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Over There is My Future: Palm Beach County Children Chart Course to Success
Minute by minute, day by day...Palm Beach County children are exploring their dreams and discovering their destinies. Click play above to join them.
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Controlled Open Enrollment Applications Due April 30
The application window for Controlled Open Enrollment in Palm Beach County Schools closes today, April 30.
The District offers parents and legal guardians the opportunity for their child to apply to attend a school through the Controlled Open Enrollment process.
While no transportation will be provided for these programs, families from outside of Palm Beach County and the schools' regular attendances zones are eligible to apply to schools that have availability for enrollment.
For a list of schools available for Controlled Open Enrollment and the application,
click here. Controlled Open Enrollment selections will be posted on May 10.
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Reading, Writing, and a Heartfelt Reception for Superintendent Fennoy
Students and staff at
Binks Forest Elementary School were the very first group to congratulate Dr. Fennoy on his new position, and he thanked them for their support during a visit to campus today. Ever the educator, Dr.
Fennoy took the opportunity to remind students about the importance of reading - even in the summer months. His message resonated with the children.
"So what's so wonderful and so important about summer reading is that, since you're not in school... it's a good practice to keep your brain working and increase your vocabulary," Dr. Fennoy shared.
"I think it's important to read because it builds your vocab, and you can be more fluent with your vocab and just...talking to people, " said fourth grader,
Sebastian Burnett. "It builds your education, because you have to read math equations and you have to read in science, and I just think reading's really important."
Watch the video...
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Washington Elementary Welcomes Carissa Battle as New Principal
A veteran educator and product of Palm Beach County's public schools is now leading Washington Elementary School in Riviera Beach as its new principal.
Carissa Battle was named Principal at Washington Elementary this month, and was introduced during the School Board's regular meeting on April 18. Read more...
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Riding in Style: Rotary Club of West Palm Beach Donates Bicycles, Helmets to Local Children
Dozens of students in Palm Beach County are the proud owners of shiny new bikes and helmets, thanks to the kindness of the
Rotary Club of West Palm Beach.
"It's really important that [the] Rotary recognizes students for their achievement in the schools, and so we partner with the school district to focus on the West Palm Beach schools...[we] give two bicycles per school to students," shares Claudia Kirk Barto, President Elect of the Rotary Club.
To
say students were excited about the bike distribution would be an understatement.
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Serving Up Success: Culinary and Hospitality Students Earn Scholarships
Six students in the District's Culinary Program and Hospitality & Tourism Management Program have each been awarded $2,000 scholarships from the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA). The students were recognized for their accomplishments at the School Board meeting on April 18.
The students received their scholarships as a result of their GPA, as well as submission of an essay and bio. Additionally, their work and competition experience, student leadership, and teacher recommendation all factored into their scholarship award.
Read more...
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Applications Currently Being Accepted For Student Summer Writing Workshop
Students currently in grades 6-11 are encouraged to apply for the Canon Future Authors Workshop, a free, stimulating seven-day seminar designed to sharpen their writing skills.
Students will have the opportunity to write and revise materials for publication, as well as meet local writers during informative discussion sessions.
Learn more...
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Searching for Scholarships? We've Got You Covered!
Looking for a little extra money to help pay for college? We've developed a scholarship tool that will match your child's talents and interests with current scholarship opportunities. Click here to access the database. Happy scholarship hunting!
To help students better prepare for the upcoming AP® exams, the District has partnered with Study Edge, an online video education company, to provide comprehensive review materials for the exams.
Students can access the study guides and videos any time of day or night from their student portals!
Learn more...
The next FDLRS/ESE Special Education Parent University event will be held Saturday, May 5, at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center. Workshop topics for this session include "Understanding/Preparing for My Child's Special Needs Trust" and "Fun Summer Activities." Learn more..
The Palm Beach County Future Leaders' 2018 Leadership Conference, hosted by the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department, will be held Saturday, May 12, at
Palm Beach Lakes Community High School. Community service hours will be offered to all who attend! Please
click here to register.
Is your child a poet, but they don't know it? Or maybe they do...
The
Jupiter Hammerheads are on a quest to be the first/only professional sports team with an official Haiku poem. They're looking for local elementary and middle school students to help them achieve their goal. Check out the contest requirements
here.
Each student who submits an entry will receive a complimentary ticket to watch the Hammerheads take on
the Clearwater Threshers on August 28. Happy writing!
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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.
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