September 2019

The School District’s more than 300 Choice and Career programs will be on display for the 23rd “Showcase of Schools” scheduled for Tuesday, October 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Expo Center of the South Florida Fairgrounds.

Philanthropy Tank is now accepting applications for their next round of CHANGEmakers. Students in grades 8-12 with a social service, activism, or impact idea, can submit an application.

“My journey, as the son of Haitian refugees, was positively impacted by the leadership, engagement, and policies of so many educators and administrators in the public school system."

Students at Suncoast High School heard from Lucia Goodhart, the daughter of Holocaust survivors and an educator who leads trips to historical sites in Europe to educate people about the Holocaust.

On Wednesday, October 16, the School District of Palm Beach County will provide an opportunity for students in the 10th and 11th grade to take the PSAT.

The School District of Palm Beach County is proud to announce that, with the help of its schools, families, staff and students, it presented a check for $43,555 to the American Red Cross.

Refugees and asylum-seekers in Palm Beach County can get help with furthering their education, acquiring English skills, and learning a trade thanks to Project Transition.

On Wednesday, October 2, join the community by walking or biking to school. Communities celebrate the annual event for a variety of reasons, but safety is always at the core.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 through October 15. Throughout the month, the School District of Palm Beach County will honor the unique diversity and contributions of Hispanic and Latino culture.

Constitution Week is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23 to honor the Constitution, with this year’s celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Constitution Week.

For parents in the School District of Palm Beach County, maintaining a connection with their child’s school is a key component to ensuring their child’s success. For parents whose first language is not English, the language barrier can present an obstacle to school involvement.

The School District of Palm Beach County Transportation Services Department is hosting a bus driver job fair on Thursday, September 12. The job fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3376 Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach.

Nestled inside Forest Hill Elementary School, students can pick out a cozy spot (a camping tent, tree stump beanbags around a faux campfire, or even a kayak) to go on a reading adventure.

The Department of Safe Schools, in collaboration with the State Attorney’s Office, is holding four regional town halls to discuss a variety of topics including the dangers of vaping, sexting, bullying, and making school threats.

The School District of Palm Beach County, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Education, is recognizing Wednesday, September 25 as Dads Take Your Child to School Day.

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis have announced the 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month contests for students and educators.

Teachers not only share knowledge with their students every day. They also share welcoming smiles in their comforting classrooms, inspiring words during difficult lessons, collective goals and dreams. They share life lessons that change the course of students’ lives.