Join Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) in kicking off Choose Peace/Stop Violence Week on Friday, September 20, 2024, by wearing white, as the color symbolizes peace, in taking a stance against violence. The annual initiative, celebrated in partnership with the United Way of Broward County and the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, will continue through Friday, September 27, with events that promote peace, positive changes and kindness. This year’s theme is Cultivating a Culture of Peace.
Choose Peace/Stop Violence Week aims to educate, engage and empower youth to take action to prevent bullying and youth violence, while improving school climates and students’ academic achievements.
Schools throughout the District will participate in activities that include making human peace signs, designing pinwheels for peace, creating outdoor artwork via chalk4peace, face painting with peace signs, participating in themed dress-up days, and much more.
Media are invited to cover these events. (media must check in at schools’ front offices):
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School |
Date/Time |
Event description |
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Lauderhill 6 – 12 |
Friday, September 27
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Escorted by the Lauderhill Police Department, more than 50 students, wearing Choose Peace/Stop Violence t-shirts, participate in an outdoor peace walk to neighboring Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School and back. |
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Olsen Middle School |
Friday, September 27 |
Around 75 students, wearing Choose Peace/Stop Violence t-shirts, participate in a peace walk on campus. |
School Board Chair Lori Alhadeff encourages the community and students to participate in unique and thoughtful ways to create a positive impact in our community through the following video: Choose Peace Video.
View images of Choose Peace/Stop Violence Week activities on X, formerly known as Twitter, (@browardschools and @diversitybcps) and on Facebook (facebook.com/browardschools).
To learn more about Choose Peace/Stop Violence Week, visit browardschools.com/choosepeace.
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