Dreyfoos Counseling Team Receives Prestigious Recognition


Congratulations to Dreyfoos School of the Arts counselors Olga Middleton, Rachelle Nicholas, Kathryn Murphy, and Shae Hammack for being named the 2026 Small School Counseling Department of the Year by the George Snow Scholarship Fund!

This well-deserved honor recognizes their outstanding dedication to supporting students, guiding their academic journeys, and helping them prepare for successful futures. We are incredibly proud of our counseling team and grateful to the George Snow Scholarship Fund for recognizing their impact and continued commitment to student success.
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Bringing Literature to Life at Palm Beach Dramaworks


Dreyfoos AP Spanish Literature students recently attended Alba at Palm Beach Dramaworks, a contemporary adaptation of Federico García Lorca’s La casa de Bernarda Alba, which they had just studied in class.

The experience included a pre-show discussion with Education Director Gary Cadwallader and a special conversation with playwright Alejandro Rodriguez. Thanks to Palm Beach Dramaworks and the support of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation, students enjoyed a memorable opportunity to connect classroom learning with live theatre.
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Congratulations to Christopher De Leon, Director of Jazz Studies at Dreyfoos School of the Arts, on being named Palm Beach Illustrated’s Educator of the Year! Through his passion for jazz education, mentorship, and dedication to his students, Mr. De Leon has built an exceptional program that inspires young musicians to grow and excel. We are proud to see his outstanding contributions to arts education recognized with this well-deserved honor!
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Congratulations to our Dreyfoos School of the Arts nominees for the Palm Beach County School District’s Celebrate the Great recognition! Mr. Hesse (Teacher of the Year), Mrs. Bullock (School-Based Employee of the Year), and Mrs. Arterburn (Assistant Principal of the Year) have been recognized for their dedication and contributions to our school community. We are proud to celebrate these outstanding individuals who help make Dreyfoos such an inspiring place to learn and grow!


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DSOA Today Named National Pacemaker Award Finalist


Congratulations to DSOA Today, which has been named one of only 18 scholastic news broadcast finalists nationwide for the prestigious 2026 National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Pacemaker Award!


Considered one of the highest honors in scholastic journalism, the Pacemaker Awards recognize excellence in storytelling, writing, editing, hosting, and coverage of important topics. This national recognition highlights the creativity, dedication, and hard work of Dreyfoos' talented student journalists and faculty.



Finalists will be honored, and winners will be announced on November 21 at the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando. We are incredibly proud of the entire DSOA Today team for continuing a tradition of excellence in student broadcasting!

Congratulations to our talented Dreyfoos student journalists named finalists for the National Scholastic Press Association’s 2026 Individual Awards! This prestigious recognition celebrates excellence in student journalism from across the nation and around the world.


We are proud to recognize Kara Schultz and Dana Cuevas Lopez (The Marquee) for Yearbook Spread Design of the Year; Liliana Kirby and Vi Erisha (The Muse) for News Story of the Year; Lian Dussie for Marketer of the Year; and Sara Lipnitzky (The Marquee) for Designer of the Year.


Winners will be announced at the NSPA/JEA Fall National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando. Congratulations to these outstanding students on their national recognition!

SOAFI Math Bootcamp Drives Student Success at Dreyfoos


Through generous donor funding provided by the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation (SOAFI), Dreyfoos School of the Arts launched a targeted Math Bootcamp to help Algebra and Geometry students strengthen their skills and prepare for their End-of-Course (EOC) exams.


The results were impressive! 88% of Algebra Bootcamp participants and 84% of Geometry Bootcamp participants passed their respective EOC exams. In total, 131 students participated in at least one day of the program, representing more than 40% of the students eligible to attend.


The school also celebrated significant improvements in overall math performance, with math proficiency increasing from 84% to 87%, overall learning gains rising from 38% to 47%, and learning gains among the lowest-performing 25% of students improving from 50% to 57%.


These achievements highlight the importance of targeted academic support and the opportunities made possible through philanthropy. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Dreyfoos students continue to benefit from programs that strengthen academic achievement and build confidence in the classroom.


Building on this success, Dreyfoos hopes to expand the program next year by introducing a Mock EOC Exam to further strengthen student preparation and achievement.

The Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation (SOAFI), in collaboration with the Dreyfoos School Counseling Department, recently helped host a successful SOAFI College Bootcamp, bringing together a full house of students eager to take the next steps toward their futures.


The bootcamp provided students with valuable insight into the college admissions process, guidance on building strong college applications, and resources to help them confidently navigate their journey to higher education.

Through initiatives like the SOAFI College Bootcamps, the Foundation continues to support students beyond the classroom, helping them prepare for college and pursue their academic and professional goals.