On Wednesday, January 25th, Brevard Schools Foundation held the 12th Annual ABC Awards for the 2022-2023 year. The event recognized Brevard County’s educators, administrators, support personnel, and volunteers. Those honored at the event have demonstrated a culture of excellence with their contributions and dedication to our students.

The ABC Awards (Applauding Brevard’s Champions) celebrates Brevard Public Schools’ exceptional employees and volunteers.

Awards included: the Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership, Outstanding Assistant Principal Achievement Award, Volunteer of the Year, School Related Employee of the Year, Teacher of the Year Award, and Rookie and Emerging Teacher of the Year Awards.

Congratulations to all the honorees, and thank you to our sponsors for putting on a wonderful event! Click here to learn more about the event and the honorees!

Yesterday morning, Port Malabar Elementary held its Academic Achiever Ceremony for the 4th-6th grades. The ceremony was divided into three sections, with the 3rd and 4th graders first. Then followed by 6th-grade students, and finally 5th grade. Watching the students proudly cross the stage to receive their awards was wonderful while their families and peers cheered. Even the Port Malabar cheerleaders brought an uplifting spirit as they performed a cheer called “Success.”

During the ceremony, students were recognized for their achievements. Awards included improved GPA, A/B Honor Role, most respectful, most prepared, most dependable, and Straight A Honor Role. Congratulations to the students at Port Malabar Elementary for their academic achievements!

The Brevard County School Board is seeking community-wide input concerning the leadership qualities desired in the next Superintendent, the chief leader for the district. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. All information will be reported to the BPS School Board to be used to build the application, for application screening, designing questions for applicants, and for interviews. 

Please CLICK the image to take the survey or simply scan the QR code.

Viera High School Student Ranks Top 40 in Prestigious Science and Math Competition

Brevard Public Schools is proud to announce that Viera High School student, Lavanya Natarajan, has been named a top 40 finalist in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023!

The 2023 finalists were selected from 1,949 highly qualified entrants based on the originality and creativity of their scientific research, as well as their achievement and leadership both inside and outside of the classroom. Each finalist is awarded at least $25,000, and the top 10 awards range from $40,000 to $250,000. The Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023 is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. 

Congratulations Lavanya! To read the full list of finalists and learn more about the competition, visit the Society for Science.

Listen as Dr. Danielle McKinnon and Diamelia Christie discuss the upcoming 2nd Annual HBCU Information Session and Fair. This event highlights Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU); is a District observance of Black History Month; and supports the district's efforts to promote college and career readiness and access. 

Judy Carr is the Heart of Brevard

The Heart of Brevard is a person who puts their heart and soul into teaching, inspiring, and supporting our children in whatever role they play in BPS.

If you know of a BPS staff member or community partner who is the “Heart of Brevard,” nominate them HERE!

This week the School Board met during a Work Session and a Board Meeting and accomplished several goals designed to have a positive impact on BPS students and staff. The Board and Interim Superintendent, Dr. Robert Schiller, held a lengthy discussion on updates to the district’s Discipline Plan. That discussion included the forming of a Discipline Steering Committee, which will make discipline plan recommendations to the Board. That committee has already held its first meeting with recommendations scheduled to be unveiled at the February 7th Board Work Session.

Also, this week, the Board approved an interim reorganization of senior leadership. Dr. Anna-Marie Cote has joined BPS as Interim Deputy Superintendent with a focus on academics. Dr. Cote retired from Seminole County School District, where she had a distinguished career. Dr. Karyle Green, Director of Labor Relations for BPS, has been named Interim Chief Human Resources Officer. Dr. Green will perform both roles moving forward. Dr. Tracy Webley joins BPS as head of Student Services. Dr. Webley has spent her career in education and has worked for the state as well as for Orange County Schools and Pinellas County Schools. 

FSU Young Scholars Program

The observance of Black History Month dates back almost 100 years, as one of many opportunities in the United States to recognize and reflect on the rich history, culture, and contributions of African Americans in Brevard County and across our nation.

During February and throughout the year, BPS incorporates learning across the curriculum, and all grade levels, to empower our students to be more enriched and appreciative of one another.

Learn more about Black History Month on our BPS Website.

February is national Career & Technical Education (CTE) month! It is a month to celebrate real-world, hands-on learning experiences for students in our schools! 

Learn more about Brevard Public Schools CTE Programs on our website!

Save the Date for Maker Discovery Day

This is a great professional development opportunity.