April 16, 2018
Congratulations to These Recent Graduates Who #MakeItCountPBC!

We're celebrating another round of District employees who have recently completed college degrees, and sending each of them a big congratulations for their accomplishments! Read more...
Olympic Heights HS Students Promote Inclusion, Friendship at Annual Best Buddies Bash
You may remember Jacob Pasternack and Andrew Chea from a video produced earlier in the year by The Education Network highlighting their lifelong friendship that has grown stronger through their participation in Olympic Heights High School's Best Buddies program. 

Best Buddies 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.

Olympic Heights recently held its annual Best Buddies Bash, with friendship and fun being the orders of the day! 
PBCSD Schools Celebrate National School Library Month

April is National School Library Month, a time to celebrate what is often the heart of the school; a place where history is tucked between the pages and imagination is sparked with great stories. Schools across the District are recognizing the month with guest speakers and assemblies. Click here to view the photo gallery. 
Risk & Benefits Management Wins National Award for Event Tool

The District's Department of Risk & Benefits Management has been awarded the Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) 2018 National Outstanding Achievement Award for its Special Event Risk Planning Guide and Tool. Read more...
Palm Beach State College and School District Team up For College is Possible Event

High school juniors, seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend a free college planning workshop on April 21. There will be scholarship awards and giveaways, interactive programs, and free continental breakfast! Learn more...
How Are You Celebrating Volunteers This Week? 

This week is Volunteer Appreciation Week, a time to celebrate the volunteers who provide an invaluable service to students and the community.

We want to know how your school is showing gratitude to your volunteers! Send an email to Good News at  [email protected], and tag us in your photos on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 
Share Your Selfies and Tell Us Your Success Stories!

Once again, the Department of Communications and Engagement is asking School District employees to be part of our Employee Success Selfie campaign!

Getting involved is easy - snap a selfie, answer a few simple questions and then send your photo and answers to  [email protected]. Click here to learn more...
Quote of the Day 

You will never speak to anyone more than you speak to yourself in your head. Be kind. 
The Arts are Alive in Palm Beach County Schools!
Since the program's inception in 1992, more than 20,000 young musicians have performed in Dreyfoos Hall during the Spotlight on Young Musicians event.  This year's event, scheduled for May 11, promises to be better than ever! Learn more...
Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming  Soon! 
National Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated May 7- 11 this year.  How will you honor the educators and colleagues who have made a difference in your life? Share your stories, memories and photos with us on Facebook and Twitter using #ThankATeacherPBC. 
Volunteer With the Education Foundation for Comcast Cares Week! 

The team at the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County recently received 43 (!!!) pallets of supplies from Office Depot, and they need your  help to organize the supplies for their Comcast Cares Week service project.   

YOU can help the Education Foundation help Palm Beach County teachers! What do you say? Click here to learn more or to register.  
#MakeItCountPBC - Every Student. Every Day. 
Barry White, Jr., a teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina, has bonded with each of his students in a very unique way - he greets each of his 40 students with a personalized handshake each morning. 

Teacher Bethany Humphrey of the TeachingandsoFourth blog isn't afraid to "Ju Ju on That Beat" with her kiddos...she just might give our own Dave Alfonso a run for his money! 
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