Palm Beach County Schools “Love the Bus”
Thousands of school children across the country are making Valentine’s cards for their school bus drivers to thank the men and women who take children safely to schools each day. The American School Bus Council (ASBC) is encouraging students, parents and teachers to “love the bus” in February and recognize their school bus drivers.
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Cast your Vote to Support the Wellington PTA/PTO
The Wellington Parent Teacher Association/Parent Teacher Organization (PTO/PTA) has been chosen as part of the FTI Great City Charity Challenge for a chance to win a portion of $50,000. Fan voting is open until Friday, February 17th, 2012.
Click here to vote for the Wellington PTA/PTO Group
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Black History Arts Festival at Egret Lake Elementary
Egret Lake Elementary School will be hosting their yearly Black History Arts Integration Festival on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The evening will begin with a fried chicken dinner for $6.00 per person (cash only). At 6:00 pm, chorus will be performing the musical, “I Have a Dream” songs for peace [...]
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4th Annual Strawberry Festival at Pine Jog Elementary
The Pine Jog Elementary Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is sponsoring the 4th Annual Strawberry Festival.
When? Saturday, February 18th, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where? Pine Jog Elementary - 6315 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33415
The festival began three years ago and was created to celebrate the harvest of Pine Jog’s 4,000 plant hydroponic gardens and its abundant [...]
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Dedicated High School Speech And Debate Coach Receives Prestigious Award
Over the years, Jupiter High School Speech and Debate Coach, Kristen Taylor, has won numerous awards and honors. In 2007, she was named the Regional Coach of the Year. In 1989, 1998, and 2000 she was honored with Teacher of the Year Awards. Ms. Taylor was named State Championship Coach in 2008 and is a [...]
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Okeeheelee Middle School Gets Equestrian This Weekend
Okeeheelee Middle School will be showcased at this weekend’s Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington’s Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Okeeheelee will be bringing a broad variety of performance groups, including the International Spanish Academy dancers, hip hop dance team, cheerleaders, drama, arts, jazz band and chorus. The school will also be preparing paella and will have [...]
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Pine Jog Elementary Celebrates Literacy Week
Pine Jog Elementary School kicked off Literacy Week with a guest reader program that included many community members. Among the guests was Palm Beach County Sheriff Chief Deputy Michael Gauger who read his book On The Force with Finnegan and Dory.
The book was written by the Palm Beach County Sherriff’s Special Events Office. The main [...]
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Palm Beach County Science Teachers Participate In Inaugural Teacher Workshop At Scripps Florida
Twelve biology and chemistry teachers from high schools across Palm Beach County participated in an intensive three-day workshop at Scripps Florida, as part of a new professional development program developed to strengthen laboratory skills and build confidence with hands-on experiences led by Scripps Florida scientists.
Dubbed “Scripps Florida InSPIRE” (Instructional Support Program for Innovative Research Education), [...]
David Pollay – Author Brings Anti-bullying Message to Wellington Landings Middle School
Wellington Landing is preparing for a school wide literacy event from January 23 – 27, 2012. One of the highlights of the event is a visit from David Pollay, author of The Law of the Garbage Truck, on Thursday, January 26, 2012, who will speak at each of the morning assemblies. His message is anti-bullying, [...]
NFL Player James Lee “B”comes Principal for a Day
James Lee, a 2003 graduate of Glades Central Community High School will serve as Principal for a Day at Glades Central Community High School on Friday, January 20, 2012.
The James Lee Foundation and TEAM Lee were established in 2011 with an overall mission to motivate and inspire youth within the cities of Belle Glade and [...]
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Pine Jog Elementary Hosts STEM Family Night
Pine Jog Elementary conducted its first STEM Family Night. Over twenty different hands-on activities supporting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics learning, facilitated by Pine Jog staff members were offered to the 385 students and parents that participated.
Additionally, community organization such as the South Florida Science Museum, Health Teacher, and FAU/Pine Jog Environmental Center, and The Educators’ Resource Center [...]
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Palm Beach County Alcohol Prevention Poster Contest Receives Major Contribution from Adobe Corporation
Adobe Corporation learned about the Palm Beach County Alcohol Prevention Poster Contest and was eager to support this project. Therefore, they are contributing additional prizes for the top six winners.
Each high school winner will receive the Adobe Photoshop Creative Suite 5.5 which retails for $1,899. Each middle and elementary school winner will receive the Adobe Photoshop Premier [...]
