BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — A new website designed by the Palm Beach County School District in an effort to promote area schools is actually highlighting the shortcomings of the nation’s 11th largest school system. The website reveals that only 31 students from last year’s graduating class — county wide — matriculated into what the […]
Continue ReadingBOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The annual fun day carnival at Addison Mizner Elementary School in Boca is set for November 2nd. From Palm Beach County Schools: The first Saturday in November (November 2nd) is Addison Mizner Elementary School (AMES) Family Fun Day. Starting at 10am, and running until 3pm, AMES Family Fun Day will be the Carnival Event of […]
Continue ReadingBOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — It’s not exactly close to Palm Beach County Schools in Boca Raton, but the school district is inviting parents from throughout the county to attend a meeting with the School District Police Chief this evening in Riviera Beach. From Palm Beach County Schools: The Superintendent’s Graduation Task Force invites teachers, […]
Continue ReadingBOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The list of area National Merit Semifinalists continues to grow. We just received the Boca-area honorees from the Palm Beach County School District. Congratulations to all: BOCA RATON COMMUNITY H. S. Agar, Phineas A. Antonello, Richard DeDominico, Anthony M. Durham, Trenton L. Lawton, Ryan S. Marzolini, Daniela Sowapark, Montita Teller, […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — School starts Monday in Palm Beach County which means a return of flashing yellow lights and the police who are often ready to write tickets to drivers who think the rules don't apply to them. A reminder: speeding in a school zone automatically doubles whatever fine you would normally receive […]
Continue ReadingBOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Without trying to over-editorialize, the Palm Beach County School District is already failing in its attempt to make information easier for parents and students to obtain. The school district, which recently parted ways with its long time director of public information, brought in a replacement from Office Depot — a […]
Continue ReadingBOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The last thing you may want to think about right is school or school work, but if you're among those who just can't get enough, Palm Beach County Schools just tipped us with the following head's up: With the school year officially coming to a close and summer plans being […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The executive summary released by the Palm Beach County School District for the most recently completed third grade FCATs says it all, and reveals what can only be interpreted as a very serious problem in the county-wide education of young children in the areas of math and reading. “From FY2012 […]
Continue ReadingBOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Allergies — and specifically, food allergies — are a very serious problem in any institutional environment. The Palm Beach County School district is launching a week dedicated to the issue, and it starts on Monday. Food allergies affect nearly 250,000 students in Florida and researchers estimate that up to 15 […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — A well deserved “congratulations” to the Lady Dragons from Boca's Don Estridge High Tech Middle School for winning, yet again, the Palm Beach County championship. Very proud coach Josh Bender provides the play by play: The Lady Dragons Soccer Team from Don Estridge High Tech Middle school captured its fifth […]
Continue ReadingBOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Congratulations — and a scholarship — being sent out this morning to Isabelle Tersio, a Boca Raton Community High School student. According to the Palm Beach County School District: Isabelle Tersio, an eleven grade student at Boca Raton Community High School in Boca Raton, is one of ten high school students across […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — A great story to share this Monday about something happening next Monday at Boca West Country Club, as $100,000 is up for grabs among lucky — yet deserving — children's charities throughout the area. From Boca West: On Monday, April 15, 2013 at Boca West Country Club 300 concerned citizens […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — After a week of murder and violence in Boca, here's a “feel good” story as we head into Friday. An area middle school soccer team is set to play for the county's top spot. According to coach Josh Bender: The Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Lady Dragons will play […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — In what is somewhat of an annual tradition, McDonald's restaurants through the region will be providing free breakfast to students on the first day of the FCATs, April 15th. From our friends at McDonald's: Participating McDonald’s restaurants in Palm Beach and Treasure Coast counties and around the state are inviting […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — We are not releasing names or any identifying information, but this is a significant story in Boca for parents, teachers and social workers who may believe that bullying is not a big deal. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office tells us that deputies responded to an area supermarket to find […]
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