Category: Education Groups

Students and Families Explore BCPS Magnet Programs During Annual Expo
Event Takes Place on Thursday, October 10

WHO:
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Students, Families and Community Members             

WHAT:
BCPS Applied Learning Department is hosting its annual Magnet Programs Expo to showcase all the options available for students Districtwide for the 2025/26 school year.

WHEN:
Thursday, October 10, 2024
6 – 8 p.m. 

WHERE:
Nova Southeastern University, Rick Case Arena at Don Taft University Center
7200 Mary McCahill Drive
Davie, Florida 33314

WHY:
The Magnet Programs Expo allows families to explore the rigorous, award-winning magnet programs available for BCPS students in elementary, middle and high school. Magnet programs have specialized curricula to engage and inspire students for post-secondary opportunities and careers.Themes range from aviation, biotechnology, communications and broadcast arts, Montessori, pre-law, pre-med, STEM, marine science, International Baccalaureate, performing and visual arts, technical academies and much more. Families can apply for a magnet program for the 2025/26 school year during the upcoming School Choice application window, which opens December 1, 2024.  

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 a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 247,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X”  @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 Hurricane Helene Update
Schools and District Offices to Reopen on Friday, September 27, 2024

Broward County Public Schools is pleased to announce that schools and District offices will resume normal operations on Friday, September 27, 2024. This includes before and after school services, after-school activities, local field trips, and evening events and classes.

The Redefining Our Schools Community Meeting at Miramar High School that was postponed has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 1, at 6 p.m.

We are thankful that Broward County was spared the worst of the storm and stand ready to assist other school districts in their recovery efforts.

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 247,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X”  @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app atbrowardschools.com/MobileApp.

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BCPS Hurricane Helene Advisory & Redefining Our Schools Schedule Update
Schools and District Offices Will Be Closed on Thursday, September 26, 2024

Following the latest advisory regarding Hurricane Helene, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, September 26, 2024. This includes before and after school care, after-school activities, field trips, and evening events and classes.

Additionally, the Redefining Our Schools Community Meeting schedule for Thursday at Miramar High School will be rescheduled to a later date.

BCPS is working closely with Emergency Management officials to monitor the track of the storm and its potential impact on Broward County.

An update regarding Friday’s operations will be provided Thursday afternoon.

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 247,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X”  @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app atbrowardschools.com/MobileApp.

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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is joining the Florida Department of Education’s statewide initiative, Dads Take Your Child to School Day, on Friday, September 27, 2024. The event encourages fathers and father figures to become more involved in their children’s education. 

“This initiative underscores the significant impact dads can have when they are involved in their children’s education,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “As a lifelong educator, I have witnessed firsthand the positive influence and crucial role fathers play in shaping their children’s lives and futures.”

Gulfstream Early Learning Center
120 S.W. 4th Ave.
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
7:45 – 8:30 a.m.

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.” 

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Join Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) in kicking off Choose Peace/Stop Violence Week on Friday, September 20, 2024, by wearing white, as the color symbolizes peace, in taking a stance against violence. The annual initiative, celebrated in partnership with the United Way of Broward County and the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, will continue through Friday, September 27, with events that promote peace, positive changes and kindness. This year’s theme is Cultivating a Culture of Peace.

Choose Peace/Stop Violence Week aims to educate, engage and empower youth to take action to prevent bullying and youth violence, while improving school climates and students’ academic achievements.

Schools throughout the District will participate in activities that 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.

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

School Board Chair Lori Alhadeff encourages the community and students to participate in unique and thoughtful ways to create a positive impact in our community through the following video: Choose Peace Video.

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 a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 247,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X”  @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 Members; Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent; District Leadership; Representatives from the Orange Bowl Committee, College Football Playoff Foundation and the Broward Education Foundation; Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy Students, Administrators, Teachers and Staff  

WHAT:
Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy is revealing its newly refreshed media lab that includes new furniture and dozens of new virtual reality headsets to support student learning. The media lab refresh and technology are part of a multi-year grant from the College Football Playoff Foundation and Orange Bowl Committee with support from the Broward Education Foundation. The grant provides approximately $500,000 in funding and in-kind donations (furniture, equipment and technology) for ten District schools over five years, beginning with Millennium 6-12. The remaining nine schools are in the process of being selected.

The refreshed media lab includes new, colorful seating and student work areas that promote collaboration, support class projects and presentations, and encourage independent study time. The school is also receiving 48 new Meta Quest virtual reality headsets and two special carts for storing, charging and sanitizing the devices.  With these new tools, students can travel to outer space, around the world or back in time to explore historic events and world concepts, including the impact of climate change.

WHEN:
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
9:15 a.m. 

