February 7, 2018
Special Needs Program Benefits From iPad Donation

Sometimes students need a little extra help to better understand their lessons, and technology is a great way to achieve that. 

Wellington Community High School special education students are enjoying some new iPads, thanks to a generous donation from the Jacobs Family Foundation. 

Click the video above to join us as we take you into the classroom to see the technology in action.
Register by February 8 for 
Literacy Fest!



The Department of K-12 Curriculum is pleased to announce that there is still time to register for Literacy Fest, which will take place on February 10. You can register for this event through eLearning in PeopleSoft.

To find the course, click the My eLearning tile in PeopleSoft, click "Search Catalog", click "All", then type "Literacy Fest FY18". 

You must enroll by tomorrow, Thursday, February 8. Don't wait, space is limited!
Discounted Tickets Available for World Cup Preparation Match!


On March 23, the Hard Rock Stadium will host an important World Cup preparation match between Peru and Croatia. 

This special ticket offer is good for all Palm Beach County School District employees, but feel free to share with family and friends as well. 
The Immunization Van Will Be at the Welcome Center Tomorrow


Thursday, February 8
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.

Sponsored by The Palm Beach County Childhood Immunization Coalition and the Palm Beach County 
Health Department
School District Employees Help Promote Breast Cancer Awareness With  Shades of Pink Bus
Two School District of Palm Beach County employees are part of a county-wide campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer and highlight the inspiring stories of breast cancer survivors. 

Deputy General Counsel Shawntoyia Bernard and Tanzanika Lillard, a Human Resources Analyst, will have their pictures on the "Shades of Pink" bus that features portraits of nine African-American survivors of breast cancer.  Read more....
Quote of the Day


"The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery."
- Mark Van Doren

Click the video above to hear from teachers around the world with some powerful things to say about teaching.
Celebrate National School Counseling Week, February 5-9
National School Counseling Week (NSCW) shines a light on the unique contributions of certified school counselors and how their work benefits students throughout the School District.

The week is designed to highlight the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

Show us how you're celebrating your school counselors! Tweet us your photos on Twitter @pbcsd.
How Will You Be Showing Your Appreciation to  School Bus Drivers During  Love the Bus Week?

February 12-16 is Love the Bus Week, part of an ongoing campaign to raise awareness and appreciation for the school bus drivers all across the country who safely transport children to and from school.

Let us know how you're celebrating bus drivers! Send us an email at [email protected].
Come Out to The Engineering Family Fun Day on February 10

The Southeast Florida section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will be co-hosting the 10th annual Engineering Family Fun Day ( EF2D ) for Palm Beach County students. 

The event will take place on Saturday, February 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Dreher Park - Pavilion 3 in West Palm Beach.
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