Brevard Public Schools

Fridays aren’t just for football for these Commodores! Every home game Friday, football players from Eau Gallie High School volunteer at Dr. WJ Creel Elementary to read to a lucky classroom of students. At least one team member each week had attended Creel when in elementary. Our Creel Eagles certainly can find positive role models in these exemplary student athletes, who must qualify for this opportunity by maintaining good grades and behavior. ❤️⚓️📚🏈

Join us in congratulating the Brevard Public Schools 2025 Employee of the Year (EOY) Finalists! 👏🥳❣ Michael McCutchan - Technology Associate III, Freedom 7 Elementary School Felicia Whitfield - School Secretary, John F. Turner Elementary Kimberly White - Guidance Clerk, James Madison Middle School Beverly Hyatt Howald - Instructional Assistant ESE, Sherwood Elementary School Patty McCormick - School Secretary, Viera Middle School Devin Carter - Instructional Assistant, Andrew Jackson Middle School These exemplary staff members were surprised today by cabinet members for their tremendous positive impacts with a thank you gift and lunch. You truly make a difference in the Brevard community, and we are so grateful for everything you do!

Reaching new heights 🚀 and depths 🦈 in the name of Science! 🔬 Recently over fifty BPS Elementary STEM lab teachers, and Marine Science Educators gathered for an engaging Day of Discovery at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, in partnership with Discovery Education and the Guy Harvey Foundation! Learning focused on enhancing STEM and science instruction. Teachers explored creative techniques for designing classroom escape rooms to boost student engagement and problem-solving skills. 🧩🧠 Additionally, the day highlighted important issues in ocean conservation, with special attention given to the study of sharks, providing educators with valuable resources to inspire curiosity and environmental awareness in their students. 🌊 We are so grateful for the community support, through adoption of millage, which has allowed our dream of bringing a STEM teacher to every school a reality.

It was a fated night recently at Sherwood Elementary School as our excited Kindergartners experienced their Sorting Ceremony ✨ Using the amazing house system inspired by the Ron Clark Academy, our little ones were introduced to their new school families: 🏰 Reveur (the Dreamers in royal blue) 🤝 Amistad (the Friendship house in red) 🦁 Isibindi (the Courage house in green) 🎁 Altruismo (the Givers in black) Each house comes with its own unique symbols, traits, and cheers that our kiddos now get to learn and experience! 🎶 The sorting was a blast—each child picked a colorful plastic egg to discover a house wristband. Once sorted, throughout their whole career at Sherwood, they will earn house points for academics, exhibiting positive traits, and joining in on fun challenges! This house system is more than just fun and games; it’s fostering a fantastic sense of family and community among our students, staff, and parents. 🥳💙❤️💚🖤

May we have the absolute pleasure of introducing you to... the Longleaf Elementary Kindness Rock Garden ☮️💖🪨 Over the past several weeks, our wonderful Longleaf instructors have been developing several programs to instill the importance of the theme: Kindness is Key to our Bobcats. This positive initiative coordinates with October's Bullying Prevention campaign: Shine Bright ✨, Speak Out 🗣️ At the same time. our generous community partners, Elite Pavers, were donating their services to restore the school's landscaping, replacing it with new rock. And.... the Kindness Rock Garden was born! Children were allowed to choose a rock to paint with messages of love, assurance, peace, and encouragement. We even had some celebrity rock designers including teachers, Principal Sherburne, Dr. Rendell, and even Buddy the Bobcat! 😺

Edgewood Jr/Sr High celebrated the groundbreaking of its new robotics building! 🎉 The facility, set for completion by April 2025, will support the award-winning 801 Horsepower and Matrix Robotics Teams, as well as students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr, and Merritt Island High School. Principal Ingratta expressed gratitude for W&J Construction and all who made this project possible.

✨Rendell's School Tours 2024-2025! ✨ Our Superintendent, Dr. Rendell, recently wrapped up tours of three of our amazing schools in West Melbourne: Meadowlane Primary, Meadowlane Intermediate, and Central Middle School! Extra fun was had because he was joined by board member, Katye Campbell, and future board member, John Thomas. The day was filled with art, music, technology, and even a little bit of talking like a Pirate! 🏴‍☠️

University of Central Florida Knights wide-receiver Jarrad Baker doesn't just shine on the football field, he is also bringing his bright light back to BPS. Jarrad attended Dr. WJ Creel Elementary as a child and is already giving back to his elementary school and community. He recently purchased several new pairs of shoes and gifted them himself (along with the help of his beautiful daughter) to some excited students. We are so proud to recognize Jarrad as an outstanding alumnus of BPS. Thank you for your generosity!!

