February 17, 2023 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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2022-2023 School Calendar

Your Penny at Work

The District Receives Prestigious Recognition For Academic Achievements The School District of Palm Beach County has been selected as Cambridge International’s District of the Year in the Large District category for 2022-2023. This is the second time that Cambridge International has honored the District with this award. Every year, Cambridge International honors the work of three districts across the U.S. in large, medium, and small-sized public school district categories. Within each category, it recognizes the district that ranks highest based on the following criteria: • Increasing access to the rigorous Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) curriculum. • Sustaining or improving student performance on Cambridge AICE exams. • Committing to equity in education for all students. District students are consistently achieving strong pass rates on Cambridge AICE exams and this award validates the efforts of District students, parents, teachers, and staff in growing the Cambridge AICE program and simultaneously achieving student success. Click here to read more about the District of the Year Award.

Chuck Shaw Technical Education Center Receives National Accreditation

The District's Chuck Shaw Technical Education Center received national accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education, following an evaluation that determined that the Center exceeds the standards of the Commission, and the needs of students, the community, and employers. The evaluation process included an extensive self-study and a comprehensive review by a team representing the Commission's member institutions from other states.  Click Here to Learn More About the District's Adult Education Opportunities.

And The School Counselors of the Year Are...

School counselors are the heart of every school. The critical support they provide helps students navigate academics as well as life beyond the classroom. On February 10, District leaders and principals celebrated some of the amazing school counselors in the School District of Palm Beach County during National School Counseling Week! Click Here to See Who Won the School Counselors and Site-Based Administrators of the Year Awards.

This Week's Thank a Teacher Winner Has Taught, Mentored, and Inspired Thousands of Students Over His 42-year Teaching Career

This week's Thank-a-Teacher winner is Mitch Bobrick, a 5th-grade teacher at Wynnebrook Elementary School! Mr. Bobrick says the time has flown by over his 42-year teaching career. He's known for starting each school day with a positive message and affirmations to uplift his students and his passion doesn't go unnoticed. For his dedication to education, Mr. Bobrick is this week's Thank a Teacher winner, earning a $150 gift from HCA Florida Healthcare! Click here to watch the exciting surprise!

STARS Program Grant Helps Students and Teachers Shine!

The Department of Teaching and Learning received a $34,000 grant for Supporting Teachers to Accelerate Readers' Success (STARS) Program, thanks to the generosity of The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County in collaboration with the Jim Moran and TD Charitable Foundations. The funds will go toward providing classroom resources and professional development/teacher training. The STARS contribution will help teachers in grades K-2 improve literacy instruction through a professional development series. Click Here to Learn More.

How The District Is Prioritizing Student Mental Health On Campus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now reports nearly three in five teen girls feel persistently sad or hopeless. That's according to information gathered in the CDC's 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. School District of Palm Beach County officials tells WPTV that roughly 10% of students have worked with mental health professionals on campus from partner agencies so far this year. The support is free on campuses. District officials said the biggest struggles are with depression and anxiety. Boca Raton High School senior Elyse Potash said it feels like a miracle at times that she's here and able to talk about her mental health journey. "It's really amazing. If you told me this would be me, I wouldn't have believed you," Potash said. "I myself have struggled with depression and anxiety." Potash has gotten involved with her school's version of a national program called We Dine Together, which works to make sure no student feels isolated in the cafeteria. Click here to watch the full story by WPTV Ch. 5.

School Food Service Emotional Support Fortify Florida Immunizations