February 26, 2024
Superintendent Burke Slides Into Kindergarten!
In this episode of Burke at Work, Superintendent Mike Burke visits Mrs. Grillo's kindergarten classroom at Elbridge Gale Elementary School, where he sees how young scholars are already reading, writing, and of course, having fun while learning.

Is your child turning 5 by September 1, 2024? Get ready to step, or slide as Mr. Burke did, into kindergarten! Find out next steps at palmbeachschools.org/kindergarten

Students Explore Black History Month in the Community
For Black History Month, students from Congress Middle School explored important landmarks around Palm Beach County, such as the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in West Palm Beach. Each stop on this bus tour represented various moments in history that have been significant in the development of the rich culture of our local Black community.
Free and Innovative Tutoring Assistance Launching for High School Students
The School District of Palm Beach County announced a new partnership with the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation to expand the use of the Khan Academy suite of products and implement Khanmigo, an innovative AI-powered virtual tutor and teaching assistant, in the District's high schools. The program is being rolled out to nine high schools by June 2024 and then to all high schools for the 2024-2025 school year.
This Week's Thank a Teacher Helps Students Reach Their Potential!
This week's Thank a Teacher winner was nominated by her colleague for her dedication to helping seniors at Lake Worth Community High School pass national exams and earn their caps and gowns. Lori Replogle says her greatest joy in teaching is helping students set end-of-year goals and watching them exceed their expectations.

Her passion for education shines bright in her classroom and for that, Ms. Replogle has earned a $250 check from HCA Florida Healthcare as this week's Thank a Teacher winner.
HBCU/HSI College Fair Prepares Students for the Next Step
High school students met college representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as Hispanic-serving institutions. Some even received on-the-spot admissions and scholarships!
Parents! Now is the Perfect Time to Join Team Palm Beach
Join us on Wednesday, April 3, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds - Expo Center for a District-wide hiring event!

All 182 schools and select departments are participating! This event will include all Palm Beach County District Schools, each featuring job openings at their table. Many of our School District Departments will also hire non-instructional personnel for all positions (paraprofessionals, aftercare workers, school food service, bus drivers, etc.).

The positions will be for the current 2023-2024 school year and 2024-2025 school year. Walk-ins are welcome. Job offers on the spot!