October 9, 2017
#ThankATeacherPBC: Acting Assistant Principal at Jupiter Farms Elementary Spearheads Hurricane Relief Drive for U.S. Virgin Islands
When Hurricane Irma whipped through the U.S. Virgin Islands on September 6, the destruction hit especially close to home for Kelly DiGrazia, acting assistant principal at Jupiter Farms Elementary School.

Once the island's only kindergarten teacher, Ms. DiGrazia immediately recognized the impact the hurricane would have on her former home of St. John.

Understanding the devastation and the long road to recovery ahead, Ms. DiGrazia sprang into action, coordinating an effort with students, staff and families at Jupiter Farms Elementary to send boxes of school supplies to her former school, Gifft Hill. Read more...
Palm Beach County Students, Staff Leave the Scene Clean During International Coastal Cleanup

Students and staff from Atlantic Community High School, Conniston Middle School and Grassy Waters Elementary did their part to beautify Palm Beach County through their participation in events organized for the International Coastal Cleanup.

The International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) is the world's largest, one-day volunteer effort to clean up the marine environment. During the 2016 International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), volunteers cleaned up over 18 million pounds of litter from beaches worldwide. Many events scheduled for this year in Palm Beach County were rescheduled due to the impact of Hurricane Irma.  Read more...
More Than 300 Choice and Career Programs on Display at Showcase of Schools
 
Parents and students will soon have an opportunity to learn about the 310 Choice Programs offered through the School District of Palm Beach County at the annual Showcase of Schools.  

On Tuesday, October 17 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds, representatives from 114 different campuses will be available to answer questions about the strengths and educational opportunities offered at each of their schools. Read more...
Kindergarten Corner: Attendance Matters
Our adorable PBCSD kindergarten students are back with a very important message about attendance - students have to #GotoGrow! 
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