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.