Space Coast Jr. / Sr. High's JROTC Named Among Inaugural Cohort for Space Force Program |
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Huge congratulations go out to Space Coast Jr. / Sr. High's JROTC program which is one of only ten units selected to be in the inaugural cohort of high school Space Force SFJROTC detachments.
Being included means this school will make history for its inclusion in this initial group of select units as they are converted from Air Force to Space Force JROTC.
Considerations for unit selection included school proximity to Space bases, facilities, and centers of influence (e.g., Space Command Headquarters, NASA, Missile Defense Agency, etc.) or current Senior Aerospace Instructor (SASI) cadre with prior space operations experience.
The 10 programs selected are:
- Arlington Career Center, Arlington VA
- Del Norte High School, Albuquerque NM
- Durango High School, Las Vegas NV
- Falcon High School, Falcon CO
- Huntsville High School, Huntsville AL
- Klein High School, Spring TX
- Shadow Mountain High School, Phoenix AZ
- Space Coast Jr/Sr High School, Cocoa FL
- The Academy for Academic Excellence, Apple Valley CA
- Warren County High School, Warrenton NC
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BPS Senior Named QuestBridge Recipient |
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Bianca Ingram, senior at Palm Bay Magnet High School, has been announced as a recipient of the prestigious QuestBridge National College Match Program.
Bianca has been matched to Duke University, where she will start her college experience in the fall with a full four year scholarship. Bianca will also graduate with her AA degree from Eastern Florida State College and is an AP Capstone Diploma Candidate.
In addition to her academic success, Bianca is the current president of the school debate team and has participated in the Technology Student Association, Business Ethics Team, Model Student Senate, and school swim team. She has placed or earned ribbons in the competitions she attended with these teams.
She also volunteers as a high school peer mentor, including through the school Sources of Strength program, as a mentor to middle school students and at a local chiropractor’s office. Bianca currently works for a local magazine, writing the majority of the content and providing community outreach and education regarding local environmental concerns.
We congratulate Bianca on this great accomplishment!
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Merritt Island Soccer Teams Receive
Top Academic Honor
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The Florida High School Athletic Association announced its Academic Team Champions for the Winter 2020-2021 season and Merritt Island High School tops the charts for highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) amongst all Class 4A schools in Florida.
Reinforcing its tradition of excellence on and off the field, both boys and girls Varsity soccer programs carried the highest overall cumulative GPA in the state.
The Merritt Island High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team led the way with an impressive 3.842 Cumulative GPA. Runner-Up was Bishop Moore (Orlando) with 3.832.
The Merritt Island High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team also received top honors with a 3.734 Cumulative Team GPA. Class 4A Runner-Up was Eastside (Gainesville) with 3.650.
Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach Nathan Trout said, “I’m proud of our girls and boys and their continued commitment to representing the Mustang community at the highest level. This is a great team honor that represents what kind of student-athletes we have in our program. They are great young men and women and have earned this.”
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BPS Summer Camp Information Now Available |
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BPS Employees Win Space Coast TPO
Awards
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Karen Reese received the 'Encouragement Award.' Last year, Ms. Reese was a dedicated member of the School Routes Analysis Technical Committee and attended every meeting and field review without fail. Her knowledge regarding bus transportation and the history of many schools was integral to the study. Her passion and enthusiasm regarding safe school transportation and travel is inspiring.
Sarah Dingus, PE teacher at Viera Elementary School, received an 'Education Award' for her efforts in promoting bicycle and safety education in our schools.
From the moment she was trained in the bicycle/pedestrian curriculum, Sarah has been actively involved in teaching bicycle/pedestrian safety. As she has spent more years of teaching the curriculum she has continued to add more activities. One activity of particular note was her community trail ride. Sarah coordinated with the local police department to join her on the off-campus trail ride with the students. This real-life experience was vital in helping her students better understand the safety guidelines they need to utilize every time they ride.
Rachel Winsten, Brevard Public Schools Resource Teacher K-12: Health, Physical Education Driver Education, & JROTC, received an 'Education Award' for her efforts in promoting bike/ped safety during the pandemic.
When the schools went to remote learning in March 2020, Rachel didn’t let a little inconvenience slow her down. In looking for ways to “virtually” teach PE, she reached out to the Space Coast TPO about bicycle safety resources. Working with curriculum from the Space Coast TPO Kid’s Zone webpage and Florida Safe Routes to School Program, Rachel planned a whole week of bicycle safety lessons and activities. It was no coincidence that bike safety week aligned with National Bike to School Day.
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2021 Parent Survey - LAST Chance for Feedback |
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We are asking all BPS parents to take a moment to complete the 2021 Parent Survey.
Your feedback is critical in helping to shape the future of your child's education!
Please complete one survey per grade level for each age group of child that you have in your home. Surveys are available in both English and Spanish.
*This survey is not for charter school parents as those schools create their own tools for parental feedback.
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Heart of Brevard - Deputy "Someone"
Fairglen Elementary
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Nominated by Catherine Murphy, Principal
Deputy Vicky Sumlin, our employee of the year, makes a HUGE impact on our campus each and every day. She mentors a plethora of students in a variety of grade levels. She ensures that she is not only building their self-esteem, but also holding them accountable for their academics.
Each grading period she hosts a luncheon for her mentees with good grades. She recently started a book club for some intermediate students where they take a lunch period each week to discuss what they are reading and how it relates to their experiences.
Our students love to spend time with her. She has made such a positive impact on our school. Listening to our littlest learners call her Deputy “Someone” never ceases to warm my heart. She makes our students feel safe, supported, heard, and loved. From a principal’s perspective, team members like Deputy Sumlin are truly an invaluable resource. She goes above and beyond for our students, removing barriers so they can find success.
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Know an employee, teacher or student who has made a difference at your work site or school? We want to hear about them!
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We want to recognize and congratulate the Rockledge High Automotive students who have decided to continue their automotive training at Universal Technical Institute in Orlando. These students have also passed several ASE (Industry Certification) tests.
Caitlin Truscello – Passed 6 ASE Industry Exams
Max Sackenheim - Passed 5 ASE Industry Exams
Andrew Hill - Passed 11 ASE Industry Exams
Daniel Manning - Passed 4 ASE Industry Exams
Devon Youmans - Passed 2 ASE Industry Exams
Riley Schwarz - Passed 4 ASE Industry Exams
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UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
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Scholarships, College Application Information and More |
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Please click on the button below to visit our website for college and career readiness. We have information on scholarships, Bright Futures, application processes, FAFSA and more. You will also find previous webinars on topics like college admissions and |
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Elevation Church in Melbourne has a variety of community outreach and volunteer opportunities. Click here to search, enter Melbourne as the city.
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United Way of Brevard is looking volunteers for a variety of projects including: help maintaining their Free Little Libraries program, and scanning and shredding papers.
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NOW HIRING
We are hiring Bus Drivers! If you would like more information about employment with BPS, please visit www.brevardschools.org
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BPS COVID-19 Resources
This web page is designed to house information for parents, students, faculty and our community. Helpful items include:
- COVID-19 District Dashboard
- Latest district news as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Student and staff health and safety protocols
- Fact Sheets and information from the CDC, AAP and other authorities
- COVID-19 videos and resources
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BPS HEADLINES is a publication of Brevard Public Schools.
2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way * Melbourne, FL 32940 * 321-633-1000
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