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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 6th-largest school system in the nation. Educating today's students to succeed in tomorrow's world.

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Students, parents, guardians, caregivers and staff. Due to inclement weather, all Broward County Public Schools and District offices will be closed on Thursday, April 13, 2023. All afterschool activities, events, and extracurricular activities are also cancelled tomorrow.
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@gmonofrm0 This video is from last school year. The students involved were disciplined.
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Schools and district offices will remain closed on Friday, April 14.  Afterschool activities, events, and extracurricular activities are also cancelled, along with Success Saturdays tutoring. Schools and administrative offices are expected to be open on Monday, April 17th.
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Schools and District offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, September 28. All before and after-school activities are canceled, including field trips and night classes. Aftercare will not be available. We will provide an update for Thursday and Friday as soon as possible.
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Broward County School Board Votes to Not Implement the Clear Backpacks and Bags Initiative for the 2023/24 School Year. For more information, visit
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Schools and District offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, November 9. All before and after-school activities are canceled, including field trips and night classes. Aftercare will not be available. We will provide an update for Thursday, November 10, as soon as possible.
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Schools and District offices will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, November 10. All before and after-school activities are canceled, including field trips, committee meetings and night classes. Aftercare will not be available.
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Schools and District offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, September 28 - 29. All before and after-school activities are canceled, including field trips and nighttime classes. Aftercare will not be available. We will provide an update for Friday as soon as possible.
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As part of BCPS ongoing efforts to provide safe and secure learning environments, beginning in the 2023/24 school year, students will *ONLY* be allowed to use clear backpacks and bags while on school campuses. For FAQs and more information, see .
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School will be closed Thursday, February 15 and Friday, February 16, 2018, (for the rest of this week). All school activities are also cancelled.
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On Tuesday, August 10, the School Board held a Special School Board Meeting to approve the District’s School Reopening Plan: Phase 3 and voted to uphold its previously approved mask mandate for students, staff and visitor for the beginning of the 2021/22 school year.
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Our hearts are with the students, families, staff and the entire Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community as we deal with this tragedy. We’ll provide continuous support for all of the students and families impacted by this heartbreaking situation.
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Today, we remember Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime Guttenberg, Chris Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Gina Montalto, Joaquin Oliver, Alaina Petty, Meadow Pollack, Helena Ramsay, Alex Schachter, Carmen Schentrup, and Peter Wang.
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• Marjory Stoneman Douglas High will continue to operate on a modified school schedule on Monday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 6, 2018. The school’s modified schedule will be 7:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
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Today, close to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s dismissal, students and staff heard what sounded like gunfire. The school immediately went on lockdown but is now dismissing students. We are receiving reports of possible multiple injuries. Law enforcement is on site.
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#Irma Update: BCPS schools and offices remain closed through Friday, 9/15. Goal is to reopen on Monday, 9/18, pending restoration of power.
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BCPS staff have been assessing and repairing our schools and sites with the support of the @BrowardCounty . We continue to face challenges accessing many locations due to inaccessible roadways. We will have an update later today regarding school operations for April 14, 2023.
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At 10:17 a.m. on February 14, @browardschools invites the community, school district’s across the state, and everyone in Broward County to join in observing a moment of silence to honor the 17 lives lost, and recognize the 17 others injured one year ago. #MSDStrong #BCPSStrong
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During a Special School Board Meeting, the School Board of Broward County, selected Dr. Peter Licata to become  @browardschools  new Superintendent of Schools.
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From BCPS Chief Communications Officer, @Johnjsully re: this video: "This video is not accurate and is simply a false representation. The State ( @EducationFL ) has not banned any books in @browardschools . The school shown in the video was updating/refreshing its book inventory."
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WATCH THIS VIDEO A Florida public school staff member, risking her job, documented a glimpse of what’s currently happening at her school. The state has come in and removed hundreds of thousands of books from their school library deeming the books “inappropriate”. 👇
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𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 Schools and District offices will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, September 29. All before and after-school activities are canceled, including field trips and night classes. Aftercare will not be available. We will provide an update for Friday as soon as possible.
