By Sharon Aron Baron on January 11, 2015
News, Schools

Friends and family of a Coral Springs High School student are in mourning after receiving the news that Steven Hoyos, 17, was tragically killed early Sunday morning in a Delray beach accident that left his passenger still in the hospital.
By Chris Brunner on January 5, 2015
Events, News, Schools

Local students have submitted artwork in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. for display in the Center for the Arts Lobby.
By Sharon Aron Baron on December 28, 2014
Events, News, Schools

Future videographers take note: The City of Coral Springs has a contest for you and cash prizes are at stake.
Are you great making at You Tube videos and think your talents can land you and your school some prize money?
By Sharon Aron Baron on December 22, 2014
News, Schools

The 2014 high school grades and graduation rates were released by the Florida Department of Education. In the data, more than 75 percent of Broward County Public traditional high schools earned an A or B…
By Chris Brunner on December 2, 2014
Events, News, Schools

Led by the adventurous staff at the Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, campers will discover the mysteries in their own backyards during Camp Wild’s Winter Session.
By Guest Contributor on December 1, 2014
News, Schools, Views

By: Nora Rupert
I am one of 27,000 women who work for Broward County Public Schools (BCPS). I am part of the 75 percent of the female majority of those employees and 1 of 9 women who serves…
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 18, 2014
News, Schools

On Monday, the families of Marisa Catronio and Kaitlyn Ferrante appeared at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where the nonprofit organization of Marisa’s Way awarded scholarships….
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 16, 2014
Events, News, Schools

The Coral Springs Middle School Jazz band students have been accepted to perform at the prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago and will be holding a fundraiser for the event at Wings Plus.
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 16, 2014
News, Schools

The day after the November election, Broward County School Board Superintendent Robert W. Runcie, held a news conference thanking the voters for approving the $800 million General Obligation Bond…
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 13, 2014
Events, Schools

As part of Stoneman Douglas DECA’s chapter project: Return on Investment Learning Simulation (ROILS), there will be a “Shark Tank” challenge held at the Stoneman Douglas auditorium at 4:00 p.m. on November 19th. In this simulation, DECA students will be “pitching” their products to a panel of judges who will review their ideas and provide […]
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 13, 2014
Events, Schools

Country Hills Elementary & Coral Springs Middle School invites residents to register for the Race for Education 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 22.
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 9, 2014
News, Schools

This month marks one year since two Coral Springs women were killed in a wrong-way crash on the Sawgrass Expressway…
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 2, 2014
News, Photos, Schools

Representatives from the U.S. Army, along with other officials, paid a visit to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last week…
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 2, 2014
Events, News, Schools

The J.P. Taravella drama department features a turn-of-the-century experience with their latest production of Ragtime: The Musical – School Edition.
By Sharon Aron Baron on October 23, 2014
News, Schools, videos

With just a a couple of cameras and a borrowed computer, Lee Camhi set out to tell the story of his daughter’s high school band. However, the story didn’t have an ending. But he knew that if he kept filming, something inspiring would happen.
By Sharon Aron Baron on October 19, 2014
News, Schools

By: Sharon Aron Baron One Coral Springs student was chosen to attend a three-day Congress for Future Medical Leaders in Washington D.C. joining other students from across the country to hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science winners talk about leading medical research. Dillon Ragin, 17, senior at Coral Springs Charter School has been […]
By Sharon Aron Baron on October 10, 2014
News, Schools

By: Sharon Aron Baron Two female students from different Coral Springs schools were taken into custody due to violent threats made using Instagram accounts. Coral Glades High School The first incident happened at Coral Glades High School after several parents contacted Coral Springs Police on Thursday and told them someone on Instagram was posting threats […]
By Sharon Aron Baron on October 8, 2014
News, Schools

A woman that fell to her death from a Fort Lauderdale condo yesterday was confirmed to be a former tennis pro and candidate for School Board Rochelle “Shelly” Solomon.
By Sharon Aron Baron on October 8, 2014
News, Schools

By: Sharon Aron Baron Criminal charges will be filed against a high school senior who started a small fire at JP Taravella High School on Tuesday morning. The student, age 17, whose name cannot be released because he is a juvenile, was in the mens locker room at the school when he poured nail polish […]
By Sharon Aron Baron on October 8, 2014
Crime & Safety, News, Schools

Alleged fires and fights over the past week have pumped up police presence this week at JP Taravella High School.
By Sharon Aron Baron on October 2, 2014
News, Schools

A local student was named as a semifinalist in the 2015 National Achievement Scholarship Program.
By Sharon Aron Baron on September 24, 2014
News, Schools

A grand opening will be held for a new state-of-the-art LEEO lab at Coral Springs High School. LEEO stands for Linked Education and Employment Outcomes. The program provides computer instruction and employability skills so students will become technologically proficient as well as acquire the skills necessary to compete in a global society.
By Sharon Aron Baron on September 2, 2014
News, Schools

Residents are invited to take part in a Town Hall type meeting where one of the topics will be the $800 million referendum that will be on the ballot November 4.
By Sharon Aron Baron on August 22, 2014
News, Schools

The Holderness family is back with a new viral rap video take on “Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back.” This one is celebrating the kids going back to school and aptly named “Baby Got Class.”
By Sharon Aron Baron on August 21, 2014
News, Schools

The second day of school was met with one frightening situation for parents when a suspect being pulled over for a traffic stop ran inside a school forcing it into lockdown.
By Sharon Aron Baron on August 2, 2014
News, Schools

A Coral Springs resident has the distinction of being accepted into an internship program at Harvard University.
By Chris Brunner on July 21, 2014
News, Schools

Some of the items needed include: pens, pencils, crayons, double pocket folders, composition books, backpacks, tissues, hand sanitizer, rulers, scissors, glue, loose leaf paper, etc.
By Sharon Aron Baron on July 14, 2014
News, Schools

The Florida Department of Education released preliminary school grades based on standardized test scores which includes most elementary, middle and charter schools.
By Sharon Aron Baron on June 25, 2014
News, Schools

One dedicated local teacher will be traveling to India to attend the wedding of a former student and has set up a Go Fund Me Page to help pay for the trip.
JP Taravella teacher Laurie Levitan Acosta taught Mayank Bhandar over ten years ago where she is the Academy of Finance Lead Teacher and one of three DECA advisors.
By Sharon Aron Baron on June 21, 2014
News, Schools

One Coral Springs resident has been awarded the prestigous Fulbright Scholarship where competitively selected citizens become eligible to study, conduct research, or exercise their talents abroad.