FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, November 5, 2009         

CONTACT: John Schuster
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
305-995-1126

Miami-Dade County School Board Members, Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, elected and District officials, students, and community members

Miami Senior High School Groundbreaking Ceremony

Monday, November 9, 2009
11 a.m.

Miami Senior High School
2450 S.W. 1st Street
Miami, FL 33135

The project is comprised of on- and off-site improvements, new construction, renovation and historic rehabilitation.

Miami Senior High School opened its doors in 1902 as the first high school in Miami-Dade County.  Built in 1927, this current structure is a Nationally Registered Historical Landmark.  The main buildings and gymnasium are historic buildings, with the overall site being designated with landmark status.