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

BCPS Superintendent Robert W. Runcie Provides Update Following Forum on School Safety

April 24, 2018During today’s (Tuesday, April 24, 2018) School Board meeting, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent Robert W. Runcie provided an update regarding issues and concerns raised by speakers during last week’s Forum on School Safety. The Superintendent’s report is part of the District’s commitment to ensuring the community has access to accurate information regarding school safety and security. ... Read More

Broward County School Board Votes to Not Participate in the State’s Guardian Program

April 10, 2018On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, the School Board of Broward County, Florida approved an agenda item that authorizes Superintendent Robert W. Runcie to communicate the intent of the School Board regarding the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program with appropriate outlets, including Florida’s Governor, the Commissioner of Education, the State Board of Education, and the State Legislature. ... Read More

Grow Up Great with STEAM! Pre-K STEAM Lab Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Wednesday, April 04, 2018Learn about the new action-packed Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) Lab designed for pre-K students. This $60,000 lab is a culmination of a two-year grant, funded by the PNC Foundation’s Grow Up Great Initiative to enhance preschool education. The lab is a science museum inside the school with hands-on opportunities for engaging, creating, building and science fun. ... Read More