November 13, 2017
See My Success: Olympic Heights High School's Best Buddies Program Fosters Special Bond Between Students
For Olympic Heights High School students Jacob Pasternack and Andrew Chea, the phrase "Best Buddies" carries an extra special meeting. Their story goes back to first grade; Jacob met Andrew, who has down syndrome, when they shared the same class.

When Andrew approached him during their freshman year at Olympic Heights suggesting he join the Best Buddies program, it was a no-brainer for Jacob.

The Best Buddies program is an international organization that serves to create one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  At the school level, the program hones in on the creation of one-to-one friendships, special bonds that benefit all club members.

"The kids have a blast, I see it in their eyes and see it in their faces, and [it's] watching not only the transformation of the buddies with their social confidence, but with my friends and how they've become so much more tolerant," Jacob shares. Read more...
Palm Beach Gardens HS JROTC Graduate Recognized with Military Achievement Medal

Veterans Day is a time for everyone to reflect on the duty and valor of our men and women in uniform who protect our freedom and lives.

For Lance Corporal Luke  Spadafora , a graduate of the Palm Beach Gardens High School Naval Junior ROTC, that duty and valor came with an added recognition by the U.S. Department of the Navy.

Spadafora  has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his decisive actions and the coordination of his crew that saved his life and the lives of his fellow crew.  Read more...
Students #MakeItCountPBC, Read for the Gold During Summer Reading Challenge

As part of the School District of Palm Beach County's summer learning initiatives, the Division of Teaching and Learning offered all District students and teachers the opportunity to "Read for the Gold" through participation in a summer reading challenge.

More than 8,000 entries from students and teachers at 124 schools were received during this year's contest. After reviewing the submissions, nine schools received plaques for gold, silver, or bronze level reading. Read more...
FHESC Salutes Veterans
District staff paid tribute to veterans with a patriotic presentation at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center on Friday, November 10.
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