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Dear Friend of Wellness,
As we close out another meaningful school year, we find ourselves once again in that familiar space…filled with both reflection and anticipation. For my family, this school year signifies the culmination and conclusion of a 14-year journey through the kindergarten through grade twelve education arena. For us, it has been Our BEST Choice, and we are deeply grateful to the many individuals who supported us along the way…offering their knowledge, passion, and love so generously.
While goodbyes are never easy, we celebrate the countless achievements and inspiring growth we have witnessed throughout the school year. May the foundation built through the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model guide everyone with purpose and strength wherever we all go.
As we reflect on nearly two decades of progress through our District’s Wellness Promotion Policy (2.035), it is clear that real change happens when we move together with intention. Whether you have been on this journey with us since 2006 or joined more recently, your dedication to elevating wellness through the ten WSCC components continues to inspire and uplift our schools, our workplaces, and our communities.
Looking ahead to the 2025–2026 school year, let us keep this momentum alive. Let us recommit to nurturing a culture where every student is supported, every staff member empowered, and every school environment promotes overall wellness. The WSCC model is not just a framework…it is a promise to our children and to one another.
Our Wellness Promotion Task Force Newsletter will return in September 2025, and we cannot wait to continue this journey with you. Until then, we wish you a summer full of rest, joy, adventure, and well-being.
Let's keep pressing on and...
Never Give UP!
Continue being a beacon of LIGHT for all the children and each other...
Let's grow STRONGER together!
~ Be healthy and safe ~
Paula
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Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child
~ WSCC UPDATES ~
| | Best of Burke at Work 2025 | | From JROTC to marching bands, from the farm to the table, Superintendent Michael J. Burke explored various jobs and programs throughout The School District of Palm Beach County in "Burke at Work." Check out the highlights from the 2024-2025 school year. | | Celebrating the 2024-2025 School Year | | | | 2024-2025 was a banner year for the "A" Rated School District of Palm Beach County. Our students' talent shined on the athletic field, in the classroom and on the stage. Community experiences took students out of the classroom and into the community for hands-on learning. Additionally, two new therapy dogs joined our School Police Department, and hundreds of students started the school year at modernized campuses. | | Congratulations to the Class of 2025! | | | | Thousands of students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas and mark a pivotal moment in their lives. These graduates are future doctors, lawyers, engineers, firefighters, teachers, and everything in between. They are prepared for the road ahead because of the time and dedication they invested in their education, and those who supported them along the way. | | |
Free Meals Provided for Children at
Various Sites During the Summer
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The School Food Service Department (SFS) operates the Summer Food Service Program at schools, libraries, and community centers during the summer.
Anyone age 18 or younger is eligible to receive meals at open school sites at no charge. Children may come from the surrounding community and do not need to be a part of the activity taking place on campus to participate in the meal service.
| | The SFS Department is also providing free grab-and-go meals through a special program at Glades Central Community High School and Pahokee Middle-Senior High School. Meal kits will consist of two breakfasts and two lunches. All items provided will be shelf-stable and will not require cooking or reheating. | | |
Global Wellness Day
Is a worldwide celebration that encourages everyone to take just one step toward living a healthier life.
This year’s theme is #ReconnectMagenta, a call to deepen our connections in five meaningful ways:
- Reconnect with Nature
- Reconnect with Yourself
- Reconnect with Family and Friends
- Reconnect with Community
- Reconnect with Longevity
| | Let us embark on this journey together, celebrating the spirit of #ReconnectMagenta and creating a world where meaningful connections thrive. | | |
The Longest Day
Outshine The Darkness of Alzheimer's
| | The Longest Day is the day with the most daylight—the summer solstice. This year, it falls on Saturday, June 21. The Longest Day participants fight the darkness of Alzheimer's and all other forms of dementia through a fundraising activity of their choice, held on a day that works for them. The goal is to raise funds to advance the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. | |  | | Palm Beach County Education & Training Center | | |
Supporting Couples & Their Mental Health
During Pregnancy and Beyond
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📅 When: Friday, July 4th, 2025
7:15 A.M.
📍 Where: Florida Atlantic University
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Believe With Me's
Freedom 4 Miler Run/Walk
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Bringing Hope and Help to America's Families of Fallen Soldiers!
ALL PROCEEDS benefit surviving family members!
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📅 When: Friday, July 4th, 2025
7:15 A.M.
📍 Where: Constitution Park in Tequesta
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| Delray Beach 4th of July Festival & Fireworks | | |
Celebrate Independence Day with an evening of live music, food, family fun, and fireworks at Delray Beach's 4th of July Festival!
Highlights include a 60-foot flag raising, live performances by Absolute Queen and
DJ SoNyce, kids’ activities, and a spectacular beachside fireworks show at 9:00 P.M.
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📅 When: Friday, July 4, 2025
6:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
📍 Where: East Atlantic Ave & A1A, Delray Beach
🎟️ Admission: Free
| | 14th Annual KidsFit Jamathon | | | | |
Get ready to move! Digital Vibez is hosting the 14th Annual KidsFit Jamathon. This high-energy event promotes health and wellness through dance, music, and interactive games. Kids will enjoy live performances, obstacle courses, a dance contest, and more, all while learning the importance of staying active and healthy.
🗓️ When: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
📍 Where: South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach
🎟️ Admission: $8 per child
staff attend free
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SAVE THE DATE!
11th Annual Heroes for Education 5K
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Lace up your athletic shoes and join the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County for the 11th Annual Heroes For Education 5K, presented by UnitedHealthcare and Optum, on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at John Prince Park in Lake Worth. This exciting and inspiring event promotes health and wellness, while also raising money and support for the A-rated School District of Palm Beach County!
Cash prizes will be given to the Palm Beach County public schools with the largest teams, as well as the fastest teams. And you don’t want to miss the popular School Mascot Race! Every Palm Beach County public school mascot that competes gets $100 for their school, and the fastest mascot on the move wins $250!
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ATTN. District Employees...
The FHESC Summer Wellness Events Calendar is Here!
| | Click to view June & July Events | |
Read the June - July Edition of The Well of PBC!
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View the Prime Time PBC Newsletter for
Free Summer Resources
| | The District's Wellness Promotion Task Force (WPTF) purpose is to create an educational forum that allows students, staff, parents, community partners, and members of the public to successfully collaborate in the promotion of healthier lives. With the District's ultimate goal of improving student performance, the direction of the Wellness Promotion Task Force is to encourage a proactive approach to holistically address the health, wellness, and safety of all school children and staff. | | Disclaimer: Information, viewpoints, opinions and comments expressed in this 'Wellness Promotion: District & Community Updates' newsletter are those of the individual organization(s) and/or presenter(s), are for informational purposes only, and may not indicate ratification or sponsorship by The School District of Palm Beach County. We are sending out this newsletter to provide information that may be helpful to our students and their families, staff, and the community-at-large. | | | | |
