.m.

Oriole Elementary School
3081 N.W. 39th St.
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33309
7:30 – 8 a.m.

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 254,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult learners in 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 87 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 177 different countries and speaking 153 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.

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WHO:               
Broward County School Board, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent Dr. Peter B. Licata and District Staff 

WHAT:            
The Broward County School Board and Superintendent will hold a news conference following the School Board’s vote on the distribution of Referendum funds for employees represented by the Federation of Public and Private Employees, the Police Benevolent Association and the Broward Teachers Union – Technical Support Professionals. This vote concludes discussions regarding referendum distributions for all bargaining and meet and confer groups for the 2023/24 school year.

WHEN:           
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The Special School Board Meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. The News Conference takes place immediately following the vote.                       

WHERE:           
Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center, Pre-function Room
600 S.E. Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(View livestream at becon.tv/newsconference)

View the agenda and backup materials for the Tuesday, September 19, Special School Board Meeting: https://granicus_production_attachments.s3.amazonaws.com/browardschools/8710f2fa65223406b2890070e3db5ff20.pdf

MEDIA ARE INVITED TO COVER THIS EVENT.

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 254,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult learners in 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 87 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 170 different countries and speaking 147 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.

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BCPS Celebrates Choose Peace/Stop Violence Week, September 18 – 22, 2023
Students Take Part in Activities to Promote Peace and Kindness 

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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), in partnership with the United Way of Broward County and the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, is excited to take part in Choose Peace/Stop Violence Week, which is Monday, September 18 through Friday, September 22.  This year’s theme is Action for Peace. Fostering Peace.

The annual initiative promotes peace, positive changes and kindness. It also aims to educate, engage and empower youth to take action to prevent bullying and youth violence, while improving school climates and students’ academic achievements.

Activities at schools include making human peace signs, designing pinwheels for peace, creating outdoor artwork via chalk4peace, face painting with peace signs, participating in themed dress-up days, and much more. In addition, on Thursday, September 21, in honor of International Day of Peace and Peace Across Broward Day, students, staff and community members are encouraged to wear white to represent hope and peace and to promote positive cultures.

Media are invited to cover events at the following schools (media must check in at schools’ front offices):

View images of Choose Peace/Stop Violence Week activities on X, formerly known as Twitter, (@browardschools and @diversitybcps) and on Facebook (facebook.com/browardschools). 

To learn more about Choose Peace/Stop Violence Week, visit browardschools.com/choosepeace.

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 254,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult learners in 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 87 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 177 different countries and speaking 153 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.

 

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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to recognize 36 high school seniors named semifinalists in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These talented students have an opportunity to continue in the competition to be awarded one of more than 7,100 National Merit Scholarships in the spring, which have a combined value of nearly $28 million. Congratulations to the following BCPS semifinalists:

College Academy at Broward College Carlos Arias Gabriel Estabridis Anakin Maksylewicz Diego Munoz Bodden Cypress Bay High School Parker Astley Maria Barboza Hannah Cho Cameron Crawford Pranav Dayala Riya Desai Chinmay Deshmukh Alex Frias Badrinath Konidala Marcela Lopez Samuel Palleija Abhiram Pinnity Siddarth Rama Advaith Ravi Ethan Sawyer Everglades High School Maya Saleh Flanagan High School Ingrid Groose

Fort Lauderdale High School Elisse Manyong Aidan Myles William T. McFatter Technical High School Patrick Fung Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Serkan Aymaz Piper Bourne Arya Gujarathi Caleb Hebert Pompano Beach High School Livia Law Matthew Millikin South Broward High School Kiara Bruestle West Broward High School Sydney Gonzalez Marcos Ortega Craig Perry Haoran Shi Western High School Jacob Krinsky

 To become a finalist, the semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT® or ACT® scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test.

Three types of National Merit Scholarships will be offered in the spring of 2024. Every Finalist will compete for one of 2,500 National Merit® $2500 Scholarships. About 840 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards will be provided by approximately 160 corporations and business organizations for Finalists who meet their specified criteria, such as children of the grantor’s employees or residents of communities where the sponsor’s plants or offices are located. In addition, about 160 colleges and universities are expected to finance some 3,800 college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards for Finalists who will attend the sponsor institution.

 For more information on the National Merit Scholarship Program, visit nationalmerit.org.

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 254,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult learners in 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 87 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 177 different countries and speaking 153 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.

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