Brevard Public Schools

Check out the most recent eco-transformation from Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High! 🐛➡️🦋🌺 As part of their initiative to be the greenest school in the state, the home of the Minutemen was chosen for Discover Florida Channel's Flip My Florida Yard, a renovation series that specializes in cultivating native and sustainable Florida landscapes! Community members, students, parents, and the Discover FL Team worked together to make the magic happen, and just look at the results! Some cool features of our new landscape: 🌱 Semi-permeable pavers for rainwater filtration ♻️ Recycled composite deck 💧 Roof water diversion system with natural filtration 🌴 Native plants & palms, including donations from the community 🎨 A tropical mural painted by our talented student artists And that’s not all! Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr is now a UF Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program “Natural” property, showcasing sustainable practices to reduce water usage, encourage pollination, and help our environment! 🌍💚

🚩🏈Flag Football is here! 🏈🚩 Another initiative of Elementary School Sports (same as our awesome Fall soccer), this beautiful new program was made possible thanks to YOU—the incredible taxpayers of Brevard County who supported the "millage" initiative! 🙌✨ Just look at those smiles! 😄💚 It’s clear how much Flag Football and Cheer has meant to our 3rd-6th graders at BPS! Huge shoutout to the parents, teachers, staff, and administrators who volunteered their time and energy to make it all happen. You all rock! 🎉💪

✨ 6th Grade Can Be Tough—But Our Students Are Brewing Up Resilience! ☕💪 District-wide mental health surveys highlighted a big need for extra support at this crucial age, and we took action… introducing The Coffee Bean Experience! Every 6th-grade student in the district received this powerful book, and teachers brought its lessons to life through creative classroom activities. We had the amazing opportunity to visit Sherwood Elementary School and Freedom 7 Elementary School to see the magic unfold—the lessons focused on role-playing, brainstorming, and deep discussions on how to be a positive, resilient Coffee Bean in the world. 🌍✨ Jon Gordon and Jade Gordon brought The Coffee Bean message straight to our 6th graders! They presented their message at the King Center full of our 6th graders, the remaining students watched from their classroom.

🏰 Huzzah! What a Night to Remember! 🎭 John F. Kennedy Middle School’s Medieval Festival transported their delighted public back in time with an unforgettable journey through history! From thrilling performances on the guided tour (yes, even through a Plague Cemetery! ☠️) to the fully interactive medieval village, Castle Kennedy, these students amazed with their talent, creativity, and dedication. For 26 years, educator Barbara Sweeney has led this incredible event, and under her expert direction—alongside her fellow Cambridge program staff—students spent over a month diving deep into medieval life. They studied Arthurian legend, designed their own coats of arms, explored alchemy, and truly brought the Middle Ages to life! A huge thank you to everyone who made this night magical—from the beautiful art and exciting adventures to the delicious food and immersive experiences. Until next time, lords and ladies! ⚔️🎶🍗

May we introduce Omkar Subramaniam, Edgewood High School senior, and our district's fourth nominee for the U.S. Presidential Scholar's Program! He was nominated at the state level for academics due to his impressive 4.58 GPA and 1590 on the SAT. Omkar has also been a shining star in cutting age STEM. He was awarded the 2024 Yale Science & Engineering Award and the U.S. Air Force Award for his game-changing science fair project. Plus, he snagged an $84,000 scholarship from FIT among many other accolades. Omkar also acts as the Programming Team Lead for FIRST Robotics, wrote 3,000+ lines of open-source code, and is the Captain of his Edgewood Academic Challenge Team (good luck to this team as they compete at state!)🌟👏 Omkar joins Maggie Shunnarah (Cocoa Beach), Beau Couture, and Edrees Saleem (both of West Shore) as BPS nominees for the prestigious academic honor. Congratulations, Omkar! Good luck to these astounding scholars!

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! 🌱🌼