A New Stadium for Nova

High School Celebrates With First Home Game

Nova High stadium dedication ceremony

Friday, October 3rd was indeed a day for much celebration at Nova High School. Students and staff members alike celebrated two firsts that day: the inauguration of a long awaited new stadium and the first football game played on that field of dreams.

The festivities began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony prior to the game. The school's band, cheerleaders and drill team were all on hand to provide entertainment and enthusiasm. School Board representatives, officials from the Town of Davie as well as parents and student reps also made presentations.

A tree-planting ceremony in memory of Nova High student Rebecca Kirtman capped off the ceremony; Rebecca was a cheerleader, honor student and founder of Becca's Closet, a dress bank providing formal wear and accessories to high school girls who want to attend their schools' formal dances but lack the resources to purchase gowns and accessories. Rebecca was killed in a tragic auto accident in late August of this year.

Following the ceremony, the Nova High School Titans inaugurated their new stadium, hosting Everglades High School. While the Titans were unable to end the evening victorious - losing a hard fought battle 14 to 11 - they're sure to enjoy many victories in the months and years ahead in their new stadium.

Many enterprising administrators, teachers and staff seek out grant funding to support innovative educational programs that address student needs. One of the many ways that the Grants Administration & Government Programs Department assists schools in this process is by researching and sharing information with schools about grant opportunities for which they are eligible to apply.  

For the third consecutive year, the Grants Administration & Government Programs Department has established a network of grant contacts at schools to improve the timeliness and efficiency of distributing information about grants.   Grant contacts are the first people at the school to learn about grants that support classroom projects as well as available training to help school staff members write competitive, fundable proposals.   These grant contacts are responsible for disseminating these materials to teachers and staff in their school through a variety of means.   All school principals have been encouraged to identify a grant contact.  

The Grants Administration & Government Programs Department has set up a grants contacts network on the CAB E-mail system for the 2003-2004 school year. Using the CAB network, Grants Administration staff sends out grant and workshop information as it becomes available. Additional activities are being planned during the next few months to assist grant contacts with their duties and recognize their efforts.

Grant contacts dedicate their time and efforts to help their schools find additional resources through grants. So far, principals from 168 schools have named a grant contact and the list continues to grow.   If you would like the name of your school's grant contact, or need more information about grants and training opportunities, please visit the Grants Administration & Government Programs webpage at www.broward.k12.fl.us/grants or call the department directly at 954-765-6674.