Top Family and Community Involvement Programs Recognized

July 18, 2016

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Top Family and Community Involvement Programs Recognized

Palm Harbor, Fla., July 18, 2016 – On Saturday, 10 Florida schools representing five regions were recognized with the Family and Community Involvement Award during the 2016 Florida Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Leadership Convention.

“We have some of the most talented students and educators in the nation, and to be most impactful, schools need family support and community engagement, said Commissioner Pam Stewart. “It is always exciting to see the innovative programs developed and implemented in our schools to encourage involvement. I applaud the winning schools for their commitment to ensuring all students, families and community members feel empowered to actively participate in Florida's education system.”

The Family and Community Involvement Award is sponsored by the Florida Department of Education, Florida PTA, Wells Fargo and State Farm Insurance. It recognizes exemplary school practices that focus on increasing family involvement, welcoming families into the local school system, providing effective communication, supporting student success, and promoting collaboration with the community.

The 2016 Family and Community Involvement Award Winners are below.

Region I

Leon County
DeSoto Trail Elementary School
Trailblazer Run for Literacy

Santa Rosa County
Gulf Breeze High School
Quentin Cooper Liver Life 5K

Region II

Nassau County
Callahan Intermediate School
Here Comes the Boom Science Night

St. Johns County
Allen Nease High School
SOUPer Bowl-Students Tackle Hunger

Region III

Seminole County
Heathrow Elementary School
Heathrow Hearts

Osceola County
Neptune Middle School
Family Literacy Night

Region IV

Pasco County
Fox Hollow Elementary School
Hollow Diner

Pasco County
Zephyrhills High School
Weekend Backpack Program and Bulldog Boutique

Region V

Palm Beach County
Grassy Waters Elementary School
A Night at the Zoo

Broward County
Apollo Middle School
Broward County Council PTA

For more information on the award, visit Family and Community Involvement Awards