December 11, 2017


Top News:

Rotary Club of Wellington Partners with School District To Pay Off $20,000 in Outstanding School Lunch Debts
There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but thanks to the Rotary Club of Wellington, Palm Beach County students’ outstanding lunch debts are a thing of the past – $20,000 worth of them. 
Become a Business Partner With The School District by Sponsoring an Event
District Launches Year-Long Thank A Teacher Campaign To Honor Educators 
Teachers in Palm Beach County deserve more than a week of appreciation, and the School District of Palm Beach County wants to celebrate them throughout the year. That’s why the District is kicking off its Thank a Teacher Campaign for the 2017-2018 School Year. Learn more
Thank You to These Business Partners For Their Outstanding Support and Partnership Involvement in Making the School District Principal of the Year and Veterans Day Ceremony Events a Huge Success
Spotlights: 
Schumacher Auto Partners with School District To Offer Support by Donating $15,000
Many local businesses give their time and resources to help schools and students in a variety of ways. Recently, Schumacher Auto of West Palm Beach made a generous donation to the School District of Palm Beach County, in the amount of $15,000.
 
Suit for Seniors Partners with District Schools, Helping Students Prepare For Post- Graduate Success
Thanks to Suits for Seniors, young men across the School District of Palm Beach County are learning life skills and being outfitted with a custom-fit suit. Learn more
STEM Internships Fostering Postgraduate Success

STEM Education is an integrated approach to teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics through inquiry-based learning. Collaborating with local industry and leveraging community resources, ALL students develop 21st century skills and a foundation to pursue their potential STEM careers. 
District News: 
Tentative Deal Reached on Palm Beach County Teacher Salaries
Nearly 7,000 Palm Beach County teachers will receive a 3.5 percent raise, while more than 4,000 will receive a 2.75 percent raise, under a tentative agreement reached Wednesday evening between the School District of Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association. 

Washington Elementary School's Sandra Edwards Named 2017-2018 Principal of the Year 
For Washington Elementary School Principal Sandra Edwards, accepting the status quo has never been an option. Her dedication and pursuit of excellence paid off in a big way on October 25, as she was named the School District of Palm Beach County’s 2017-2018 Principal of the Year during a ceremony at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.
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Let's Work Together
The School District of Palm Beach County Partners In Education program is an enterprising initiative that allows businesses and community organizations to support public education in Palm Beach County. The partnerships are dynamic, innovative, mutually beneficial, and contribute significantly to educating students and preparing them to be successful in the global marketplace. 
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