Brevard Public Schools

We are thrilled to announce that West Shore High School students: Edrees Saleem and Beau Couture have been selected as additional nominees for the prestigious 2024-2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar Academic Award! ⭐ These two outstanding seniors have earned this incredible honor by receiving perfect scores on the SAT & ACT! 😱👏❗🎯 Talk about academic superstars! Edrees and Beau are joining Maggie Shunnarah of Cocoa Beach High School, our previously named district-level nominee, to represent Brevard. 🎓✨ State-level selections will be made soon, so stay tuned! Let’s give a huge congratulations to these amazing scholars for their hard-earned achievements. They’re making us ALL proud! 🎉

🎉🎈 Happy 25th Anniversary, Ralph Williams Elementary!🎈🎉 Did you know that Williams was the FIRST school built in Viera? At the celebration event, we were thrilled to welcome two of the four former principals back on campus and reconnect with the family of Ralph Williams, Jr. Here's to 25 years of education, memories, and community! 🌟👏2️⃣5️⃣👏🌟

It was an 80s party to remember at the 2025 Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine! 😎🩷🪩 The Best Buddies Clubs from Titusville High, Astronaut High, and Space Coast Jr/Sr brought the fun, the magic, and the heart all night long! From planning and fundraising since August, to decorating, hosting, and making sure every guest had a fabulous time — this crew worked so hard to create an unforgettable night! 🙌✨ So much fun was had... and who can spot their favorite 80s references? 🔎👻✈️🥞🏎️🥋

Career & Technical Education students from around the district recently had an out-of-this-world experience at Kennedy Space Center for an incredibly enriching "Skilled Trades in Space Day". They heard from some truly stellar speakers, including The Astronaut Memorial Foundation's Executive Director/CEO Thad Altman, School Board Member Matt Susin, and retired NASA astronaut and naval aviator Captain Winston Scott. 🚀✨ Our students learned of the extreme demand and prolific nature of careers in all types of Skilled Trades in the space and defense industries, especially here on our very own Space Coast! After the inspiring talks and a Q&A with Captain Scott, they were treated to an exclusive "behind the gates" bus tour and a visit to the incredible exhibits at the KSC Visitor Complex. A huge thank you to our CTE Department, AMF, and KSC for making this amazing opportunity happen for our students! 🙌🎉

👏 Meet Rhea Sinha, a junior at West Shore who’s making a real impact on her school community! As the managing editor of The Roar, West Shore’s student-led newspaper, Rhea published an award-winning article titled "Seconds to Save," where she highlighted the need for CPR and AED training after discovering alarming statistics: only 8% of students were CPR-certified, and 43% had never practiced it. But she didn’t stop there. Rhea partnered with Shawn Sima from Who We Play For to conduct CPR training for 150 students and purchased AED signs to clearly mark the locations of life-saving devices on campus. Through her efforts, she’s raised awareness and taken action to ensure her peers are equipped with life-saving knowledge. Rhea encourages everyone: “Knowing CPR is one of the most important skills you can learn.” Thanks to her passion, Rhea is helping create a safer environment at West Shore and beyond. 💓 #HeartHealth #CPR #AED #NationalHeartMonth #makingadifference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Peh41XI_kik (CPR story) https://westshoreroar.com/news/seconds-to-save/ (Rhea's article)

During Literacy Week, Florida Division of Early Learning Chancellor Cari Miller stopped by Sherwood Elementary School to visit our amazing preschoolers! Although our little learners might not know what an Early Learning Chancellor does, 😉 they sure enjoyed listening to her read aloud the fun book "Dig, Dig, Digging" by Margaret Mayo, and chatting with her about their love for big trucks and machines! 🚛🎶🏗 Her visit was made possible by our friends at the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County. We’re so grateful for the visit and the chance to showcase the incredible early learning opportunities in Brevard Public Schools. Thank you, Chancellor Miller! 💙

Check out the brand new Career & Technical Education at Brevard Public Schools logo designed by none other than Sophia Coleman, a 9th-grade CTE student at Satellite High School! 🎨✨ Sophia took the challenge to heart, aligning her design with the community brand "Tomorrow Launches Here" – and we couldn’t be more proud to have her incredible work represent our CTE team! 🚀 Here’s to all the bright stars in CTE – and to the future leaders, innovators, and creators who are shaping tomorrow! 💡🌟 This month we are honoring (among other events) as CTE MONTH! ⚙🔬👩‍🍳 Follow us for many more stories about successes and opportunities in your schools!

