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Satellite High achieves ‘suicide prevention certified school’ status
Satellite High School is one of two Brevard County high schools to earn the status of a “suicide ...
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Schools vote to hire 28 armed security pros
Brevard Public Schools will hire 28 armed school security specialists to bridge the gap in schools that are ...
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Kids have doggone good options for summer camp
It’s that time of year when harried parents and excited kids alike ask, “What are we going to ...
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Schools weigh security plan under parents’ watchful eyes
The Brevard School Board has asked for more information on the school marshal program and will hold a ...
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Parents slide into fundraising mode for new Gemini playground
When parents at Gemini Elementary School heard there wasn’t money in the school district’s budget to repair a ...
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Private school raises funds to boost security
Brevard County public schools aren’t the only ones grappling with how to pay for increased security: Holy Trinity ...
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Officials monitor minor fish kills
Minor fish kills reported in the Sykes Creek area in Merritt Island, and fish seen dead and gasping ...
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Leaders react to Ivey’s school safety proposal
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey took to social media last week in a 12-minute video that details the ...
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School Board, citing safety, OK’s $185K annually for armored cars
Amid concerns about finding money for school security, Brevard Public Schools will pay $185,060 a year for an ...
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SatBeach High hit hard by student’s death
Satellite High School students and staff are reeling from the recent death of sophomore Derek Fortmayer. Fortmayer, 15, ...
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17 minutes of empowerment and inspiration
Take this moment, and let it inspire the rest of your life. That was the message from student ...
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Several factors behind rise in enrollment at private schools
Enrollment at area private schools favored by beachside families is steadily growing, attracting parents and students who are ...