Brevard Health Alliance Clinic Groundbreaking at Endeavour Elementary | On January 12th, BPS attended the groundbreaking event for the new Brevard Health Alliance Clinic opening at Endeavour Elementary. | Endeavour Elementary received a grant that allowed them to have an onsite Brevard Health Alliance clinic. The portable was transferred to the property, and construction is now underway! | |
The clinic is the first of its kind within the district and will allow students to receive health services, including dental, on-site.
We are so excited to see the clinic open after spring break!
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School Board Approves 2023-2024 School Year Calendar | |
The School Board of Brevard County approved the 2023-2024 school year calendar during their meeting on December 13, 2022.
The complete approved calendar for next school year can be found by utilizing the Calendar link through the image on the left.
Please make note that the week of Thanksgiving will still be slated as non-school days for students and non-workdays for staff. However, the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the week of Thanksgiving will be designated as make-up days in the event schools need to close for weather events or other unforeseen events during the first semester.
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Harlow Johnsey from Cocoa Beach | |
Cocoa Beach 8th-grader, Harlow Johnsey, is making a name for herself in the world of skateboarding. Johnsey, age 13, has been skating since she was 7 years old and hopes to make it to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Harlow is no stranger to competing and placing on national and global stages. Just last month, she placed 6th at the US Women’s National Skateboarding Championship in California, and in February, she will be traveling to Dubai for the World Games.
Locally, Harlow has been participating in Grind for Life contests for years. Grind for Life is a 501(c)(3) out of Cocoa Beach “that assists cancer patients with travel expenses.”
Harlow is a native of Satellite Beach, is a member of the Ron Jon Skate Team, and has gained sponsorships from brands like Sun Bum, Triple 8, and Orbs Wheels.
Good luck to Harlow in her future endeavors! She makes BPS proud!
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School Improvement Projects | Viera High School is making great progress on its new classroom addition! The new building is projected to open in the Fall. | BPS partnered with The Viera Company and W+J Construction Corp. on the building that will feature new classrooms, a new Carpentry program, a choir program, science labs, and a home for our BLAST program. | Another Classroom Addition Project update! Slabs have been poured at South Lake Elementary. | |
BPS is working with Heard Construction, Inc. to build the new classrooms for South Lake Elementary.
Learn more about our Improvement Projects on our website.
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Open Enrollment Applications
| Now accepting NEW and RENEWAL Open Enrollment applications for Secondary schools, grades 7-12, for the 2023-2024 school year. The deadline to apply is February 24th. | This Open Enrollment application is for students entering 7th-12th grade who want to go to another school for a Location change (ELO) and/or a Program offering (EPO). | | | |
Palm Bay Magnet Open House Event | Palm Bay Magnet High School will be holding our Choice School Open House on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 5 pm-7 pm in the cafeteria for all incoming 8th graders and students hoping to attend the school. | |
8th-grade parents and students will receive important information regarding the application process and the programs offered at the school.
We hope to see you there!
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Join us on January 27th at Cocoa High for Literacy Night! | | | |
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Mark your calendar for February 2nd | | | | |
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NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE
The School Board of Brevard County, Florida does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity), disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, marital status, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boys Scout of America Equal Access Act. The School Board of Brevard County is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Amendment Act of 2008 (ADAA), the Florida Education Equity Act of 1984, Age Discrimination Act of 1967 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Civil Rights Act of 1964 including: Title II, Title VI, and Title VII, United Stated Education Amendments of 1972 - Title IX, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). If you have questions, concerns, or wish to report possible violations involving any of the above or below items, please contact either individual below for assistance:
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For concerns involving the public or students, including IDEA and 504 matters contact:
Title IX Coordinator
Jacqueline Saxenmeyer
2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 633-1000, Ext. 11280
saxenmeyer.j@brevardschools.org
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For concerns involving employees or job applicants contact:
Director of Professional Standards and Labor Relations
Karyle Green
2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 633-1000 Ext. 11265
Green.karyle@brevardschools.org
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Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities to complete the application and/or interview process. Applicants/Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact the Director of Professional Standards and Labor Relations for assistance. Educators are required to follow the Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida (State Board of Education Rule 6B-1.006, FAC). To report alleged educator misconduct, contact Dr. Beth Thedy, Deputy Superintendent and Chief Human Resources Officer, at 321-633-1000, ext. 11200 or Thedy.beth@brevardschools.org. In the event that the district is not able to resolve your concerns, consider contacting the Office of Civil Rights for assistance. This Publication or portions of this publication can be made available to persons with disabilities in a variety of formats, including large print or audiotape. Student requests for this information should be made to the Office of Exceptional Student Education Program Support, (321) 633-1000, ext. 11520, at least two (2) weeks prior to the time you need the publication. | |
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