DR. HOWARD HEPBURN: Joins other South Florida CEOs in saying "We are incredibly excited to welcome our students back for what promises to be an outstanding academic year." PHOTO COURTESY OF BROWARDSCHOOLS.COM

Fort Lauderdale – Summer break is coming to an end for more than 247,000 students and 14,000 teachers in Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), as they return to the classroom on Monday, August 11, for the start of the 2025-26 school year.

The year marks the start of the educational journey for the Class of 2038 who are the incoming kindergarteners.

To celebrate the first day of school, BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn will visit several schools throughout the day, greeting students, families, teachers and staff.

His visits are aimed at spotlighting the district’s commitment to student success, academic excellence and strong school communities.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome our students back for what promises to be an outstanding academic year," said Hepburn.

"Our dedicated teachers and staff have been working tirelessly to prepare engaging classes and enriching programs that will empower all students to reach their full potential. I am

looking forward to visiting our schools on the first day and sharing in the energy and enthusiasm of a new year of learning.”

The superintendent is scheduled to begin the day helping students power up with breakfast in Coconut Creek, greeting learners at schools, touring classrooms and meeting with administrators, teachers and support staff.

He will be joined by School Board members, district leaders and local officials to celebrate the important milestone for students and families during visits to Morrow, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Flamingo Elementary Schools, New River and New Renaissance Middle Schools, and South Broward High School.

Palm Beach County District students also return to classes on Monday; Miami-Dade students Aug. 14.