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Dear Friend of Wellness,
As the countdown continues, we now find ourselves just days away from closing another meaningful school year on Friday, May 29, 2026. This season brings an opportunity to reflect on how far we have come together while celebrating the many accomplishments, milestones, and moments of growth that have shaped this year across our District.
Throughout the 2025–2026 school year, our students, employees, families, and community partners have continued to demonstrate resilience, compassion, and dedication while supporting the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) culture. Your collective efforts continue to strengthen the foundation of wellness throughout our schools and community, and for that, we are deeply grateful.
On behalf of the District’s Wellness Promotion Task Force (WPTF), thank you for your continued commitment to promoting wellness initiatives and creating positive, supportive environments where students and staff can thrive. Together, we continue to build a culture rooted in connection, care, and opportunity.
As we approach the end of this school year, we proudly celebrate our exceptional educators, dedicated staff members, supportive parents/guardians, and most importantly, our incredible students. Your perseverance, hard work, and daily contributions have made a lasting impact.
To our students…we honor your growth, determination, and accomplishments throughout this year. Whether you are moving up to a new grade level, transitioning into middle or high school, or preparing to graduate and begin a new chapter, know that your journey matters and your future is filled with promise.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026…as you prepare to step into new opportunities and experiences, may you continue to lead with courage, kindness, and purpose. We are proud of all you have achieved and excited for all that lies ahead.
As we close this school year, let us continue uplifting one another while recognizing that wellness extends beyond the classroom and into every aspect of our lives. Every act of encouragement, compassion, and support contributes to a stronger and healthier community for all.
Nothing in life should ever be taken for granted. Let us cherish the moments we share, celebrate the progress we have made, and continue moving forward together with hope and determination.
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 ~
| Congratulations to the Class of 2026! |
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The District is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of thousands of graduating seniors during 33 graduation ceremonies alongside their families, friends, and supporters.
Ceremonies will air live on The Education Network (TEN), Xfinity channel 235, AT&T U-verse channel 99, and stream live with closed captioning on The School District of Palm Beach County's YouTube Channel.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on this exciting milestone and the bright futures ahead.
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Palm Beach County Schools Earn
National Music Honor for 10th Consecutive Year
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The District has been named a Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for the 10th consecutive year. The award recognizes the District’s strong commitment to high-quality music education through dedicated educators, community partnerships, and access to music programs for students across all schools. The distinction also reflects the continued support of Palm Beach County voters, whose referendum funding helps sustain fine arts programs throughout the District.
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The Results Are In.....
Let's Move Challenge 2026 - SDPBC Team!
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Our District participated in the FY26 Let's Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge, supported by Digital Vibez.
The goal of this challenge was to promote physical activity, nutrition and healthy behaviors for at least 30 minutes a day throughout the month of March.
The School District of Palm Beach County TEAM participated in the Challenge and collectively logged 11,097,543 physical activity minutes making us the
3rd Place Overall Team with Most Minutes Logged.
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A big CONGRATULATIONS to our
Top 3 Sub-Teams Per School Level and Department/Division.
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ATTN District Employees:
To view total minutes for your school or department please email
megan.rimpel@palmbeachschools.org
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May is Mental Health Awareness and
Trauma Informed Care Month!
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The many partners of Birth to 22: United for Brighter Futures continue their efforts in support of the annual Get Your Green On campaign. This initiative raises awareness by creating visible support and fostering safe spaces to talk openly about mental health and trauma.
In recognition of the 2026 theme, Rooted in Resiliency, everyone in Palm Beach County is encouraged to “Get Your Green On” by wearing green on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
| | The School District of Palm Beach County is commemorating Haitian Heritage Month in May, recognizing the valuable contributions made by Haitians to the history of the world. Haitian and Haitian American students represent the largest ethnic group from a single country in the District, made all the more special by their shared culture and Haitian Creole language. | | |
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Haitian Heritage Month
Essay Contest Winners Announced for 2026
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Three students were selected as winners in the School District of Palm Beach County’s 2026 Haitian Heritage Month Essay Contest for their cultural pride and academic excellence. District leaders selected their submissions based on the prompt, “Write a strategic plan narrative to suggest ways by which Haiti can be transformed in view of contemporary global perspectives.”
