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Welcome...
Restoring the Everglades South Plantation's Magnet is the only high school magnet program in the world dedicated to preserving Florida's fragile Everglades. This website was created by web design student Ashlyn Valdes for her senior project to showcase how the South Plantation High students are working to share their environmental stewardship with the community. They also have the opportunity to enroll in Cambridge (AICE) courses earning college credits and an AICE diploma. Check the website to see updates and other information available using the navigation buttons on the upper right side. For more information contact the magnet coordinator: JoAnn.Cantlupe@browardschools.com. |
National Honor
The National Magnet Schools of America named the SPHS program: Magnet School of Excellence 2022 The top award and also won in 2012 and 2013 Magnet School of Distinction (the second place national honor) 2020, 2019, 2018, 2015 2011, 2009 and 2008 |
Coming Attractions
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September 15, 16
Thursday, Friday Sept. 28 & 29 Wed/Thurs Sept. 28 Wednesday October 11, 14 Tuesday, Friday October 17 Monday November 10 Thursday November 14, 15 Monday, Tuesday Nov. 28,29,30,Dec. 1 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur |
Gardenology - Soils
On Campus - 9th Grade Yea! For Wetlands On Campus 9th Grade Cry of the Water On Campus 10th Grade Garden-Plants in the Ground On Campus 9th Grade Wildlife Monitoring On Campus 10th Grade Hugh Taylor Birch Park Off Campus - 10th Grade Garden-Pests & Pollinators On Campus 9th Grade Sawgrass Recreation Park Slogging, Airboat Ride 9th Grade Berman, Zealy |
'Alligator Ron' Bergeron, SFWMD Governing Board Member, welcomes students.
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Campers gathered together before going to different workshops presented by magnet partners.
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Class of 2026 Enjoys Camp
Incoming students to the magnet program had a two-part day on August 4 with "No Parents Allowed." First they worked with Student Government (SGA) members to "meet and Greet" others as they traveled their way around the campus learning the different areas of the school. Ice Breakers and other games let them work with classmates since the SPHS magnet is an all-county magnet and students come from north and south middle schools.
A unique experience was the annual Camp Everglades as 'Alligator Ron' Bergeron, the Champion of the Everglades, stressed the importance of preserving South Florida's fragile ecosystem. He is the founder of the Bergeron Everglades Foundation and a Governing Board Member of the South Florida Water Management District. This was the third time his expertise was shared with the students at Camp Everglades. See more Photos in EVENTS.
A unique experience was the annual Camp Everglades as 'Alligator Ron' Bergeron, the Champion of the Everglades, stressed the importance of preserving South Florida's fragile ecosystem. He is the founder of the Bergeron Everglades Foundation and a Governing Board Member of the South Florida Water Management District. This was the third time his expertise was shared with the students at Camp Everglades. See more Photos in EVENTS.
FIRST WORKDAY OF YEAR:
On a Saturday, parents joined students to help clean up the campus. It will be a monthly feature so students can earn service hours and parents can keep fit!!
Everyone at the school appreciates the new look knowing it will be completed regularly. More photos in EVENTS.
On a Saturday, parents joined students to help clean up the campus. It will be a monthly feature so students can earn service hours and parents can keep fit!!
Everyone at the school appreciates the new look knowing it will be completed regularly. More photos in EVENTS.
Freshmen Complete Research Curriculum
Learning Small Craft Safety
Since the Everglades is the"River of Grass, magnet students need to know how to swim and how to be safe around the water.
Just as the summer heat warmed up the water, freshmen in completed the water requirement at Broward College's Tigertail Lake. After reviewing water rescue skills learned earlier in the year, they practiced falling out of canoes and rescuing each other. Photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Just as the summer heat warmed up the water, freshmen in completed the water requirement at Broward College's Tigertail Lake. After reviewing water rescue skills learned earlier in the year, they practiced falling out of canoes and rescuing each other. Photos in FIELD TRIPS.
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Magnet Student Awards:
Seniors completing magnet criteria were celebrated with green cords, gold medallions and scholarships at the May 25 event. See more photos in EVENTS.
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Classes Learn, Fish, Restore
As They Enjoy State Park
After learning about the food web and a chance to learn outdoors, students worked to clean up the native habitat. Then they used their skills to see what the Intracoastal had swimming in its waters. See FIELD TRIPS.
ER Ambassadors Teach
Plantation Park Pupils
Not only do the Ambassadors clean up local parks and beaches, the also work with elementary students in the community.
As they learn about conserving water, they also see how he Everglades has become smaller in size through the years. More photos in CLUBS.
Plantation Park Pupils
Not only do the Ambassadors clean up local parks and beaches, the also work with elementary students in the community.
As they learn about conserving water, they also see how he Everglades has become smaller in size through the years. More photos in CLUBS.
Phytoremediate is an approach to use plants to extract and remove elemental pollutants or lower their bioavailability in soil.
Plants Reduce Pollutants
Did you know the Everglades is 1/2 its original size? In the Cry of the Water lab, students learned why and how they can help sustain the fragile ecosystem in the future.
After using chemistry to test water samples, learning about ground water runoff and pollution, they saw solutions and took plants to help phytoremediate the issues at their home yards.
Did you know the Everglades is 1/2 its original size? In the Cry of the Water lab, students learned why and how they can help sustain the fragile ecosystem in the future.
After using chemistry to test water samples, learning about ground water runoff and pollution, they saw solutions and took plants to help phytoremediate the issues at their home yards.
Magnet Partnerships Are Available
Donations are used to purchase special materials and supplies for classrooms as well as funding student scholarships.
If you, or your company, can provide educational support or internship positions, please contact the magnet coordinator: JoAnn.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.
Sponsorships are available and can be paid online:
$500 - Florida Panther; $250 - Rosette Spoonbill; $100 - Apple Snail; and $25-99 - Wildflower.
If you wish to help a special class or magnet organization, please note it on the donation.
Check out PARTNERS in the navigation buttons.
If you, or your company, can provide educational support or internship positions, please contact the magnet coordinator: JoAnn.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.
Sponsorships are available and can be paid online:
$500 - Florida Panther; $250 - Rosette Spoonbill; $100 - Apple Snail; and $25-99 - Wildflower.
If you wish to help a special class or magnet organization, please note it on the donation.
Check out PARTNERS in the navigation buttons.
F.E.R.M. gladly accept donations for South Plantation High's Environmental Science & Everglades Restoration Magnet Program a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Click on the button below to process your donation.