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The image shows a celebratory scene in a classroom setting. In the foreground, there is a prominent play button overlaid, indicating that this is a screenshot from a video. Behind the play button, two women are standing in front of a whiteboard, smiling and holding a certificate. Surrounding them are colorful balloons—red, silver, and rainbow-colored—along with confetti. A girl on the right side of the image is holding a bouquet of flowers. The top right corner features the logo and name "HCA Florida Healthcare." Text at the bottom of the image reads "THANK A TEACHER IS BACK," with an apple graphic replacing the letter "A" in "BACK." The whiteboard in the background has various classroom materials, such as a chart with possible writing tasks.

Thank a Teacher is BACK for the 2024-2025 School Year and Bigger Than Before!

The highly-anticipated appreciation campaign returns this month. Each week, one lucky teacher will be surprised in their classroom with a $350 check, thanks to HCA Healthcare Florida!


Have you ever wanted to thank a special teacher for the impact they've made on a student's life? Help us celebrate our outstanding Palm Beach County teachers by sending a message of thanks and we'll surprise one teacher every week with the #ThankATeacherPBC prize. Your favorite teacher could be next!


Click here to nominate a teacher.


Click here to watch the video.

Seeking Community Input: Preparing for New School Start and End Times Beginning in August 2026
The image depicts a group of children walking on a sidewalk with school buses in the background. The children, dressed in casual clothing, are carrying backpacks. They are accompanied by an adult who is also wearing casual clothes. The sidewalk is bordered by a grassy area in the foreground. A series of concrete pillars supports a metal canopy that provides shade over the sidewalk. The yellow school buses have the words "Palm Beach District Schools" written on their sides.

A new law passed requires middle schools to begin no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and high schools must begin no earlier than 8:30 a.m.


The District values the input of our families, educators, community, businesses, and other stakeholders as new start times are evaluated to comply with state law.


Click here for more information.

Community presentations with question-and-answer sessions will be hosted at six schools across Palm Beach County with the first meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Wellington Community High school.


Click here to view the complete Community Meetings schedule.

Limestone Creek Elementary Unveils Sensory Wall

With the help of local business partners and their PTO, Limestone Creek Elementary filled a hallway with fun, interactive activities designed to help students regulate themselves when they are experiencing difficult emotions. The new sensory wall activities provide visual, auditory, and tactile stimulation which helps calm and focus these young minds.



Click here to watch the video.

2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Contests

Students are encouraged to participate in the Florida Department of Education's Hispanic Heritage Month art and essay contests!


This year's theme is “Honoring Hispanic Contributions to Florida’s Success” so get creative and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.


Click here to learn more.

Is Your Student a Changemaker? Philanthropy Tank is Ready to Empower Your Ideas!

Philanthropy Tank empowers and inspires the next generation of CHANGEmakers by challenging and equipping students to implement sustainable service-driven solutions to problems impacting us locally.


Students in grades 8-11 can apply to Philanthropy Tank to receive mentorship and funding for their student-led community impact ideas.


Learn more during the workshops happening on September 5 and 21. Registration is required.


Click here to get started!

District Student Receives College Scholarship to Play eSports

2024 Palm Beach Lakes Community High School graduate, Beckham Llewellyn, signed his letter of intent on August 29, to play on the Keiser University eSports team!


Beckham was a member of the Palm Beach Lakes High School eSports club, "The Retro Rams," and is the first graduate to receive an eSports scholarship since the program began in 2019.


Click here to watch the story by WPBF 25 News.
"September is... List of monthly observances and events, featuring American Founders' Month, World Suicide Prevention Day, Patriot Day, and others. School district logo at the top right." Text Section: American Founders' Month Attendance Awareness Month Hispanic Heritage Month National Library Card Sign-Up Month National Literacy Month National PTA Membership Month Labor Day - 9/2 National Read a Book Day - 9/6 International Literacy Day - 9/8 National Arts in Education Week - 9/9 – 9/13 World Suicide Prevention Day - 9/10 Patriot Day / National Day of Service and Remembrance - 9/11 Constitution Day - 9/17 IT Professionals Day - 9/17 National Voter Registration Day - 9/17 Dads Take Your Child to School Day - 9/19 International Day of Peace - 9/21 Celebrate Freedom Week - 9/23 – 9/27 International Translation Day - 9/30
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