Back to School! BCPS Students Head to Class on Monday, August 11 - Superintendent to Visit Schools Across the District on the First Day
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Summer break is coming to an end for more than 247,000 students and 14,000 teachers in Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), as they return to the classroom on Monday, August 11, 2025, for the start of the 2025/26 school year. This year marks the start of the educational journey for the Class of 2038 who are the incoming kindergarteners.
To celebrate the first day of school, BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn will visit several schools throughout the day, greeting students, families, teachers and staff. His visits will spotlight the District’s unwavering commitment to student success, academic excellence and strong school communities.
"We are incredibly excited to welcome our students back for what promises to be an outstanding academic year," said Superintendent Dr. Hepburn. "Our dedicated teachers and staff have been working tirelessly to prepare engaging classes and enriching programs that will empower all students to reach their full potential. I am looking forward to visiting our schools on the first day and sharing in the energy and enthusiasm of a new year of learning.”
The Superintendent will begin the day helping students power up with breakfast in Coconut Creek, greeting learners at schools, touring classrooms and meeting with school administrators, teachers and support staff. He will be joined by School Board members, District leaders and local officials to celebrate this important milestone for students and families throughout the District.
Media are Invited to Cover Superintendent’s School Visits.
See the attached schedule for details.
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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 247,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X” @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.