🍎🎉 Welcome Back to School, Palm Beach County!

August 11, 2025

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25-26 School Calendar

Your Penny at Work

2025-2026 Welcome Back Students August 11 2025

New School Year, New Beginnings!

The School District of Palm Beach County is excited to welcome students to a new school year. The back-to-school webpage contains useful information for both students and parents.

Parents and students new to the District can visit the District's Welcome Center. The staff at the Center speak multiple languages and can assist families with the enrollment process.

The Welcome Center is located at 3300 Forest Hill Blvd., Building E, Room #4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. For more information, please call 561-434-8197 or email welcomecenter@palmbeachschools.org

Saddle View Teachers Set Up Classrooms, Get Ready for School

Exterior of Saddle View Elementary School

The School District is thrilled about the opening of our 183rd school for the 2025-2026 school year, Saddle View Elementary School.

Saddle View was designed to reflect the nearby Arden community, as it serves students in the western Palm Beach County area.

We caught up with a few teachers as they prepared their classrooms for this exciting upcoming school year. The Colts are ready to make their mark on the community!

Burke at Work - Summer School Food Service

Superintendent Mike Burke serving food in a school cafeteria.

In this episode of Burke at Work, Superintendent Mike Burke rolls up his sleeves and helps out the amazing School Food Service team at Timber Trace Elementary!

Even during the summer, these dedicated professionals were still hard at work, making sure students have hot, nutritious lunches.

Watch Superintendent Burke work a shift in School Food Service.

Applications Now Open For 2025-2026

Philanthropy Tank Programs

Student in front of their poster explaining their presentation.

Students in grades 8 through 11 who live or attend school in Palm Beach County are invited to apply for mentorship and funding for their student-led community impact programs. The application deadline is October 26, 2025.

Finalists have the opportunity to receive up to $15,000 for their program.

A virtual workshop for those wanting assistance or feedback on their applications will be held on August 16 at 11 a.m.

Keep Track of Your Child's Transportation

With Here Comes the Bus

Here Comes The Bus is a free, easy-to-use website and application that allows you to see the location of your child’s school bus on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.

You will be able to know when the bus is near your stop, so you can send your child out at just the right time. Download the Here Comes the Bus app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Learn more about Here Comes the Bus.