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Don't forget to follow BCPS on Instagram. (browardschoolsofficial)
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Broward County Public Schools is observing a moment of silence at 10:17 a.m. today, Wednesday, February 21, 2018, in memory of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School victims, survivors, families and community.
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Supt @RobertwRuncie announced today that District schools will temporarily close effective Monday, March 16, in response to the threat of the coronavirus. The health and well-being or our students, staff and community remains our primary focus. Visit .
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. @browardschools will resume normal operations on Monday, April 17, 2023. All school campuses and administrative offices will be open. Afterschool care, events and activities will also operate on a normal schedule.
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Broward Schools
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The District will provide free breakfasts and free lunches to all students at all schools for the next several weeks.
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Broward Schools
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is now dismissing students. We are receiving reports of possible multiple injuries. Law enforcement and the District’s Special Investigative Unit are currently on site. The District will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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BCPS staff is assessing the impact to schools and District offices following Wednesday’s inclement weather. Once the assessments are completed, the District will make a determination on operations for Friday, April 14. A progress update will be provide at 3 p.m. this afternoon.
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Dear Broward County Families, As we closely monitor the heavy rain, our primary concern is its potential impact on our county. Rest assured, we'll keep you informed about any effects on school and district operations through our regular communication channels. Stay tuned for…
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Students, parents, guardians, caregivers and staff. At 6 p.m., @browardschools will announce plans for school and District sites for Friday, April 14th.  Watch the livestream at .
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This is a reminder to all students that @browardschools takes social media threats very seriously. The safety of all students, staff members and the entire community remains our top priority. Don't forget, If you see something, say something.
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The District looks forward to welcoming all students and employees back to school on Monday, September 18, 2017.
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• Classes for students will now resume at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. On Wednesday, February 28 – Friday, March 2, 2018, Marjory Stoneman Douglas will follow a modified schedule from 7:40 – 11:40 a.m.
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Students, parents, guardians, caregivers and staff. At 6 p.m., @browardschools will announce plans for school and District sites for Friday, April 14th.  Watch the livestream at .
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Broward County Public Schools Students and Families; As it relates to our school operations on Wednesday, November 9, a determination will be made later this afternoon.
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(1/2) Schools and district offices will be open tomorrow during regular hours. All after-school activities are canceled, including field trips and night classes. Aftercare will be available; however, we ask that parents pick up their children from aftercare as soon as possible.
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Fourteen @browardschools are ranked among the best high schools in the nation in the 2023 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best High Schools, with ⁦ @myPBHS ⁩ and ⁦ @McFatter_Tech ⁩ ranking in the top 2.5% of all ranked schools in the country. #BCPSProud
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Broward Schools
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Westglades Middle School will be open for the rest of the week. Grief counselors will be at the school for students and staff, as needed.
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Broward Schools
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@browardschools is serving ‘grab and go’ meal to students and their families - breakfast (8-10a) and lunch (11a-1p) today and this week on school days previously scheduled to be open (M, W, Th) at select middle/high schools. For locations and more, .
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Broward Schools
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At this time, law enforcement is clearing students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School one building at a time. We will continue to provide updates, as more information becomes available.
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On Monday, February 14, @browardschools will observe "A Day of Service and Love" in commemoration of the @MSDHighSchool tragedy. Students, staff and volunteers across the District, will participate in community service activities. Share your posts using #2getherinServiceandLove .
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If you prefer to communicate with a counselor via text message, you can text FL to 741741. You will be connected with a family counselor that can help students and families impacted by this devastating situation.
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Our hearts are heavy as we deal with the horrific Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy that is impacting our community. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High remains closed for the rest of the week. There is increased law enforcement presence at each of our District schools.
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Broward Schools
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The following is an update on the status of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High: • Marjory Stoneman Douglas High will remain closed on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, and Wednesday, February 21, 2018. The goal is to allow staff to return to campus by the end of the week.
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REMINDER: @browardschools (schools & offices) remain closed until further notice. Additional info to follow after all campuses are checked.
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BCPS Update #Irma - All District schools and offices are closed on Monday, September 11, 2017, and will remain closed until further notice.
