|
2018 Pathfinders Winners Set to Change the World
Each year, more than $171,000 in scholarships are awarded to 54 of the best and brightest high school seniors in Palm Beach and Martin counties through
the Palm Beach Post's Pathfinders recognition program.
The program is one of the largest and most comprehensive high school scholarship programs in the state.
Pathfinder nominees are chosen by their schools in the fall of each year. Nominees submit their applications in January, with interviews taking place in March. The process culminates in May with an awards ceremony at the
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
This year, 37 students enrolled in District-operated schools were recognized, with 13 of those students earning first-place awards in their respective categories.
Read more...
|
|
|
Superintendent Fennoy: Your Penny is Hard at Work in the School District of Palm Beach County
Sun Sentinel -
I
t's been more than a year since the community approved the penny sales tax referendum that is shared between
Twelve projects will begin this summer and a total of $300 million in projects are out for bid at this time. The District intends to keep its promise to complete the capital improvements of our schools on time and on budget, and an aggressive timeline is essential to staying ahead of rising construction costs.
More importantly, the penny sales tax boosts district spending on safety and security to $40 million to create single point of entries for all schools and enhance school campus hardening measures. Additional funding from the state Legislature will also help cover the cost of one law enforcement officer on each campus next year, significantly boosting the visibility of a law enforcement presence on campuses.
Read more...
|
|
|
Lesson in Perseverance: From Refugee to Mentor
His is a familiar story - that of an immigrant who comes to this country, filled with great hope. But what sets
Forest Hill Community High School
Choice Specialist Moise Derosier apart from others is his quiet determination.
In 1992, at age 17, Moise left his native Haiti, boarding an overcrowded boat aimed at South Florida. He spoke almost no English and was enrolled in ESOL classes at Forest Hill. He studied- determined to learn all he could - and was accept
ed into the school's engineering academy.
"Through that engineering academy, I had the opportunity for an internship at the public defender's office. Helping lawyers learn Word Perfect [was a] big confidence booster for me," he shares.
Moise developed his IT skills and a flair for mathematics thanks to his Geometry teacher, who became his mentor and friend.
"He helped so many kids, so he was my model of what a great teacher is...[just] trying to be like him," Moise says.
After working as educator for several years and earning a master's degree at
Harvard University, it is now Moise who is the mentor. His biggest joy is working alongside three of his former students who are now teachers.
Watch the video...
|
|
|
Free Summer Book Distribution Kicks Off at Forest Hill Elementary
Superintendent Donald E. Fennoy II kicked off the book distribution by reading to first graders at
Forest Hill Elementary School this week. While Dr. Fennoy thought he'd have to explain the importance of summer reading to the children, he quickly found out that they knew exactly what they needed to do to be successful in second grade.
Watch the video...
|
|
Stay connected!
Click here
to access our online PBCSD newsletter archive and never miss another story.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The School District of Palm Beach County wants to hear from parents, employees, students, business leaders and the community about how they're getting their news about the District, and how they want the District to share news with them.
From now until May 31, the Palm Beach County community is invited to take an
online survey to share their thoughts on how they want to receive news from the District - whether it's by email, mobile app, information posted on the District's website, or posts shared on social media. They also will be asked to share how they currently learn about what's happening in the District.
Learn more...
The School District of Palm Beach County and the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB) are frequent partners in building the future of our community in economic and workforce development.
You're invited to participate in the PBC Skills workforce initiative by participating in this survey.
This project is an important step in bridging the gap between employer needs and available workforce skills, and input from Palm Beach County residents is critical! It should take just 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
We're hiring school bus drivers! The Transportation Job Fair will be held Thursday, May 31, at the Central Transportation Compound on Summit Blvd.
Successful candidates will be paid $11.04 per hour up to 80 hours during training. Successful trainees who become school bus drivers will receive a starting pay of $14.42 per hour; full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and the ability to participate in a Retirement Program.
Students enrolled in the Pre-Law Academy at L.C. Swain Middle School know firsthand the power of activism. The students asked Mayor Joel Flores of the City of Greenacres to create a school speed zone in front of their school. Thanks to their determination, the speed zone has been approved. Watch the video...
Students with autism recently staged a mock trial at Allamanda Elementary School. The students really enjoyed working on the case, which involved the disappearance of a treasure chest. Teachers say the mock trial helps the second graders with reading, reasoning and their ability to make oral presentations. Watch the video...
By day, Dylan Thomas, Jacob Thomas, Beau Eavenson and Walker MacMillan are students at Dreyfoos School of the Arts and Jupiter Community High School. At night, they transform into teen rock stars, performing in their psychedelic hip-hop infusion band, Nite Box. Their latest gig, performing at SunFest , was a smashing success! Watch the video...
|
Your Child's Educational Experience, Now at Your Fingertips.
The School District of Palm Beach County's new mobile app gives you quick and easy access to information about your child's school!
Click either icon to download.
|
|
 |
|
