May 5-9, 2025 is Teacher Appreciation Week! This week, the District will acknowledge and celebrate our amazing classroom teachers, substitutes, instructional support staff, and all educators on our campuses whose dedication to educate, affirm, and inspire our students extends far beyond the classroom.

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In our series "Behind the Badge," we're getting to know the brave men and women of the Palm Beach Schools Police Department and getting an inside look at how they connect with our students and staff. 

We visited Howell L. Watkins Middle School to meet Officer Johanna Nieves and Officer Chelsea Evans. Together, they make a dream team on this campus, pulling from their own backgrounds as a mom and teacher to connect with students. The school's principal says both officers have really bought into the culture of "leading with love!"

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Florida Power & Light (FPL), along with the Ventus Charitable Foundation, celebrated their STEM grant initiative at the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County. Created to enhance STEM classrooms, $50,000 was awarded to six schools as part of FPL’s STEM Classroom Makeover Grant Program. Another reason why the School District of Palm Beach County is your best choice!

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Fifth grade students in Ms. Alyssa Harris' class at Morikami Park Elementary School have had a blast this school year building a classroom community with creative paper mascots, but what makes Ms. Harris really proud is when her students read just for fun. For her hard work, passion for reading, and dedication to her students, she is this week’s Thank a Teacher winner and receives a check for $350 from our business partner, HCA Florida Healthcare.



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The symposium offered a rich day of academic exchange, cultural reflection, and celebration of the Spanish language. The ISA program, part of a global network in collaboration with the Spanish Ministry of Education, promotes bilingualism and biliteracy through dual language education in English and Spanish. Students throughout the District showcased their skills and cultural pride through speeches and performances. 

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The District is commemorating Haitian Heritage Month in May, recognizing the valuable contributions made by Haitians to the history of the world. It is a celebration of Haitian history and culture and an opportunity to share the culture with the community. Traditionally, several activities take place throughout District schools, in addition to community events organized across the County.



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