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Benjamin volleyball beats John Carroll in five sets for district title

FORT PIERCE – Not much separated The Benjamin School and John Carroll Catholic volleyball teams. MaxPreps ranked John Carroll 122nd in the state, 22 in Class 2A and 10th in the West Palm Beach area. Benjamin was 126nd in the state, 23rd in 2A and 11th in the West Palm Beach area. So when the sides met in the district championship game , it was not surprising the match went the distance. The Benjamin School came through down the stretch of the fifth set and earned a 3-2 victory over the Rams 26-24, 16-25, 25-22, 17-25, 15-12 Thursday afternoon in the 2A-District 11 title match on Howard Avril Court on the John Carroll Catholic campus. The Buccaneers (11-10) earn a berth in next week’s regional tournament at home as the district champions. More Palm Beach volleyball: District playoff predictions Benjamin held the edge in strength of schedule If there was one area where Benjamin had a statistical advantage over the Rams, it was in strength of schedule. The Buccaneers’ strength of schedule is 17.8, while John Carroll’s is 4.7 “It absolutely helped out,” Benjamin coach Alex Clarke said. “We played some really tough competition. We played three top 10 teams

West Palm Beach, FL · 26d

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Palm Beach County schools celebrate academic honors as teachers raise concerns over pay, staffing cuts

The School District of Palm Beach County spent part of Tuesday night celebrating new academic recognition from the state. But as district leaders highlighted student achievement and school performance, teachers and employees used public comment to raise concerns about salary freezes, staffing cuts and growing pressures inside schools. The contrast...

Palm Beach County, FL · 27d
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Florida Names 45 Palm Beach County Schools “Excellent,” Whispering Pines Elementary Not Listed

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The Florida Department of Education has named 45 Palm Beach County public schools to its 2026 “School of Excellence” list, a designation reserved for schools that stay near the top of the state year after year. Several Boca Raton-area schools made the cut, including Boca Raton Community High, Spanish River Community High, West Boca Raton Community High, Addison Mizner, Calusa Elementary, Del Prado Elementary, Omni Middle and Verde K-8. Whispering Pines Elementary School in West Boca Raton is NOT on the list. It’s a notable omission as Whispering Pines serves many of the new G.L. Homes communities, including parts of The Bridges, Seven Bridges, Boca Bridges, Lotus, and others that attracted transplants from New York and other regions during COVID. Educators privately told BocaNewsNow.com that they thought the influx of families spending well into the millions for new homes — families that demand rigorous northeast-style academic programs — would help the school’s academic standing. It apparently did not. To qualify as a “school of excellence,” a school has to rank in the 80th percentile or higher among its peer schools statewide — elementary, middle, high or combination — in

Palm Beach County, FL · 28d

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Friday Night Blitz: Rain and lightning shake up high school football

West Palm Beach (CBS12 News) — Mother Nature put a damper on Friday Night Blitz, with rain and lightning forcing delays and postponements across Palm Beach County. But on the Treasure Coast, most of the action went on as scheduled, delivering another night of high school football highlights. Treasure...

Palm Beach County, FL · 25d
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Wellington Village Council Awards Spinelli Grants To Schools

Each of Wellington’s 11 public schools this week received $40,000 from the village to invest in student education through the Keely Spinelli Grant Program. School principals from the village accepted the grant checks at a Wellington Village Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13. “These checks from the Village of...

Wellington, FL · 26d

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Broward Teachers Union accuses school board of due process violations in employee’s firing, plans to sue board chair

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A Broward Schools employee was fired, and now the county’s teachers union claims school district officials did not follow proper protocol. Members of the Broward Teachers Union spoke at a news conference held Wednesday. They called out the actions of Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn, Broward County School Board Chair Sarah Leonardi and various other school board members, claiming severe injustice.

Broward County, FL · 28d

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TKA Remains Unbeaten While RPBHS Rides Six-Game Win Streak

As the high school football season heads toward its final weeks, the King’s Academy remains unbeaten, while Royal Palm Beach High School and Palm Beach Central High School are also having spectacular seasons, sporting 6-1 records. The King’s Academy — With a record of 8-0, the Lions are currently...

Royal Palm Beach, FL · 26d

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South Florida schools fear voter confusion between Amendment 3 and popular school funding referendum

For eight years, South Florida school districts have relied on voter-approved property taxes to sustain teacher pay, school safety, and mental health resources. The region’s voters have obliged in approving it every four years. It’s up for renewal again on Nov. 3. But education leaders in Palm Beach, Broward,...