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At 10:17 a.m. today, Friday, February 12, @browardschools will observe a moment of reflection in remembrance of the victims of the @MSDHighSchool tragedy on February, 14, 2018. The community is welcomed to observe the moment of reflection with us. #2getherInServiceandLove
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During a Special School Board Meeting on Tuesday, the School Board of Broward County approved the employment contract for Dr. Peter B. Licata ( @SuptlicataP ) to become the new Superintendent of @browardschools .
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. @browardschools continues working closely with emergency management officials to monitor the approaching storm and its potential impact. We will provide updates if there is any impact on school and district operations through our regular channels of communications.
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During a Special School Board Meeting today, the School Board of Broward County, voted to approve Dr. Vickie L. Cartwright ( @suptvcartwright ) to become @browardschools Superintendent of Schools.
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This Eagle is suited up and ready to fly. Thank you to the @BitnerGroup and the @BlueAngels for this special treat, as @MSDHighSchool Principal Michelle Kefford rides along with No. 7 Pilot, Lt. Julius Bratton. ✈️ #BCPSProud
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🚨🚨🚨 ATTENTION students, parents, guardians, caregivers and staff! The twitter account @browardpubli is NOT an official BCPS account. Any information related to updates will be posted directly from the official BCPS handle - @browardschools .
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Broward Schools
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SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARE PROHIBITED FROM REQUIRING STUDENTS TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS.
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Broward County Public Schools expresses deepest sympathy to all the families impacted by COVID-19 as this disease continues to have a profound impact in our community.
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At today's School Board Workshop, Supt @RobertwRuncie provided remarks results of the school reopening questionnaire, data on the rise of COVID-19 cases and his recommendation to begin the 2020/21 school year through e-Learning. View his remarks: .
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Join the community to honor the memory of the 17 lives lost at the MSD tragedy on February 14, 2018. For 17 days, beginning Jan. 28 and ending Feb. 14, one person will be honored each day with an action that was special to him/her. #17DayCelebration Visit .
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Wow! We are so very #BCPSProud of our Piper High School Band on being recognized by international recording artist @lizzo ! The band played outside of her concert at @FLALiveArena . Way to go! 📣📣📣
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THIS BAND IS PLAYING ALL MY SONGS OUTSIDE THE ARENA RN 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 SOUTH FLORIDA WE HERE!!
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Social media threats are not a joke. One post can change your life. Make the right choice - #ItsNoJoke #ThinkB4UPost Help us spread this message
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All @browardschools students, parents, guardians, caregivers and staff: Please watch this video of @suptvcartwright for an update regarding the re-opening of schools and district offices.
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Happy Pride Month! Let's honor diversity, promote acceptance, stand together in unity, spread kindness and embrace authenticity. Watch District 3 School Board Member @bcpsleonardi , shine a light on the history and significance of Pride Month. #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove 🌈🏳️‍🌈 ✨
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𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀 𝐉𝐎𝐊𝐄! School Board Member @lorialhadeff and The Green Machine from the @browardsheriff encourage students to report any threats.
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Tragedy One-Year Commemoration: A Day of Service and Love - #2getherinServiceandLove . @browardschools has designated February 14, 2019, A Day of Service and Love.
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Today, 9/17, power has been restored to ALL District schools & offices. @browardschools welcomes students & staff TOMORROW, Monday, 9/18.
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@somepetitegirl1 Why? Why D? You don't want to have a safe and productive day? 😐
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Grief counselors are available for all of our students, families and staff. In addition, for Marjory Stoneman Douglas students, grief counselors are on site at: - Pine Trails Park Recreation Center and Amphitheater - Coral Springs Gymnasium - Coral Springs Center For The Arts
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UPDATE – regarding Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School: grief counseling will be available tomorrow, Thursday, February 15, 2018, at the following locations:
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Schools are open today. We will continue to monitor the storm and provide updates as needed.
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First day of digital learning gets underway in Broward County as VPK Teacher Sheryl Muñoz leads the Pledge of Allegiance with her students from her front porch.
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IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR 2022/23 CALENDAR Thursday, June 8 - last day of school - has been changed from an early release day to a full instructional day to make up for instructional time lost due to the historic rainfall that caused District schools to be closed on April 13 and 14.
