Posts by Julie Houston Trieste
2018 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,…
Read MoreSchool Police: Threats Against Schools No Joke, Suspects Will Face Legal Action
On Monday evening, School Police called all parents of students in the School District of Palm Beach County. If you missed the call, please read this valuable information. “Your School Police Department works every day to ensure the safety of our 180 schools and we have been working diligently to study the details coming from…
Read More[Video]: MSAP Grant Provides iPad for Every Student at Palmetto ES
An iPad for every student! That’s not the dream.. that’s the reality at Palmetto Elementary School, thanks to a federal MSAP grant. See how the technology is being put into the hands of students, to boost curiosity and achievement.
Read More[Video]: Young Warriors at New Horizons ES Learn Culture, Respect
Each month, a group of African-American boys at New Horizons meet for a drum circle with a lesson. Lead by the District’s manager of African, African American, Latino, and Gender Studies, Brian Knowles, the boys learn about respect and following directions while also enjoying the music.
Read More[Video]: Jupiter MS Students Host Students from China
Thirty-four students from Beijing spent the day at Jupiter Middle School to tour, perform and be entertained while learning about the programs and educational opportunities available at the school. The cultural exchange program is designed for a collaboration between the children to share insights and cultural perceptions that will help them continue to grow in…
Read More[Campus Reporter]: Suncoast HS Highlights the Culture of its Campus at Heritage Assembly
Students from Suncoast High School sang, danced and shared their culture during the school’s annual Heritage Assembly, the culmination of Heritage Week. Heritage Week is an annual event at the school. As an International Baccalaureate school, Suncoast promotes international mindedness. The program benefited Puerto Rico relief efforts. Proceeds from previous years have benefited schools in the…
Read More[Video]: Wellington HS ESE Students Benefit from Grant for iPads
Students in the Exceptional Student Education classes at Wellington High School have been given a new way to learn, interact and have fun while they are in the class. Thanks to a generous donation from the Jacobs Family Foundation of Wellington, the program has received iPads that allow the students to reinforce the lessons that…
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