October 11, 2017
Seventy-Four Palm Beach County Schools Earn Florida's 'Five Star School Award' for Outstanding Parent, Community Involvement
Positive and supportive school climates. Parent and community partnerships that support the academic and social/emotional development of all students. We love watching our schools receive recognition for implementing the themes and objectives of the Strategic Plan!

Congratulations to the 74 PBCSD schools that earned Five Star School designation for the 2016-2017 school year!  Read more...
School Board Member Barbara McQuinn Delivers Powerful Keynote at Families First Awards Luncheon
School Board Member Barbara McQuinn delivered a powerful keynote address at the annual Families First of Palm Beach County Children's Day Awards Luncheon.

"I've come full circle," Ms. McQuinn shares. "I have been in a very difficult childhood situation, and now I'm on the Board of Families First."

Click play above and prepare to be inspired!
District Promotes October's Bullying Prevention Month to Support Safe and Positive School and Workplace Climate
October is Bullying Prevention Month. The School District of Palm Beach County recognizes the importance of building awareness and providing education to support Bullying Prevention Month, and encourages District-wide activities that remind everyone of the importance of fostering a positive and supportive school climate at all District schools. Read more...
North Region Family Engagement Night a Huge Success!

The School District of Palm Beach County is committed to engaging parents and the community as equal partners to assist with empowering each student to reach his or her highest potential.  To strengthen this commitment, the Departments of Federal and State Programs and Multicultural hosted a North Region Family Engagement Night at Northboro Elementary on October 5, 2017. The family engagement session provided timely and family-friendly activities designed to increase student achievement. Read more...
See My Success - Dreyfoos School of the Arts Senior Hits All the Right Notes on Campus and in the Community
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts senior Bernardo Hasbach is a talented pianist who boasts a 3.97 GPA and 5.0 HPA.
 
"I do take a lot of pride in how much work I put into school, because I really want to do the best that I can," he says.
 
In addition to his academic studies and knack for the piano, Hasbach is the co-founder of a unique non-profit organization. He started the " School Lunch Fairy" program with a friend in an effort to help less fortunate students be able to pay for their school lunches.  Read more...
#ThankAPrincipal Spotlight: Melinda Springman, South Olive Elementary

In honor of National Principals Month, we're shining the spotlight on our fearless school leaders!

Today's Principal in the Spotlight is Melinda Springman of South Olive Elementary School. Ms. Springman is a homegrown talent, having attended Jupiter Elementary, Jerry Thomas Elementary, Jupiter Middle, Jupiter High and Lake Worth High. She was a member of the Trojan Generation Show Choir at Lake Worth High before moving on to the University of Florida where she earned her Bachelor's and Masters degrees.  

Mrs. Springman has also lived in Georgia, where she earned her Specialist degree from Georgia State University and served as a teacher and school leader for the Fulton County School System. We're glad to have Ms. Springman back in Palm Beach County as the principal of South Olive Elementary! 

If you are a school principal and would like to be featured as a Principal in the Spotlight, please send a selfie, your education/work history and two fun facts about yourself to [email protected].
Register Now For the STEM Social on October 25

Join the STEM Team for a fun-filled, casual evening of networking, brainstorming and collaboration! Connect with other education professionals interested in building STEM in Palm Beach County. Learn more...
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