WHERE:
Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy
5803 N.W. 94^TH Avenue
Tamarac, FL 33321         

WHY:
The College Football Playoff Foundation and Orange Bowl Committee grant provides hands-on experiential and immersive learning for students through virtual reality headsets – all within a modern media lab environment to support increased academic achievements.

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 a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 251,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X”  @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) proudly recognizes 49 high school seniors named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists. These talented students have an opportunity to continue in the competition to be awarded one of nearly 7,000 National Merit Scholarships in the spring, which have a combined value of approximately $26 million. Congratulations to the following BCPS semifinalists:

Charles W. Flanagan High School
Abdul B. Indorewala

Cooper City High School
Chase A. Blanchard
Yash Patel

College Academy at Broward College
Luis Cuetara
Jonathan F. Mascarenhas
Brant Meloun
Leo R. Vought
Julianna S. Webster

Cypress Bay High School
Andrea P. Barboza
Daniela Z. Castelo
Aadya Chaudhary
Felipe A. Cima
Ethan Dutton
Nathan S. Exelbirt
Ashlyn W. Gao
Ava K. Guenthner
Hem Jadav
Domenica Jaramillo
Felix Jensen
Corinne M. Kooken
Aidan B. Lacayo
Adam H. Langshaw
Zachary J. Lew
Aiden Park
Hansita Penikalapati
Santiago Pinzon
Ayami H. Ratnayake
Gregory Roudenko
Ayanna Verma
Ally Wang

Fort Lauderdale High School
Bianca B. Olweean
Krisztina M. Tolotti 

Hollywood Hills High School
Janelle N. Prager

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Analyse A. Armstrong
Melissa Azzarito
Ella C. Maurice
Elle Makena Naqvi
Sean Nixon
Aidan Tau

Pompano Beach High School
Joseph Calderon
Thomas W. Clarke
Daniel Eisenbart
Athindra Mitra
David Zhu

Stranahan High School
Nandita Arjune 

West Broward High School
Anthony A. Cieza
Alyssa B. Hoffman Sales
Benjamin J. Rosen

Western High School
Joshua W. Bernstein

The National Merit Scholarship Program honors students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance in the competition.

The 2025 National Merit Scholarship winners will be announced in four separate news releases from April – July 2025. For more information, 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 a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 251,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X”  @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at

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BCPS Honors Anniversary of September 11 Attacks with Memorial Ceremonies

WHO:
Broward County Public School (BCPS) Superintendent; District Leadership; High School Students, Teachers, Staff and Administrators; Local Elected Officials; Community Members; and First Responders    

WHAT:
Memorial ceremonies recognizing the heroic men and women who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, are being held across the District.

At Cooper City High School, the Navy JROTC is hosting a commemoration that includes a wreath presentation, guest speakers and Taps performed by the school’s Sound of Pride band. This event will be attended by BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn, local elected officials, city leaders and first responders.

In addition, Western High School is hosting its annual We Will Never Forget Memorial Ceremony. The event includes a student-constructed memorial that replicates the Twin Towers, surrounded by the Pentagon, with a flagpole placed in the outline of the state of Pennsylvania. Students, District leaders, local elected officials, city leaders and first responders will be in attendance.

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WHERE:
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
*Events at both schools begin at 9:30 a.m.*

Cooper City High School
9401 Stirling Road
Cooper City, Florida 33328                  

Western High School
1200 S.W. 136^th Avenue
Davie, FL 33325

MEDIA ARE INVITED TO COVER THESE EVENTS

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 251,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X”  @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 Launches Awareness Campaign for Broward County Voters

WHO:
Broward County School Board Members, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent

WHAT:
BCPS launches educational campaign to inform voters about a proposed amendment to the Broward County Charter that would expand the authority of the Broward County Inspector General to include independent oversight of school board operations.

WHEN:
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
12:30 p.m. 

WHERE:
Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center, Pre-function Room
600 S.E. Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

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 a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 251,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X”  @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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Florida Panthers Bring the Stanley Cup to Bennett Elementary School!

WHO:
Florida Panthers and Stanley Cup with Students and Staff from Bennett Elementary School

WHAT:
The 2024 championship celebration continues for the Florida Panthers as one of the team’s leading players, Carter Verhaeghe, and the team’s Director of Sports Performance and Rehabilitation visit Bennett Elementary. The school will be hosting a special pep rally in honor of the visit and students will have a chance to see the Stanley Cup in person! The fun-filled event aims to inspire students to work hard and follow their dreams.

WHEN:
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
11:30 a.m. 

WHERE:
Bennett Elementary School
1755 N.E. 14^th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

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 a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 251,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X”  @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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