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October 27, 2017

Washington Elementary School's Sandra Edwards Named 2017-2018 Principal of the Year

Sandra Edwards of Washington Elementary School has been named the School District of Palm Beach County's 2017-2018 Principal of the Year!

Under Principal Edwards' leadership, Washington Elementary raised its school grade from an "F" to a "B" in the 2016-2017 school year. Washington's 3rd graders boasted the highest third grade ELA gains in Palm Beach County, ranking in the 99th percentile in the state for ELA learning gains.

The District would like to congratulate each of the 2017-2018 Principal of the Year nominees for their outstanding contributions to education in Palm Beach County. This year's nominees were Angela Avery Moore of Glades Central High School, Stacey Quiñones of Morikami Park Elementary School and Dr. Ana Arce-Gonzalez of South Grade Elementary School. Read more...

Teacher's Message of Love Still Resonates With Students Decades Later

Longtime teacher Betty Baez poses with two of her former students, Javier Gonzalez and Amanda Landrian, at their wedding in Simi Valley, California

Twenty-four years ago, Betty Baez was a kindergarten teacher at Seminole Trails Elementary School, watching with wonder and excitement as two special students grew and learned together under her instruction. In September 2017, she received the surprise of a lifetime - the kind of surprise that would solidify her belief in the impact teachers make in the lives of their students. Read more...

From Timber Trace to The Tonight Show

Mark Twain once said "golf is a good walk spoiled." But for Madison Moman, a fifth grade student at Timber Trace Elementary School in Palm Beach Gardens, golf has led her to the bright lights of The Tonight Show in New York City.

Success has come at a very early age for Madison, both on and off the greens. The Timber Trace standout was featured in Golf Digest Magazine in a heartwarming article "Play Like a Kid Again", and has already scored three hole-in-ones, an achievement some who participate in this sport have been assigned to eternity to wait for. Read more...

Forest Hill High School Senior's Perseverance Earns Her Recognition as Scholarship Finalist

Forest Hill High School senior Victoria Estevez received a very welcome surprise while sitting in her English class this week. Representatives from the Take Stock in Children organization joined Forest Hill High School Principal Dr. Mary Stratos in honoring Victoria as one of 12 student finalists in this year's Leaders for Life fellowship program.

The word "perseverance" is an understatement when it comes to Victoria. She is the main caregiver to her two siblings, her 95-year-old great-grandmother, and her grandmother, who is battling cancer.

Balancing family responsibilities with school work hasn't always been easy, but Victoria has taken everything in stride. She's maintained a 3.76 GPA, is currently taking two courses at Palm Beach State College, and has amassed 500 community service hours. Upon graduation, she'll continue her studies in college with the goal of one day becoming a neurologist. Read more...

District Schools Beam With Pride After Receiving Prestigious Five Star School Award

Seventy-five District schools that earned the right to call themselves a Five Star School for 2016-2017, gathered on October 25 for a celebratory breakfast in honor of the impressive achievement.

Superintendent Robert Avossa was on hand to congratulate the schools as well as thank the Principals and Five Star Coordinators for their hard work.

"It's so important that we take the time to just stop and celebrate, and look back at the kind of success that we've been able to accomplish," Dr. Avossa said. Read more...

District Partners With Palm Beach County Cares to Support Disaster Relief in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

The School District of Palm Beach County has joined a group of community organizations, agencies, elected officials, and business leaders who are collaborating to support hurricane survivors in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn how you can help...

Palm Beach Central Culinary Students Put Their Skills to the Test During the Bronco Burger Showdown

Culinary Academy students at Palm Beach Central High School recently participated in the fifth annual Bronco Burger Showdown! Choice applications open November 1. Be sure to keep Palm Beach Central in mind as you complete your application. Watch the video...

Berkshire Elementary School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

Students at Berkshire Elementary celebrated multiculturalism and diversity during the school's Hispanic Heritage Celebration. Click here to watch...

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