April 8, 2024
All 28 Dwyer Award Finalists are
School District of Palm Beach County Teachers!
The Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. has named the finalists for the 40th annual William T. Dwyer Awards for Excellence in Education. This year, all 28 finalists are from Palm Beach County School District-operated schools.

Burke at Work With a School Administrative Assistant
In this episode of Burke at Work, Superintendent Mike Burke surprises callers while answering the phone at Seminole Ridge Community High School.

Mr. Burke shadowed the school Administrative Assistant to get a glimpse of the multitasking, problem-solving, and organizational skills that go into such a critical role on a school campus. Watch the latest episode of Burke at Work.
Team Palm Beach Welcomes Job Seekers During Hiring Event
More than 1,000 candidates converged on the South Florida Fairgrounds on April 3 for the School District of Palm Beach County Job Fair.

The District welcomed job seekers for a variety of instructional and non-instructional positions at its biggest hiring event of the year.

This Week’s Thank a Teacher Winner
is Dedicated to Creating Lifelong Readers
As the Media Specialist at Timber Trace Elementary School, Shannon Culp cherishes being able to instill a love of reading and learning in every student.

She received a $250 check from HCA Florida Healthcare as this week's Thank a Teacher winner.

Clerk’s Office and Dr. Joaquín García High
Team up to Showcase Student Art
Thanks to the Clerks for Arts program for the current school year, student artwork will be on display in Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller offices throughout Palm Beach County.

The unique project is a result of a collaboration between the Palm Beach County Clerk’s office, together with art teachers and students at Dr. Joaquín García High School.
There is Still Time to Apply for a Choice Program
Late Choice Program applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be accepted until Friday, April 12, 2024.

Also, parents / guardians can request a student reassignment to a school outside the student’s attendance area.

Applications for reassignment / open enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year will be accepted from April 15 – May 31, 2024.

Kindergarten Round Ups are Happening This Week!
Attend your Kindergarten Round Up event to meet your school staff, learn about kindergarten curriculum, and much more.

Find out the date and time of upcoming Kindergarten Round Up events as well as other important information about your child's school.
April 25 is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
in the School District
The School District of Palm Beach County will observe Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on Thursday, April 25, 2024, and allow K-12 students to accompany a parent or guardian to their non-District workplace.