On Friday, February 14, 2025, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) will observe A Day of Service and Love in commemoration of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy. Students and staff across the District will participate in a variety of volunteer and service projects in honor of the 17 students and staff who were tragically killed and those who were injured on February 14, 2018.
As part of the commemoration, at 10:17 a.m., District schools and facilities will pause for a moment of reflection in memory of the victims.
“We will forever hold in our hearts those who died and those who were injured seven years ago,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “This day serves as a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience and compassion that binds our community and a call to action for all of us to build a future rooted in love, kindness and understanding.”
Media Note:
Media is not permitted to be on the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School campus. This is an emotional and difficult time for the school community. Please be respectful of the privacy of students, parents and staff, and refrain from flying news helicopters or drones above or near the high school.
Media are invited to cover events at the following BCPS locations on Friday, February 14.
Hollywood Hills High School
5400 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33021
9 – 10:30 a.m.
- Students will participate in activities promoting love, kindness and friendship, including Love Karaoke, a fitness station and a photo booth. They will also create mindfulness bookmarks and play chess.
- Media may attend the moment of reflection at 10:17 a.m
Glades Middle School
16700 S.W. 48th Court, Miramar, FL 33027
9:40 – 11:15 a.m.
- Approximately 250 students will form a heart on the P.E. field for an aerial photo.
- Students will decorate coffee cup sleeves with messages of peace, participate in mindful movement activities, decorate cards for nursing home residents and paint parking lot spots with positive affirmations.
- Media may attend the moment of reflection at 10:17 a.m.
Harbordale Elementary School
900 S.E. 15th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
10 – 11:30 a.m.
- Students in all grade levels will help create a “You Belong” mural using their painted thumbprints.
- Media may attend the moment of reflection at 10:17 a.m.
Benefits & Employment Services – Availability with Superintendent and School Board Members
7770 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351 – TSSC Annex
11:15 a.m. – Noon
- Benefits employees will pack approximately 2,000 personal hygiene bags for the HEART Program, which supports students experiencing homelessness.
Media interested in covering these events are asked to RSVP at bcps.pio@browardschools.com.
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