February 17, 2025

Resources for Families

24-25 School Calendar

Your Penny at Work

See Which High School Won the 2025 Academic Challenge

Students’ knowledge is tested in a fast-paced tournament on subjects such as language arts, math, science, social studies, fine arts, world languages, and more, during the 2025 Academic Challenge.

Students from six District high schools competed for the title, including Spanish River High School, Wellington High School, Boynton Beach High School, Boca Raton High School, which placed third, A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, which placed second, and congratulations to the team from Suncoast High School for winning first place!

The six highest-performing students make up the "A-team" and will represent the District in the state competition.

Click here to watch a recap of the final round.

Summer 2025 Student Internship Application Window Opens on March 14

District internships provide current high school juniors and seniors who are 16 years of age and older, and recent District graduates attending undergraduate programs at a college or university, with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a wide variety of fields.

The application window opens on March 14 and closes on April 4.

Click here to learn more.

This Thank a Teacher's Students Say She Radiates Love and Kindness

English Language Arts teacher Ms. Alicia Harp is feeling the love this Valentine’s Day! Ms. Harp was nominated by her 7th-grade student, Ava Moberg, who says Ms. Harp is known for always being kind and supportive. For all she does to help her students succeed, Ms. Harp receives a check for $350 from our business partner, HCA Florida Healthcare.

Click here to watch the sweet surprise!

Find Out How You Can Receive Fast, Free, and Safe Tax Preparation Help

Banner promoting free tax preparation services for those earning $76,000 or less in 2024, by United Way Palm Beach County.

United Way of Palm Beach County's annual "Taxes Filed Free Campaign" provides free, confidential, and secure preparation and e-filing of tax returns to qualified taxpayers. To qualify, a taxpayer’s income must have been $76,000 or less in 2024. Taxpayers may be eligible for up to $7,830 in Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC).

There are 2 options to choose from to e-file your tax return; "Filed For You," which offers in-person tax preparation, and "Filed Yourself," which can be done online by yourself.

Click here to learn more.

Have You Taken the SEQ? Survey Extended to Feb. 28

The School Effectiveness Questionnaire (SEQ) gives parents, students in grades 3-12, and school-based staff an opportunity to submit feedback to the District. Responses to the SEQ provide important information that helps schools and the District develop and sustain Academic Excellence and Growth, and a Student-Focused Culture, which are central themes in the Strategic Plan.

The survey closes on Friday, February 28, 2025 for parents and students.

Click here to take the survey.