Miami-Dade Schools

Trick-or-treating, SBAB style! Our little visitors stopped by each floor for sweet treats and fun during our Annual Storybook Character Parade. Tomorrow, as you celebrate, remember to stay with your group, use crosswalks, and check treats before eating. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #HalloweenSafety #TrickOrTreat #MiamiSchools #HalloweenParade

Good morning, @MDCPS! ☀️ 160 of our schools just earned top honors from the state. Comment EXCELLENCE to see if yours made the list 👇 #WakeUpMiamiSchools #MiamiDadeSchools #SchoolsOfExcellence #MiamiEducation #FloridaSchools

🎃👻 What a BOO-tiful day! 🧡🖤 @MDCPS students and staff from @southsideowls brought Halloween spirit to life at the @MiamiPD’s 22nd Annual Halloween Boo Parade! From creative costumes to sweet treats, our students enjoyed a spooktacular celebration filled with fun and community spirit. A special thank-you to Miami Police Officer Rodriguez for organizing this beloved tradition for 22 years! Wishing him a wonderful and well-deserved retirement. 👏 We also proudly recognize Ms. Sones, our dedicated P.E. teacher, for her incredible 33 years of service to Southside Preparatory Academy. Thank you both for your lasting impact on our students and community!

Parents, @MDCPS is adopting new Mathematics textbooks, and we’re looking for parent volunteers to join the District review committee. Have a child in grades K through 11? You’re eligible to apply. Reviewers are chosen through a random selection process. Learn more at: mdcpsinnovation.com/instruct…

Big news for @MDCPS! 🏆 The State Board of Education named Florida’s 2025–2026 Schools of Excellence, and Miami-Dade leads the state with 160 designated schools (#1 among large urban districts!). Congrats to our students, teachers, staff, and families! 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4zRCtWk

A little guidance can make a lasting difference. This #NationalMentoringDay, we thank the mentors who listen, encourage, and help our students see what’s possible. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

We celebrated the opening of the Teacher Innovation Hub at Country Club. It is a space where our educators can learn together, share what works, and experience the engaging, student-centered learning we want in every classroom. Thank you to the College Football Playoff Foundation, the @OrangeBowl Committee, @EducationFund, and Miami Loves Teachers for partnering with us to invest in our teachers and students. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

It’s never too early to start saving for what comes next. Through Future Bound Miami, eligible M-DCPS kindergarten students can access a no-fee savings account for future education or technical training. Get the details at FutureBoundMiami.org.

Congratulations to Ms. La-Shanda West, this week's Teacher of the Week from Cutler Bay Senior High! Each week, the @EducationFund, @2026MiamiHC, and @CFPExtraYard celebrate incredible @MDCPS educators who inspire, lead, and make a difference in the lives of their students. Know a teacher who deserves to be next? Visit miamilovesteachers.org to share your story and help us recognize those who make M-DCPS #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

This #RedRibbonWeek, we encourage students to make healthy choices and build a bright future. Open conversations and support from families and educators help students make safe, informed decisions. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

Unopened food can get a second chance at more than 100 of our schools through Share Tables. In this episode of Wake Up, Miami Schools, see how it works, learn how AP success is helping students save on college, and celebrate our @MDSPD Explorers’ competition wins. #WakeUpMiamiSchools #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

Hialeah Senior High alumnus Luke Taleno shares how his teachers encouraged his creativity and helped him stay connected to learning during his battle with leukemia. Now, the rapper who took his talent to America’s Got Talent is returning to inspire students in the schools that supported him. Read more: communitynewspapers.com/cnew…

This #UnityDay, let’s help every student feel welcome, included, and supported. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

Tune in today, October 20, at 6 p.m. for the final stop of Superintendent Rafael A. Villalobos’ listening tour, a televised WLRN TV Town Hall. Learn more about the Secure Our Future Referendum and what it means for our community. 🔗 Watch live: bit.ly/4sf1gkp. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

Our driver’s ed student said he had it. So, we made him prove it. 🚗 Ride along for a few reminders every new driver needs. Share this with a teen driver! #TeenDriverSafetyWeek #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

More room to learn, create, and compete at @JCBDoralThunder! M-DCPS celebrated the completion of a $36.2 million renovation and expansion funded by the General Obligation Bond, featuring new classrooms, a 2,000-seat gymnasium, a Black Box Theater, and more. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/40OqCZ6 #GOBprogress #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

Early voting starts today in Miami-Dade County! Cast your ballot October 19 through November 1, with polls open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit VoteMiamiDade.gov for early voting locations and election information.

A little savings today can help with tomorrow’s plans. Eligible M-DCPS kindergarten students can access a no-fee savings account through Future Bound Miami for future education or technical training. Visit FutureBoundMiami.org.

Congratulations to Ms. Katelyn Rozenbroek, this week's Teacher of the Week from the Department of Mental Health! Each week, the @EducationFund, @2026MiamiHC, and @CFPExtraYard celebrate incredible @MDCPS educators who inspire, lead, and make a difference in the lives of their students. Know a teacher who deserves to be next? Visit miamilovesteachers.org to share your story and help us recognize those who make M-DCPS #YourBestChoiceMDCPS