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Broward County Public Schools celebrates its 100th anniversary

By CNW Reporter··1 min read
Broward County Public Schools celebrates its 100th anniversary
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  • <h3 style="text-align: left;" align="center"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Geneva;">Special Centennial Celebration Kickoff Ceremony held</span></h3> <div align="left"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Geneva;">In 1915, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) was established.
  • On Tuesday, September 1, 2015, The School Board of Broward County, Florida recognized its 100th anniversary in a special Centennial Celebration kickoff ceremony.
  • </span></div> <div align="left"></div> <div align="left"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Geneva;">The ceremony honored the District’s commitment to educational excellence and showcased the important role of BCPS in the lives of past, present and future students.
  • </span></div> The Centennial Celebration kickoff took place prior to the regular School Board meeting.
  • The festivities included a breakfast reception, special presentations and congratulatory remarks from elected officials, students, District staff, alumni, business partners and community members.

Special Centennial Celebration Kickoff Ceremony held

In 1915, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) was established. On Tuesday, September 1, 2015, The School Board of Broward County, Florida recognized its 100th anniversary in a special Centennial Celebration kickoff ceremony.
The ceremony honored the District’s commitment to educational excellence and showcased the important role of BCPS in the lives of past, present and future students.  
The Centennial Celebration kickoff took place prior to the regular School Board meeting. The festivities included a breakfast reception, special presentations and congratulatory remarks from elected officials, students, District staff, alumni, business partners and community members.

During the regular School Board meeting, School Board members made a special joint presentation of a Centennial Resolution proclaiming September 1, 2015, as the official launch date for the Centennial Celebration throughout the 2015/16 school year. In addition, School Board Chair Donna P. Korn and Superintendent Robert W. Runcie read a letter extending congratulations from President Barack Obama.

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) was established in 1915.

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