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. @browarschools will observe A Day of Service and Love on Friday, February 14 in commemoration of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy. At 10:17 a.m., the entire District will observe a moment of silence to honor and remember. #2getherInSeviceandLove
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Students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS @MSDHighSchool honor area first responders at an appreciation breakfast in remembrance of the 17 lives lost and and those who were injuried two years ago today. #2getherInServiceandLove #MSDStrong
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PLEASE READ - Due to the storm, the School Board meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 9, is being moved to Monday, November 14. The PBA Impasse Hearing will also be rescheduled for Monday, November 14.
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The first day of school is Wednesday, August 19. @browardschools will begin the 2020/21 school year through eLearning. To view the full school year calendar - color, black and white, and accessible versions - visit .
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In loving memory of Alyssa Alhadeff. Images provided by: Ⓒ Rhonda Pearl Art Ⓒ Eagles' Haven
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𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠! School Board Member @lorialhadeff and The Green Machine from the @browardsheriff encourage students to report any threats.
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As we look forward to the start of the 2023/24 School Year, @blanche_ely is thrilled to introduce the Fire Academy Program, igniting passion for firefighting and EMS skills. From hose lines to medical emergencies, this hands-on training, guided by Pompano Beach Fire Rescue…
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A District hotline is available today, Friday, February 16, for anyone needing to speak with a counselor over the phone. The number is 754-321-HELP. You can also email WeSupport @browardschools .com.
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IMPORTANT OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT All District schools are officially OPEN on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 and operating on a regular schedule.  All classes, activities, events and extracurricular activities are proceeding as planned. Please disregard social media posts circulating…
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Schools will be closed for winter break from December 25 – January 5. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Monday, January 8 is an employee planning day. No school for students.
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Broward Schools
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. @browardschools and offices remain closed until further notice, which includes at least Tuesday, September 12 and Wednesday, September 13.
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Broward Schools
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“We will open in a way that gives our parents options & that also protects the health & safety of our students, our teachers, our employees and provides the best quality education we can deliver given the circumstance we are in,” @RobertwRuncie #BCPSSchoolReopening
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WATCH: @RobertwRuncie says he doesn’t “see a path” to open schools in Broward County, Fla. “similar to how we existed before we closed our schools for the coronavirus pandemic." #MTPDaily Runcie: "We are going to let the data drive where we end up."
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In loving memory of Alyssa Alhadeff. Images provided by: Ⓒ Rhonda Pearl Art Ⓒ Eagles' Haven
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More than 400 students at  @bethune_elem  walked out of school on Wednesday with brand new sneakers and socks, thanks to  @Soles4Souls  and its generous community partners.
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Due to inclement weather, tonight's scheduled town hall meeting has been canceled.
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Congratulations @MSDHighSchool Principal Michelle Kefford for being named a finalist for the 2021 National Principal of the Year award by the National Association of Secondary School Principals ( @NASSP ). Learn more . #BCPSProud
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REMINDER Broward County Public Schools and District offices will reopen today, Monday, April 17, 2023.
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Congratulations to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School #MSD Eagle Regiment Marching Band for winning the title of Florida Marching Band State Champions for the second year in a row. #MSDStrong #BCPSProud
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During a Regular School Board Meeting on April 16, The School Board of Broward County, FL appointed Dr. Howard Hepburn to become @browardschools new Superintendent of Schools. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Peter B. Licata for his dedicated service; wishing him strength and…
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Reminder Thursday, April 20 is a full instructional day and serves as a make-up day to recover instructional time lost due to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole last year.  All schools will operate on a normal schedule. Visit to view the entire 2022/23 calendar.
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. @browardschools will resume normal operations, Friday, September 30. In the event a campus is not ready to reopen, the principal will alert the school community by 5 p.m. today. Several activities have been rescheduled and those impacted by these changes will also be notified.
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Congratulations Dr. Washington Collado, James S. Rickards Middle School, 2021 Caliber Awards Principal of the Year! #BCPSCaliber #BCPSCalies #BCPSProud
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At Western High School's graduation, @DwyaneWade surprises senior Negeen F. #BCPSProud #WadetoWestern http://t.co/F3SOfcrfuu
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Schools and District offices will be CLOSED on Thursday, October 6, 2016 and Friday, October 7, 2016.
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