Wednesday, May 16, 2018Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is home to 16 of the nation’s best high schools, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best High Schools national rankings. The rankings evaluate more than 20,500 public high schools nationwide to identify schools that best serve all of their students. U.S. ... Read More
6th Annual Autism in Flight at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport BCPS Students with Autism Practice the Travel Experience – Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Thanks to a partnership with JetBlue Airways, Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Broward County Aviation Department, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) the Broward Sheriff’s Office and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, more than 160 Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) students with autism spectrum disorder have participated in the annual Autism in Flight event. ... Read More
BCPS Presents 2018 Community Involvement Awards – “Catch the Spirit”
Thursday, May 9, 20182018 Community Involvement Awards – “Catch the Spirit,” honoring BCPS outstanding volunteers, mentors, family engagement initiatives and partnerships. ... Read More
Seven Broward County Public Schools Students Named National Merit $2,500 Scholar Winners
Wednesday, May 9, 2018Today (May 9, 2018), the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this year’s National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Seven Broward County Public Schools high school seniors from Cypress Bay High School, Fort Lauderdale High School and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. ... Read More
School Board Approves School Opening and Closing Times for 2018/19 School Year
Tuesday, May 8, 2018The School Board of Broward County, Florida, has approved school opening and closing times for the 2018/19 school year. The opening and closing times were approved during today’s (Tuesday, May 8, 2018) School Board meeting. The approved bell times include changes to one District school site, Wingate Oaks Center. The changes align Wingate Oaks Center’s opening and closing times for K –12 students with its opening and closing times for pre-K/ESE students. ... Read More
BCPS Celebrates the 18th Annual Kids of Character and Staff of Character Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 7, 2018
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) celebrates the 18th Annual Kids of Character and Staff of Character Awards! A special recognition ceremony takes place on Monday, May 7, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The event, which is sponsored by the Sun-Sentinel and Publix, celebrates students and staff who were nominated by their schools for demonstrating outstanding ... Read More
25 Schools from Four Counties Compete in Annual Drone Event
May 4, 2018More than 100 student pilots showcase their skills and learn about future aeronautical careers at this year’s drone competition. This year’s theme, “Fly Like an Eagle,” is dedicated to the students, staff and families of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. ... Read More
Nova Middle School Teacher Recognized as a Global Enterprising Educator of 2018
May 3, 2018Nova Middle School teacher Michael Brennan was honored as a Global Enterprising Educator of 2018 by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). He received the award at the 2018 Global Showcase in New York City for his excellence in teaching an entrepreneurial-based curriculum. ... Read More
Statement Regarding Legal Actions Related to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Tragedy
April 27, 2018Broward County Public Schools would like to clarify a portion of a statement made earlier today regarding the Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund administered by the Broward Education Foundation, an independent 501c3 nonprofit organization. ... Read More
Love bug season is back in Florida. They mate. They splat. They’re … going away?
But their population has diminished — quite significantly, Leppla said. The scientists aren’t completely sure why, but it may be partly because love bugs don’t have any really impressive survival defenses. In fact, Koehler said, they have only one. ... Read More