Sheridan Technical school

12 feet above sea level

Sheridan Technical High School became one of the participating schools in Broward County to join the ‘Underwater: Broward’ initiative. With its campus sitting at 12 feet above sea level, the school now hosts a powerful elevation mural by artist Xavier Cortada, transforming a simple number into a conversation starter and a call to action for climate awareness.

Interactive Climate Assembly

During the school assembly, students discovered how sea level rise is already affecting South Florida, and how understanding elevation can empower us to build more resilient communities. The session was hands-on and participatory. Students engaged in an interactive art workshop where they designed personalized Underwater yard signs to display at home, each one marking their home’s elevation.

Activating Awareness

To further support student participation and excitement, we distributed:

  • Underwater T-shirts to students who asked or answered questions during the assembly

  • “HELLO my elevation is” stickers for students to personalize and wear proudly

  • Elevation Cards with QR codes linking to tools for finding home elevation and learning more about sea level rise

By integrating public art, science education, and community engagement, The Underwater project helped Sheridan Technical High School’s students see their role in shaping a more resilient future, starting right at home.