Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year at M-DCPS New Programs, Safety Measures, Mental Health Initiatives

On Monday, August 19, 2019, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will once again open its doors to more than 350,000 students for the start of a new school year, one that promises to be another banner year.

Moody’s Gives Miami-Dade County Public Schools Very Strong Rating in Meeting Financial Commitments

Moody’s Investors Service, considered one of the Big Three credit rating agencies, announced that its rating of Miami-Dade County Public Schools to meet its financial commitments went from Strong to Very Strong.

M-DSPD Offers Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Cutting-Edge Police Command Center

Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, School Board Member Mari Tere Rojas and Miami-Dade Schools Police Department (M-DSPD) Chief Edwin Lopez presented a new cutting-edge security and surveillance system dubbed the Police Command Center (PCC) to media this morning at M-DSPD headquarters.

School Board Approves Contracts for Two GOB Projects Valued at $9.4 Million, Small Business Enterprise Goals Met or Exceeded

The Miami-Dade School Board approved the commissioning of architects related to two General Obligation Bond (GOB) projects valued at approximately $9.4 million yesterday, during its regular monthly meeting.

New, Renovated Schools Welcome M-DCPS Students During the 2019-20 School Year

Students, staff and the community can once again look forward to the many beautiful new buildings and renovations that await them at Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) during the 2019-2020 school year.

M-DCPS’ Department of Food, Nutrition Announces the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Policy for Students Under the National School Lunch, Breakfast Programs

Meal application brochures are sent to all households. To apply for Free or Reduced-Price Lunch, parents or guardians are encouraged to apply electronically by accessing http://nutrition.dadeschools.net.

M-DCPS Going ‘Lean & Green’ for Healthy Students and the Environment

At a food roll-out event held at Hialeah Gardens Senior High School yesterday, Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Department of Food and Nutrition presented a picturesque and delightful tasting of the new breakfast and lunch menu items that will be available for the 2019-2020 school year.

M-DCPS Offers Tips for Parents of 3 & 4 year olds Starting their Academic Journey this Year

M-DCPS Announces the Continuation of After-School Meals Service For 2019-2020

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS currently provides the “Afterschool Meals Program,” a sub-component of the Child Care Food Program under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in over 200 schools and it is pleased to announce its continuation of service effective August 19, 2019.

New Officers Welcomed During Schools Police Largest Swearing-In Ceremony

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho was joined by School Board members, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department (M-DSPD) Chief Edwin Lopez, School Police officers and their families and friends for a swearing-in ceremony at Miami Senior High School

Accelerating Excellence: M-DCPS Unveils Bold Programs for 2019-2020 District Goes Greener, Adds New Facilities, Enhances Partnerships for Exciting Initiatives

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students, parents and employees will begin the school year with more than 130 new programs and initiatives designed to continue the innovation, academic rigor, parental engagement, and increased efficiencies in operations, for which M-DCPS has garnered national recognition.

M-DCPS’ 2019-2020 ‘Back-To-School Tool Kit’ Now Online

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will open its doors to more than 350,000 students on Monday, August 19, 2019, to begin the 2019-2020 school year.

Florida’s Tax-Free Holiday is Aug. 2-6, 2019

It’s that time of year again! Florida shoppers will have a “tax-free holiday” in anticipation of the new school year.

Miami-Dade School Board Approves First Reading of 2019-2020 Tentative Budget

The Miami-Dade School Board tentatively approved the school district’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020 budget yesterday, during its July budget public hearing.

School Board Approves Contracts for Two GOB Projects Valued at $24.2 Million, Small Business Enterprise Goals Met or Exceeded

The Miami-Dade School Board approved the commissioning of architects and a construction award related to two General Obligation Bond (GOB) projects valued at approximately $24.2 million yesterday, during its regular monthly meeting.

Miami Lakes Educational Center Receives Highest Honor for Career Academies in The Nation

Miami Lakes Educational Center- Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) was awarded the Sanford I. Weill Award for Excellence at the NAF NEXT CONFERENCE held this week in Detroit.