Parkland Teacher Continues Activism After TED Talks on Gun Safety and Responsibility
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Teacher, Diane Wolk-Rogers is on summer break. Sort of.
‘Parkland Project’ Founders Hope to Find Ways to End Violence in Broward County
Hours after the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Alfredo Alvarado watched the news waiting to hear from the Alhadeff family to find out if his daughter’s soccer teammate, Alyssa, was safe.
For Survivors: Orange is the Color of Change at “Healing Through Harmony”
Broward County, notably the city of Parkland, was a sea of orange as gun control advocacy groups signed up new members, helped register voters, and honored the lives of those lost to gun violence.
Guardian Angels Honored for Protecting Marjory Stoneman Douglas After School Shooting
Members of the Guardian Angels who have voluntarily stationed themselves at Marjory Stoneman Douglas after the school shooting will be honored in a special event created by two local residents.
Local High Schools Make the Grade on Latest U.S. News & World Report Rankings
U.S. News & World Report awarded three local high schools silver medals in their 2018 school rankings which is only achieved by 11 percent of all high schools in the U.S.
Victim’s Fund Donors Recognized by the Broward Education Foundation
In a little over a month, donations to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victim’s Fund will be closed. During this time, the Broward Education Foundation wants to recognize some of the businesses who have generously given to the fund.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Hosts First Annual Orange Blossom Lit Fest
In efforts to build a large community of readers, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School will be hosting the first annual Orange Blossom Lit Fest this week at the school and at Barnes & Noble in Coral Springs.
Parkland Resident Auctions Off Beloved Classic Porsche for Shooting Victim’s Organization
The Johnson family wanted to do anything they could to help their next door neighbor who had just lost their daughter to a school shooter.
Families Donate Tote Bags Filled with Gifts for Marjory Stoneman Douglas Teachers, Staff
After Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School lost three faculty members after a school shooter took their lives and the lives of 14 of their students, two families decided to raise money to show their thanks during Teacher’s Appreciation Week.
Parkland Parents Learn to Help Save Lives with ‘Stop The Bleed’ Course
Westglades Middle School parents attended a Stop the Bleed course find out what they could do to help someone in an emergency situation.
Parkland Parents Create Scholarship for Daughter with ‘Great Thirst for Knowledge’
Through a scholarship fund in her name, the memory of Gina Rose Montalto will live on by helping other young women achieve great things in their lives just like she would have.
Local Students Recognized for Perfect Attendance from Broward County Schools
Three local Broward County Public School students will be graduating with something not many can achieve:
Perfect attendance.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas and Coral Springs High School Square Off in School Duel
Last week, academic quiz show School Duel featured competitors Coral Springs High School and Marjory Stoneman Douglas to battle it out for prizes along with bragging rights.
Official Video for ‘Shine’ Released Dedicated to Parkland Victims
On Friday, the official video for the song Shine was released on YouTube. Shine was written by Sawyer Garrity and Andrea Pena after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as a way to channel their pain and anger after the tragedy.
Scholarships Awarded in Honor of Parkland Volunteers Jaime and Gina
In memory of Jaime Guttenberg and Gina Montalto, two volunteers that lost their lives in the Parkland school shooting, The Friendship Initiative has created a scholarship in their names.
Humane Society Launches ‘Canines for Community Resilience Program’
The Humane Society of Broward County’s new program utilizing certified dogs has already helped victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas deal with trauma and emotional stress.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Earns 15 Nominations at Upcoming High School Theater Awards
The Critics’ Awards Program, or Cappies for short, will celebrate outstanding achievement in high school theater when students from 24 public and private schools
Oh, The Show They Put on! Westglades Middle School Students Perform “Seussical”
The talented students at Westglades Middle School brought Dr Suess’s characters to life during the musical “Seussical Jr.” last week.
Benefit Concert For Carmen Schentrup Raises Money for ALS Research Fund
Friends of Carmen Schentrup, organized a benefit concert last week in Parkland to raise money for ALS research.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Charity Golf Tournament and Silent Auction Held April 27
The First Annual Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Charity Golf Tournament and banquet will take place on Friday, April 27….