Palm Beach County, FL · 27d

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A Florida high school football team could start playoffs in region final round

If the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) playoffs started today, one team would automatically already be in the region final, which is the third round of the postseason in the Sunshine State. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] According to the latest updated playoffbrackets for the FHSAA, Boca Raton (Fla.) Saint Andrew’s School would already qualify for the Class 2A, Region 3 final due to the region only having five teams. The move to the region final, however, is caused by the new elite playoff bracket that is now in play for 2026. With Chaminade-...

Boca Raton, FL · 29d

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School district holds meeting on attendance zones for new Westlake school

Palm Beach County schools meet Oct. 22 to discuss attendance zone changes tied to the new $48 million Westlake elementary school opening in 2027.

Palm Beach County, FL · 26d

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Broward County middle school earns national recognition for magnet programs

New River Middle School has been named a 2026 Nationally Certified-Demonstration Magnet School, earning national recognition for its Marine Science and Integrated Career and Academic Networks (iCAN) magnet programs. Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) announced the designation, awarded by Magnet Schools of America, which recognizes excellence in academics, innovation, diversity...

Broward County, FL · 28d

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Broward Teachers Union president plans to file lawsuit over removal from school board meeting

TAMARAC, Fla. — Broward Teachers Union President Anna Fusco said Wednesday that she plans to file a lawsuit against Broward County School Board Chair Sarah Leonardi and others, alleging her First Amendment rights were violated when she was escorted out of a school board meeting. Fusco was removed from...

Broward County, FL · 28d

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Funding for schools in Palm Beach County on your November ballot

LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. (CBS12) — In less than three weeks, when we head to the polls – the future of funding to public schools in Palm Beach County is on the ballot. Voters will see a referendum that would continue the 1 mill property tax levy that goes to education. Residents have already been paying this for the last four years, and this referendum would keep the same thing going. But there’s also Amendment 3 - the highly debated property tax initiative.

Palm Beach County, FL · 27d

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New Port St. Lucie school offers specialized education for students with autism

PORT ST. LUCIE — A new school in Port St. Lucie is working to meet the educational and developmental needs of children with autism while providing support for their families. Treasure Coast School for Autism opened in August, serving students from prekindergarten through second grade. The school brings academic...

Port St Lucie, FL · 28d

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In Miami, Education Secretary says new GOP-backed tax credit won’t harm public schools

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Miami Gardens Tuesday to promote the nation’s first federal school choice tax credit — and denied it would harm public schools already dealing with under-enrollment, such as those in South Florida. The “Education Freedom Tax Credit” will allow people to donate to...

Miami Gardens, FL · 29d

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Teachers raise pay concerns amid academic honors

The School District of Palm Beach County is celebrating new academic recognition from the state. But teachers and employees used public comment to raise concerns.

Palm Beach County, FL · 27d

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Bomb Threat at Donna Klein Jewish Academy Prompts Campus Evacuation

A bomb threat called into Donna Klein Jewish Academy on Monday afternoon prompted a campus-wide evacuation and search. The academy is at 9701 Donna Klein Blvd. in West Boca Raton. The Zale center is at 9801 Donna Klein Blvd. The threat was called into Donna Klein Jewish Academy, according to...

Boca Raton, FL · 29d

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WFLX FOX 29 Student Athlete of the Week: Danika Mylett

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - The WFLX FOX 29 Student Athlete of the Week is Danika Mylett, who is a seventh grader at The Pine School in Hobe Sound. Mylett is currently training in cross country, with soccer set to begin in the winter and track season ahead in the spring.

Hobe Sound, FL · 28d

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St. Thomas University Announces Upgrades to Baseball and Softball Facilities

Miami Gardens, Fla. - St. Thomas University is pleased to announce upgrades to the Baseball and Softball facilities on campus. Both facilities will now feature a turf field, as well as additional improvements to other parts of their facilities. This project will be worked on by CSR Construction, Shaw Sports Turf, 1st Turf, and Musco Sports Lighting. That project is expected to be completed for both sports' 2027 seasons.

Miami Gardens, FL · 27d

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Walk/Bike To School Event A Success At Wellington El

The sidewalks along Big Blue Trace were crowded on Wednesday, Oct 7 when Wellington Elementary School participated in National Walk to School Day. Staff, students and their families showed up bright and early for an energetic start to the day. Wellington Councilwoman Amanda Silvestri and State Rep. Anne Gerwig were...

Wellington, FL · 26d