The District has named its finalists for Principal of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Teacher of the Year, and School-Related Employee of the Year. Each finalist was selected by their region’s leadership team in recognition of their demonstrated history of excellence and meaningful contributions to their schools and communities. The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County and the District will host an event to honor the finalists, referred to as Celebrate the Great, on January 30, 2025.

Click here to watch video profiles on each of the finalists.

There are only a few weeks left to apply for the more than 300 Choice programs available in the District. Check out how students at Palm Beach Gardens High School are preparing for their future careers through the school's Culinary Arts Academy program.

The deadline to apply for a Choice program for the 2025-2026 school year is Friday, January 31, 2025.

Click here to apply now.



Click here to hear how Choice programs are shaping students' futures.

Thank a Teacher starts 2025 with an educator who really knows about going back to school! Ms. Shatoyia Pettway was a student at Pioneer Park Elementary School 30 years ago. Now, she spends her days at the same school, teaching kindergarten.

For her hard work in the classroom, Ms. Pettway is this week’s Thank a Teacher winner and receives a check for $350 from our business partner, HCA Florida Healthcare.

Click here to watch the special surprise!

The School Effectiveness Questionnaire (SEQ) gives parents, students in grades 3-12, and school-based staff an opportunity to submit feedback to the District. Responses to the SEQ provide important information that helps schools and the District develop and sustain Academic Excellence and Growth, and a Student-Focused Culture, which are central themes in the Strategic Plan.

The survey will remain open until Friday, February 14, 2025 for parents and students.

Click here to take the survey.