Mayor Gomez was on hand at Challenger Elementary and Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy to greet students on their first day of school.

We're looking forward to sharing the successes this year from all of the schools that serve Tamarac students. 

Party, listen to music and play games by the pool after kicking off the new school year.

The Back to School Splash is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, from noon – 3 pm at the Caporella Aquatic Complex, 9300 NW 58 ^th St.

Join the party: $4.50 for children 17 and under and $5 for adults.

Tamarac Elementary welcomed 20 4-year-old students to its first voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) program. This free, income-based program selected students on a first-come, first-served basis and will run from 8:35 am – 3 pm for the entire school year.

The VPK program is the result of a partnership between the City of Tamarac and Broward County Public Schools and was met with great enthusiasm from the community.

Tamarac has been recognized by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for our data-driven management and reporting efforts with a Certificate of Excellence in Performance Management.

This is the sixth year in row the City has earned this prestigious award.

Join elected officials and City staff on Friday, September 13, at 5:05 pm for the first public hearing for the FY 2020 budget. This important meeting will cover assessments, the millage rate and budget ordinances.

The second budget hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, at 5:05 pm.

Open to the public, both hearings will be held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Ave., and will be broadcast live on the City's website and Facebook page.

The City's first annual Back to School Information Fair attracted 300 attendees to the Community Center. More than 30 vendors, including the Children's Services Council, KidCare, the Florida Department of Health, Family Central and the Broward Library, as well as BSO and Tamarac Fire Rescue handed out valuable resources for the start of the new school year.

In addition to face painting, bounce houses, games and music, more than 80 backpacks filled with school supplies were donated to Tamarac residents in need.