Achievements: Dr. Catherine Bishop-Temple
Dr. Catherine Bishop-Temple has a broad background in education as well as in business and athletics. As an undergrad, Catherine was a two-time USA All American Division 1 intercollegiate swim champion, a three time Eastern USA intercollegiate swim champion, and six-time All New England intercollegiate swim champion. Catherine graduated Cum Laude from Springfield College (MA), and [...]
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JFK Middle Gets Reading Strategies from Award Winning Author
Sharon Draper, award winning author will be visiting John F. Kennedy Middle on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. to address the importance of reading and encourage students to become active readers. As part of Dr. Draper’s assembly she will conduct a “closed corridors” session with 35 striving readers to motivate them [...]
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2012 High School Ethics Bowl Finals
The countdown is on for The 8th Annual Ethics in Action Your Character Counts! Award celebration to recognize students of character from across the county. Forty-six students from elementary, middle, high, charter, and alternative schools will be recognized at the event set for Tuesday, May 1, at the Duncan Theatre at Palm Beach State College. [...]
Over 37,000 Volunteers and 1,100 Business Partners Support Students and Schools
Over 37,000 volunteers and 1,100 business partners are donating their time and resources in public schools throughout Palm Beach County this year. These dedicated volunteers and business partners help our students academically by supporting our teachers and schools. The Office of Community Involvement will be holding a recognition event honoring the School District’s outstanding Volunteers [...]
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Deaf Entertainer CJ Jones Returns For VSA Florida – Palm Beach County Sponsored Drama Residency
Internationally known CJ Jones will be visiting students who are Deaf & Hard of Hearing at three local schools the week of May 14 – 18 to conduct drama workshops. While working mainly with the students of Indian Pines Elementary School, other schools included in the residency are Palm Springs Middle School and John I. [...]
Lighthouse/Beacon Cove Fun Fair To Raise School Funds
Each day, the excitement builds reaching an almost audible, even tangible, level as Lighthouse Elementary and Beacon Cove Intermediate prepare for their upcoming annual Fun Fair. What is Fun Fair? It is an extraordinary extravaganza made possible (and affordable) by generous business partners, Dr. Gilda Alonzo and Vargas Orthodontics. From 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., [...]
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Johnson Scholars Receive Over $440,000 in Scholarships
The Johnson Scholarship Foundation and the School District of Palm Beach County will honor 44 deserving seniors with over $440,000 in scholarship money on Sunday, April 29th. The Johnson Scholarship Foundation partners with the District to provide a scholarship incentive program that helps first generation college students overcome barriers to reaching their college and career [...]
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