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December 16, 2024

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24-25 School Calendar

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Students Mix Computer Coding and Fun During Computer Science Education Week

Computer Science Education Week aims to get students interested in coding and highlights the importance of computer science and improving computer literacy. As part of the event, students across the District participated in the Hour of Code, focusing on coding activities in their computer and technology classes. Emerald Cove Middle School students learned how coding can be incorporated into various areas, including creating music.

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Business and Marketing Students Learn the Art of Entrepreneurship

The District is preparing today's students to become tomorrow's business leaders. There are a number of business-focused Choice and Career Academy programs available to students across the District. Some of those students recently had the unique opportunity to explore the world of franchising and entrepreneurship with a field trip to United Franchise Group in West Palm Beach.

REMINDER! The deadline to apply for Choice and Career Academies for next school year is January 31, 2025.

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Local Schools Triumph in Marching Band State Championships

Marching band members not only provide the music and energy at sporting events across the District, but they also compete for their own awards and honors. Recently, marching bands across Florida participated in the 2024 Florida Marching Band Championships at Jupiter Community High School. Our local bands can be proud of their accomplishments at the state finals!

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1st Place - Palm Beach Lakes Community High School in Traditional Class

3rd Place - Boca Raton Community High School in Class 1A

5th Place - John I. Leonard High School in Class 2A

5th Place - Palm Beach Central High School in Class 3A

2nd Place - Jupiter Community High School in Class 4A

3rd Place - Park Vista Community High School in Class 4A

School-Based Enterprise Fair Fosters New Life Skills

The School-Based Enterprise Fair is a unique opportunity for students with exceptionalities from throughout the District to create a business, develop products, and sell their items at an annual holiday event. Students work on social skills, interpersonal communication, and other skills that help them gain employment in the future. This year was the biggest fair yet, with some groups even selling out of their items!

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This Week's Thank a Teacher is Known for Kicking Up Her Lesson Plans with a Little Extra Spice!

This week’s Thank a Teacher winner happens to be named Cinnamon. It’s fitting that she's known for her sweet nature and for being an educator who spices up instruction to keep students engaged. As a Social Studies teacher, Ms. Cinnamon Oates uses songs and games to teach the important lessons of government and history to her students at L.C. Swain Middle School.

For her passion for keeping education innovative, Ms. Oates received a $350 check from our business partner HCA Florida Healthcare.

Click here to nominate an outstanding teacher.

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Get Into the Holiday Spirit with "Songs of the Season"

The School District of Palm Beach County is honored to showcase the incredible talents of our student musicians and singers with the return of Songs of the Season, a compilation of student performances, playing songs enjoyed by all during the holidays.

Click here to watch Songs of the Season.