February is "Love the Bus" month, and students and staff are showing our dedicated bus drivers how much they are appreciated. Students at Royal Palm School made signs and cards for their drivers, thanking them for a safe ride to school, and the smiling face that always greets them when they get on the bus.



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Frenel Louis is a senior at Lake Worth High School who wrote an essay entitled “Bilingualism and Personal Growth: How Being Bilingual Will Assist Me in My Future Endeavors.” His paper received the first place prize in the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) 2025 Being Bilingual Student Essay Contest. Written in English and Spanish for his Latinos in Action class, Louis used the essay to explore how being bilingual has helped him in his life.

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This week's Thank a Teacher winner, Ms. Catherine Darby, plays an active role in students' success at Atlantic Community High School as the AICE Marine Science teacher, Boys and Girls Volleyball Coach, and Student Government Association Sponsor.

Ms. Darby is known to be a shining light and reliable leader for her students and the staff she works with, and for that, she receives a check for $350 from our business partner, HCA Florida Healthcare. 

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The Palm Beach County Youth Services Summer Camp Scholarship Program is designed to bridge gaps, prevent the summer slide, and open opportunities for youth summer camp experiences. From arts and sciences to sports and nature immersion, the program covers full tuition and fees for summer camps for children ages 5 to 17 in families with income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

The Summer Camp Scholarship application window closes on April 4, 2025.

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Thursday, April 24 is "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" in the District! This event allows students to obtain real-world experience and enhances mentorship. On this day, students (K-12) can accompany a parent or guardian to their workplace after submitting a note to their school with notification of their impending absence. Participating students will receive an excused absence for the day.

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