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Happiness is...Seminole Ridge High School's Latest Lip Dub!
Seminole Ridge High School's lip dubs have become a yearly tradition, one the Palm Beach County community has readily embraced. The 2018 edition, released earlier this month, has been viewed more than 80,000 times on the District's Facebook page alone. Look no further for your #MondayMotivation - just click play. Your eyes and ears will thank you.
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Choice Program Application Deadline Extended through February 2
The window to apply for a Choice program for the 2018-2019 school year has been extended through February 2, 2018.
This extended deadline does not apply to the December 1, 2017 deadline for Arts programs requiring auditions.
Learn more...
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"Teach the Flu a Lesson" with These Prevention Tips
While there is no indication of an increase in flu activity in any Palm Beach County school, it is still important to take precautions to stay healthy and practice proper measures to prevent acquiring and spreading the illness during the flu season.
Click here to view important tips to help you and your family "Teach the Flu a Lesson."
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[VIDEO]: Barnes & Noble Helps Foster a Love of Reading in Palm Beach County Children
Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! was a great success in Palm Beach County, and local Barnes & Noble stores did their part to ensure students had access to new books that will help them grow as readers.
More than 6,200 students received free books last week, thanks to proceeds from the book drive that took place in Barnes & Noble stores during the holiday season.
Read more...
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Shattering Records: $9M+ in Scholarships Awarded During HBCU/HSI Recruitment Tour
The District's annual Historically Black College-University and Hispanic Serving Institution (HBCU/HSI) Recruitment Tour held last week at the Palm Beach County Convention Center was another huge success, with 1,570 college acceptances given and $9,275,500 in scholarships awarded. This is up more than $1.5M from last year's fair. Read more...
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Students Drum Up Excitement as District's Accreditation Review Begins
After months of preparation and planning, the
School District of Palm Beach County will undergo its re-accreditation process through AdvancED from January 28-31.
Members of the accreditation review team of AdvancedEd were welcomed to the District office Monday with a performance from the
Lincoln Elementary School Drumline. Reviewers from AdvancED will also visit several schools, meeting with principals, teachers, and students.
Read more...
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Your Child's Educational Experience, Now at Your Fingertips.
The School District of Palm Beach County's new mobile app gives you quick and easy access to information about your child's school!
Click either icon to download.
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Mark Your Calendars....
Don'
t Miss These Important Activities and Events!
The School District of Palm Beach County will observe Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on Friday, February 2. Businesses and organizations throughout Palm Beach County are encouraged to show students how their classroom lessons apply in the workplace.
Students from kindergarten through 12th grade may participate in the event. Parents are encouraged to notify their child's school if their child will be absent from school to participate. Absences will be considered excused. Learn more...
The event will include sessions on planning for college, setting the stage for academic success, mental health, financial aid/planning and much more! Free breakfast and lunch will be provided. Participants must register for the summit by emailing
One essay could be the key to four years of college tuition for your child!
The
Florida Prepaid College Foundation is a proud sponsor of Governor Rick Scott's
Black History Month student essay contest - "A Celebration of Innovative African-American Leaders." This year's topic is about an African-American scientist, inventor, scholar or educator, and their influence on the state of Florida. Three lucky winners will be selected to receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship from the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.
To enter the contest, students must write a 500-word (max) essay on the topic and submit it by 5:00 p.m. on
Friday, March 2, 2018. Students must be in grades 4-12 and a Florida resident to participate. For complete contest rules and regulations, or to download or submit your entry form, please
click here...
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Searching for Scholarships? We've Got You Covered!
Looking for a little extra money to help pay for college? We've developed a scholarship tool that will match your child's talents and interests with current scholarship opportunities. Click here to access the database. Happy scholarship hunting!
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