April 21, 2023 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Resources for Families

2022-2023 School Calendar

Your Penny at Work

Burke at Work: Earth Day Edition In this special "Earth Day Edition" of Burke at Work, Superintendent Mike Burke joins Ms. Eck's class from Conniston Middle School on an inspiring field trip with Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management. Their mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Palm Beach County’s natural resources on land and underwater through their many environmental programs. Click here to watch the full episode on YouTube!

Students Got Real-World Experience During Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day!

On Thursday, April 20, students had the opportunity to join their parent/guardian at work to explore the workforce and experience a day in the life of different career paths. District employees also brought their children to work and enjoyed a fun-filled day exploring the various department workshops happening throughout the day along with Superintendent Burke and other District staff! Click here to watch the special day.

Excitement and Congratulations for Beginning Teacher of the Year and Mentor Teacher of the Year During School Board Recognition

During the April 19 board meeting, the awards for Beginning Teacher of the Year and Mentor Teacher of the Year for both elementary and secondary levels were presented to the following recipients: • Anna Breitbach – Equestrian Trails Elementary • Alexis Fuce – Pahokee Middle-Senior High  • LaSheena Booth McKever – Pioneer Park Elementary • Deborah Sunset – Suncoast Community High Congratulations to these empowering educators, thank you for all you do for the students of PBCSD! Click here to read the full article.

This Week's Thank a Teacher Winner Was Nominated For Her Passion and Enthusiasm For Education!

Congratulations to this week's Thank a Teacher winner, Ms. Tieya Kingdom, a fifth-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary! Ms. Kingdom had the surprise of a lifetime when her husband and family members, fellow teacher friends, District staff, and all of her students congratulated her as they announced she was this week's Thank a Teacher winner, earning her a $150 gift from HCA Florida Healthcare! Click here to watch the joyful surprise!

Jupiter High School Marching Band is Heading to Washington D.C. to Represent the State of Florida

After months of planning, fundraising, practicing, and marching, the Jupiter High School Marching Band will take the national stage in the 2023 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. on May 29. “The band has worked extremely hard this year and I am so thankful to have been a part of this experience. Attending this parade is such an amazing opportunity and I could not have asked for a better way to end my senior year,” said Ragini Aggarwal, senior Front Ensemble Leader. Congratulations to Jupiter HS Marching Band students and instructors, the District will be cheering you on!

The Department of Communications and Engagement and The Education Network are Proud to Present the 2023 Volunteer and Business Partner Awards

Volunteers and business partners go above and beyond to support our students and staff in a wide variety of ways every day. Their priceless investment in public education shows our students how much their community cares about supporting their education and their future endeavors. Thank you, volunteers and business partners, for all that you do! Click here to watch the award show.

City Commission of Boynton Beach Gives Generous Donation to Boynton Schools

During the April 19 board meeting, the District formally recognized the City Commission of Boynton Beach, which approved a grant donation of $848,500 to the District. This donation will be distributed among nine schools located within the city limits of Boynton Beach. The grant will provide resources and innovative opportunities to help close the achievement gap while also increasing the overall school grade in accordance with the State of Florida school grading system.  Click here to read the full article.

The 2023 Palm Beach County School District Library Media Specialist of the Year Has Been Awarded Congratulations to Caroline Epstein from Binks Forest Elementary School who has been honored as the 2023 Palm Beach County School District Library Media Specialist of the Year! “Caroline Epstein exemplifies what a true educator is,” Principal Michella Levy said in her nomination form. “She not only teaches the mind, but she also reaches the heart. Ms. Epstein’s ability to work with students is a talent worth recognizing. She makes such special connections and builds trusting relationships with each student and their family. She invites struggling readers to the media center to help them explore different genres as she helps them understand their passions and uniquely identifies each student's areas of interest by selecting ‘just right books.' To know her is to know that Ms. Epstein is passionate about learning and gives every student an equal opportunity to grow. Binks Forest Elementary is a better school for having her with us!” Click here to read the full article by The Town-Crier.

School Food Service Emotional Support Fortify Florida Immunizations