From Immigrant to Engineer: Glades Central HS Student Works to Achieve American Dream
You've probably heard someone around the District tell you to "remember your why" at one point or another. Students like Bramhs Louis of Glades Central High School are the "why" - they're the very reason we do this work.
Bramhs came to the United States from Haiti in September 2016, speaking only French and Haitian Creole. Just a year and a half later, he serves as a mentor to other immigrant students, and plans to major in Civil Engineering at Florida Atlantic University in the fall. Click play above to be inspired by his story.
High School Academy Students Building Homes and Resumes
These students, who will graduate high school with relevant industry certifications from the Academies, just completed construction on another
Habitat for Humanity home. The Education Network's cameras were rolling as students turned the keys over to th
e grateful new owner.
"I want to thank each and every one of you," new homeowner Emily Luna shared through tears." [I'm] grateful, thankful [and] appreciative."
Watch the video...
Glades Central HS Hosts Annual Academic Signing Day
Glades Central High School recently held its annual Academic College and Military Signing Day. The event featured 74 students who announced their intentions to go to college or join the military after graduation.
Glades Central has plenty to celebrate. The school has seen its graduation rate increase significantly in the last three years, going from 65% in 2015 to 85% in 2017. Principal Angela Moore expects that number to increase in 2018, as 30 more students are participating
in this Academic Signing Day compared to last year. Watch the video...
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.
Learn more...
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School District Celebrates its Volunteers During Appreciation Week
More than 44,000 school volunteers provide approximately $24 million worth of time to Palm Beach County schools each year by spending their time doing countless activities such as reading to students, running copies for teachers, fundraising, mentoring and jumping in to lend a hand wherever schools need them.
In honor of National Volunteer Week, schools throughout the District will be hosting appreciation breakfasts or luncheons and having students make cards to express their gratitude for what their volunteers mean to their schools. Read 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.
SchoolMessenger School Website Project Update
All Edline school websites must be replaced with SchoolMessenger websites by June 8, 2018. District and department websites will be replaced in late 2018. Click here to check out the 17 new school websites that are live now!
What Makes a Good Teacher Great?
For the last 24 years, best-selling author and teacher
Azul Terronez has asked his students the same question, "What makes a good teacher great?" Click play above to see what he has learned.