We are beyond thrilled to celebrate... Laura Negi, a third-grade teacher at Sabal Elementary, as the 2025 Brevard Public Schools Teacher of the Year! 🏆🎉 From a Sabal Elementary student to a world traveler with the Peace Corps in Mongolia and teaching in India, Laura’s journey has come full circle—right back to the school that first inspired her! 🌍📚 Her classroom is a place of joy, learning, and endless possibilities—and now, she’ll be representing Brevard in the Florida Teacher of the Year competition! 🏅

Our schools have been having a blast during Florida Department of Education's Celebrate Literacy Week! 🎉📚 From Bingo for Books and Guest Readers to Idiom Days, Dress-Up Days, and Book Fairs, there’s been no shortage of fun learning activities! These events help spark a love for reading, inspire lifelong learning, and show just how important literacy is for success in school and beyond. Check out some of the awesome moments from around the district! 😄✨ #CelebrateLiteracy #ReadingRocks #FunWithBooks #FLCelebratesLiteracy Florida Department of Education (selected photos from) Andersen Elementary School Apollo Elementary School Fairglen Elementary School Quest Elementary School Palm Bay Elementary School Westside Elementary School Ralph Williams Elementary

Talented high school students from around the district recently participated in a Model Student Senate, diving into the legislative process by working in committees, proposing bills, and debating key issues facing our communities. 🏛️✨ From drafting legislation to intense debates on the Senate floor, these young leaders displayed impressive teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. They truly embodied the process by stepping into the roles of actual lawmakers to truly engage with the political process. Congratulations to all of the recipients of special commendations, and to all who participated. These young leaders truly make the future look bright! 🌟💪 #MockSenate #StudentLeaders #CivicEngagement #FuturePoliticians

In mid-December, students at West Shore Junior/Senior High School experienced the Hate Ends Now: The Cattle Car Exhibit , a mobile replica of a Holocaust cattle car. Inside, students were immersed in the brutal reality of how millions were transported to concentration camps during WWII. The exhibit featured a 360° video experience featuring survivor testimonies accompanied by reenactments and the atrocities of the Holocaust. Finally, students were able to view a display of actual artifacts and propaganda from the Holocaust. This impactful experience was brought to Brevard County by inSIGHT Through Education and State Senator Randy Fine. On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, let us be reminded of the atrocities of the Holocaust and inspired to continue the fight against antisemitism and all forms of hate. Thank you to all who made this possible for our students. #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay #hateendsnow

It is an exciting time to be a part of the West Melbourne School for Science ! This week, a ribbon cutting was held to unveil a brand-new building! ✂️🏫✨ The stunning new space is already being put to good use, with students engaging in art, music, science, and STEM classes. From creating masterpieces in the art room to conducting experiments in state-of-the-art science labs, this building is designed to inspire creativity and innovation! 🎨🎶🔬🚀 In addition, the improved outdoor learning space offers a unique opportunity for students to explore and learn in an inspiring natural setting. 🌳📚 A big thank you to the teachers, staff, and community members who helped make this incredible development possible! 💙 There’s no doubt this new building will be a game-changer for education at West Melbourne School for Science. (Some photos were provided by Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc)

📚✨ Titusville High School has been buzzing with excitement thanks to Media Specialist Melanie Desjardins & Florida Teen Reads! 🎉 Multiple schools from around Brevard County have been traveling to THS to participate in unique experiences with literature. In October, author Delilah S. Dawson visited, sharing her writing journey, followed by a mind-blowing magic show by Brandon Smith! 🎩✨ This month, Natalia Sylvester inspired students with her story and new book Breathe and Count Back from Ten. 🌟 Big thanks to the Titusville Culinary Arts students for serving themed lunches and snacks! 🍽️👏 Can’t wait for more literary fun! 📚 #BPSReads #AuthorVisits #TitusvilleHigh #FloridaTeenReads

School Choice for Education Location Options (ELO) or Education Program Opportunities (EPO) Applications are now OPEN for new students entering grades 7 - 12 for the 2025-26 school year. For more information on School Choice including ELO & EPO, which students are eligible, which schools are available, and how to apply, refer to the BPS Choice Program Informational Packet: https://shorturl.at/WBPVP or visit the School Choice website at School Choice: https://www.brevardschools.org/o/bps/page/school-choice Apply before February 21 at 5 pm! For either school choice selection, use FOCUS: https://brevardk12.focusschoolsoftware.com/

