Celebrating Earth Day with a New Episode of Burke at Work!
In this episode of Burke at Work: Earth Day Edition, Superintendent Mike Burke paddles alongside Jeaga Middle School teachers and students in the Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area.
As part of the District's Strategic Plan to expand opportunities for community experiences for students, this field trip explored the interconnectivity between Jeaga Middle and the natural conservation area and wetlands around the school campus.
Students are shining at Melaleuca Elementary School, and so is their modernized campus! Students, staff, community members, and District leaders came together for an official dedication ceremony after the school reopened its doors earlier this year. The modernization was made possible by the voter-approved 2016 Penny Sales Tax Referendum.
This Week's Thank a Teacher Shows There's Power in Problem Solving!
Early morning math sessions are the winning formula for students at Eagles Landing Middle School. Math teacher Lisa Flaxman comes in early once a week because she believes hard work equals higher test scores when it comes to her sixth grade students. For her dedication to teaching, Ms. Flaxman is this week’s Thank a Teacher winner and receives a $250 check from HCA Florida Healthcare!
Several District Campuses Designated as Schools of Excellence
Fifty-six District Schools were designated as 2022-2023 Schools of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education. The State Board designates a school as a School of Excellence if the school’s percentage of possible points earned in its school grade calculation is in the 80th percentile or higher for schools comprised of the same grade groupings.
Celebrating the District's LifeChanger of the Year!
Called "the heart of Palm Springs Elementary School," Patti Silva, a math instructional coach, was chosen from nominees across the country as one of this year’s LifeChanger of the Year Award winners. Palm Springs Elementary honored Patti during a surprise event in their cafeteria. As part of the award, she will receive a prize of $3,000 to share with her school.
The District Provides Help to Students for FAFSA Applications
For years, millions of students have relied on federal student aid to help pay college tuition, but the federal government recently made changes to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The application changes have made it more complicated for students to apply.
The School District is hosting a FAFSA Q&A on Monday, May 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center (3300 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach) to help students and parents better understand the application. Reminder - The deadline to apply in Florida is May 15.