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Congratulations to this year’s contest winners:
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Health Council of Southeast Florida
Health Insurance Enrollment
| The Health Council of Southeast Florida offers free Health Insurance Marketplace navigation services to help individuals and families explore health coverage options, compare plans, and enroll in insurance programs such as Medicaid, CHIP, and Medicare. Assistance is available by phone, virtually, or in person, with support offered in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Visit Health Council of Southeast Florida to learn more or schedule an appointment. | HealthCorps is Looking for Interns! | | HealthCorps is seeking mentors for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 to support afterschool wellness clubs in our District schools. This internship opportunity offers hands-on experience, professional development, possible college credit, and a monthly stipend for students interested in public health, education, nutrition, and related fields. View the flyer for more information, and click the button below to access the interest form. | | Mental Health Awareness Night | | |
Join the Get Your Green On Campaign for Mental Health Awareness Night as the Palm Beach Cardinals take on the Daytona Tortugas at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Tickets are $10 (plus fees), with $5 from every ticket supporting the Get Your Green On Campaign and its efforts to raise awareness and connect the community with mental health resources.
Mental Health Awareness Night Tickets
🗓Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
⏰Time: Gates open at 5:30 p.m. | First pitch at 6:30 p.m.
📍Location: Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
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Resiliency in Motion -
A Delray Beach Family Affair
| | Celebrate community, culture, and connection at this free, family-friendly event in Delray Beach. The day begins with Resiliency in Motion, an intergenerational bike and golf cart ride through Delray Beach’s historic neighborhoods, followed by A Delray Beach Family Affair at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum featuring BBQ favorites, live music, shopping, arts activities, and fun for all ages. | | |
🗓Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍Location: Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
| | | Mental Health Community Conversation | | | | |
Join BeWellPBC Community Connectors and Rhonda's Promise for "Hey Sistas Mental Health Awareness Community Conversation."
This community conversation invites women to gather in a safe, supportive space for open dialogue, healing, and mental wellness.
Register today to reserve your spot!
🗓Date: May 21, 2026
⏰Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍Location: Aloft Hotel in Delray Beach
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The theme for Global Wellness Day 2026 is #JoyMagenta, celebrating joy as a pathway to wellbeing.
This year encourages rediscovering joy through gratitude, connection, movement, and creativity as key parts of overall wellness.
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Embrace #JoyMagenta by sharing positivity and cultivating joy in our daily lives and communities:
- Joy in Gratitude
- Joy through Connection
- Joy in Movement
- Joy through Creativity
| | Click the image to view Everyday Practices for Brain Health & Well-Being. | | Click the banner to view the May skills for Learning & Life Newsletter. | | 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. | | |
Paula Triana, RDN, LDN
Wellness Promotion Manager
District's Wellness Promotion Task Force
School Food Service Department
3661 Interstate Park Road North, Suite #100
Riviera Beach, Florida, 33404
Office Phone: (561) 383-2026
Cell Phone: (561) 253-5583
Email: paula.triana@palmbeachschools.org
Frances F. Rosier
Wellness Promotion Senior Analyst
District's Wellness Promotion Task Force
School Food Service Department
3661 Interstate Park Road North, Suite #100
Riviera Beach, Florida, 33404
Office Phone: (561) 882-1931
Email: frances.rosier@palmbeachschools.org
Megan Rimpel
Wellness Promotion Analyst
District's Wellness Promotion Task Force
School Food Service Department
3661 Interstate Park Road North, Suite #100
Riviera Beach, Florida, 33404
Office Phone: (561) 383-2074
Email: megan.rimpel@palmbeachschools.org
Hilary Vandersluis, RDN, LDN
Nutrition Specialist
Nutrition Services
School Food Service Department
3661 Interstate Park Road North, Suite #100
Riviera Beach, Florida, 33404
Office Phone: (561) 383-2041
Email: hilary.vandersluis@palmbeachschools.org
| | | 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. | | | | |
