November 4, 2022 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Resources for Families

2022-2023 School Calendar

Your Penny at Work

Burke at Work - Go Behind the Scenes With the Superintendent  Superintendent Mike Burke calls the cues, and steps behind the cameras at The Education Network (T.E.N.), a television station operated by the School District of Palm Beach County which provides original, academic, and multicultural programming to the School District and the community at large. Click here to watch Superintendent Burke work with the Education Network crew!

Does Your Student Know Their College or Career Plans After Graduation?

On Tuesday, November 1, the District held its annual College & Career Fair at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Students and parents had the opportunity to engage with more than 80 public and private colleges, universities, career programs, and representatives from the Armed Forces from across Florida and around the world. Click here to watch the event!

Click here to apply to a Choice program for the 2023-2024 school year.

Felicidades / Congratulations to This Week's Thank a Teacher!

This week’s Thank a Teacher winner is known for reminding her students that every day counts at Forest Hill Elementary School. Sheila Gonzalez is a Dual Language teacher who instills a love of learning, mutual respect, and cultural pride in all of her students! Congratulations to Ms. Gonzalez, this week’s Thank a Teacher award recipient who earned a check for $150 from HCA Florida Healthcare. Click here to watch the surprise!

Continuing a Tradition of Remembrance and Learning During Holocaust Education Week

The second week in November is designated as Holocaust Education Week in recognition of the anniversary of Kristallnacht, a precipitating event that led to the Holocaust. Next week, hundreds of District students from several schools will get to hear from 30 Holocaust Survivors, such as Norman Frajman, a Holocaust Survivor (pictured here) who has spoken to PBCSD students for more than 20 years. Click here to read more.

Some Heroes Don't Wear Capes... They Wear Running Shoes

Last Saturday, October 29, the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County hosted its annual Heroes for Education 5k at John Prince Park. More than 1,200 enthusiastic runners, walkers, mascots, and even dogs showed up to support our local teachers, and benefit education in Palm Beach County. Click here to watch the exciting event!

Expected to Open its Doors in Fall of 2023, The Newest High School in PBCSD Receives its Name On Wednesday, November 2, the School Board unanimously voted to name the new high school in Lake Worth in honor of Dr. Joaquin Garcia, the late founding member of the Hispanic Education Coalition of Palm Beach County and pioneer of language immersion across the District. "Close to 200 schools in Palm Beach County, this is the first school that will have the name of a Hispanic leader," Oscar Otero, the principal, said. "We are extremely excited to have his legacy and his honor." Watch the full announcement by WPBF ch. 25 here.

School Food Service Emotional Support Fortify Florida Immunizations