Posted by Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti on 9/10/2024 2:53:00 PM

For Immediate Release

Contact:Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Office of Communications

813-272-4060

Tampa, Fl. (September 10, 2024) – In remembrance of 9/11, several Hillsborough County Public Schools will be holding recognition events. The media is invited to attend.

Event: Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy 9/11 Remembrance and Day of Service

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 11th from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Location: Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy, 3915 E 21st Ave, Tampa, Fl 33605

Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy students created biographies, during their social studies class, for all firefighters that lost their lives on 9/11. The biographies will be displayed on the front lawn of the school on Wednesday, September 11. Starting at 9:30 students will begin the process of placing the markers and plan to have them all set up by 1:30 PM.

The local fire department will be presenting to the class at 1:30 PM before walking the lawn to see the biographies.

Event: 911Day.org Meal-Packing Event

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 11th between 7:30 AM and 12:00 PM.

Location: Yuengling Center, 12499 USF Bull Run Dr, Tampa, FL 33620

Twelve middle school student leaders from Pizzo K-8 were selected to participate in the 911Day.org to help pack meals. The students worked together to plan a school-wide service project related to hunger.

Please let Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti know if you plan to attend one or more of the events.