Nine Broward County Public Schools receive Magnet Excellence Awards

Nine Broward County Public Schools (BPCS) are recipients of the 2017 Magnet Schools of Excellence Award, the top merit award given to a select group of magnet schools; and Magnet Schools of Distinction Award, the second highest award of recognition.

The selected magnet schools and programs are recognized for their commitment to high academic standards, school diversity, specialized curricula and instruction, family engagement, and community partnerships that enhance the school’s magnet theme.

BCPS Superintendent Robert W. Runcie, was beaming with pride.

“These achievements are testaments to the commitment and dedication of our school leaders and teachers to excellence in education. This is a competitive process that awards only a small fraction of the magnet schools nationally. We are very proud that our magnet schools have been recognized for the outstanding work going on across our District,” Runcie said.

The following are the National Merit Award winning magnet schools:

Magnet Schools of Excellence

Sunrise Middle School -Montessori

Magnet Schools of Distinction

Apollo Middle School, Science -Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Atlantic West Elementary School -Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Attucks Middle School -Cambridge Global Communications Academy

Crystal Lake Middle School -Engineering and Environmental Science Program

Fort Lauderdale High School -Cambridge

Fort Lauderdale High School - Pre-Law & Public Affairs

New River Middle School -Marine Science

Plantation Middle School -International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program

The schools will be recognized and receive the National Merit Awards during an awards ceremony held at Magnet Schools of America's 35th National Conference, April 26-30, 2017, hosted by Los Angeles Unified School District in Los Angeles, California.