Student Showcase Of Films Invites All Palm Beach County High School Film Students To Enter Competition
Florida’s student filmmakers now have the opportunity to showcase their own movies and commercials to a crowd of top industry professionals and hundreds of fans, in addition to winning cash awards for their work through the Student Showcase of Films (SSOF). The Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF), in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Film & Television [...]
Barnes & Noble Customers Give the Gift Of Reading To Children In Need Through Annual Holiday Book Drive
Barnes & Noble stores across the country, including the five stores in Palm Beach County, are enticing their customers to give the gift of reading to children in need during its annual Holiday Book Drive, taking place from November 1, 2012 to December 24, 2012. The Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive provides an opportunity [...]
School Counselor Herele Oakley Named Florida Elementary School Counselor of the Year
Herele Oakley, school counselor for Crystal Lakes Elementary School, is the Florida School Counselor Association’s (FSCA) Elementary School Counselor of the Year. This state-wide recognition is given to Ms. Oakley in recognition for her work in running a top-notch, comprehensive school counseling program as well as continuous commitment to professional development and advocacy. Ms. Oakley [...]
Carver Middle Invites Parents And Students To Its International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme Open House
Parents and students who will be entering sixth grade next year are invited to come and learn about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme at Carver Middle School WHO: Middle school parents and students WHEN: November 7, 2012, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM WHERE: Carver Middle School - 101 Barwick Road, Delray Beach, 33445 Students and [...]
Hurricane Sandy Make-up Day/November 1 LTM
Due to the fact that the School District of Palm Beach County will meet the Florida statute requirement, which stipulates school districts provide 900 instructional hours within the 180-day school year, the District will not be required to utilize emergency make-up days due to Hurricane Sandy. Additionally, the high school Learning Team Meeting (LTM), will occur as [...]
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3rd Annual Alcohol Prevention Poster Contest Encourages all Students to Participate
The Palm Beach County Substance Awareness Coalition, the School District of Palm Beach County, Adobe Systems Incorporated, South Florida Fairgrounds, Acreage Loxahatchee Rotary Club, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office invites all students in grades K – 12 to participate in the 3rd Annual Alcohol Prevention Poster Contest “What can I be if I’m [...]
District Administrator Selected for National Educational Leadership Academy
Dr. Margarita Pinkos, the director of the Department of Multicultural Education, has been selected as one of only 17 candidates from across the nation to participate in the prestigious Superintendent Leadership Academy (SLA), created by the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS). The leadership program is the first of its kind in the United [...]
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District Employees to Participate in a “Read-Together”
Powerful book-The Street Sweeper-examines Civil Rights struggles and Nazi crimes against humanity The District’s K-12 Holocaust Studies and K-12 African and African-American Studies offices have received a generous grant from inSIGHT Through Education and are inviting staff throughout the District to participate in a read together of The Street Sweeper by Eliot Perlman. The inside [...]
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Christa McAuliffe Middle School Team Raises Money and Plans Walk to Fight Crohn’s Disease
Seventh grade teacher Dana Silbersweig has been busy with more than teaching critical thinking this school year. The Christa McAuliffe Middle School teacher and her students raised over $1,000 to donate to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. In addition, the more than 70 students and their parents have created a team which they [...]
Howell Watkins Middle Students Vote In Mock Presidential Election and Binding School Amendment Question
Just seven days to the November 6th general election and students at Howell L. Watkins Middle School are ready to vote. The school’s Social Studies Department, in cooperation with the Student Council, is implementing a project titled “WATKINS VOTES! 2012″. All three grade levels, through their Social Studies classes, will be provided with lessons and [...]
Local Educator Named Advocate Of The Year By Florida School Counselor Association
Nancy Reese, Single School Culture© Initiatives Assistant Director and lead administrator for School Counseling and Graduation Support for the School District of Palm Beach County, is the Florida School Counselor Association’s (FSCA) Advocate of the Year. This state-wide recognition is given to Ms. Reese in recognition for her work in promoting and facilitating the role [...]
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Jeaga Middle School to Vote in National Student Mock Election
Engaging young people and encouraging their potential to be a powerful force in elections is key to a vital and vibrant democratic republic. That’s why Jeaga Middle School’s Social Studies Department, Student Council Association, and the Pre-Law Academy are combining two great initiatives to involve students: Florida Student Mock National Election and the 2012-2013 Student [...]
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PTA Day At The Park Promotes Health And Wellness
The Palm Beach County Council PTA is sponsoring a “PTA Day at the Park” Saturday, November 17th. The fun begins at 11:00 AM and goes to 2:00 PM at John Prince Park, Osborne Pavilion in Lake Worth. “Join us in a “Social Picnic” atmosphere as we get together, interact with other families, play some fun [...]
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John F. Kennedy Middle School Students’ Presidential Debate Visit An Amazing Experience
Eight students from John F. Kennedy Middle School went to the final presidential debate at Lynn University armed with video cameras, digital cameras, microphones, and questions for President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney supporters. The interviews they were able to conduct and whom they were able to interview lead to an amazing night for [...]
Boynton Beach Community High Theatre Academy Presents An Evening Of Original Students’ Work
The Theatre Academy at Boynton Beach Community High School (BBCHS) presents The 5th Annual Evening of Monologues Written and Performed by Students on November 8th and 9th at 7:00 PM. The Theatre Academy award-winning students will perform their own work in this humorous, moving and thought-provoking evening of theatre under the direction of Drama Director, Joe Ametrano. [...]
Habitat for Humanity Hawk House Built by Students “Hits the Road”
All community members and supporters of the Habitat for Humanity House Project built by construction academy students at Seminole Ridge Community High School are invited to attend the moving of the house. On November 13, 2012 the house modules and roof segments will be rolled out of the school’s shop and craned onto awaiting flat-bed [...]
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Golden Grove Elementary Students Love to Read
Golden Grove Elementary had the highest percent of their school population registered for the Summer Reading Program this year. Each year the Palm Beach County Library System keeps track of the schools attended by the children who sign up for the Summer Reading Program. The school with the highest percentage of their student population enrolled [...]
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Palm Beach County Schools Honored by National Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Five schools from Palm Beach County have earned a National Recognition Award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. This year, the Alliance recognized Berkshire Elementary School and South Olive Elementary School with the Bronze National Recognition Award for transforming their campuses into healthy places for students and staff. They join Hagen Road Elementary School [...]
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STEM Family Night at Pine Jog Elementary
Everyone knows the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education. STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables our next generation to become innovators. Pine Jog Elementary is dedicated to STEM education and is holding its second annual STEM Family Night on Tuesday, October 30th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Last year, [...]
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Mock Elections at Equestrian Trails Elementary
Mr. Bennett, 5th grade teacher at Equestrian Trails Elementary wanted to bring social studies alive! This year, in honor of the upcoming presidential election, he decided to conduct a mock class election for president of Palm Beach County. The purpose was to give students hands-on experience to learn more about our country’s process for choosing [...]
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Students and Teachers Speaking Engagement with Astronauts Coming Soon
The School District of Palm Beach County and the South Florida Science Museum are pleased to announce that the 2012 NASA Mission Control Event will be taking place on Tuesday, October 30 at 11:30 a.m. The 11 students and 2 teachers from Palm Beach County that were selected to participate in this event will be [...]
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High School Students Get Insight From Professional Writers and Poets
The Women of Tomorrow Club members at Wellington High School, Glades Central High School and Pahokee High School will attend a writing and poetry seminar with Linda Jansz and Elliott Jones (Maya Angelo’s grandson). When? October 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where? Wellington High School Auditorium – 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Wellington, [...]
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Alexander Dreyfoos Postpones Opening of A Raisin in the Sun
Due to possible hazardous weather conditions forecast due to Hurricane Sandy, The Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Theatre Department has cancelled the Friday, October 26th performance of A RAISIN IN THE SUN. Information regarding weekend performances will be released when available.
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Due To Hurricane Sandy Palm Beach County Schools Will Close Three Hours Early Today-All Schools Are Closed Tomorrow
Due to Hurricane Sandy, all Palm Beach County public schools will release students three hours earlier than normal dismissal time today, with no after school or evening activities. Aftercare is open today, but parents are encouraged to pick up their children as soon as possible. Parents should note that students will be dropped off at their [...]
Boca Raton Middle 5K Fun Run/Walk To Benefit Better Learning Environment For Students
Boca Raton Community Middle School (BRCMS) will host its Inaugural 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, November 3, 2012. The event will be held at the school where racers and walkers will meet on the field. The theme of the event is “Step It Up To New Heights.” The event will feature the “Boca Raton Helicopters”. [...]
