Catholic School Enrollment Grows in Broward with Pre-K Expansion

First Day Excitement at St. Malachy Catholic School

• 🎒 Pre-K students at St. Malachy Catholic School in Tamarac, Broward County, began their educational journey on their first day of school.
• 😊 Parents, like Akeeba Rose, expressed a mix of emotions, from nervousness to pride, as they dropped off their children.
• 🤝 The school environment is described as a small school environment where every student is known, welcomed, and valued.

Archdiocesan School Year Kicks Off

• 📚 The Archdiocese of Miami is starting its 2025-2026 school year for elementary, middle, and high school students across South Florida.
• 📈 St. Malachy Catholic School, which reopened two years ago with 27 students, welcomed over 100 students this year, indicating a growth trend.
• 🏫 The school previously closed over a decade ago due to low enrollment but has since been revitalized.

Impact of State Choice Programs

• 💰 State scholarships and school choice programs in Florida are making private Catholic schools more affordable for families.
• 📈 The Archdiocese of Miami has seen an increase of 800 enrollments this year, with expectations for continued growth.
• 🎓 Parents are increasingly choosing to switch from public to private schools, taking advantage of these financial assistance programs.

School Start Dates

• 🗓️ St. Malachy Catholic School in Tamarac is among the schools starting the new academic year.
• ⚠️ Monroe County Schools head back to class on August 13th.
• 📅 Students in Miami-Dade will return to school on Thursday, August 15th.