January 16, 2024
Learn What's Possible!
Current students and graduates of Choice and Career programs share how they have been able to embrace their dreams thanks to the School District of Palm Beach County's Choice and Career programs. Click each image above to hear their stories!

Apply by Friday, January 26 for Choice and Career programs for the 2024-2025 school year at mypbchoiceapp.com.
Modernized Melaleuca Elementary School Opens to Students
Melaleuca Elementary School welcomed excited students into the new year with a new school!

The campus has a modernized 57,000-square foot classroom building, cafeteria, playground, media center, science lab, fine arts building, and more, all thanks to the voters and taxpayers of Palm Beach County through the 2016 Penny Sales Tax Referendum.
This Thank a Teacher Winner is Surprised by a Former Student
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The first Thank a Teacher winner of 2024 is celebrating his 20th year in education. Over those two decades, Khanh Le has changed the lives of his students at Poinciana Elementary School by not only teaching the core subjects, but also life lessons beyond the classroom. He received a $250 check from HCA Florida Healthcare!
County Declares Dr. Joaquín García Day at High School
Dedication Ceremony
Dance, step, cheer, choral and band performances along with inspiring speeches from diverse student and community leaders, as well as a Palm Beach County proclamation designating January 12, 2024, as Dr. Joaquín García Day, made for a memorable official dedication of Dr. Joaquín García High School.
Application for the Paid Bank of America Student Leaders Nonprofit Internship Closes on January 17
Just a quick reminder for senior and junior high school students that the paid Bank of America Student Leaders Internship Program application will close on January 17, 2024. 

Students get firsthand experience in serving their communities through a paid eight-week summer internship with nonprofits in their local community. Learn more and apply today.
The District Wants to Hear From You! Share Your Thoughts by Completing the SEQ
The School District of Palm Beach County’s School Effectiveness Questionnaire (SEQ) allows parents of enrolled students in all elementary, middle, and high school grades to submit feedback to the District. Participation is strongly encouraged.
Meet the School-Related Employee of the Year Finalists
for Celebrate the Great
In collaboration with the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, the District looks forward to honoring all of the Celebrate the Great finalists and announcing the winners on February 1, 2024. Click each video below to learn more about the School-Related Employee of the Year finalists: