SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF SUMMER ACTIVITIES AND LEARNING PROGRAMS
With the school year officially coming to a close and summer plans being made, the School District of Palm Beach County is happy to provide parents with information regarding a number of great summer activities, learning programs, camps, and reading lists, which provide students with opportunities to continue learning throughout the summer. To view a complete [...]
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2013 LEARN GREEN CONFERENCE & EXPO!
The School District of Palm Beach County announced that the 5th Annual Learn Green Conference & Expo will take place on Monday, November 11, 2013 at A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts. This is the best opportunity for teachers, students, administrators, community members and experts in the field to learn from each other and discuss [...]
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FREE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
The School District of Palm Beach County is offering the Summer Food Service Program throughout Palm Beach County. The School District has sponsored this program for the past 15 years. List of Feeding Sites for Summer Food Service Program Nutritionally balanced meals will be provided to all children regardless of race, color, sex, disability, age, [...]
SPRING FY2013 END-OF-COURSE ASSESSMENT RESULTS
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has released the FY2013 Spring End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment results for Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, and U.S. History. In May of 2013, the following numbers of School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC) students participated in EOC assessments: Algebra 1 EOC: 16,198; Geometry EOC: 10,950; Biology 1 EOC: 12,650; and [...]
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY RESULTS OF FY2013 FCAT 2.0 READING, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has released the FY2013 results for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) for all students tested in Reading at grades 3-10, Mathematics at grades 3-8, and Science at grades 5 and 8. In April of 2013, approximately 105,000 School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC) students took the FCAT [...]
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE HOLDS JOB FAIR
The School District of Palm Beach County School Food Service Department is hiring 4, 5, and 6 hour cafeteria workers with a starting pay of $8.68 per hour with some positions offering benefits. When? June 10, 2013 from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Where? Work Force Alliance located at 1951 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach All [...]
PALM BEACH SCHOOLS RECEIVE MULTIPLE SUNSPRA AWARDS
The Sunshine State School Public Relations Association (SUNSPRA) announced the 2013 Sunshine Medallion Award Winners and Palm Beach County is proud to have four winners this year. These initiatives reflect the dedication of our teachers, administrators and families to ensure that our students are receiving the highest level of education. Promotional Videos, Large District Wellness [...]
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EIGHT HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS NAMED 2013 BROAD PRIZE RECIPIENTS
Eight Palm Beach County high school seniors have been awarded $5,000 per year scholarships for four years based on their enrollment at a four year post secondary institution. (Total scholarship award $20,000.00 per student). The scholarship awards are provided by The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, a national education philanthropy based in Los Angeles that [...]
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JOIN THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND EDUCATION – TRANSPORTATION JOB FAIR
The School District of Palm Beach County today announced that all job seekers and members of the community are invited to attend the Transportation Job Fair to join a professional services team. When? Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where? Central Transportation Facility – 3376 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL [...]
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SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CONDUCT EVACUATION PLAN EXERCISE
The School District of Palm Beach County transportation officials will conduct a Western Area Evacuation Plan Exercise on Friday, June 7, 2013, at 7:00 a.m. This annual exercise is designed to simulate functions associated with evacuation of the western area communities of Palm Beach County in the event of a breach of the Lake Okeechobee [...]
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U.B. KINSEY/PALMVIEW ELEMENTARY TEACHER COLLABORATES IN NATIONAL CURRICULUM PROJECT
Dr. Lavina Draper, Social Studies and Writing teacher at U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School of the Arts will be attending the George Washington Teachers’ Institute this summer to collaborate on a national curriculum project and study George Washington’s life at his 18th century estate in Mount Vernon, Virginia. Additionally, Dr. Draper will share her expertise and [...]
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY GRADE 3 FCAT 2.0 READING AND MATHEMATICS; GRADES 4, 8, 10 FCAT WRITING RESULTS
With the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) today releasing the FY2013 Grades 4, 8, and 10 FCAT Writing and Grade 3 FCAT 2.0 Reading and Mathematics results, the School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC) has seen a number of positive performance gains. The students should be very proud of the great effort put forth [...]
WEST PALM BEACH ROTARY CLUB DONATES BIKES TO DESERVING STUDENTS ATTENDING 14 WEST PALM BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
This is the 18th year that the West Palm Beach Rotary Club, a Business Partner with the School District of Palm Beach County donated bikes to deserving students attending 14 elementary schools in West Palm Beach. On April 30, 2013 the West Palm Beach Rotary Club gave 29 bikes and safety helmets to students selected by their [...]
SUNCOAST HIGH AND JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE NOW AUTHORIZED AS INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME
Suncoast Community High School and John F. Kennedy Middle School are proud to announce that they are now authorized as an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. The Middle Years Programme is a five year program beginning with grade six and ending with grade 10, and Suncoast and Kennedy will work together to implement this program thus [...]
INDIAN PINES ELEMENTARY STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT SAFETY FROM LOCAL DEPUTY SHERIFFS
Deputy Sheriffs Delaura, Dieujuste and Kirkham, members of the Sheriff’s Office Community Policing Unit in Concept Homes, conducted a “Take 25″ presentation at Indian Pines Elementary School. This program is a grassroots safety initiative created in honor of National Missing Children’s Day. Annually honored on May 25th, this day serves as a reminder to the [...]
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A.W. DREYFOOS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS DESIGNATED EXEMPLARY BY ARTS SCHOOLS NETWORK
Arts Schools Network (ASN), the nation’s largest professional membership organization of specialized arts schools, has designated Alexander Dreyfoos School of the Arts as a 2013-2015 Exemplary School. . Created to highlight a school’s commitment to excellence, this designation is presented to an Arts Schools Network member school in recognition of its efforts to evaluate strategically [...]
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COUNTY COUNCIL OF PTA/PTSA HONORS ROCK STARS OF PTA
The County Council of PTA/PTSA held its annual awards event last week designed to thank all 58 units from across the county for their hard work, important programs, and dedication they provide to members. PTA President Jen Martinez said the organization is fortunate to have dedicated members. “We’re extremely lucky to have such wonderful leaders [...]
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MEET THE PALM BEACH COUNTY GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS OF 2013!
Stephanie Berra, Inngide Osirus, Raoul Dolcine Jr. and Concha Prieto are among the 1,000 Gates Millennium Scholars for the GMS Class of 2013 in the United States. Their outstanding leadership, academic achievement and community service accomplishments contributed to the selection of this prestigious national scholarship. More than 54,000 students applied, making this year the largest [...]
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WORLD-FAMOUS FLORIDA A&M MUSIC DEPARTMENT ENSEMBLES TO VISIT, RECRUIT LOCAL STUDENTS DURING SPECIAL TOUR
Palm Beach County high school students will be simultaneously entertained and recruited by world-famous Florida A&M University Department of Music Ensembles when they visit Palm Beach Lakes Community High School on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. on the final stop of their Recruitment and Outreach Tour – “Working Together to STOP Hazing.” The [...]
HELP FURRY POLICE OFFICER KASH “PAY IT FORWARD”
Atlantic High School students are raising money on behalf of the Jimmy Ryce Center. The goal is to raise enough money for the organization to continue donating Bloodhounds, like KASH, to other police departments across the United States. If you are interested in helping, please click here to visit their website and follow the directions [...]
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TEACHERS FROM POINCIANA ELEMENTARY AND ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN NASA MICROGRAVITY EXPERIENCE PROJECT
West Palm Beach, Fla., May 17, 2013 — A team made up of four teachers from Poinciana Elementary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Magnet School, and one teacher from Atlantic High School have been selected by NASA to build an experiment that they will conduct with their students this spring, and then fly on [...]
PALM BEACH COUNTY STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIPS FROM EXXONMOBIL FOUNDATION AND DR. BERNARD HARRIS
Lorena Benitez, from Atlantic High School is the recipient of the 2013 ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship by the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS). She was one of four students selected from several hundred applicants for their academic performance, leadership qualities and community involvement. The scholarship program was created by former [...]
School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting Dates
As a member of a School Advisory Council (SAC), you and your fellow council members are entrusted with the improvement of your public school. Together, you will help your school and its children become more successful. You may view SAC meeting dates at http://www.palmbeachschools.org/Community/SAC_Meetings.asp. (Dates & times are subject to change. Please contact your school to confirm.) School Directory: http://www.palmbeachschools.org/index.asp?school=yes Interested in becoming a [...]
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DREYFOOS SENIORS BEN BATALLA AND JOSEF SAMARGIA WIN DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE’S PRESTIGIOUS STUDENT AWARD
The School District of Palm Beach County today announced that The Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts has two students who have won the prestigious Downbeat Magazine 36th Annual Student Music Award. Ben Batalla (Piano major; Palm Beach Gardens) and Josef Samargia (Vocal major; West Palm Beach) have been named as two of the [...]
BOOK GIVEAWAY AT BOYNTON BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO ENCOURAGE READING OVER THE SUMMER
Donors To Provide More Than 2,000 Books And Bags To Nearly 600 Boynton Beach Students WHAT: More than 600 students at Forest Park Elementary School in Boynton Beach will “shop” for summer reading books. Each student will be able to select three new or gently used books to encourage reading during the summer. More than [...]
