September 18, 2023
Fins to the Left, Fins to the Right, and She's the Teacher of the Week!
The Dolphins of Discovery Key Elementary are jumping for joy as their beloved teacher Ms. Melanie Young, a third grade teacher at the school, was celebrated as the first Thank a Teacher winner of the school year! Ms. Young is also a School District of Palm Beach County alumnus, and she was surprised in her classroom with kind words from the student and mom who nominated her, as well as a $250 check from our generous sponsor, HCA Florida Healthcare.

Thursday, September 21 is Dads Take Your Child to School Day
This day serves to highlight and support fatherhood engagement in education by helping schools foster this important connection with fathers and father figures. This includes, but is not limited to: brothers, uncles, grandparents, stepfathers, male mentors, and other significant male role models in a childโ€™s life.

Canโ€™t make drop-off or pick-up? There are many ways that fathers and father figures can engage in the education of children, including assisting with homework, attending parent-teacher conferences, and participating in school activities.

The District Invests in Students Through the Art of Music Education
Many District schools have exciting news, they have the opportunity to grow their music programs this year! This school year, the District invested $10-12 million across the county for "A Reason to Succeed," also known as, The A.R.T.S. Music Initiative. The goal is to give more students access to quality music education. Receiving schools will be able to use the funding for their individual music program needs, such as purchasing instruments and supplies, and fixing donated equipment.
Superintendent Burke Earns a Near-Perfect Score on the Districtโ€™s Annual Evaluation
Each year, the superintendent is given a performance evaluation by the School Board to determine his effectiveness on academic excellence, District growth, and overall performance. During the September 13 board meeting, District 5 board member and Chairman Frank Barbieri. announced Superintendent Mike Burke's annual performance rating on behalf of the board. The much-anticipated number was a near-perfect score of 4.8 out of a possible 5.
Honoring the Constitution and the United States Founders
Today, we celebrate and honor Constitution Day! Signed in 1787, the Constitution is the foundation of our government and establishes our rights as Americans. Schools will teach students about this critical part of American history and the role the Constitution continues to play in our daily lives.
School Menu Items Spice up Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 through October 15. Lake Worth Community High School students kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with the School Food Service team, trying out some new tasty menu items that will be featured in lunchrooms throughout the District. The students sampled pollo con queso, yuca fries, chicken and rice, and quesadillas. To see your school's daily lunch menu, click here to visit the Food and Nutrition Services website.