Public Forum About School Funding Hosted by Wellington High
The Wellington Community High School Advisory Council has invited local State Senators and Representatives to discuss the funding of public education (with a focus on high schools) for the 2012-2013 school year.
When? Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Where? Wellington Community High School Theater. 2101 Greenview Shores Boulevard, Wellington, FL 33414.
For more information contact Sharon Mullen, [...]
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Polo Park Middle Raises Over $5000 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Foundation
The Polo Park Student Council raised over $5000.00 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma foundation during its Light the Night campaign. The students along with several teachers from Polo Park joined forces and raised the money to help support the cause.
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Early Thanksgiving at Glade View Elementary
The Glade View Faculty and Staff recently acknowledged parents and business partners for their continued support. At the conclusion of the regularly scheduled School Advisory Council, families and business partners were served an early Thanksgiving dinner and provided updates in regards to the academic status of the school as well as the professional development opportunities [...]
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Park Vista Educator Named Florida High School Physical Education Teacher Of The Year
Diana Smith from Park Vista High School is the 2011-2012 Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Sport (FAHPERDS) High School Physical Education Teacher of The Year. Mrs. Smith has been teaching Physical Education for the past 30 years.
Her principal, Mr. Reggie Myers explains, “Park Vista Community High School opened its doors eight [...]
New Green Schools Resource Available for Teachers, Students and Community
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) South Florida Chapter has created a blog for all administrators, teachers, students and parents with free information and links to assist schools within Palm Beach County in their quest to foster a culture of sustainability within their schools.
Please visit http://pbgreenschools.blogspot.com/
“The blog has been posted by volunteer members of this organization in [...]
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Pierce Hammock Supports the Susan G. Komen Foundation
Students and staff of Pierce Hammock Elementary were recently decked out in pink on in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The school was decorated with pink ribbons and pink snacks and lemonade were served to staff during the day. Everyone wore pink and made a voluntary donation to Susan G. Komen.
Students and staff were [...]
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Learn Green Conference And Expo Brings Teachers, Staff and Field Experts Together
Palm Beach County’s 3rd Annual Learn Green Conference and Expo will take place on November 11, 2011 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts. More than 800 participants will take advantage of this conference and exposition for schools, presented by Solid Waste Authority. Teachers, students, administrators, community members and [...]
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Howell L. Watkins Educator Named Florida Middle School Physical Education Teacher Of The Year
Jane Panse from Howell L. Watkins Middle School is the 2011-2012 Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Sport (FAHPERDS) Middle School Physical Education Teacher of The Year. Mrs. Panse has been teaching Physical Education for the past 27 years.
Her principal, Dr. Glenda Sheffield explains, “As a Teacher Leader, Mrs. Panse is a [...]
Representative Mark Pafford to Visit Cypress Trails Elementary
Representative Mark Pafford will visit Cypress Trails Elementary to speak with 5th grade students about the different branches of government and the legislative process.
When? November 9th, 2011. Session 1 at 8:15 AM Session 2 at 9:15 AM
Where? Cypress Trails Elementary – 133 Park Rd. N., Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411.
This is a part of the [...]
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2012 William T. Dwyer Awards is Accepting Nominations
The Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. and the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc. are pleased to announce the William T. Dwyer Awards for Excellence in Education is now accepting nominations for 2012. All nomination packets must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2012.
The purpose of the [...]
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Palm Beach County Mathematics Enthusiast Named Florida Mathematics Educator Of The Year
Nancy Kinard, Manager of K-12 Mathematics for the School District has been honored with the Kenneth P. Kidd Mathematics Educator of the Year Award by the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Drama Teacher Living Bigger And Brighter With Cancer
During the month of October, when cancer survivors are honored across the nation, Suncoast High School is not only celebrating those who have survived cancer, but those who live larger lives with cancer. Kimberly Dougherty, a Suncoast English Literature and Drama teacher, was diagnosed 4 ½ years ago with Stage IV pancreatic cancer for which [...]
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Suncoast High Teacher Receives Prestigious Yale Educator Award
Beth Bobay, a mathematics teacher at Suncoast Community High School is the recipient of the 2011 Yale Educator Award. The Yale Educator Recognition Program recognizes outstanding educators from around the world who have supported and inspired their students to achieve at high levels. Matriculating students are invited to nominate high school educators, and a committee [...]
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