"Play is the foundation of all learning." – Jean Piaget 🌿🌻 Exciting News from Sherwood's Head Start Program! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the opening of an Outdoor Classroom, where learning goes beyond four walls! This hands-on space fosters creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking through nature-based lessons. Thanks to our amazing partners at the Brevard Zoo and a generous donation from the Andujar family, kids will explore the Growing Up Wild curriculum and dive into frequent immersive adventures in the great outdoors! 🌱🌼

☀️🌈 Weather fun at Mims Elementary! 🌪️📡 Mims Elementary was thrilled to welcome FOX 35 Orlando Weather team on Friday. Students learned all about weather including discussing topics of forecasting and how cold it would need to get to snow! The highlight? A tour of the weather truck, where students got hands-on with the incredible equipment that keeps us prepared for Mother Nature. One lucky student even joined Meteorologist T.J. Springer to report the morning weather like a pro! 🎤🌦️ Big thanks to Fox 35 for inspiring these future meteorologists! 🌎💜

Last Thursday, a police road closure on A1A (due to an offsite incident) caused a significant delay in releasing students at many beachside schools, including Roosevelt Elementary School. Despite the unexpected situation, these amazing educators and many others stepped up to support our students until the issue was resolved and parents could safely pick them up. 🙏 Thank you to all the teachers, bus drivers, and staff district-wide who helped our children navigate through this tense and confusing moment! The commitment and care of our front-line staff for the students of this county is what truly sets BPS apart. 💖 Roosevelt said it best themselves, "A huge thank you to the front office staff: Mrs. Cathy P, Mrs. Debra, and Officer Sean. Thank you to the teachers who stayed back and watched the kids: Ms. Parker, Mrs. Verduzco, Mr. LaDolce, and Mrs. Smith. One student said, this is the best day ever, it's like a sleepover!" Superintendent Dr. Rendell treated the staff with the small gesture of 🍵 & 🍩 for their heartfelt dedication and adaptability.

We were thrilled to welcome a very special guest to Riviera Elementary School -2025 Florida Teacher of the Year - Jaime Suarez! 🍎👏🌟 Upon arrival, Mrs. Suarez was received warmly by Principal Myers (who had actually coincidentally been a college friend!) and honored Riviera teacher Ms. Price who was the district Teacher of the Year in 2024. After touring classrooms and exchanging ideas with our incredible teachers, Mrs. Suarez spent time with a group of enthusiastic 6th graders interested in becoming teachers themselves. A huge thank you to Mrs. Suarez for visiting BPS and for making such a positive impact on the lives of students across Florida! 💖

BPS is celebrating another GREAT kid! Zy’Ron, a 4th grader at Mims Elementary, was recently awarded Sherriff Wayne Ivey's Great Kid Award for promoting school safety, and for the wonderful caring attitude he consistently portrays to his peers and teachers. His teacher Ms. Lett enthuses, "Zy'Ron is one of the kindest students at Mims Elementary School. He exemplifies all of the behaviors of a model student. If you want to know what "right looks like," take a look at Zy'Ron! He's always doing the right thing, even when no one is looking." Congratulations to this sweet young man! Thank you to Sheriff Wayne Ivey to the Brevard County Sherriff's Department for spending the morning celebrating Zy'Ron, and sharing your knowledge with our students!

💫 Space Coast Jr/Sr High School JROTC is truly reaching for the stars and achieving near perfection. Last month the Cadet Corps successfully completed their Space Force JROTC unit inspection. receiving a score of 98.5 out of 100 💫 Other notable accomplishments from last month alone include: 🚀 Attendance at the Spacepower Conference where they met with active-duty Space Force Guardians and Chief Master Sergeant John F. Bentivegna 🫡 Honoring Veterans by participating in the Wreaths Across America community service event at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery 🧠 The Corps Joint Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) team advancing to Level II competition 🎯 The Marksmanship Team winning a conference title in the Scopos National Sporter Air Rifle League and qualifying two teams to attend the Air and Space Force CMP Service Championships 👨‍🚀 Being chosen as banner bearers of the United States Space Force in the Port Saint John Christmas parade. Talk about impressive! Viper Pride! 💜