The little Eagles of Freedom 7 Elementary School recently had a blast exploring the Brevard Adult and Community Education facility at Clearlake, in Cocoa. The hands-on experience, which is a part of their How the World Works learning module, included touring the construction facility, learning about safety, watching tool demonstrations, and reading books! Afterwards, the students got to work, trying their new skills on beginner building kits generously provided by Merritt Island Home Depot. What a fun collaborative day!

Let’s come together to support one another and break the stigma surrounding mental health. ⚠ Do you or your child need help now? ⚠ View our list of resources: https://www.brevardschools.org/page/psychological-services or call or text 988

"Every Day Counts" when it comes to the education of children. When kids come to school regularly, they learn that their education is a priority and become more connected to their instructors and classmates. Overall, they are simply more likely to succeed. Please remember that absences add up, and partner with us in prioritizing your child's attendance. 🌟📚❤️ #EveryDayCounts For more information on District absence policy, see the student conduct manual pages 51-55: https://tinyurl.com/22eyaf9y

On September 6, the young men of Palm Bay Magnet HS participated in a long-standing Junior Achievement SpaceCoast event - Tied Together 👔 This initiative was started in May 2014 as a small volunteer effort at Cambridge Elementary School by a local realtor, Glen Outlaw. This program has grown and expanded throughout several schools within the district, with events held throughout the year. Over the years, the Tied Together program has taught thousands of young men within BPS life skills such as tying a tie and shaking hands. Participants have also learned soft skills like how to “stand tall as an individual.” Thank you to our amazing volunteers and Pirate participants. 🤝

Piece by piece these kids are designing a more beautiful world! 🌎🧩 Have you noticed these gorgeous new mosaic artworks at Westside Elementary School? They came from the very hands and minds of our "Modern Artists Club"! These creative installations are the first of a series of murals that will be designed this year to beautify the entrance of Westside. These featured designs were inspired by two of the most beautiful and mysterious regions: the ocean and outer space. 🐙👨‍🚀🌊🚀

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Together we will be honoring and celebrating the contributions and rich traditions of this vibrant culture.

Suicide Prevention Month: Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Help is available when you need it. Simply text or call 988 to be connected to a trained counselor who can help you, or someone you know, navigate through life's darkest days. #YouAreNotAlone #ReachOutForHelp #SuicidePreventionMonth

✨Rendell's School Tours 2024-2025! ✨ On September 4, #OurSuperintendent Dr. Rendell cruised 🚗 across Pineda Causeway 🌊 to visit three exciting neighboring schools: Sea Park Elementary ⭐, Holland Elementary School 🐝, and Satellite High School 🦂 ! Safety patrol, storytime, science labs, symphonic music; this day had it all! A big thanks to the staff and students for the time and effort you expended to connect Dr. Rendell and BPS with all of the exciting education taking place in your buildings❣️

We take a moment to honor and remember September 11, 2001 as Patriot Day. We extend a heartfelt thank you to our local and national emergency services personnel, first responders, servicemen and women past and present, and all of the other heroes who put their life at risk protecting others. You have our profound respect. #NeverForget

BPS Statement On Apalachee High School: Our hearts go out to the students, staff, and families of Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. We are deeply saddened by this tragic event and extend heartfelt sympathies to all those affected. At Brevard Public Schools, we continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff. We maintain a secure learning environment through a multi-layered safety plan that includes School Resource and/or Safety Officers on every campus, advanced security technologies, and mental health support. Our strong partnership with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and our local law enforcement agencies reflect our commitment to school safety.

📚✨ Rendell's School Tours 2024-2025! ✨📚 Last week, #OurSuperintendent Dr. Rendell visited Sunrise Elementary School, Westside Elementary School, and Bayside High School as part of his school tours! 🏫 He got the chance to meet amazing students, read books, and participate in fun activities while visiting Sunrise and Westside. 📖🤸‍♂️ At Bayside High, he explored the impressive CTE Machining Program, where students are continuously gaining hands-on skills for future careers. 🛠️👩‍🔧 Thank you to our students and staff for the warm welcome!

🚀 Exciting News from the Board Meeting! 🚀 On Tuesday, August 27th, we celebrated the outstanding achievements of our team with a series of well-deserved appointments! 🎉👏 Join us in congratulating our rising stars who continue to make a positive impact every day: ✨ Adrea McDonough to Director of Early Childhood Education ✨ Jay Sobke to Assistant Principal at Edgewood Jr/Sr High School ✨ Francis O'Conner to Assistant Principal at Gardendale Separate Day School Your dedication and hard work truly shine, and we're thrilled to see you step into these new roles! Let’s give them a round of applause for their commitment to excellence and continuous growth! 🌟🙌