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Miami-Dade Public Schools, Facilities to Close November 26-27 in Observance of Thanksgiving

All Miami-Dade County public schools, and Region and District offices will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2020, in observance of Thanksgiving. All sites will reopen and online learning will resume on Monday, November 30.

M-DCPS to Continue Serving Free Meals to Children Through End of 2020-2021 School Year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it would extend the summer meals flexibility waiver, allowing Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) to continue to serve free meals to all children throughout the entire 2020-2021 school year.

M-DCPS Launches Continuous Learning Plan, Attendance Campaign to Mitigate Learning Loss Due to COVID-19

Eight months ago, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) joined hundreds of school districts across the globe when it was forced to physically close its facilities and transition to distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

School Board Approves Commissioning of Architectural Firm, Construction Awards for Several GOB Projects

On Wednesday, during its monthly meeting, the Miami-Dade School Board approved the commissioning of an architectural/engineering firm for a new three-story classroom addition at Charles R. Drew K-8 Center, valued at $18.1 million. In addition, construction will also begin shortly at three additional schools after the School Board approved construction contracts for General Obligation Bond (GOB) projects valued at more than $35 million.

M-DCPS Highlights Homeless Awareness Month

November is Homeless Awareness Month and this year, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is encouraging all schools to use the time as an opportunity to clarify the definition of “homeless” students who are receiving services from Project UP-START, as any M-DCPS student who lacks fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence.

Hantman, Gallon Return to Lead Miami-Dade School Board for 2020-2021

Perla Tabares Hantman has been re-elected for an unprecedented 13th time as Chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board. Ms. Hantman, who represents District 4, was originally elected to the School Board in 1996.

M-DCPS Encourages Schools, Families to Celebrate Family Engagement Month during November

November is Family Engagement Month and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is celebrating the crucial role parents and families play in their children’s education. When schools work together with families to support learning, children are better prepared to succeed not just in school, but also throughout life.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Facilities to Close for Veterans Day

Miami-Dade public schools and Region and District offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. On Thursday, November 12, all sites, including the 17 schools that had to pivot to My School Online due to localized flooding following Tropical Storm Eta, are expected to reopen and in-person and online learning will resume. Any changes to this week’s schedule as a result of local weather conditions will be promptly communicated with families and employees.

All M-DCPS Schools, Facilities Closed Monday Due to Tropical Storm Eta

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) administrators are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Eta’s track and remain in close communication with Miami-Dade County’s Office of Emergency Management and other local, state and federal officials. Based on the latest information from the National Weather Service and after consultation with the County’s emergency officials, the District has cancelled classes at all schools on Monday, November 9. This includes My School Online and Adult Education, as well as school-based after care programs, activities and athletic events.

M-DCPS Reopens Tuesday, November 10. 17 Schools To Pivot to My School Online

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will reopen Tuesday, November 10, 2020 after District administrators conducted an assessment of schools and District facilities following Tropical Storm Eta. Due to neighborhood flooding and access challenges, 17 schools will pivot to online learning tomorrow. For all other schools, classes will resume, both in-person and via My School Online. Adult Education and school-based after care programs, activities and athletic events will also resume. Region and District offices will also reopen. Students in secondary schools will follow a Block A schedule.

Schools Serve as General Election Voting Sites, COVID-19 Protocols in Place

On Tuesday, November 3, voters across South Florida and the nation will be participating in the 2020 General Election. To facilitate the democratic process for the community, 196 Miami-Dade public schools will serve as voting sites.

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Miami-Dade Public Schools, Facilities to Close November 26-27 in Observance of Thanksgiving

M-DCPS to Continue Serving Free Meals to Children Through End of 2020-2021 School Year

M-DCPS Launches Continuous Learning Plan, Attendance Campaign to Mitigate Learning Loss Due to COVID-19

School Board Approves Commissioning of Architectural Firm, Construction Awards for Several GOB Projects

M-DCPS Highlights Homeless Awareness Month

Hantman, Gallon Return to Lead Miami-Dade School Board for 2020-2021

M-DCPS Encourages Schools, Families to Celebrate Family Engagement Month during November

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Facilities to Close for Veterans Day

All M-DCPS Schools, Facilities Closed Monday Due to Tropical Storm Eta

M-DCPS Reopens Tuesday, November 10. 17 Schools To Pivot to My School Online

Schools Serve as General Election Voting Sites, COVID-19 Protocols in Place

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