September 16, 2022 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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2022-2023 School Calendar

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High School Students, Get College and Career Ready! Join us virtually for the College & Career Readiness LIVE Q & A on Tuesday, September 20 at 5 p.m. on the School District’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Then, join us in person at the 2022 College & Career Fair event on Wednesday, September 28 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. This event will host more than 75 public and private colleges, universities, the armed forces, and career programs in Florida and across the country. Additionally, there will be informative sessions on how to start the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and more. No registration is required. Click here to learn more about the upcoming events.

PBCSD Honors Constitution Day

On Friday, September 16, the Department of Choice and Career Options held a Constitution Day panel discussion with community members and students in the District's Pre-Law and Criminal Justice Academies. Click here to watch the event coverage.

Celebrating the National Anthem! Did you know that two out of three Americans don't know the words to the National Anthem? As part of American Founders' Month, schools are celebrating and teaching students lessons related to the founding of the U.S.. At Christa McAuliffe Middle, students held a ceremony to honor and teach the history of the National Anthem. Click here to watch the presentation.

Three Cities in the U.S. Immerse Kindergartners in Haitian Creole, and Now One of Them is Rolling Green Elementary

The first class of kindergarten students is participating in the Haitian Creole Dual Language program at Rolling Green Elementary School. By receiving content area instruction in both English and Haitian Creole, students in the program will be able to achieve proficiency in two languages, attain high levels of academic achievement, and develop cross-cultural competence. Watch more on this unique immersion program here.

Thank A Teacher: Saskia Llerena at Belvedere Elementary To celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor a Cuban immigrant who is a dual language teacher at Belvedere Elementary. Congratulations to Saskia Llerena for being this week’s Thank a Teacher and receiving a check for $150 from HCA Florida. Click here to watch the surprise!

Thursday, September 22 is Dads Take Your Child to School Day

In collaboration with the Florida Department of Education, Thursday, September 22 is Dads Take Your Child to School Day. The District encourages male role models to participate by taking their child to school. You don't have to be a biological dad to make a positive influence on a student's life. To learn more about this day, click here.

Dwyer High School Football Coaches Double as Behavioral Health Specialists Several football coaches at William T. Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens are doing more than coaching. They're also behavioral health specialists, identifying students who are struggling with a variety of issues. The school-based team of behavioral health experts is all about guiding students through tough times, connecting them to services to support their mental health. Alex Malsbury is Dwyer's football coach and the on-site crisis counselor. "I feel like it's one of the most important positions to have in the high school," Malsbury said. "There is such a demand for mental health now, especially after COVID. I've seen personally a dramatic rise in depression and anxiety." Click here to watch the full story by WPTV Ch.5.

School Food Service Emotional Support Fortify Florida Immunizations