Mark your calendar! The 2021 Showcase of Schools debuts on Tuesday, October 26 in an online platform that will allow you to explore and connect with every school in the District, including 300+ Choice and Career programs. The Showcase of Schools kicks off at 4 p.m. on October 26 with a social media live information session and Q&A with District leaders and the Department of Choice and Career Options.
The Choice application opens for the 2022-2023 school year on November 1.
Palm Beach County schools top state rankings
U.S. News and World Report published state rankings of public elementary and middle schools for the first time ever this week, putting several Palm Beach County schools at the very top of the lists for Florida.
Students and staff in schools across the District are seeing the results of the 2016 sales tax referendum in fresh coats of paint, shiny flooring, updated LED lighting, new furniture, modernized air conditioning systems, and more.
Palm Beach Lakes High School students in the school's Fire Science Academy have access to professional equipment to train on at Palm Beach State College.
The sound of appreciation echoes through Crestwood
One of Veronica Johnson's favorite parts about teaching music at Crestwood Middle School in Royal Palm Beach is seeing how it unites people. Students and staff united this week to celebrate her as a Thank a Teacher winner! Watch here.
Miami Dolphins dive into digital inclusion initiative
The Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee stepped up to help 25,000 students access free Wi-Fi from home. This week, a group of players configured Wi-Fi extenders that the organization previously donated.
First Serve surprised the chorus students at Forest Hill Community High School with a $25,000 donation, which will help the students get to New York City to open for the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall for the Christmas Spectacular.
October 15 is the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month. Schools across Palm Beach County hosted a variety of events, activities, and lessons to celebrate Hispanic culture and empower students. District leaders also got involved in celebrations in the community through organizations like the Florida Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents.
