PBGHS
August 27th Newsletter
College Board National Recognition Awardees at PBGHS
We are CELEBRATING!
Ronyahlee Lindo (c/o 2025) and Drew Neita (c/o 2025) are 2 out of 72,000 students from across the country who earned academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Programs! They received an award from the National African American Recognition Award (NAARA). This National Recognition Program honors the strong academic achievements of underrepresented students. Our students earned this academic honor because of their GPA of 3.5 or higher and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, and/or AP® Exams. Congratulations to Ronyahlee and Drew!
CADY is coming to PBGHS
JOIN Your Google Classroom for Class of 2024, 2025, 2026, OR 2027!
SWPBS Team
SY24 PBGHS Parent/Family Engagement Plan Summaries
National Honor Society News
TV & Film Production Academy Announces SY24 Officers
Front row from left to right: Miana Penza (Class of 2026 Historian), Mary Vail (Social Media), Isabella Blount (Secretary), Ivana Barrera (Co-President), Cassidy Clarke (Co-President), Ava Giarrusso (Class of 2027 Historian), Mia Mudrick (Vice President)
Back row from left to right: Alexa Brewster (Social Media Manager), Kyana Poitier (Class of 2024 Historian), Monica Rosin (Social Media), Madison Nazon (VP of Competitions), Colleen MacFarlane (VP of Fundraising), D'Liyah Parker (Equipment Manager), Kristin Anderson (Class of 2025 Historian), Alyssa Giarrusso (Secretary), Ava Robinson (Secretary), Lucas Slaughter (VP of Live Events)
Science National Honor Society Applications
Pick up an application for the Science National Honor Society in room 3-310. To be selected for membership students must do the following:
- Turn in the completed application
- Have at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA in ALL science classes
- Have at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA overall
- Have taken at least 1 Honors level science course OR have or are taking at least one AICE/ AP science course
Applications are due by September 22nd. Email Mr. Edwards for more information.
If you are currently a member of SNHS, remember to attend the meeting afterschool on Friday, 9/1.
Calling all Students Interested in a Future Health Profession
SY24 PBGHS Parent/Guardian - School Compact
Gator FBLA News
The first Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) meeting of 2023-24 will be held on Wednesday, August 30th after school in the cafeteria. All interested students are welcome! For more information email Ms. Collier. To find out more about FBLA visit the Florida FBLA website.
Picture Day is Coming Soon!
Don’t miss your chance to be in the yearbook! Picture Day is September 5th & 6th. Students will take pictures in their English class. If you would like to purchase a picture package BEFORE Picture Day AND SAVE $10, check out this deal at CADY.com/PictureDay
Title 1 Annual Meeting
Mark Cuban Foundation Artificial Intelligence Boot Camp for HS Students
This is a unique Artificial Intelligence learning opportunity for students in Palm Beach County grades 9-12. Four half-day boot camps in the Fall of 2023 (Oct 14, 21, 28, and Nov 4) will be offered. The deadline to apply is September 8. Qualifying students who submit an application will have the opportunity to…
Learn the basics of AI, machine learning, and more.
Practice new skills through hands-on labs.
Learn from industry Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Engage in applied learning with peers and mentors.
Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida Encourage Students to Participate in 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month Contests
All Florida students are invited to participate in academic and creative contests based on this year's theme. Students in grades K-3 are invited to participate in an art contest, while students in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in an essay contest. Additionally, students, parents, guardians, teachers, and principals are invited to nominate full-time educators of all student grades for the Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award.
About the Student Essay Contest
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis' Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest is open to all students attending any Florida school in grades 4-12. Six winners will be selected: two elementary school students (grades 4-5), two middle school students (grades 6-8), and two high school students (grades 9-12). Each winner will receive a 2-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation and a $100 gift card for school supplies.
Contestants must be Florida residents, attend school in Florida in grades 4-12 (including public, charter, private, home, or virtual), and be able to provide a Social Security Number. Each student may enter only one essay, written in English, no longer than 500 words.
There are many examples throughout our state's history of Hispanic Americans and their contributions to freedom. Using your own words, write about a Hispanic American who has had an impactful effect and whose story should be shared. The subject of the essay should be a Floridian.
Some examples are:
• Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Florida's First Hispanic Female Lt. Governor
• Adrianna Swearingen, Florida's 2024 Teacher of the Year
• Esteban Bovo, Cuban Exile, and Bay of Pigs Veteran
• Meredith Sasso, Florida Supreme Court Justice
All entries must be received by 5 PM (ET) on Monday, September 18, 2023.
For more information about the contests, please visit www.FloridaHispanicHeritage.com.
Girls' Volleyball Wins Season Opener
Are You Registered for SIS Gateway?
Staff Snapshots
ESE Department was TikiTerrific for Game Day!
Biology team sharing tech tips.
Gator Band is always ready for a snapshot!
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Palm Beach Gardens High School
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Location: 4245 Holly Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
Phone: 5616947300
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