Posts by Julie Houston Trieste
School Board Approves Calendar Change, No School on Election Day
The Palm Beach County School Board has approved a revision to the 2018-2019 school calendar that will close school for students on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6. The day will be a Duty/Professional Development Day (Duty/PDD) for school-based staff. The Duty/PDD previously scheduled for Friday, November 2 will be a regular school day for students and…
Read MoreGet to Know Your Little One’s New School at Kindergarten Round-Up
Palm Beach County School District schools are ready to welcome your child and provide all of the information needed to get ready for Kindergarten with their annual Kindergarten Round-Ups. Kindergarten Round-Ups welcome families to visit the campuses, allow you and your child to get acquainted with the school and teachers, and get excited about all the…
Read MoreSchool District and Business Development Board Welcome Your Input
The School District of Palm Beach County and the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB) are frequent partners in building the future of our community in economic and workforce development. We would like to request your participation in the PBC Skills workforce initiative. This project is an important step in bridging the gap…
Read MoreDr. Fennoy’s Superintendent Contract, Cabinet Changes Approved by Board
The Palm Beach County School Board approved a six-plus year contract for Dr. Donald E. Fennoy II on Wednesday, finalizing Fennoy’s hiring as the next Superintendent of the School District of Palm Beach County. Dr. Fennoy will be officially sworn in as Superintendent on Thursday morning, and a public ceremony will be held on Wednesday,…
Read MoreWomen’s Empowerment Summit to Assist Women in Business, Register Now
Women’s History Month presents a perfect opportunity every March to gather women together to discuss the challenges that remain for women-owned small businesses and to provide a strategic roadmap for success. The School District of Palm Beach County, Office of Diversity in Business Practices is hosting its Inaugural Women’s Empowerment Summit on March 20th from 9:30 a.m. to…
Read More[Video]: Conniston MS Teacher Receives “LifeChanger of the Year” Award
Stephanie Killingsworth, an International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Science teacher at Conniston Middle School, fought back tears Monday as she was surprised by a cafeteria full of students, her family and representatives from ValuTeachers with news that she has been chosen for the “LifeChanger of the Year” Award. Her eligibility for the award was a result of being…
Read More2018 Alcohol Prevention Poster Contest, PSA Winners Announced
In its eighth year, the Alcohol Prevention Poster Contest was thrilled to once again receive over 600 quality entries from 43 schools and community centers. The continued interest in the contest demonstrates that the community has made prevention of underage drinking a priority. The theme this year was “Get Your Game on, Alcohol Free” promoting…
Read MoreSchool-Related Employee of the Year Described as the Heart of Her School
The woman described as “The heart of Congress Middle School” was surprised and celebrated Thursday as the District’s School-Related Employee of the Year winner. A group of family and friends along with school administration, Superintendent Robert Avossa, and even her pastor, staged in the media center to reveal the news that the principal’s confidential secretary,…
Read MoreParents, Guardians Encouraged to Update Contact Information
Parents and guardians are encouraged to make sure that their contact information with their child’s school is up to date in the event that the school or School District needs to contact you. If you have had a change of phone number or address since registering your child for the school year, or are not…
Read MoreSurprise! Teacher of the Year Learns of Award During Class at Dreyfoos
Sarah Ray, an Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts graduate who returned to her alma mater to teach social science was surprised in her classroom Wednesday with the news that she has been selected as the School District of Palm Beach County’s Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Robert Avossa, School Board Chairman Chuck Shaw,…
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