Dr. W. B. Collado, principal

Proud principal of James S. Rickards Middle School Executive Board Member, BPAA Executive Board Member, 32 years in education, and family man.

[BPAA @BPAABroward]

Congratulations Principal Michelle Kefford. She's 1 of 3 finalists competing for the 2021 Natl Principal of the Year. The winner will be announced Oct. 21 by the NASSP. Michelle was Fl Principal of the Year 2018 We are all wxtremely proud! Congratulations Michelle!!!

[Dr. W. B. Collado, principal @RickardsMid]

@BelindaReyes07 @PaceDebra Congratulations, Dr. Reyes!!! Nice ring to it.

[Dr. W. B. Collado, principal @RickardsMid]

Amazing to see hundreds of 6th grade families: teachers & staff could not contain their excitement & came out to greet them. We will get through this TOGETHER will be STRONGER for it! Go Rockets @DrFlem71 @SBBCBrinkworth @RobertwRuncie @reimagine_bcps @BCPSChiefOSPA @NHS_Magnet

[Dr. W. B. Collado, principal @RickardsMid]

Rickards Community,
We need your input! Please take a moment to complete the Pre-Registration Questionnaire for your child(ren) via https://t.co/ok1AWfDgMe. Check out this video for step-by-step directions! Go Rockets!!!
https://t.co/3ZAlNKafLK via @YouTube

[Dr. W. B. Collado, principal @RickardsMid]

@HarbordaleES I loved her speech and her unassuming and humble demeanor. “ Robin”. She seems like the teacher we, as parents, would want for our own kids. Mrs. Rodriguez, you earned an admirer in me. God bless you!!!@HarbordaleES

[Dr. W. B. Collado, principal @RickardsMid]

Imagine the possibilities of science and technology in education as these talented students and teachers take creativity to new heights in the @VEXRobotics competition proudly showcased @RickardsMid. @BulldogsHouse @BrowardSTEM @danielgohl @BCPSChiefOSPA @reimagine_bcps

[Dr. W. B. Collado, principal @RickardsMid]

We marveled impressed with the talent & creativity of students from @RickardsMid, @SLMSDolphins @NHS_Magnet, @Pioneermiddle, @FlhsOfficial, @novastudents & schools in Florida in the Vex Robotic Competition. @NHS_Magnet @reimagine_bcps @RobertwRuncie @BCPSChiefOSPA @PenaMirabal

[Dr. W. B. Collado, principal @RickardsMid]

Proud to be part of sharing @browardschools edu excellence with @MirabalPm, Peña Mirabal, Dominican Minister of Ed. @BCAA_Sports, @BPAABroward, @RobertwRuncie @BrowardESOL @magnetprograms. We are proud of the offer our hand in friendship & and collaboration to the Dominican Rep.

[SBBC Legislative/Governmental Affairs @bcps_gov]

The @browardschools along with Superintendent @RobertwRuncie and his Cabinet, welcomes the Education Minister from Dominican Republic “Ministro Antonio Pena Mirabal” for a Day of Idea Exchanges and International Partnerships. @Florida_ALAS @BPAABroward @BrowardESOL

[Dr. W. B. Collado, principal @RickardsMid]

From the @RickardsMid family to yours: Happy Holidays!!! Awesome holiday concert & art exhibit!! Thanks to our old students now attending @NHS_Magnet @TechDillard and @FlhsOfficial for coming back to celebrate with us. @reimagine_bcps @BCPSChiefOSPA @BrowardSTEM @RobertwRuncie

[Dr. W. B. Collado, principal @RickardsMid]

S.T.E.A.M. Night @RickardsMid brings families to learn together through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math. Why wait for tomorrow? Let’s create our scientists now @BrowardSTEM @reimagine_bcps @BCPSChiefOSPA @BCPSSci @sleuthacademy @RobertwRuncie @SBBCBrinkworth

[Dr. W. B. Collado, principal @RickardsMid]

A great man, M Gandhi, said: “Be the change you seek.” @RickardsMid teaches the parental engagement we seek in partnership with @HispanicUnity. Looking forward to other parent’s workshops, thank you @CSCBroward @reimagine_bcps @BCPSChiefOSPA @BrowardESOL

[Broward Sheriff @browardsheriff]

Recently, @RickardsMid honored veterans, police officers, and firefighters at their annual dinner. Thank you for including the Broward Sheriff’s Office. 🙏

[Dr. W. B. Collado, principal @RickardsMid]

If you put your life on the line to save others, THANK YOU!! @RickardsMid Salutes & breaks bread with our Veterans, Police Officers, & Fire Fighters at our annual dinner: “In Gratitude we Salute” @CityOaklandPark @reimagine_bcps @browardschools @browardsheriff @BCPSChiefOSPA

[Dr. W. B. Collado, principal @RickardsMid]

This week @RickardsMid welcomed our former students from @NHS_Magnet as they showcased their talents & engaged in conversations with VERY impressed 8th graders. When kids tell their stories of success & interests, partnerships strengthens @reimagine_bcps @BCPSChiefOSPA @DrFlem71

[Dr. W. B. Collado, principal @RickardsMid]

@NHS_Magnet @browardschools @magnetprograms @GShernette @clms1871 @SunriseFalcons @SLMSDolphins @PBMSPrincipal @ScubaKateO Love to see my kids from @RickardsMid doing at @NHS_Magnet . We are immensely proud to see that the partnership between our two schools, the continuum of educational programs, and putting first pays off!! @RobertwRuncie @BCPSChiefOSPA @SBBCBrinkworth @TimLonerganFL

[Northeast High Magnet Academies @NHS_Magnet]

Northeast High is a State Finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition!Congrats to Ms. Mabour & her kids-whole team photo coming!#SamsungSolve @browardschools @magnetprograms @GShernette @RickardsMid @clms1871 @SunriseFalcons @SLMSDolphins @PBMSPrincipal @ScubaKateO

[Dr. W. B. Collado, principal @RickardsMid]

@BCPS_SMART @browardschools @RobertwRuncie @Robin_Bartleman @FrankGirardi15 @SBBCBrinkworth @DonnaKorn2 And @RickardsMid, thanks to @BCPS_SMART, we have full music program enabling our students to learn music with new instruments, much to the joy of our students and parents. Also, our computer ratio is less than 2:1, which allows us to have web design and programming classes.

[BCPS SMART Program @BCPS_SMART]

James S. Rickards MS has fun new amenities which include: a digital marquee, laptops, tables/chairs, floor mats, indoor furniture, projectors + more! #BCPSSMARTFUTURES makes this possible to allow creativity to soar. @RickardsMid @browardschools @RobertwRuncie @Robin_Bartleman

[Dr. W. B. Collado, principal @RickardsMid]

Our superstar ESLS team @RickardsMid @BrowardESE_SS truly understand how appreciated they are by the children and families they serve @CSCBroward @reimagine_bcps @DrFlem71