More Than 40 District Campuses Earn Schools of Excellence Designation

Forty-four Palm Beach County District Schools have been designated as 2024-2025 Schools of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education, under a program created by the Florida Legislature in 2017.

The program provides administrative flexibility to the state’s top schools allowing the instructional personnel and administrative staff to continue to serve their communities and increase student learning to the best of their professional ability.

See the list of District Schools of Excellence in Palm Beach County.

Thank a Teacher: Celine Besman at Palm Beach Central High School

For many students in the School District, the AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) program is a path to college and career success.

And at Palm Beach Central High, Celine Besman is making a life-changing difference as the school's dedicated AVID coordinator.

Thanks to our sponsor HCA Florida Healthcare, we presented Ms. Besman with a $500 check!

Watch video of this week's surprise.

Safety Tips Emphasized on Walk and Roll to School Day

Along with Manatee Elementary, more than 60 schools participated as students, parents, and community members walked and rolled to school, promoting safe routes and healthy habits.

Learn about the importance of teaching safe travel rules and how these events encourage a fun, active, and safe commute for thousands of children in the Palm Beach County School District.

Student Philanthropists: Application Deadline Approaching to Pitch Ideas

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.

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

The application deadline is October 26, 2025.

Learn more about Philanthropy Tank.