🌟 Controlled Open Enrollment is Available! See How the District Celebrated Take Your Child to Work Day, and School Volunteer Month

April 28, 2025

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See How the District Celebrated Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

Thursday, April 4, was Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day in the School District of Palm Beach County. Students joined their parents at schools and other work sites across the District, like The Education Network, where they learned about a typical workday and how their parents contribute to the mission of the District to serve students just like them.

Click here to watch a recap of the special day!

Submit Controlled Open Enrollment Applications by May 30

The Controlled Open Enrollment application for the 2025-2026 school year is open from Monday, April 14, 2025, through Friday, May 30, 2025.

Results for the 2025-2026 Controlled Open Enrollment application will be posted on Monday, June 9, 2025. Controlled Open Enrollment allows students to apply for and attend a school outside their regular attendance zone.

Click here to learn more and apply online.

Check Out the NEW Burke at Work Episode, School Volunteer Edition!

In this edition of Burke at Work, Superintendent Mike Burke spends time with dedicated School Volunteer Ms. Stephanie Wallaert at Panther Run Elementary School. The invaluable contributions of school volunteers like Ms. Wallaert enrich the educational experience for countless students within the School District of Palm Beach County.

Click here to watch the episode.

National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month

April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, and we’re spotlighting Hagen Road Elementary for its strong Spanish-English Dual Language Program. The District has 35 schools with Spanish Dual Language programs, including six International Spanish Academies (ISA), endorsed by the Ministry of Education of Spain, and three Haitian Creole bilingual programs.

Click here to watch the video.

This Teacher is Being Recognized for How She Makes Learning Fun

Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Brandi Sangster, wants her students to have fun while learning. Her students at Dwight D. Eisenhower K-8 play games, do hands-on projects, and sing songs to help them with their reading, writing, and math. For her creativity in the classroom, Mrs. Sangster is this week’s “Thank a Teacher” winner and receives a check for $350 from our business partner, HCA Florida Healthcare.

Click here to watch the surprise!

Wear Yellow on May 2 for School Lunch Hero Day

The District's school nutrition staff strives to make breakfast and lunch a positive part of every student’s day. From their friendly greetings in the cafeteria, the love they dish out with every student’s meal, and how they encourage kids to eat all food groups, our school nutrition professionals are truly heroes! Join us in celebrating School Lunch Hero Day by wearing yellow on Friday, May 2, 2025. Show gratitude by saying “thank you,” and making cards or posters to share with the School Food Service staff.

Click here to view your school's daily menu.