The Friday 5: Welcome Back-to-School! 📚🎉

August 12, 2022

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Welcome Back to School!

The School District of Palm Beach County is excited to welcome students to a new school year. We hope you had a wonderful first week back! For more information on your child's School, Transportation, After-School Programs, Athletic Forms, School Schedules, and more, click here to visit our Back-to-School website.

REMINDER: Turn in Those Student Health Forms!

All registered students will need to follow physical examination and immunization (vaccination) health requirements. Click here to view the Florida Department of Health's School Entry Health Requirements.

Students Try New Lunch Menu Items

The District is pleased to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to all students. Families are not required to fill out any paperwork. Click here for more information on School Food & Nutrition Services.

Watch this video to see what students think about the new menu items, presented by the "Lunch Lady Squad" at Wellington Landings Middle.

20,000 Backpacks Delivered to Palm Beach County Students

Thanks to the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County and its business partners, more than 20,000 students received backpacks full of school supplies. Students at 26 schools across the District are now prepared for the 2022-2023 school year.

Take a look at the Education Foundation's backpack delivery!

Become a Student Poll Worker for the Upcoming Primary Election

Earn money by signing up to become a student poll worker. Schools can also adopt a precinct to earn money for their clubs or athletic teams. Visit votepalmbeach.gov for more info.

Learn how students can become a poll worker here.

Hear why other student poll workers are encouraging students to give it a try.

Palm Beach Schools Police Chief Sarah Mooney speaks to WPBF 25 News to discuss new safety measures throughout our schools, such as the implementation of a new emergency alert system and staff-worn badges featuring a panic button.

Watch video of Chief Mooney's interview about NEW school safety measures here.

The School District of Palm Beach County requires that all students who will be using bus transportation for the 2022-2023 school year, register with the Transportation Department.

Click here to visit the Register Your Ride portal. Parents and guardians must complete a brief registration to ensure their child is assigned to a bus.