December 4, 2023
Construction Academy Students Build Houses and Future Careers
Seminole Ridge High School's Weitz Construction Academy students stay busy acquiring skills and even building homes for those in need through Habitat for Humanity. Discover the exciting possibilities that await you in 330+ Choice and Career programs, such as this one.

Choice program application deadlines for the 2024-2025 school year:

• December 8, 2023 - Deadline to apply for Choice schools that require an audition.
• January 26, 2024 - Deadline to apply for all other Choice programs.



Holocaust Exhibit Brings Lessons to Life for Students
The "Hate Ends Now Cattle Car Exhibit" is an immersive, multimedia experience housed inside a replica of a World War II cattle car. The car was used to transport Jews and other targeted groups to concentration camps.

This exhibit will visit various high schools in Palm Beach County this school year to enable students to connect emotionally with the historical events it represents. Thanks to inSIGHT Through Education for sponsoring this event and making this experience possible for students.
Kids Community Closet Expands Services to the Glades
West Technical Education Center hosted a celebration of the successful collaboration between the Migrant Education Program and the National Council of Jewish Women Palm Beach County Chapter. Together, they launched the Migrant Education Kids Community Closet providing clothing, shoes, and school uniforms to children in need.
Project UpLift Offers Reading Support to Students
One thousand students receive free reading support with Project UpLift! Project UpLift was started in 2017 at Pine Grove Elementary School in Delray Beach by Roots and Wings in response to a request from Principal Shauntay King who expressed the need for reading support for third graders. Now, the program is helping students soar at 13 elementary schools.
Santa Claus Receives Wishes in All Forms, Including ASL (American Sign Language)!
More than 50 District students from Indian Pines Elementary and Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School had the opportunity to meet the ASL (American Sign Language) friendly Santa Claus at the Mall at Wellington Green on Thursday, November 30. This special experience was for deaf and hard-of-hearing elementary-aged children who were able to communicate their holiday wishes to Santa through signing.

In another exciting surprise, the American Sign Language students from John I. Leonard High School performed Christmas carols while the young students played in the artificial snow palace.
'Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer!
Get into the holiday spirit with Songs of the Season, the District's annual musical extravaganza featuring students from across Palm Beach County! These amazing musicians, singers, and performers show off what they've learned in their music classes and arts programs, and we hope you enjoy this presentation of their talents.