News & Announcements

“Head Up, Phones Down” Initiative

Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is a top priority for Miami Dade County Public Schools. To uphold our commitment to student safety, we are launching a district-wide campaign to discourage the use of cellphones and earbuds/headphones during class transitions. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the three regions, aims to address the health implications and safety risks associated with wireless communication devices. The campaign will be rolled out over the first nine weeks of the 2024-2025 school year, utilizing various educational and awareness strategies to create a safer learning environment for all students.

Increased Fees for Before/After School Care and Summer Programs

2024 Notification of New Rates Flyers (English, Haitian-Creole, & Spanish) ELC Child Care Assistance Flyer (English, Haitian-Creole, & Spanish) Fees must be paid in advance online via the FOCUS app.  BEFORE- SCHOOL CARE – 7:00a.m. – 8:00a.m $6.00 per day to be paid on a monthly basis only. STORY HOUR – 1:50p.m – 3:05p.m and 3:05p.m to 4:15p.m $6.00 per day to be paid on a monthly basis only. AFTER-SCHOOL CARE – 1:50p.m- 6:00p.m and 3:05p.m.- 6:00p.m. $12.00 per day to be paid on a monthly basis only. WEDNESDAY ONLY – 1:50- 3:05 $6.00 per day to be paid on a monthly basis only.

M-DCPS Summer Parent Academy

On July 16, 17, and 18, the M-DCPS Parent Academy will offer virtual workshops on vital topics through their Summer Parent Academy. Topics include: Parent Portal, Schoology, Autism, Safety, and others. ·        Parents and caregivers can register for these free virtual sessions through the website: https://parentacademymiami.com/summer ·        The July 16th sessions will be delivered in English; July 17th in Haitian-Creole; and July 18th in Spanish.