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October 15, 2024

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See Why the School District of Palm Beach County is Your Best Choice!

Join us on Tuesday, October 22, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center for the 2024 Showcase of Schools! This special event is an opportunity to explore 330+ Choice and Career programs throughout the District and meet staff and students from 125 elementary, middle, and high schools.

The Choice application for the 2025-2026 school year will be available Monday, November 4, 2024 at www.mypbchoiceapp.com.

Click here to learn more.

The District is Grateful for Staff Who Served the Public During Hurricane Milton

28 schools provided free grab-and-go meals to 1,735 children on Friday, October 11, following school closures for Hurricane Milton. Five schools also served as Palm Beach County's evacuation shelters during the storm. Thank you to all staff members who worked to serve the community during this difficult time.

District Students Studying Hospitality and Tourism Explored a Day in The Life of a Career in the Industry

Nearly 100 high school students studying Hospitality and Tourism in the School District of Palm Beach County got a behind-the-scenes tour of what it takes to operate the Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa, and learned how their education is preparing them for a career in the high-demand industry.

Click here to watch a recap of the inspiring day!

Learn more about Choice & Career Programs, such as Hospitality and Tourism, at the 2024 Showcase of Schools on Tuesday, October 22 at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

Schools Show Out for the 10th Annual Heroes for Education 5K

The School District Palm Beach County. The 2025 2026 and 2026 2027 calendars have been approved

More than 1,600 hundred runners and walkers stepped up to the start line at the 10th Annual Heroes for Education 5K. Money raised at this event benefits the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County. This non profit organization provides school supplies for classrooms and awards grants to our teachers.

Click here to watch a recap of the exciting day!

See Which District High Schools Earned Recognition From College Board

College Board announced that 12 high schools in the District have been named to the Advanced Placement Program (AP) School Honor Roll for the 2023-2024 school year. Schools can earn this distinction by meeting the criteria that reflects a commitment to encouraging college attendance, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and increasing college readiness.

Click here to read the list of schools and to learn more.

State and Local Leaders Teach Civil Service During Ethical Governance Day

Ethical Governance Day brought leaders from across Palm Beach County, including Superintendent Burke and District 4 School Board Member Erica Whitfield, to speak to students at Pahokee Middle-Senior High School. The students had an opportunity to learn more about how their local government works, and hear from judges, lawyers, elected officials, and more.

Click here to watch a recap of the event.

Seeking Community Input on New School Start and End Times

A new state law passed requires middle schools to begin no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and high schools must begin no earlier than 8:30 a.m.

The District values the input of our families, educators, community, businesses, and other stakeholders as new start times are evaluated to comply with state law.

Click here to take the survey and to learn more.