Monica Williams, Ed.S.

LESS THAN A WEEK UNTIL THE CHOICE APPLICATION DEADLINE 📣 Our students, in their own words, share why the School District of Palm Beach County is their best choice. Time is running out to apply for 330+ Choice and Career Academy programs! The deadline is Friday, January 30, 2026, for next school year. Find out more: palmbeachschools.org/choice

The FLDOE has released the Federal Graduation Rate for the Class of 2025 and we are excited to announce a 97.4% graduation rate! We are extremely PROUD of our results and the collective effort of our entire school community. Go Chiefs! ❤️🖤🤍🎓

This month, we celebrate the great! 🌟🎉🍎 Each day, we'll introduce you to one of the incredible finalists for the Celebrate the Great Awards, which will be presented in partnership with the @EducationFdnPBC on January 29, 2026. Next up in the principal category, meet Dr. Tameka Robinson, principal at Santaluces Community High School and South Region finalist for 2026 Principal of the Year. Dr. Robinson says when she started at Santaluces, the school's graduation rate was 83%. Now, it is up to 95%. One assistant principal says, "she gets in the trenches with us. She's always in the classroom." The District looks forward to celebrating all of the Celebrate the Great finalists and announcing the winners later this month.

As we continue working to return education to the states, one of our top priorities is ensuring our students are prepared to enter the workforce of the future. @pbcsd is a model for how public education can be geared toward preparing students with the practical skills needed to thrive. Great to visit some of their schools this week to see firsthand how they are preparing young Floridians for the future!

Our team had a great time at the Adult & Community Education annual luncheon today! We're ready to support our adult learners through strong workforce pathways and IET's.

The School District of Palm Beach County was honored to host United States Deputy Secretary of Labor @Sonderling47, and Director of Workforce Initiatives Mr. Troy Selberg this week, as they toured some of our fantastic Choice and Career Academy programs. Mr. Sonderling and Mr. Selberg visited with students and staff at Santaluces Community High School, West Boynton Middle School, and Historic Carver Technical Education Center. They travel to communities across the United States, looking at how schools are preparing students to join the workforce, and our schools are leading the way. As a graduate of the School District of Palm Beach County himself, Mr. Sonderling was extremely proud and impressed by the programs and opportunities available in the District, and said it is exactly what he wants implemented across the country. "It's amazing seeing the county and the public school system that I graduated from and how innovative it is, and how Palm Beach County is really leading the way to get students trained to actual jobs, to actually get in the workforce," he said. Thank you to these leaders for choosing to visit the School District of Palm Beach County, and experiencing why we are your BEST choice.

@mrs_amado @MsButler17 Happy Birthday Dr. Butler 🥳

Happy birthday, Samantha! My friend, you’re truly one of a kind, and I’m so blessed to know you. I hope today and this whole year brings you joy, love, and all the good things you give to everyone else. Enjoy your day, you deserve it. @MsButler17

🎉Our amazing custodial team surprised Dr. Robinson with a Congratulations Celebration to show their love and appreciation for being named South Area Principal of the Year!! We are so proud of you!! 🏆💐

@r81dugans I'm sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family during this time 🙏🏾 💛 ❤️ 💚 🧡

Daddy I hope I made you proud. You definitely made me proud of you! Im really gonna miss you!! 😢Thank you giving me my last name! Hug Mama, my mama and Ronshay for me. Please tell them I miss and Love them!! 💔🕊️#DugansStrong #Stillblessed #Grandaddy

Wish you were scare! 👻 — Happy Halloween from the Tacky Tourist Admin Team! 🎃 @SantalucesHS

Celebrate the Great - South Region Finalists It was a day of hugs, high fives, and even some tears, as four amazing educators in the South Region were surprised to learn they were recognized for their work as part of the Celebrate the Great awards. Watch the emotional moments they learned about the big honor! Congratulations to: • South Region Principal of the Year: Dr. Tameka Robinson – Santaluces Community High School • South Region Assistant Principal of the Year: Shari Cirillo – Blue Lake Elementary School • South Region Teacher of the Year: LaWanna S. Jackson – Galaxy E3 Elementary School • South Region School-Related Employee of the Year: Victor Gonzalez – Congress Middle School Winners will be announced at the Celebrate the Great Awards in January 2026.

🎉🎉Let’s celebrate our fearless leader, Dr Robinson, as Principal of the Year! 🎉🎉 Thank you for your tireless leadership @Prin_Robinson and congratulations on this well deserved honor! ❤️🖤🤍@RachelCapitano @southPbcsd @pbcsd

Congratulations are in order to our beloved @Prin_Robinson of @SantalucesHS 🥳🎉 She is the South Regional Principal of the Year!! Thank you for your leadership! Well deserved! ❤️🖤🤍 @RachelCapitano @southPbcsd @pbcsd

Our Digital Inclusion Team is on the move! 🚍 Last night we traveled to Lantana Middle, where our students helped families get connected to & learn about SIS Gateway- in 3 languages! Thank you @EducationFdnPBC for empowering our students to make a real impact in the community!

Great turnout at our Digital Inclusion SIS Parent Training! Thank you @EducationFdnPBC for your support & expertise in training our talented students to lead this initiative. Our parents are ready to monitor our students progress! @Prin_Robinson @RachelCapitano @southPbcsd

@BohneSDPBC @jharryton @WoodlandsMS @southPbcsd @RachelCapitano @jennsandersusa Mr. Harryton is the BEST!!! 💥

Transportation is always difficult at the beginning of the year, but @jharryton has done an excellent job navigating it! Happy to hear this from the community! @WoodlandsMS @southPbcsd @RachelCapitano @jennsandersusa

@LaquestaA @PrincipalLLopez Happy Birthday Principal Lopez 🥳

Wishing the happiest of all birthdays to @PrincipalLLopez …Enjoy your day🎉

Starting off SY26 right! Rolled out the red carpet- literally & figuratively- as we welcomed all staff back to campus this morning! Great day of celebrating success, professional development & team building. @Prin_Robinson @RachelCapitano @southPbcsd @pbcsd

@BCPSLeadership @browardschools Congratulations Tammi!!! 🥳

Woot! Woot! Congratulations to Ms. Vaughn! Enjoy the next chapter in your leadership journey. @browardschools