BCPS Honors Anniversary of September 11 Attacks with Memorial Ceremonies

WHO:
Broward County Public School (BCPS) Superintendent; District Leadership; High School Students, Teachers, Staff and Administrators; Local Elected Officials; Community Members; and First Responders    

WHAT:
Memorial ceremonies recognizing the heroic men and women who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, are being held across the District.

At Cooper City High School, the Navy JROTC is hosting a commemoration that includes a wreath presentation, guest speakers and Taps performed by the school’s Sound of Pride band. This event will be attended by BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn, local elected officials, city leaders and first responders.

In addition, Western High School is hosting its annual We Will Never Forget Memorial Ceremony. The event includes a student-constructed memorial that replicates the Twin Towers, surrounded by the Pentagon, with a flagpole placed in the outline of the state of Pennsylvania. Students, District leaders, local elected officials, city leaders and first responders will be in attendance.

WHEN/
WHERE:
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
*Events at both schools begin at 9:30 a.m.*

Cooper City High School
9401 Stirling Road
Cooper City, Florida 33328                  

Western High School
1200 S.W. 136^th Avenue
Davie, FL 33325

MEDIA ARE INVITED TO COVER THESE EVENTS

###

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 251,000 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.